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GOAL LU‐1: REGIONAL DESTINATION: Become more of a regional destination that attracts visitors and invites residents to enjoy a diverse array of events and arts, entertainment, and dining options.
POLICY LU‐
1.1 Encourage retail businesses and housing development in mixed‐use developments along regional transportation routes and in areas that serve local residents.
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Action LU‐
1.1A
Require renovated and new mixed‐use projects to be planned and designed to contribute to the corridor’s identity through appropriate public spaces, gateways, streetscapes, pedestrian walkways, setbacks, edge treatments, and other design features.
Bike Master Plan4,
Design5 Guidelines,
SMC6
ED, CD, PW Establish opportunity map for possible overlay areas. Investigate options for Citywide wayfinding program. Identify supportive documents and possible amendments/requirements that could be used to encourage/require enhanced urban amenities.
Direction may be required for wayfinding. 2022 and
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
1.1B
Evaluate the City’s parking policies and amend the Development Code to provide more flexibility as appropriate to facilitate mixed‐use redevelopment.
Air Quality,
Climate Change
DTA Parking
Authority7, SMC
ED, CD Parking study with business outreach for larger changes and parking district changes.
Ongoing.
Incremental amendments were included in the 2020‐
2022 zoning code (ZC) amendment effort8. In 2022
and parking audit was preformed by an outside
consultant. Recommendations will be including in
the Development Code overhaul.
Action LU‐
1.1C
Continue to study and consider repealing the “Big Box Ordinance” that was adopted in 2007, and if big‐box stores are allowed in the future, require applicants to fund an analysis of economic and blight‐ inducement impacts of the proposed development on retail businesses in the market area, employment, City revenues and services, and any other relevant economic considerations. Prohibit the siting of any additional big box “power centers” at the edges of the city to limit growth‐inducing impacts to adjacent farmlands.
Bike Master Pl an,
Design Guidelines,
SMC
ED, CD Possibly include in Development Code Overhaul for discussion. Consider infrastructure capacity assessment in decision making.
Limmitations on big box stores was repealed by the
City Council in January 2023.
Action LU‐
1.1D
Encourage the redevelopment of struggling underutilized commercial strips into multi‐family housing opportunities.
Building/Fire Code,
SMC, Downtown
Infill list
ED, H, CD Establish list of vacant and underutilized sites with land use, RHNA designation, and current use with owner/tenant information. Work with departments to administer existing City programs and solicit feedback on what can be improved. Anticipate zoning code amendment to allow multifamily housing as an allowable us e in the CL zone, Spring 2022. Utilize LEAP and REAP funding to encourage housing production.
Vacant and Infill list and maps shown on City
website. Ongoing and will be updated as part of the
Housing Element Update and Housing Action Plan
approvals in 2023.
POLICY LU‐
1.2 Support expansion and improvement throughout the city of art, cultural, and educational facilities.
Action LU‐
1.2A
Advertise opportunities for the private sector to invest in public art throughout the city, and include public art in City roadway, building, and community parks projects.
Art Plan, ROW9,
SMC
ED, CS The Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is a standing subcommittee of the Stockton Arts Commission. The PAAC is responsible for administering the City's Public Art Program. The City's Public Art Program operates under the guidelines of the City's Public Art Master Plan. The plan designates art as an inte
gral part of public capital projects. Opportunities are published on the City’s website and social media.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
1.2B
Provide funding mechanisms for the administration, development, and long‐term maintenance of public art on a citywide basis.
SMC, Art Plan,
ROW
ED, PW, CD, CS The Public Art Enhancement Grants Program makes grants annually to Stockton‐based nonprofit arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and Ongoing.
1 Action Topics are defined on Page 1‐4 and Appendix‐A of the 2040 General Plan. 2 Regulatory Documents are the existing primary implementing tools, including regulatory documents and guidelines. 3 Action Lead(s) are the departments and/or agencies with primary responsibility for implementation of each General Plan Action Item. 4 2017 City of Stockton Bicycle Master Bike Plan http://www.stocktongov.com/files/Bicycle_Master_Plan_2017‐12‐05.pdf 5 Stockton Citywide Design Guidelines http://www.stocktongov.com/files/CityWideDesignGuidelines.pdf 6 SMC‐Stockton Municipal Code http://qcode.us/codes/stockton/view.php?topic=0&frames=on 7 Downtown Area Parking Authority http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/econDev/cDist.html 8 Zoning Amendments include three phases of zoning text amendments and a citywide zoning map amendment for consistency with the 2040 General Plan. 9 ROW‐ Right‐of‐Way
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artist teams for site‐based arts projects in Stockton – to strengthen public art opportunities in Stockton and highlight the talent of local artists. Since 2003, the SAC has awarded nearly $1,000,000 in grants to help nonprofit arts organizations, artists (including student artists), art educators, and collaborations serving a diverse community.
The Stockton Arts Endowment (SAE) grant is the principal grants pr ogram for the SAC through project‐based funding.
For 2021‐2022, ED allocated $180,000 of CDBG‐CV3 funding to assist Stockton’s Artists and Arts nonprofit organizations. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for individual artists, and grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to arts nonprofit organizations.
POLICY LU‐
1.3 Improve the visual quality of the urban environment to be more welcoming and inviting at key gateways and travel corridors into the city.
Action LU‐
1.3A
Create a “gateway district” program for major corridor entries to the city, in which the design of public and private investment is coordinated to provide a cohesive and attractive welcome into Stockton.
Art Plan, ROW,
SMC
PW, CD, ED Implementation would require additional direction. Possible use of proc
urement process to establish plan to dovetail with wayfinding efforts, neighborhood identify and district branding. Coordinate with Miracle Mile Improvement District and Downtown Stockton Alliance.
May require further direction for implementation
and timing.
Action LU‐
1.3B
Work with transportation agency partners and private property owners to improve maintenance, code enforcement, screening, and landscaping of viewsheds along major transportation routes into Stockton, including rail corridors, Highway 99, Highway 4, and Interstate 5.
SMC, DG CD, PW, CE
Caltrans
SJCOG
Possible zoning cleanups for LS and DR, incl uded in Development Code Overhaul. Possible inclusion into Design Guidelines with CPTED integration and coordination with state agencies who abut these areas.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
1.3C
Require the incorporation of scenic views, including open space features like waterways, wetlands, natural landscapes, and parks, into design of the built environment.
SMC, GP CD, PW, CE Possibly establish key corridors for protection and development standards.
Can include in Development Code Overhaul and Design Guidelines, but also Open Spa
ce and Preservation Standards. The Development Code currently requires offers of dedication for scenic easements as a condition of approval for tentative maps and other discretionary grants of approval.
Ongoing, depending on direction.
GOAL LU‐2: STRONG DOWNTOWN: Strengthen the Downtown to reinforce it as the region’s center for government, business, finance, arts, entertainment, and dining.
POLICY LU‐
2.1 Promote the Downtown and waterfront as a hub for regional commerce and entertainment, with high‐quality housing to complement commercial activity and to infuse the area with daytime, evening, and weekend activity.
Downtown
Action LU‐
2.1A
Work with other public agencies and organizations to develop and utilize all available financing tools and incentives to stimulate investment in the Downtown.
Downtown ED, CD
The Downtown Infrastructure Infill Incentive Program provides financial incentives to eligible parties interested in developing new market‐rate residential, commercial, or mixed‐use projec ts in Downtown Stockton.
Further, the Economic Development Department offers small business microloans and forgivable façade improvement loans funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, plus gap financing for affordable housing projects through the HOME Investment Partnership Program and publishes information to promote the City’s Opportunity Zones and av ailable properties. Finally, the Community Development Department amended the Development Code in 2020 to include development incentives such as 100% Density Bonuses, parking reductions, and flexibility in housing typologies. With the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR), a list of City‐owned properties available for housing development will be published. In th e future, mapping of current and proposed projects may expand on these existing tools and incentives.
www.stocktongov.com/econDev
Ongoing.
In Spring 2018, the EPA selected a local coalition, led by the City of Stockton with the San Joaquin Council
of Governments as a partner, to receive a $600,000
grant to assist with assessing clean‐up required for
redevelopment in areas identified as brownfields,
which are primarily located in the Down town.
Action LU‐
2.1B
Amend the Development Code to provide flexibility for
redevelopment of historic structures in the Downtown to meet the Downtown CD Proposed to include in 2020‐2022 Development Code update. Began in 2022 and estimted completion in 2023.
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needs of modern users while maintaining the overall historic value.
Action LU‐
2.1C
Improve Downtown wayfinding for vehicles and pedestrians to direct visitors to key destinations throughout the Downtown.
Downtown SMC, ESS10 CD, ED, PW,
Downtown Stockton
Alliance
See recommendations for signs under 1.3 above. Masterplans can be established to direct specific action and funding for both city/private investments. Possible coordination with PBIDs.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
2.1D
Improve sidewalk maintenance in the Downtown and widen key sidewalks to provide space for outdoor seating and tree plantings.
Downtown,
Public Health
SMC, ESS PW, CD The Downtown Stockton Alliance, a Property Based Improvement District (PBID) actively supplements funding of downtown sidewalk maintenance with power washing, graffiti removal, was te removal, and beautification.
In 2017, the City developed its first Safe Routes to School Plan, and actively applies for funding opportunities to further the concept of “Complete Streets.”
Ongoing.
In 2021, Public Works completed construction of the
Miner Avenue Complete Streets project, which will
reduce vehicle travel lanes, expand pedestrian and
bicyc
le amenities, and create landscaped medians
between Weber Point and the ACE Cabral Station.
Action LU‐
2.1E
Develop and implement a public/private strategy for mixed‐use high‐ end development along both sides of the Stockton Channel/San Joaquin River Corridor, including the following:
■ A public promenade along the North Channel to Louis Park and the South Channel to Mormon Slough.
■ Mixed‐use development and re‐use of hi storic structures.
Downtown PW, ED, CD The 2021‐2022 Zoning Map Amendment will include workshops and outreach to owners to explore options for inclusion into zoning efforts and strategic plans for sites. This could include master planning with CIP, SMC, and MFP coordination. In 2020, the City entered an Excl usive Negotiating Rights Agreement (ENRA) for the South Pointe properties for mixed‐use development along the waterfront.
2021‐2023 workshops will solicit feedback from
owners/stakeholders. In 2022 the north shore zoning
was converted from Industrial to Commercial to align
with the General Plan and additional updates are
under review as pa rt of the Development Code
overhaul. .
POLICY LU‐
2.2 Facilitate the development of at least 4,400 new housing units in the Greater Downtown by 2040.
Downtown
Action LU‐
2.2A
Amend the Development Code to provide more flexibility for residential development to be feasible, including through a streamlined residential development permit process, and to contribute to the “charm” of the Downtown.
Downtown BLD, SMC CD, BLD, ED In 2021‐2022, Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant funds will be utili zed to further study areas of improvement, including infrastructure and displacement.
Ongoing.
The Development Code was amended in 2020 to
encourage residential development in the
Downtown, including the allowance of 100% Density
Bonuses, parking reduction and deviations, and
flexible housing typologies. Additional changes will
be made as part of the Dev elopment Code overhaul.
Action LU‐
2.2B
Establish Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Zones around the Robert J. Cabral ACE Train Station and the San Joaquin Street Amtrak Station to promote high density residential, including affordable and mixed income housing, and other TOD items.
Downtown,
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
CD, PW ED, CD, H, RT The Development Code was ame nded in 2020 to eliminate off‐street parking requirements for new projects developed within ¼ mile of the Robert J.
Cabral ACE Train Station. REAP funding to conduct neighborhood‐scale planning work around Cabral Station.
Ongoing and being reviewed as part of the
Neighborhood Action Pl ans that are part of the
Housing Action Plan preparation.
Action LU‐
2.2C
Evaluate and implement adjustments to the Public Facilities Fee11 structure to promote development in the Downtown
Downtown CD, PW CD, PW Currently in progress. The Stockton Economic Stimulus Plan (SESP)12 is currently active and online.
Ongoing. Anticipated adoption in 2023.
Action LU‐
2.2D
Discourage urban development at the edges of the city that would detract from or compete with the housing goals of the Greater Downtown.
Downtown, Air
Quality, Climate
Change
ED, CD Possible 2022 code amendments for performance measures and uses.
Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in 2021 for p reparation of a comprehensive Housing Action Plan, which will include considerations for the Greater Downtown.
Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
2.3 Encourage more Downtown community and regional entertainment venues.
Downtown
Action LU‐
2.3A
Establish an entertainment district in the Downtown with a discrete boundary and strategies to promote entertainment uses, such as:
■ Reducing permit requirements;
■ Eliminating the requirement to sell food at bars;
■ Providing incentives for clubs and restaurants;
■ Allowing for reduced or shared parking; and
■ Delineating an ar ea in which to facilitate food trucks and pop‐up businesses
Downtown SMC ED, CD, PW Should include standards for change of use, uses tied to performance standards, DR reviews to encourage investment, shared parking considerations and agreements.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
2.3B
Partner with ride‐sharing companies to facilitate safe nightlife in the Downtown.
Downtown GP ED, RT Consider designation of ride‐share drop areas. Ongoing.
10 ESS‐ Stockton Engineering Standard Specifications http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/publicWorks/enginStand.html 11 Stockton Public Facilities Fee Programs http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/econDev/eDevBusPffep.html 12 Stockton Economic Stimulus Plan (SESP) http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/permitCenter/buildSesp.html
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Action LU‐
2.3C
Develop curbside management policies that are flexible to accommodate the evolving nature of ride‐sharing programs and future reliance on autonomous vehicles in
the Downtown.
Downtown, Air
Quality, Climate
Change
SMC, ROW CD, PW Possibly coordinate with updated transportation and road diet programs. In 2019, RTD launched the Va n Go! Ridesharing vehicles for the region. Other data is needed to determine where autonomous vehicle can best be accommodated through heavily traveled areas and areas with less auto dependency.
May require additional direction for specific action.
Action LU‐
2.3D
Promote events that bring residents and visitors to the Downtown. Downtown GP ED, Parks Events already included on city’s website at www.stocktonca.gov/events.
Downtown events are also shared by the ED Department on social media platforms as well as in the ED newsletter.
Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
2.4 Encourage more resident‐ and visitor‐serving restaurants, retail, and consumer services to locate in the Downtown.
Downtown
Action LU‐
2.4A
Implement strategies to promote new Downtown restaurant, retail, and consumer service businesses that primarily serve the needs of Downtown residents, but also add value for visitors, such as by:
■ Reducing permit requirements;
■ Allowing for reduced or shared parking;
■ Providing incentives; and
■ Facilitating planning and permitt ing for building renovations.
Downtown ED Work Plan ED The City promotes new Downtown restaurants and businesses in the ED newsletter.
ED created the Storefront Beautification Micro Grant Program to assist small businesses to enhance their storefronts with projects that have minimal or reduced permit requirements. Staff will continue to explor e options to promote existing fee reimbursement program and façade programs available to Downtown commercial property/ business owners. Downtown incentives are listed on the City’s website www.stocktonca.gov/bizassist and promoted in the ED newsletter and on social media platforms.
In 2020, ED provided funding to Downtown Stockton Alliance to create and implement an Outdoor Patio Program. Funding enabled improvements to take place at 14 Downtown businesses to facilitate outdoor dining, including outdoor heaters, furniture, awnings, and railings. In 2020‐2021, ED is sued an additional $600,000 in CDBG‐CV3 Cares Act funding for the Small Business Grant Program (with priority for restaurants) and the Outdoor Dining/Retail Support Grants to support safe outdoor dining and retail activities. 622 grants were awarded in the first two rounds, with enough funding for a third roun
d of applications.
Ongoing and part of the Shape Stockton effort13.
Action LU‐
2.4B
Partner with the Downtown Stockton Alliance14 to market the Downtown to existing Stockton businesses that would benefit from relocating to a centralized location
Downtown GP ED Staff promotes available Downtown properties in the ED newsletter. ED is exploring potential possibility for closer coordination with Downtown Stockton Alliance and related agencies to create unified collaborative marketing plan to pr omote benefits of relocating to downtown. ED staff participates with the DSA as an active Board member for collaboration efforts.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
2.4C
Partner with the Downtown Stockton Alliance to market the Downtown to attract businesses that complement the Downtown’s multi‐modal connectivity by appealing to the needs of travelers and providing shopping and recreation opportunities for visitors and commuters alike.
Downtown GP ED Continue coordination; refer to the above. Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
2.5 Promote Downtown Stockton as a primary transit node that provides multi‐modal connections throughout the city and region.
Downtown,
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Action LU‐
2.5A
Improve transit, bicycle, and pedestrian connectivity between the Downtown and local colleges and universities.
Downtown,
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Bike/Ped master
plan, Circulation
element, roadway
plan
CD, PW Work to establish routes consistent with the Bicycle Master Plan. Work with PW and CD to streamline the ROW rev iew and design.
Ongoing.
13 Shape Stockton website http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/communityDevelop/Shape/default.html 14 Downtown Stockton Alliance https://www.downtownstockton.org/
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Action LU‐
2.5B
Study the possible one‐way to two‐way conversions of streets in the Downtown (e.g., El Dorado/Center, Park/Oak, and Main/Market) to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, slow traffic speeds, and support local businesses.
Downtown,
Public Health
Bike/Ped master
plan, Circulation
element, roadway
plan
CD, PW Continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
2.5C
Continue to develop an active transportation plan for Downtown Stockton, and implement complete streets projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety that are identified in the plan Downtown,
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Bike/Ped master
plan, Circulation
element, roadway
plan
CD, PW Annually reviewed and Ongoing. Ongoing.
GOAL LU‐3 AUTHENTIC NEIGHBORHOODS: Protect and preserve the authentic qualities of Stockton’s neighborhoods and historic districts.
POLICY LU‐
3.1 Ensure that exterior remodels and the siting, scale, and design of new development are compatible with surrounding and adjacent buildings, public spaces, and cultural and historic resources.
Action LU‐
3.1A
Implement local and State incentives for the preservation and reuse of historic buildings and heritage housing in Downtown and other key areas.
HS, SMS, BLD CD, BLD, CHB Staff will coordinate the creation of historic Best Management Practices (BMPs), conditions of approval, and review procedures within entitlement re
view. Coordinate with CHB for review and comment.
Ongoing
Action LU‐
3.1B
If development has the potential to adversely affect buildings 50 years old or older, require a historical resources survey to be completed by a professional consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Architectural History.
HS, SMS CD, BLD, CHB Create map with parcels that could be aff ected by this to determine effects. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
3.1C
Require historic structures, along with landscape, original roadways, sidewalks, and other public realm features in historic neighborhoods, to be maintained, restored, or repaired wherever possible. If alterations are proposed to historical buildings, require those changes to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties.
HS, SMS, BLD CD, BLD, CHB Sta
ff plans to coordinate the creation of historic BMPs, conditions of approval, and review procedures within entitlement review. Will coordinate with CHB for review and comment.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
3.1D
Review the boundaries of the Magnolia Historic District and consider land use and zoning changes to reflect current uses and help facilitate access to grant funding for historic preservation.
HS, SMC CD, ED Updates in 2020‐2022 Development Code and Development Code Overhaul. Ongoing and part of the Shape Stockton ef forts.
Action LU‐
3.1E
Maintain and periodically update the City’s historical resources inventory and adopt a priority list to protect the most important resources.
HS, SMC CD, BLD Create map that corresponds with 50‐year‐old sites. Refer to Sacramento example of a database with adaptive reuse sites. Figure 3‐3 is a ma p with historical sites.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
3.1F
Maintain and periodically update Citywide Design Guidelines. SMC, DG CD Overhaul of Design Guidelines and creation of Objective Design Standards to be completed in 2022‐2023 utilizing LEAP funds.
The existing guidelines will be comprehensively
updates as part of the shape Stockton effort for
adoption in late 2023. Ef forts to update the
standards are already underway.
POLICY LU‐
3.2 Retain narrower roadways and reallocate right‐of‐way space to preserve street trees and mature landscaping and enhance the pedestrian and bicycle network within and adjacent to residential neighborhoods.
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Action LU‐
3.2A
Implement the “road diet” recommendations from the City’s Bicycle Master Plan that reduce roadway widths to provide space for bike lanes and other amenities that improve safety and ease of the streetscape for all modes.
Public Health,
Air Quality,
Climate Change
PW, CD Some road diets programed in CIP. St aff to continue to explore options.
Examples include El Dorado and Miner Avenue.
Ongoing and paired with recent Grant applications.
POLICY LU‐
3.3 Maintain or expand the currently available amount of public park and open space area in each neighborhood.
Public Health
Action LU‐
3.3A
Continue to improve and maintain park facilities and fields to address deficiencies and improve park sustainability, including lighting improvements, conversion to solar lighting, drinking fountain maintenance, and natural stormwater management.
Public Health Parks Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action LU‐ Pursue joint‐use recreational facilities where possible, including on Public Health Parks Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
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3.3B school grounds and utility easements.
Action LU‐
3.3C
Establish a citywide park maintenance assessment district. Public Health Parks Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
3.3D
Periodically review the City’s Development Impact Fee requirements to determine whether they should be adjusted to reflect the City’s priorities for parks, community centers, and libraries that serve the surrounding neighborhoods.
Public Health PFF CD, PW, Parks Master Infrastructure Plan and PFF Nexus Study are in process. Anticipated 202 3 adoption.
Action LU‐
3.3E
Require new development to improve utility easement property as usable public open space, where feasible.
Public Health GP, SMC PLN, PW Included in current process for development review. Standard comments and conditions for entitlements will be established.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
3.3F
Allow developers to develop pocket parks that function as social gathering places and/or children’s play areas, and which can count towards the park standard requirements for new development.
Public Health GP, SMC PLN, Parks Included in current process for development review. Ongoing.
GOAL LU‐4 HIGH‐QUALITY JOBS: Attract and retain companies that offer high‐ quality jobs with wages that are competitive with the region and state.
POLICY LU‐
4.1 Encourage large‐scale development proposals in appropriate locations that include significant numbers of higher‐wage jobs and local revenue generation. Such development may utilize the Economic and Education Enterprise land use designation if the proposal meets all the criteria listed under the definition of the designation.
38k jobs by
2040
Action LU‐
4.1A
Update the Development Code and other City regulations to streamline project review as feasible for businesses that meet the City’s economic development and workforce support objectives.
SMC CD To be included in 2022‐2023 Development Code Overhaul. To be completed 2022‐2023.
Action LU‐
4.1B
Seek out and market to businesses that build on Stockton’s competitive advantages and offer high‐ and living‐wage jobs in a range of industries, such as management of companies and enterprises, finance and insurance, wholesale trade, professional and technical services, information, healthcare and social assistance, and education.
EDSP6 ED ED Staff developed industry‐specific marketing material and will continue conducting marketing/outreach efforts. Materials are also posted on the website www.stocktonca.gov/econdev
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
4.1C
Conduct marketing and outreach to retain existing companies and use the City’s permitting and regulatory processes to facilitate expansions of existing businesses, consistent with other General Plan policies and actions.
EDSP ED, CD Staff will continue to conduct business visits and evaluate business survey responses to assess th e needs and aid existing local businesses.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
4.1D
Consider future amendments to the General Plan for extraordinary growth plans outside the Urban Services Boundary that include significant job generators or public institutions such as a college campus.
GP, SMC PLN As part of the 2022‐2023 Development Code Overhaul, possible GP amendments will be necessary.
Ongoing an
d will be discussed as part of the Shape
Stockton effort.
POLICY LU‐
4.2 Attract employment‐ and tax‐generating businesses that support the economic diversity of the city.
Action LU‐
4.2A
Maintain a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the San Joaquin Partnership, the Chambers of Commerce, and the Business Council to share marketing leads and collaborate on business attraction efforts.
GP San Joaquin
Partnership, the
Chambers of
Commerce, and the
Business Council
Staff initiated and gathered the Business Coalition group wit h partner agencies to share information, upcoming projects, and resources during a regular weekly call and will continue to coordinate.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
4.2B
Develop strategic partnerships with higher education institutions, workforce training agencies, business associations, financial institutions, and venture capital concerns to support the development of beneficial industry clusters.
GP CM, ED Staff will continue coordination by partnering with organizations to market and support industry growth.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
4.2C
Continuously improve the efficiency, timeliness, and transparency of the City’s permitting process to assist businesses in expanding or locating in Stockton, while providing certainty in fee calculations and Website, Accela CD, BLD, ENG Possible interactive map for development projects tied to CD’s permit tracking system. This can i nclude more information about submittals and active submittals (i.e. entitlements and permits). Contract to be partially 2022 and Ongoing for website improvements and
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regulatory requirements. funded in 2022‐2023 with REAP grant funds.
Action LU‐
4.2D
Continually reexamine the City’s planning and permitting fee structures to ensure that they do not constitute undue burdens on business.
Fee Study CD The 2022‐2023 code overhaul will look to streamline uses and activities that implement the city’s vision. This would lessen the need for review for many futu
re applicants that adhere to the city standards. Since many uses would no longer require time consuming review, planning fees would not be applicable. While an updated fee study can be imitated, it is not as high of a priority as streamline and could occur and the zoning text and th e use table has been updated.
Ongoing.
GOAL LU‐5
PROTECTED RESOURCES: Protect, maintain, and restore natural and cultural resources.
POLICY LU‐
5.1 Integrate nature into the city and maintain Stockton’s urban forest. Public Health Action LU‐
5.1A
Require renovated and new projects to provide open spaces that create gateways, act as collectors for pedestrian systems, and/or provide a social focal point for a project and the surrounding community and corridor, as appropriate.
SMC, GP PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing and updates will update as part of th e Development Code overhaul.
Action LU‐
5.1B
Protect, preserve, and improve riparian corridors and incorporate them in the City’s parks, trails, and open space system.
SMC, GP, DG PLN, Parks Maintain zoning and design standards for preservation. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.1C
Require landscape plans to incorporate native and drought‐tolerant plants to preserve the visual integrity of the landscape, conserve water, provide habitat conditions suitable for native vegetation, and ensure that a maximum number and variety of well adapted plants are maintained.
SMC, GP, DG PLN Currently included in th e city’s design review process for preliminary and final landscape plans.
Ongoing and standards will be updated in 2023.
POLICY LU‐
5.2 Protect natural resource areas, fish and wildlife habitat, scenic areas, open space areas, agricultural lands, parks, and other cultural/historic resources from encroachment or destruction by incompatible development.
Public Health
Action LU‐
5.2A
Continue to coordinate with the San Joaquin Council of Governments and comply with the terms of the Multi‐Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan to protect critical habitat areas that support endangered, threatened, and special‐status species
SMC, GP, HPC,
Delta Plan in 2013
CD, SJCOG Possibl e map of sensitive areas requiring BIO/reviews per entitlements.
Coordinate entitlement and CIP review for standard process, comments, and conditions.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2B
For projects on or within 100 feet of sites that have the potential to contain special‐status species or critical or sensitive habitats, including wetlands, require preparation of a baseline assessment by a qualified biologist following appropriate protocols, such as wetland delineation protocol defined by the US Army Corps of Engi neers (Corps). If such sensitive species or habitats are found to be present, development shall avoid impacting the resource, and if avoidance is not feasible, impacts shall be minimized through project design or compensation identified in consultation with a qualified biologist.
SMC, GP, DS CD, State and Regional
Agencies, Calif
ornia’s
Delta Stewardship
Council
Possible interactive map of sensitive areas requiring BIO/reviews per entitlements. Coordinate entitlement and CIP review for standard process, comments, and conditions.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2C
Require new development to implement best practices to protect biological resources, including incidental take minimization measures and other federal and State requirements and recommendations that are consistent with the San Joaquin County Multi‐Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan.
San Joaquin
County Multi‐
Species Habitat
Conservation and
Open Spa
ce Plan
CD, SJ County Possible interactive map of sensitive areas requiring BIO/reviews per entitlements. Coordinate entitlement and CIP review for standard process, comments, and conditions. Coordinate review with the San Joaquin County Multi‐Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2D
Require the following tasks by a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist prior to project approval:
■ Conduct a record search at the Central California Information Center located at California State University Stanislaus, the University of California Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley, and other appropriate historical or archaeological repositories.
■ Cond uct field surveys where appropriate.
SMC, GP, HCP PLN Currently include in the city’s design review process and demolition review process for older buildings and buildings registered as historic. City has on‐ call consultants who assist in this effort.
Ongoing.
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■ Prepare technical reports, where appropriate, meeting California Office of Historic Preservation or other appropriate standards. ■ Where development cannot avoid an archaeological or
paleontological deposit, prepare a treatment plan in accordance with appropriate standards, such as the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Archaeological Sites
Action LU‐
5.2E
Continue to consult with Native American representatives, including through early coordination, to identify locations of importance to Native Americans, including archaeological sites and traditional cultural properties.
SMC, GP PLN Currently included in the city’s environmental review process and long‐range planning processes. Staff will continue to manage contac ts with impacted tribes to maintain accurate information and BMPs for review and monitoring.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2F
If development could affect a tribal cultural resource, require the developer to contact an appropriate tribal representative to train construction workers on appropriate avoidance and minimization measures, requirements for confidentiality and culturally appropriate treatment, other applicable regulations, and consequences of violating State laws and regulations.
SMC, GP PLN Curre ntly include in the city’s environmental review process. Specific tribal noticing required by state law will continued to be processed.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2G
Comply with appropriate State and federal standards to evaluate and mitigate impacts to cultural resources, including tribal, historic, archaeological, and paleontological resources.
SMC, GP PLN Currently include in the city’s environmental review process. Specific tribal noticing required by state law will continued to be processed.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2H
Comply with applicable water conservation measures. Climate Change SMC, GP, SWRCB PLN, PW Currently included in entitlement and development permit reviews. Staff will continue reviews with BMPs consistent with state law and best practices.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.2I
Coordinate with water agencies and non‐profit organizations to promote public awareness on water quality and conservation issues and consistency in water quality impacts analyses.
Public Health,
Climate Change
Right to Farm
ordinance
(Municipal Code
Section
16.36.040),
Create contact list water agencies/non‐profits for coordination. Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
5.3 Define discrete and clear city edges that preserve agriculture, open space, and scenic views.
Air Quality,
Climate Change
Action LU‐
5.3A
At the interface between development and rural landscapes, use landscaping and other attractive edging instead of sound walls and similar utilitarian edges of developments to maintain the visual integrity of open space.
GP, SMC PLN, BLD, PW Currently included in entitlement and permit reviews. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.3B
Coordinate with San Joaquin County and property owners in unincorporated areas to preserve agricultural land and open space areas in the unincorporated county that contribute to maintaining clear boundaries between cities.
GP, SMC, SJ
County
PLN, BLD, PW Currently included in entitlement and permit reviews. Staff will coordinate with County and LAFCO, al
though the City does not have enforcement
authority within the county. County will continue to notify staff of development projects within the SOI and planning area.
Ongoing. County to coordinate development
reviews.
Action LU‐
5.3C
Maintain the City’s agricultural conservation program that requires either dedication of an agricultural conservation easement at a 1:1 ratio or payment of an in‐lieu agricultural mitigation fee for the conversion of prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, or unique farmland, as defined by the State Farmland Monitoring and Mapping Prog
ram.
Climate Change GP, SMC, HCP PLN Currently included in entitlement and permit reviews. Annual updates to the city council on banking and conservation efforts will continue.
Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
5.4 Require water and energy conservation and efficiency in both new construction and retrofits.
Action LU‐
5.4A
Require all new development, including major rehabilitation, renovation, and redevelopment, to adopt best management practices for water use efficiency and demonstrate specific water conservation measures.
Climate Change GP, SMC, BLD
Code
PLN, BLD, PW Currently included in entitlement and permit reviews. Ongoing.
Action LU‐
5.4B
Require all new development, including major rehabilitation, renovation, and redevelopment, to incorporate feasible and appropriate energy conservation and green building practices, such as building orientation and shading, landscaping, and the use of active CAP, SMA, BLD, CD Currently included in entitlement and permit reviews. Ongoing.
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and passive solar heating and water systems.
Action LU‐
5.4C
Update the Citywide Design Guidelines to strengthen energy conservation and green building provisions.
GP, DG CD 2022‐2023 overhaul of the Design Guidelines and Development Code will look to strengthen design review criteria and streamline projects that adhere to the design guidelines and GP policies on attractive des ign. As part of process, city staff will review guidelines for possible improvements.
Council direction may be sought for effort.
2022 and Ongoing.
GOAL LU‐6: EFFECTIVE PLANNING: Provide for orderly, well‐planned, and balanced development
POLICY LU‐
6.1 Carefully plan for future development and proactively mitigate potential impacts.
Action LU‐
6.1A
The Envision Stockton General Plan Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR) assumes the following maximum development
projections for the year 2040 for the lands located within the Sphere of Influence, including projects that were already approved prior to the
General Plan Update, but not yet constructed:
■ 40,900 new dw elling units
■ 13.8 million square feet of new commercial and office space ■ 35.6 million square feet of new industrial space
SMC, GP CD, BLD Will continue to monitor annually. Projects found consistent with the 2040 GP projections and intensities may not require subsequent environmental review.
Ongoing. Monitored annually.
Action LU‐
6.1B
Monitor the rate of growth to ensure that it does not overburden the City’s infrastructure and services and does not exceed the amounts analyzed in the General Plan EIR.
SMC, MFP CD, PW Current growth rate is reflected in adopted 2040 GP which is the basis for infrastructu
re planning. Rates will be monitored annually should rates increase significantly change beyond those identified in the 2040 GP.
Ongoing and reviewed as part of housing efforts in
Shape Stockton.
Action LU‐
6.1C
Require that vacant unincorporated properties be annexed into the city prior to the provision of any City services, or that a conditional service agreement be executed agreeing to annex when deemed appropriate by the City.
SMC, GP, MFP,
MSR
CD, PW, MUD, Fire/PD MSR/SOI currently being updated to de fine services. Current entitlement review requires this information per determination and submittal to LAFCO.
Currently practiced and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.1D
Require that all utility connections outside the city limit be for land uses that are consistent with the General Plan.
SMC, GP, MFP CD, PW, MUD Currently included in development review. Findings of approval must indicate this prior to staff recommendation on approval.
Development in SOI must be consi stent to receive
utilities and services.
Action LU‐
6.1E
Do not approve new development unless there is infrastructure in place or planned and funded to support the growth.
SMC, GP, MFP CD, PW, MUD Currently included in development review. Findings of approval must indicate this prior to staff recommendation on approval.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.1F
Evaluate and implement adjustments to the Public Facilities Fee (PFF) structure to encourage development in areas where infrastructure is already present and ensure that non‐infill development pays its fair share of anticipated citywide capital facilities and operational costs.
CD, PW CD, PW Currently in progress. The St ockton Economic Stimulus Plan (SESP)15 is currently active and online.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.1G
Maintain adequate staffing levels to support achieving the City’s service level goals for police and fire protection.
NA All Staffing and additional procurement began in 2020. Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
6.2 Prioritize development and redevelopment of vacant, underutilized, and blighted infill areas.
Downtown, EJ,
Air quality,
climate change
Action LU‐
6.2A
Develop and implement an infill incentive program that encourages infill development through expedited permitting, changes in fee structures, prioritizing infrastructure improvements in infill areas, property owner and/or landlord incentives to maintain property and reduce blight, and/or other strategies. As part of this program, define and prioritize categories of inf ill types based on land use and Downtown, Air
quality, climate
change
Fee Schedule CD Incremental Development Code amendments in 2020 in 2022 provide waivers and incentives for infill development, such as parking reductions, but no direct effort to establish a separate fee study. Further strategies to be explored with utilization of REA P grant funds in 2022‐2023.
Ongoing. Zoning streamline being reviewed as part
of Development Code overhaul.
15 Stockton Economic Stimulus Plan (SESP) http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/permitCenter/buildSesp.html
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residential density or nonresidential intensity.
Action LU‐
6.2B
Do not approve future annexations or City utility connections unless they are consistent with the overall goals and policies of the General Plan and do not adversely impact the City’s fiscal viability, environmental resources, infrastructure and services, and quality of life.
Air quality,
climate change
GP, MSR CD Curre ntly applied for all annexation requests. Continue and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.2C
Ensure prioritization of development and redevelopment of vacant, underutilized, and blighted infill areas be considered through strategies such as zoning changes and strategies to avoid gentrification.
GP, SMC CD, ED City to update vacant and underutilized parcel list for coordination of site‐ specific opportunities and constraints review. Possible c oordination with property owners for further discussion. Further strategies to be explored with utilization of REAP and LEAP grant funds in 2022‐2023.
Ongoing and under review part of the Shape
Stockton housing efforts.
Action LU‐
6.2D
Comply with State requirements that limit the idling of motor vehicles.
Air quality, GP, CAP CD Coordinate CAP and GP mitigation measure into CIP, entitlement, and permit reviews for compliance. Possibly require projects and sites to post no‐idling signage for loading and parking areas.
Continue and Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
6.3 Ensure that all neighborhoods have access to well‐maintained public facilities and utilities that meet community service needs.
Public health, EJ
Action LU‐
6.3A
Require development to mitigate any impacts to existing sewer, water, stormwater, street, fire station, park, or library infrastructure that would reduce service levels
GP, MFP PW, CD Part of CIP and entitlement reviews. Master Facilities Plan and Public Facilities Fee (PFF) to be updated in 2022 and beyon d.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.3B
Ensure that public facilities, infrastructure, and related land area and other elements are designed, and right‐of way is acquired to meet 2040 planned development requirements to avoid the need for future upsizing or expansion, unless planned as phased construction.
GP, MFP PW, CD Part of CIP an d entitlement reviews. Master Facilities Plan and Public Facilities Fee (PFF) to be updated in 2022 and beyond.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.3C
Coordinate, to the extent possible, upgrades and repairs to roadways with utility needs, infrastructure upgrades, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements (i.e., “dig once”).
GP, MFP PW, CD Part of the CIP plan update. Master Facilities Plan and Public Facilities Fee (PFF) to be updated in 2022 and beyon d.
2022 and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.3D
Design public facilities and infrastructure to maintain and improve the visual quality of the urban environment, including through the following approaches:
■ Designing buildings and infrastructure to fit into and complement their ultimate surroundings.
■ Buffering buildings and infrastructure from their surroundings as appropriate to shield unsightly areas fr om public view. ■ Providing appropriate landscaping.
GP, MFP PW, CD Currently a part of the entitlement and permit review process. 2022‐2023 Development Code overhaul will streamline design reviews that enhance the area and achieve the principals of the design guidelines and General Plan.
Master Facilities Plan and Public Fac ilities Fee (PFF) to be updated in 2022 and beyond.
2022 and Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
6.4 Ensure that land use decisions balance travel origins and destinations in as close proximity as possible and reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Air quality,
climate change
Action LU‐
6.4A
Maintain a reasonable balance between potential job generation and local workforce availability with a goal of one job for each employed resident.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, H, ED Monitored with annual reports. 2022‐2023 Development Code overhaul will bring zoning and other documents into consistency with GP pol icies and land uses.
2022 and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.4B
Maintain a reasonable proximity and balance (i.e., magnitude) between job‐generating uses, housing opportunities, and resident services and amenities, including transit and active transportation.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, ED Currently monitored with the annual GP/Housing reports. Ongoing and will be analyzed as part of shape Stockton.
Action LU‐
6.4C
Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) per household by planning new housing in closest proximity to employment centers, improving and funding public transportation and ridesharing, and facilitating more direct routes for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Public Health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, CAP, TA PW, CD VMT baseline for city establi shed via the CAP. Staff will work on specific thresholds to maintain and reduce measure as part of entitlement and permit reviews. TIA guidelines update taking place in 2021‐2023. 2022 and Ongoing. Anticipating adoption of VMT
thresholds and process in 2023.
POLICY LU‐
6.5 Improve and maintain the City’s fiscal health.
Action LU‐
6.5A
Require preparation of a fiscal impact analysis for large development projects and proposed annexations to ensure a full accounting of infrastructure and public service costs and to confirm whether revenue enhancement mechanisms are necessary to ensure net fiscal GP, MFP CD, PW Add to submittal requirements to be requi red prior to determination on projects.
Ongoing.
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balance or better, and require appropriate fiscal mitigations, when necessary, to ensure the City’s Ongoing. fiscal health and continued viability of the City’s General Fund.
Action LU‐
6.5B
Utilize development agreements (DAs) as a tool to implement public facilities financing plans and to secure fiscal mitigations and various public benefits from new development projects.
GP, MFP, PFF CD, PW, MUD DAs will be updated and brought before Council for monitoring. 2022 and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.5C
Evaluate and update all development impact fees to be consistent with the 2040 General Plan
GP, MFP, PFF CD, PW, MUD PFF and inclusionary housing fee analysis in 2022‐2023. 2022 and Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.5D
Continue to utilize developer fees, the City's public facilities fees, and other methods (e.g., grant funding and assessment districts) to finance public facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
GP, MFP, PFF CD, PW, MUD Master Facilities Plan and Public Facilities Fee (PFF) to be updated in 2022 and b
eyond.
2022 and Ongoing.
POLICY LU‐
6.6 Coordinate land use planning efforts among City departments and with regional agencies
Action LU‐
6.6A
Provide written comments to San Joaquin County on all proposed significant development projects in the City’s Planning Area to request consistency with this General Plan and other City regulations.
GP CD, PW, ED Staff will coordinate review of county and city projects to ensure collaboration on project rev iew.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.6B
Participate in the San Joaquin Council of Governments’ (SJCOG) regional planning programs and coordinate City plans and programs with those of SJCOG, including the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy, among others, and work with non‐profit organizations also engaging in these planning programs.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, PW, ED Curre ntly coordinating regionally and locally for city and countywide projects.
Ongoing.
Action LU‐
6.6C
Review and update the Development Code to ensure consistency with the updated General Plan.
GP, SMC CD Phases 1 and 2 completed in 2020. With additional amendments to be completed in Phase 3 in 2022. Development Code overhaul to take place in 2022‐2023.
2022 and Ongoing. Th e General Plan/zoning
inconsistency effort named “series” for map changes
and “phase” for code changes were completed in
2022. Each change included three rougns or
adoptions. 16
Action LU‐
6.6D
Review and update the Zoning District Map to ensure consistency with the updated General Plan.
GP, SMC CD Zoning Map amendments to be completed in phases during 2021‐2022. 2021‐2022 POLICY LU‐
6.7 Enhance public participation in the planning process.
Action LU‐
6.7A
Work with community‐based organizations to develop and implement a comprehensive and accountable long‐term strategy to engage the Stockton community in planning decisions.
EJ GP CD, ED, H 2020‐2023 amendments will include significant outreach to implement the GP policies for engaging the community. Staff will work to imp rove online resources to educate and empower residents through use of online materials and notifications.
Ongoing and will improve as part of shape Stockton
effort.
Action LU‐
6.7B
Require that sponsors of new development projects, especially those that require Planning Commission and/or City Council approval, have early, frequent, and meaningful communication with affected citizens and stakeholders.
SMC, City
Outreach Plan
CD, IT Currently required and Ongoing. Will work to streamline process and provide additional materials online, incl uding DEV and CIP project maps for people to review and comment on.
Ongoing.
GOAL TR‐1: MOBILE COMMUNITY: Provide an integrated transportation system that enables safe and efficient movement of people and goods for all modes of travel.
POLICY TR‐
1.1 Ensure that roadways safely and efficiently accommodate all modes and users, including private, commercial, and transit vehicles, as well as bicycles and pedestrians and vehicles for disabled travelers.
Public Health
16 Zoning Update webpage http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/communityDevelop/cdPlanZoneUp.html
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Action TR‐
1.1A
Direct truck traffic to designated truck routes that facilitate efficient goods movement and minimize risk to areas with concentrations of sensitive receptors, such as schools, for example by disallowing any new truck routes to pass directly on streets where schools are located, and vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and bicyclist s.
Public health,
EJ, Air quality
Complete Streets,
Precise Road
Plans
PW Continue to coordinate and implement. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.1B
Maintain and periodically update a schedule for synchronizing traffic signals along arterial streets and freeway interchanges to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and to provide signal priority for transit vehicles at intersections.
Air quality,
climate change
PW Continue to coordinate and implement. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.1C
Require roadways in new development areas to be designed with multiple points of access and to address barriers, including waterways and railroads, in order to maximize connectivity for all modes of transportation
GP, SMC PW, CD, Fire Currently included with entitlement and CIP review. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.1D
Update existing Precise Road Plans to reflect the 2040 General Plan, including changes in land use and level of service requirements, and a shift in priority from vehicular travel to travel by all modes through complete streets
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC PW, CD, Fire Curre ntly included with entitlement and CIP review. Older plans could be evaluated when sufficient staff capacity is achieved.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.1E
Work with local school districts to implement pedestrian crossing enhancements like stop signs within neighborhoods around schools, encourage activities like a walking school bus, and create educational programs that teach students bicycle safety.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
SMC PW, CD Currently included in entitlement reviews. Possible c oordination and integration into CIP items.
Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
1.2 Enhance the use and convenience of rail service for both passenger and freight movement.
Action TR‐
1.2A
Actively support and pursue access to high‐speed rail. Air quality, climate change
SMC PW, CD Currently included in entitlement reviews. Possible coordination and integration into CIP items.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.2B
Support the San Joaquin Regional Transportation District’s Regional Bus Service, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE), and AMTRAK’s San Joaquin intercity rail service, and pursue and support other regional transit programs and projects, such as:
■ ACE plans to bypass existing bottlenecks (e.g., the Union Pacific railyards in South Stockton);
■ Conn
ecting to the BART system;
■ Extending ACE service south to Merced; and
■ Proposing rail between Stockton and Sacramento along the California Traction and other rail corridors.
Air quality,
climate change
SMC PW, CD Currently included in entitlement reviews. Possible coordination and integration into CIP items.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.2C
Provide grade separations at railroad crossings on arterial streets where feasible to ensure public safety and minimize traffic delay.
SMC PW, CD Currently included in entitlement reviews. Possible coordination and integration into CIP items.
Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
1.3 Facilitate expanded port and Airport operations, service, and development as travel and goods movement assets to the community and sources of employment growth.
Action TR‐
1.3A
Protect the Airport and related aviation facilities from encroachment by ensuring that all future development within the Airport Influence Area (AIA) is consistent with the policies adopted by the San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)17, except in cases where the City Council concludes that project approval would provide for the orderly development of the Airport and the areas surrounding it while protecting the public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing the public’s exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards, Public health, EJ SMC, GP CD, Fire City sta ff monitors application requests near the AIA for review and coordination with the ALUC.
Ongoing. The existing zoning overlay standards will
be updated as part of the Development Code
Overhaul.
17 San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Stockton Metro Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan https://www.sjcog.org/DocumentCenter/View/1318/2016‐Stockton‐Metropolitan‐Airport‐ALUCP‐‐‐Amended‐February‐2018?bidId=
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consistent with the San Joaquin County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and the Stockton Metropolitan Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Action TR‐
1.3B
Where substantial development already exists within the AIA and is incompatible with ALUC policies, only allow additional infill development of similar land uses if projects meet all of the following criteria to be an infill project:
■ The project site is bounded on at least three sides by use s similar to those proposed.
■ The proposed project would not extend the perimeter of the area developed with incompatible uses.
SMC, GP CD, PW City staff monitors application requests near the AIA for review and coordination with the ALUC. Will explore possible inclusion of criteria in the 2022‐2023 code ov erhaul.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
1.3C
Within the AIA, require that new development or an expansion of an existing use that requires a building permit file an avigation easement with the City.
SMC, GP CD, PW City staff monitors application requests near the AIA for review and coordination with the ALUC. Will explore possible in clusion of criteria in the 2022‐2023 code overhaul.
Ongoing.
GOAL TR‐2: ACTIVE COMMUNITY: Offer active transportation opportunities for the entire community.
POLICY TR‐
2.1 Develop safe and interconnected bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including along “complete” streets that target multiple travel modes.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
2.1A
Require safe and secure bicycle parking facilities to be provided at major activity centers such as public facilities, employment sites, and shopping and office centers, along with showers and lockers for major employment sites.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
CD, PW Currently, the bicyc le system in Stockton consists of about 117 miles of existing bikeways, including approximately 46 miles of bike paths, 36 miles of bike lanes, and 35 miles of bike routes.
Incremental development standards for bicycle parking were amended in 2020 in compliance with the Bicycle Master Plan.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
2.1B
Maintain and implement the City of Stockton Bicycle Master Plan18. Air quality, climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
CD, PW Currently used in entitlement and CIP reviews. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
2.1C
Maintain and implement the City of Stockton Safe Route to School Plan19.
Public health Safe Route to
School Plan, SMC
CD, PW Currently used in entitlement and CIP reviews. Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
2.2 Connect housing and employment development in areas with good transit access through open and inclusive processes where appropriate.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
2.2A
Require major new development to incorporate and fund design features to promote safe and comfortable access to transit, such as a circulation network that facilitates efficient and connected bus travel, clear pedestrian and bicycle routes connecting origins and destinations to transit stops, sheltered bus stops, park‐and‐ride facil
ities, and highly visible transit information and maps.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
CD, PW, RT Currently used in entitlement and CIP reviews. Funding programs will be coordinated with regional agencies and CIP prioritization. Project obligations are currently applied to entitlement reviews.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
2.2B
Obtain input from community residents, non‐profit organizations, and local and regional transit operators on major new development projects, and support transit operators by ensuring major projects are designed to support transit and provide fair share funding of the cost of adequate transit service and access.
Public health,
Air qu
ality,
climate change
GP, SMC CD, PW, ED Staff will improve online resources for public to view active entitlements and CIP projects for comment and information.
2022 and Ongoing. A large outrach effort is
underway for the Shape Stockton efforts.
Action TR‐
2.2C
Request that public transit service providers expand routes and increase frequency and operational hours consistent with current short‐ and long‐range transit planning, with the assistance of new development funding.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP PW Continue to coordinate and implement. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
2.2D
Support efforts to electrify buses. Air quality,
climate change
GP PW Continue to coordinate and implement. Ongoing.
18 2017 City of Stockton Bicycle Master Plan http://www.stocktongov.com/files/Stockton_SRTS_Plan_December_2017.pdf 19 2017 City of Stockton Safe Routes to School Plan http://www.stocktongov.com/files/Stockton_SRTS_Plan_December_2017.pdf
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POLICY TR‐
2.3 Utilize natural features and routes with lower traffic volumes and speeds to encourage residents to walk and wheel more frequently.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
2.3A
Develop and maintain bikeways on separate rights‐of way (e.g., Calaveras River, East Bay Municipal Utility District easement, French Camp Slough, and Shima Tract Levee).
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
CD, PW Currently used in entitlement and CIP reviews. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
2.3B
Require dedication of adequate right‐of‐way for bicycle use in new arterial and collector streets, and where feasible, in street improvement projects.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
CD, PW Currently used in entitlement and CIP reviews. Ongoing.
GOAL TR‐3: SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: Design transportation infrastructure to help reduce pollution and vehicle travel.
POLICY TR‐
3.1 Avoid widening existing roadways in an effort to preclude inducement of additional vehicle traffic.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
3.1A
Limit street widths to the minimum necessary to adequately carry the volume of anticipated traffic, while allowing for safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities, emergency access, and large vehicle access.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP PW Continue Coordination. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
3.1B
Where feasible and appropriate, reduce the width of existing streets using bulb‐outs, medians, pedestrian islands, shade tree landscaping, appropriate signage, and similar methods, while not jeopardizing emergency response.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
PW, CD Included in current roadway and citywide bike pl an. Will continue to require design and ROW through entitlement review.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
3.1C
Preserve right‐of‐way for transit and bicycle uses when designing new roadways and improving existing roadways and ensuring adequate and clear signage.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, Bike
Plan
PW, CD Included in current roadway and citywide bike plan. Will continue to require design an d ROW through entitlement review.
Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
3.2 Require new development and transportation projects to reduce travel demand and greenhouse gas emissions, support electric vehicle charging, and accommodate multi‐passenger autonomous vehicle travel as much as feasible.
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
3.2A
Amend the parking requirements in the Development Code to encourage shared parking, require preferential parking for rideshare vehicles, and allow reduced parking requirements to support transit, bicycling, and walking.
Air quality,
climate change
SMC CD Incremental parking reductions and ministerial waivers to support this Action were adopted in th e 2020 Development Code amendment, with additional amendments proposed in Phase 3 of the incremental code amendment in 2022.
Ongoing. Some completed in 2022 with more under
review in 2023.
Action TR‐
3.2B
Require commercial, retail, office, industrial, and multifamily residential development to provide charging stations and prioritized parking for electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC, CAP CD City staff will continue to require per entitlement and permit review. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
3.2C
Respond to the implications and opportunities associated with connected vehicles and autonomous vehicles by monitoring technological advances and adjusting roadway infrastructure and parking standards to accommodate autonomous vehicle technology and parking needs.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, PW City staff will continue to explore options with local an d regional agencies. Ongoing.
Action TR‐
3.2D
Continue to coordinate with the San Joaquin Council of Governments to increase opportunities for additional park and ride facilities, consistent with the San Joaquin County Regional Park and Ride Lot Master Plan.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, PW City staff will continue to coordinate with SJCOG on pot ential opportunities. Ongoing.
GOAL TR‐4: EFFECTIVE TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENTS: Ensure that traffic‐ related impacts of proposed land uses are evaluated and mitigated.
POLICY TR‐
4.1 Utilize level of service (LOS) information to aid understanding of potential major increases to vehicle delay at key signalized intersections.
Action TR‐
4.1A
Strive for Level of Service (LOS) D or better for both daily roadway segment and peak hour intersection operations, except when doing so would conflict with other land use, environmental, or economic development priorities, and with the following additional exceptions:
GP PW, CD City staff will continue to ex plore options with local and regional agencies and review applications for consistency with this action item.
Ongoing.
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■ In the Greater Downtown, strive for LOS E or better, but LOS F may be acceptable after consideration of physical or environmental constraints and other City goals and policies.
■ Strive for different LOS standards along the following corridors due to physical constraints that limit the improvements that can be const
ructed:
• Benjamin Holt Drive, Plymouth Road to Gettysburg Place − LOS F • Eight Mile Road, Trinity Parkway to I‐5 − LOS E
• Eight Mile Road, Lower Sacramento Road to West Lane – LOS E • Eighth Street, I‐5 to El Dorado Street – LOS E
• Eighth Street, Airport Wa y to Mariposa Road –LOS E
• French Camp Road, Manthey Road to I‐5 – LOS E
• French Camp Road, I‐5 to Val Dervin Parkway –LOS F
• Hammer Lane, I‐5 to Kelly Drive − LOS E
• Hammer Lane, West Lane to Holman Road −LOS E
• Int
erstate 5, Hammer Lane to Benjamin Holt Drive − LOS E
• Interstate 5, Benjamin Holt Drive to Downing Avenue – LOS F • Interstate 5, Downing Avenue to French Camp Road − LOS E • Otto Drive, I‐5 to Thornton Road – LOS F
• Roadway segments determined to be operating at de ficient LOS by the San Joaquin Council of Governments in the Regional Congestion Management Program
■ Accept worse than adopted‐standard LOS at intersections where widening the intersection would reduce bicycle and pedestrian safety and/or increase pedestrian crossing times such that they would create longer traffic delays du e to signal timing.
Action TR‐
4.1B
Amend the City’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines to reflect the updated LOS goals under Action TR‐4.1.A and to refine the threshold at which a project needs to evaluate LOS impacts TAG, SMC CD, PW Staff will coordinate with traffic consultant on the scope of this effort. Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
4.2 Replace LOS with: (1) vehicle‐miles traveled (VMT) per capita; and (2) impacts to non‐automobile travel modes, as the metrics to analyze impacts related to land use proposals under the California Environmental Quality Act, in accordance with SB 743.
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
4.2A
To evaluate the effects of new development and determine mitigation measures and impact fees, require projects to evaluate per capita VMT and impacts to transit, bicycle, and pedestrian modes.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
TAG, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue to require VMT analysis as part of entitle ment review and determination. The TAG may need amendments to codify VMT baselines and preferred mitigation for projects that are shown to have VMT increases.
Ongoing.
Action TR‐
4.2B
Amend the City’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines to include alternative travel metrics and screening criteria.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
TAG, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue to require VMT analysis as part of entitlement review and determination. The TAG may need amendments to codify VMT baselines and pr
eferred mitigation for projects that are shown to have VMT increases.
Ongoing.
POLICY TR‐
4.3 Use the threshold recommended by the California Office of Planning and Research for determining whether VMT impacts associated with land uses are considered significant under State environmental analysis requirements.
Air quality,
climate change
Action TR‐
4.3A
Amend the City’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines to:
■ Establish a threshold of 15 percent below baseline VMT per capita to determine a significant transportation impact under the California Environmental Quality Act.
■ Identify screening criteria that will streamline certain types of development and/or development in certain areas by not re quiring a VMT analysis.
Air quality,
climate change
TAG, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue to require VMT analysis as part of entitlement review and determination. The TAG may need amendments to codify VMT baselines and preferred mitigation for projects that are shown to have VMT increases.
Ongoing.
GOAL SAF‐
1:
SAFE COMMUNITY: Create a safe and welcoming environment in all areas of the city at all times of day.
POLICY Invest in neighborhood safety through partnerships with the
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SAF‐1.1
community to help prevent violence and crime ("community policing").
Action SAF‐
1.1A
Promote public safety programs, including business, neighborhood, and school watches; child identification and fingerprinting; and other public education efforts.
GP PD Police will continue outreach efforts. Continue to implement and encourage enhanced design through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
1.1B
Maintain and expand community outreach programs to improve the community’s understanding of how the criminal justice system works, foster a positive relationship between community members and public safety staff, provide a venue for open dialog, and promote transparency in public safety.
GP PD Police will continue outreach effo rts. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
1.1C
Engage with schools, non‐profit organizations, and faith‐based organizations to recognize and work with at‐risk youth to avert future criminal activity.
GP PD Police will continue outreach efforts. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐1.2
Reduce community violence and crime by fostering community connectivity, creating a sense of place, and encouraging social interactions between residents, employees, and business owners.
Action SAF‐
1.2A
Update the City’s Design Guidelines and Development Code to require new and retrofitted development to support effective police and fire protection response and services by using the following principles of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED):
■ Delineate private and public spaces
■ Enhance visibility
■ Control property acc ess
■ Ensure adequate property maintenance
DG, SMC CD, PD Staff will continue to review applications consistent with CPTED policies. As part of 2022‐2023 code overhaul, staff will explore effective options to implement CPTED standards in project and permit review.
Ongoing and part of the 2023 efforts.
Action SAF‐
1.2B
Pursue public art projects that match the culture of the neighborhood to create a sense of ownership and belonging.
GP CD, ED, CS Staff will work to educate and provide incentives for public arts projects in coordination with Community Services.
The Public Art Enhancement Grants Program makes gr ants annually to Stockton‐based nonprofit arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and artist teams for site‐based arts projects in Stockton – to strengthen public art opportunities in Stockton and highlight the talent of local artists. Since 2003, the SAC has awarded nearly $1,000,000 in grants to help nonprofit arts organizations, ar tists (including student artists), art educators, and collaborations serving a diverse community.
The Stockton Arts Endowment (SAE) grant is the principal grants program for the SAC through project‐based funding.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
1.2C
Engage residents and business owners in Ongoing. discussions about how land use and planning decisions can help to reduce violence.
GP PD, CD Continue to coordinate with businesses and residents and require applications to comply with safety design standards and practices.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
1.2D
Incentivize a variety of uses in a neighborhood that will be active throughout the day and night.
GP, SMC CD City staff will explore as part of 2022‐2023 code overhaul. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐1.3
Ensure that City‐managed spaces and facilities support a feeling of safety for users.
Action SAF‐
1.3A
Design and maintain parks, waterways, trail corridors, and other facilities to meet the recreational needs of the community, while maximizing public safety and access concerns, such as through the following approaches:
■ Locate facilities to ensure visibility along public roadways where appropriate;
■ Provide clear access points;
■ Maint ain vegetation to maximize visibility and demonstrate active GP, Parks Master
Plan
PW, CD Staff will continue to review entitlement and CIP projects for consistency with design guidelines and Action SAF‐1.3A
Ongoing.
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attention to the site; and
■ Use signage to clearly convey site ownership and rules.
Action SAF‐
1.3B
Design and improve City streetscapes to create safer places by maximizing visibility through installation and maintenance of appropriate lighting and landscaping.
GP, SMC CD City staff will continue to require per entitlement and permit review. Areas to improve will be explored during the 2022‐2023 code overhaul.
Ongoing.
GOAL SAF‐
2:
HAZARD PROTECTION: Protect residents and businesses from natural and human‐caused hazards.
POLICY
SAF‐2.1
Ensure that community members are adequately prepared for natural disasters and emergencies through education and training.
Action SAF‐
2.1A
Develop neighborhood watch and emergency support groups to be trained and put into action in the event of an emergency in support of government staff.
GP, CPTED CD, CS, PD, CM, OES Neighborhood Watch Groups were developed to encourage citizen involvement and deter crime by early detection.
Eme
rgency Preparedness is managed by the City's Office of Emergency Services (OES) for disaster preparedness, readiness, City departments response, and mitigation. OES offers information online to assist citizens in in disaster preparedness.
http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/fire/emerge.html Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.1B
Inform the public about the specific risks of living in flood‐prone areas and provide residents instructional information on how to take steps to reduce their exposure to flood damages.
GP, SMC CD, PW The Building Life and Safety Division works in coordination with Federal and State ag encies to information the public about flood risks. http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/communityDevelo p/cdBuildState.html
Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐2.2
Prepare sufficiently for major events to enable quick and effective response.
Action SAF‐
2.2A
Require new development to provide adequate access for emergency vehicles and evacuation routes, including by designing roadway systems to provide multiple escape routes in the event of a levee failure.
GP, SMC CD, Fire Staff currently reviews entitlement and permit applications for health and safety compliance.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.2B
Formulate, review, periodically update, and make available to the public emergency management plans (EMP) for the safe evacuation of people from areas subject to inundation from levee and dam failure.
GP, EMP CD, Fire Staff currently reviews entitlement and permit applications for health and safety compliance. Emergency pl an review will include coordination within SJCOG for resiliency and adaptation. Additional information on emergency evacuations in the event of a flood are published on the Fire Department’s website at
http://www.stocktonca.gov/government/departments/fire/emeFlood.html Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.2C
Require new critical facilities, including hospitals, emergency operations centers, communications facilities, fire stations, and police stations, to be located, designed, and constructed to avoid or mitigate potential risks and ensure functional operation during flood events (i.e., avoid locating in the 100‐year and 200‐year floodplains), seismic and geological ev ents, fires, and explosions.
GP, SMC PW, Fire Staff currently reviews entitlement and permit applications for health and safety compliance. Staff will review emergency plans with coordination within SJCOG for resiliency and adaptation.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.2D
Continue to work with San Joaquin County, the County Office of Emergency Services, other cities in the region, and disaster agencies to coordinate disaster and emergency preparedness planning.
GP, EMP, CAP CD, Fire Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐2.3
Protect the community from potential flood events.
Action SAF‐
2.3A
Coordinate with appropriate State, federal, and local flood control agencies to develop a flood protection plan for the levee systems protecting the city that:
■ Identifies the levees protecting the city and the entities responsible for the operation and maintenance of the levees;
■ Determines the flood levels in th e waterways and the level of protection offered by the existing levees along the waterways; GP, EMP CD, Fire Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
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■ Identifies a long‐term plan to upgrade the system as necessary to provide at least a 100‐year level of flood protection to the city, and 200‐year level of flood protection, where feasible;
■ Encourages multi‐purpose flood management projects that, where feasible, incorporate recreation, resource conservation, preservation of na tural riparian habitat, and scenic values of the city's streams, creeks, and lakes; and
■ Includes provisions for updates to reflect future State or federally mandated levels of flood protection.
Action SAF‐
2.3B
Collaborate with State and local flood management agencies and other interested parties to develop funding mechanisms to finance the local share of flood management responsibilities, and maintain cooperative working relationships with appropriate agencies to minimize flood hazards and improve safety.
GP, EMP, PFF CD, Fire Staff will cont inue coordination. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.3C
Require new public and private waterfront development to be oriented to waterways and provide setbacks and easements along levees and channels to provide space for levee widening, flood fighting, roadway and maintenance access, open space and trail amenities, and appropriate landscaping.
GP, SMC CD, Fire Staff will cont inue coordination. Reviewed as part of the entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.3D
Prepare and maintain a map of evacuation routes for major flood events
GP, EMP PW, Fire Additional information on emergency evacuations in the event of a flood are published on the Fire Department’s website at
http://www.stocktonca.gov/government/departments/fire/emeFlood.html Ongoing. The safety element requires minor
amendments as part of the hou sing element update.
Routes will be reviewed as part of this and
recommendations will be made if needed for
revisions to the City’s emergency plan.
POLICY
SAF‐2.4
Minimize risks to the community from flooding through appropriate siting and protection of structures and occupants.
Action SAF‐
2.4A
Regulate new urban development in accordance with State requirements for 200‐year level of flood protection and federal requirements for 100‐year level of flood protection.
GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. These are currently reviewed as part of the entitlement and permit applications process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.4B
Investigate and implement when feasible mitigation measures that offer 200‐year level of flood protection for existing urban development in flood‐prone areas.
GP, SMC, EMP CD, PW Staff will continue coordination and can possibly investigate historical flood data for mapping and project coordination. These are currently rev iewed as part of the entitlement and permit applications process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.4C
Preserve floodways and floodplains for non‐urban uses to maintain existing flood carrying capacities, except when mitigated in conformance with the City's floodplain management program.
GP, SMC PW Staff will continue coordination. These are currently reviewed as part of the entitlement and permit applications process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.4D
Consider the best available flood hazard information and mapping from regional, State, and federal agencies to inform land use and public facilities investment decisions
GP, SMC, EMP CD, PW Staff will continue coordination and can possibly investigate historical flood data for mapping and project coordination. These are currently rev iewed as part of the entitlement and permit applications process.
Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐2.5
Protect the community from health hazards and annoyance associated with excessive noise levels
Public Health
Action SAF‐
2.5A
Prohibit new commercial, industrial, or other noise generating land uses adjacent to existing sensitive noise receptors such as residential uses, schools, health care facilities, libraries, and churches if noise levels are expected to exceed 70 dBA Community Noise Equivalent (CNEL) (decibels on A‐weighted scale CNEL) when measured at th e property line of the noise sensitive land use.
Public Health GP, SMC CD, CS Staff will continue to require noise studies for projects that may generate significant levels of noise and apply mitigation accordingly. Where mitigation cannot be placed, staff will make recommendations on a case‐by‐case basi s and enforce the noise standards.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.5B
Require projects that would locate noise sensitive land uses where the projected ambient noise level is greater than the "normally acceptable" noise level indicated on Table 5‐1 to provide an acoustical analysis that shall:
■ Be the responsibility of the applicant;
Public Health GP, SMC CD, CS Sta ff will continue to require noise studies for projects that may generate significant levels of noise and apply mitigation accordingly. Where mitigation cannot be placed, staff will make recommendations on a case‐by‐case basis and enforce the noise standards.
Ongoing.
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■ Be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics; ■ Include representative noise level measurements with sufficient sampling periods and locations to adequately describe local conditions;
■ Estimate existing and projected (20‐year) noise levels in terms of Ldn/CNEL and compare the levels to th e adopted noise policies and actions in this General Plan;
■ Recommend appropriate mitigation to achieve compatibility with the adopted noise policies and standards;
■ Where the noise source in question consists of intermittent single events, address the effects of maximum noise levels in sleeping rooms in terms of po ssible sleep disturbance;
■ Estimate noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented;
■ If the project does not comply with the adopted standards and policies of this General Plan, provide acoustical information for a statement of overriding considerations for the project; and ■ Describe a post‐project asse ssment program, which could be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.
Action SAF‐
2.5C
Require noise produced by commercial uses to not exceed 75 dB Ldn/CNEL at the nearest property line.
Public Health GP, SMC CD, CS Staff will continue to require noise studies for projects that may generate significant levels of noise and apply mitigation accordingly. Where mitigation cannot be placed, st aff will make recommendations on a case‐by‐case basis and enforce the noise standards.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.5D
Grant exceptions to the noise standards for commercial and industrial uses only if a recorded noise easement is conveyed by the affected property owners.
Public Health GP, SMC CD, CS Staff will continue to require noise studies for projects that may generate significant levels of noise and apply mitig ation accordingly.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.5E
Require all new habitable structures to be set back from railroad tracks to protect residents from noise, vibration, and safety impacts Public Health GP, SMC CD, CS Staff will continue to require noise studies for projects that may generate significant levels of noise and apply mitigation accordingly.
Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐2.6
Minimize the risk to city residents and property associated with the transport, distribution, use, and storage of hazardous materials.
Public Health
Action SAF‐
2.6A
Restrict transport of hazardous materials within the city to routes that have been designated for such transport.
Public Health EMP Fire Continue to review and enforce on a case‐by‐case basis. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.6B
When appropriate, require new development to prepare a hazardous materials inventory and/or prepare Phase I or Phase II hazardous materials studies, including any required cleanup measures.
Public Health GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Reviewed as part of the entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
2.6C
Educate the public regarding the types of household hazardous wastes and the proper methods of disposal
Public Health GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
GOAL SAF‐
3:
CLEAN WATER: Sustain clean and adequate water supplies.
POLICY
SAF‐3.1
Secure long‐term renewable contracts and related agreements to ensure that surface water rights will be available to meet projected demand.
Action SAF‐
3.1A
Actively participate in appropriate forums designed to discuss and solve regional water supply and quality issues.
GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐3.2
Protect the availability of clean potable water from groundwater sources.
Public health
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Action SAF‐
3.2A
Continue to cooperate with San Joaquin County, Stockton East Water District, and CalWater to monitor groundwater withdrawals and ensure that they fall within the target yield for the drinking water aquifer.
GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
3.2B
Require new development to employ low impact development (LID) approaches, including:
■ Conserving natural areas and reducing imperviousness
■ Runoff storage
■ Hydro‐modification (to mimic pre‐development runoff volume and flow rate)
■ Reducing trash accumulation
■ Public education and outreach
GP, SMC, CSWRCB CD, MUD Sta ff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐3.3
Encourage use of recycled ("gray") water for landscaping irrigation to reduce demand on potable supplies.
Action SAF‐
3.3A
Require new development to install non‐potable water infrastructure for irrigation of large landscaped areas where feasible.
CRWQCBCVR‐R5‐
2007‐0173
CD, MUD Staff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
3.3B
Investigate and implement Code amendments to allow installation of dual plumbing and/or rainwater capture systems to enable use of recycled water and/or captured rainwater generated on‐site.
SMC,
CRWQCBCVR‐R5‐
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CD, MUD Staff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review. 2022 an d Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐3.4
Ensure adequate collection, treatment, and safe disposal of wastewater.
Action SAF‐
3.4A
Require all new urban development to be served by an adequate wastewater collection system to avoid possible contamination of groundwater from onsite wastewater disposal systems.
Public health SMC PW, MUD Staff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
3.4B
Conduct outreach and provide information to encourage
homeowners with septic tanks to abandon existing septic tanks and hook up to the City wastewater collection system.
Public health SMC PW, MUD Staff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review.
The city will explore existing and fu ture outreach options. 2022 and Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
3.4C
Continue to discharge treated effluent to the Delta and reuse that water through the City’s California Water Code Section 1485 water right20.
GP, SMC CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
GOAL SAF‐
4:
CLEAN AIR: Improve local Air quality.
POLICY
SAF‐4.1
Reduce Air impacts from mobile and stationary sources of Air pollution.
Air quality,
public health
Action SAF‐
4.1A
Require the construction and operation of new development to implement best practices that reduce Air pollutant emissions, including:
■ Use of low‐emission and well‐maintained construction equipment, with idling time limits.
■ Development and implementation of a dust control plan during construction.
■ Installation of electrical service co nnections at loading docks, where appropriate.
■ Installation of Energy Star‐certified appliances.
■ Entering into Voluntary Emissions Reduction Agreements with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
Air quality,
public health
GP, AQMP CD Staff will continue to implement as part of entitlement and permit review and approvals.
Ongoing.
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Action SAF‐
4.1B
Use the results of the Health Risk Assessments required by the California Air Toxics "Hot Spots" Act to establish appropriate land use buffer zones around any new sources of toxic Air pollutants that pose substantial health risks.
Air quality,
public health
GP, AQMD CD, Air District Staff will cont inue coordination and can possibly investigate historical data for mapping and project coordination. These are currently reviewed as part of the entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
4.1C
Require the use of electric‐powered construction and landscaping equipment as conditions of project approval when appropriate.
Air quality,
public health
GP, AQMD
CD CAP and building requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
4.1D
Limit heavy‐duty off‐road equipment idling time to meet the California Air Resources Board’s idling regulations for on‐road trucks.
Air quality,
public health
GP, AQMD CD CAP and building requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐4.2
Encourage major employers to participate in a transportation demand management program (TDM) that reduces vehicle trips through approaches such as carpooling, vanpooling, shuttles, car‐ sharing, bike sharing, end‐of‐trip facilities like showers and bicycle parking, subscription bus service, transit subsidies, preferential parking, and telecommuting.
Air quality,
public health
Action SAF‐
4.2A
Provide information and conduct marketing and outreach to major existing and new employers about the transportation demand management (TDM) program facilitated by the San Joaquin Council of Governments.
Air quality,
public health
GP, TDM CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
POLICY
SAF‐4.3
Coordinate with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and non‐profit organizations to promote public awareness on Air quality issues and consistency in Air quality impacts analyses.
Air quality,
Action SAF‐
4.3A
Distribute educational materials from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District on the City’s website and at its Permit Center.
Air quality, GP, Air District CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action SAF‐
4.3B
Coordinate review of development project applications with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to ensure that Air quality impacts are consistently identified and mitigated during CEQA review.
Air quality, GP, AQMD CD CAP, AQMD, and building requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit ap plications process.
Ongoing.
GOAL CH‐1: HEALTHY PEOPLE: Support the ability of the entire community to maintain healthy lifestyles.
POLICY CH‐
1.1 Maintain walking and wheeling facilities and parks that are safe and accessible in all areas of Stockton.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change.
Action CH‐
1.1A
Plant and maintain appropriate shade trees along all City streets to reduce heat exposure, prioritizing areas of the city with significantly less tree canopy, and provide a buffer between the travel way and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and provide other amenities like well‐ marked crosswalks, bulb‐outs, and ped estrian ‐scale street lighting.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change.
GP CD CAP and building requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit application process.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.1B
Prepare a parks master plan through an open and engaging process inclusive of community residents that assesses the quality and distribution of existing parks, facilities, and community centers throughout the city relative to the population served (i.e., within a set walking distance) and their needs (i.e., considering age, in come, and abilities), and, based on this information, identifies and prioritizes new, renovation, and expansion park and community center projects and describes funding means and timelines.
Public health, EJ GP CD, PW Park requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit application process. Existing approvals will be implemented th rough construction and amendment review.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
1.2 Promote healthy retail food choices within and adjacent to residential areas
Public Health
Action CH‐
1.2A
Adapt, expand, and target existing small business development programs to provide training, promotion, and technical, financial, and business assistance to small neighborhood grocery and convenience Public health, EJ GP CD, PW, ED The City offers Stocked Full of Produce, a grant program for neighborhood grocery and convenience stores to enco urage the sale of healthy food options. Incentive is listed on the website www.stocktonca.gov/produce.
Ongoing.
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stores that provide healthy food and accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or CalFresh) and Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Staff will continue coordination to market other business resources.
Action CH‐
1.2B
Prepare a healthy food ordinance that creates incentives and guidelines that support access to healthy food, such as standards requiring that a percent of sales area in neighborhood food and beverage stores be devoted to healthy foods and/or requiring acceptance of CalFresh and WIC. As part of this o rdinance, collect geographic data about current health conditions, and discourage unhealthy food establishments (e.g., mini markets and fast food restaurants) in neighborhoods with high rates of obesity and/or diabetes.
Public health, EJ CD, PW Stockton’s first Urban Agricultural Ordinance for those who live within the city limits of Stockton was appr oved by the Stockton City Council on September 15, 2020. The ordinance makes it possible for Stockton residents to keep chickens (no roosters), ducks and/or bees, and allows for additional types of produce stands to sell locally grown fruits and vegetables. In 2021, ED allocated CDBG‐CV Cares Act funds of $ 400,000 to the Urban Agriculture & Food Insecurity Program and $107,650 to the Urban Farmers & Cottage Food Grant Program.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.2C
Collaborate with non‐profit partners and San Joaquin County Public Health Services to attract full‐service grocery stores in areas that lack access to fresh food and/or are at a high risk of obesity and diabetes.
Public health, EJ GP CD, CM The City’s Stocked Full of Produce Gr ant Program addresses food insecurity through grant funding to help with infrastructure upgrades to retail stores, to promote sale and storage of healthier food options. Grants can be used for improvements, such as installing new refrigeration or shelving. Grant funds are available up to $10,000. Eligible properties must be retail ou tlets such as corner stores or convenience stores, located within the City of Stockton limits, and within one of the targeted areas according to the Stocked Full of Produce program map.
http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/econDev/eDevBus Ass.html
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.2D
Prioritize pedestrian and active transportation improvement projects in low‐income/disadvantaged communities that connect residential areas to retail locations that sell healthy food.
Public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD Pedestrian requirements will continue to be integrated into entitlement and permit applications process. Staff will explore other options to int egrate enhanced design into existing areas.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
1.3 Encourage activities that support local agriculture, such as farmers’ markets, urban
farming and community gardening.
Public health
Action CH‐
1.3A
Provide public land, traffic control, cleanup, and other City services to farmers’ markets, including technical assistance to encourage markets to accept CalFresh and WIC.
Public health, EJ GP ED, CD Staff will explore possibility of coordinating with SJC Public Health and farmers markets.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.3B
Create an accessible inventory of publicly‐owned and private vacant sites appropriate for community gardens or other forms of urban agriculture.
Public health GP ED, CD Staff will continue exploring the possibilities of this in 2022. Urban Ag ordinance adopted in 2020.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.3C
Amend the Development Code to include standards for small‐scale, urban local food operations
Public health GP, SMC CD, ED, PW Staff will explore overlay as part of 2022‐2023 code overhaul. 2022 and Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.3D
Adopt and Implement an Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (per AB 551) to allow privately‐owned vacant property to be productively used for growing food.
Public health GP, SMC CD, ED, PW Urban Ag ordinance adopted in 2020. Completed.
Action CH‐
1.3E
Partner with nonprofits, local farmers and San Joaquin County Public Health Services to conduct public outreach and education to aid in the development of an urban agriculture ordinance.
Public health GP, Air District CD, PW Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
1.3F
Identify new potential locations for farmers’ markets in low‐income and nutrient deficient neighborhoods, including opportunities to hold markets on publicly owned land.
Public health, EJ GP, SMC CD, ED The Stocked Full of Produce Grant Program assists businesses in nutrient deficient neighborhoods. Staff will continue exploring in 202 2 to expand upon existing markets https://www.visitstockton.org/blog/farmers‐markets‐ in‐and‐around‐stockton/ and http://www.stocktonfarmersmarket.org/ Ongoing.
GOAL CH‐2 RESTORED COMMUNITIES: Restore disadvantaged communities to help them become more vibrant and cohesive neighborhoods with high‐quality affordable housing, a range of employment options, enhanced social and health services, and active public spaces.
POLICY CH‐ Prioritize maintenance of streets and improvement of sidewalks, Public health.,
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2.1 parks, and other infrastructure in areas of the city that historically have been comparatively underserved by public facilities, including implementation of complete streets where needed, especially in conjunction with infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects.
EJ
Action CH‐
2.1A
When considering parks and infrastructure maintenance and improvement projects, consider the following through an open and engaging process inclusive of community residents:
■ Whether the affected community is underserved or disadvantaged. ■ What the priority needs of the community are and whether the project would address those needs.
■ Whether th
e project would negatively impact the community, such
as through increased exposure to pollutants or displacement of residents or local businesses.
EJ GP, MFP PW, CD Staff will explore options. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.1B
Provide incentives for rehabilitation or redevelopment of distressed properties that takes into consideration strategies to avoid gentrification.
EJ GP, SMC CD, ED Staff will continue to monitor and provide information and incentives for residentials and business to rehabilitate buildings.
Ongoing. Displacement study is being conducted as
part of th e shape Stockton effort.
Action CH‐
2.1C
Develop incentives to promote reuse of distressed areas, such as through re‐zoning, permit streamlining, density bonuses, and other appropriate tools.
EJ GP, SMC CD, ED, PW Incremental Development Code amendments adopted in 2020 include local Density Bonuses of up to 100%, parking reductions for affordable and senior housing, an
d flexibility and incentives with development standards and housing typology. Further examination of strategies during the 2022‐2023 code overhaul.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.1D
Conduct marketing to potential developers to encourage the redevelopment and conversion of distressed commercial strips into housing and mixed‐use areas that includes strategies to avoid gentrification.
EJ GP, SMC CD, ED, PW The City is participating in SJCOG’s displacement study, which began in 2020, and anticipates utilizing LE AP funds to supplement the study with specific local strategies in 2022.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.1E
Investigate and implement programs that will incentivize landlords to maintain properties free of Municipal Code violations and criminal activity
EJ GP, SMC CD, ED, CS Staff will explore overlay as part of 2021 amendments. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.1F
Work with transit agencies, non‐profit organizations, and communities to maintain and improve transit service in underserved and disadvantaged neighborhoods to connect residents with jobs, shopping, and services.
EJ, Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC CD, ED, PW In 2020, the California Strategic Growth Council approved an award of $ 10.8 million to Stockton through the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program, which funds community‐led development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
2.2 Stimulate investment through partnerships with private property owners, neighborhood groups, health and housing advocates, nongovernmental organizations, and other community supporters.
EJ
Action CH‐
2.2A
Aggressively facilitate the conservation and rehabilitation of older neighborhoods through the following approaches:
■ Utilize all federal, State, and local programs for conservation and rehabilitation projects.
■ Prioritize older disadvantaged neighborhoods for investment using funds such as the Community Development Block Grants.
■ Encourage private investment in older n eighborhoods. ■ Cooperate in joint public‐private partnerships to invest in older neighborhoods.
EJ GP, HE ED, CD Coordination with business and property owners will continue and staff will maintain and improve underutilized and housing condition survey list. ED Staff will continue to actively participate in the South Stockton Promise Zone wor
king group https://rsscoalition.org/.
In 2020, the California Strategic Growth Council approved an award of $10.8 million to Stockton through the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program, which funds community‐led development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.2B
Establish Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Zones around the Robert J. Cabral ACE Train Station and the San Joaquin Street Amtrak Station to promote high density residential, including affordable and mixed income housing, and other TOD.
Downtown,
public health,
Air quality,
climate change
GP, SMC CD, ED, PW Sta ff will explore overlay as part of 2022‐2023 code overhaul. 2022 and Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.2C
Evaluate and implement adjustments to the Public Facilities Fee structure to promote development in the Downtown.
Downtown GP, PFF CD, ED PFF to be updated in 2023. The city currently operates a PFF reduction program for DTA areas.
Ongoing.
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Action CH‐
2.2D
Collaborate with non‐profit partners and San Joaquin Public Health Services to attract medical clinics, mental health facilities, and pharmacies in areas that lack access to health care.
Public health, EJ GP ED Ongoing project meetings held with Community Medical Centers and STAND, agencies committed to develop services to ar eas in need; continue coordination.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
2.3 Focus on reducing the unique and compounded environmental impacts and risks in disadvantaged communities.
Public health, EJ
Action CH‐
2.3A
Build strong ties with disadvantaged communities to ensure that local residents can make significant contributions to planning decisions through the following:
■ Use culturally appropriate approaches.
■ Consider the convenience of the timing and locations of meetings to community members.
■ Use social media and other communication techniques for th ose without time to attend public meetings.
■ Provide translation services and translated materials when needed. ■ Partner with non‐profit organizations who are already active within the community.
EJ GP CD, CM, CD Concurrent with ongoing code overhaul effort, the city will seek to establish strong and robust wo rking groups with various aspects of the community.
Especially Disadvantaged communities and stakeholders.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.3B
Expand efforts to repair and rehabilitate substandard housing in disadvantaged communities, taking into consideration strategies to avoid gentrification.
GP, Fire/Bld Code CD, CS, ED‐H Utilizing CDBG funds, ED staff administers the Emergency Repair Program and the Single‐Family Housing Repair Loan Program to assist low‐income home owners with ho
using rehabilitation.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.3C
Require applicants for residential remodel and rehabilitation projects to remediate structural health hazards, such as lead‐based paint, mold, mildew, and asbestos.
Public health, EJ GP, Fire/Bld Code CD, CS, ED‐H CDBG rehabilitation funds are subject to Federal environmental standards, requiring mitigation or removal of environmental contaminants to re nder them harmless.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.3D
Focus enforcement of public health‐related codes in disadvantaged communities, including on properties that are managed by homeowners’ associations.
Public health, EJ GP, SMC CD, PD, CS Staff will establish contact with HOAs for 2022‐2023 code overhaul. As part of amendments options will be discussed with community gr oups.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
2.3E
Work with wastewater, water, and stormwater utilities to seek funding to complete sewer, water, and stormwater systems in areas within the SOI where parcels still rely on septic systems, wells, and roadside ditches.
Public health, EJ GC, CIP PW, MUD, CD Entitlement, permits, and CIP reviews currently include se rvice reviews for these areas.
Ongoing.
GOAL CH‐3: SKILLED WORKFORCE: Expand opportunities for local enterprise, entrepreneurship, and gainful employment.
POLICY CH‐
3.1 Promote entrepreneurial development and small business expansion.
Action CH‐
3.1A
Coordinate with the Small Business Development Centers and other agencies to provide well‐tailored services and resources for small and minority‐owned businesses.
GP ED Staff will continue coordination with partnering organizations. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.1B
Provide training, promotion, and technical, financial, and business assistance to small and minority‐owned businesses.
EJ GP ED The Entrepreneurship Grant Program administered by ED provides funding for organizations that serve as business service providers and aid small businesses.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
3.2 Encourage neighborhood‐serving commercial uses in areas where frequently needed goods and services are not widely available, especially for those areas with no availability within a 2‐mile radius.
Public health,
EJ, Air quality,
climate change
Action CH‐
3.2A
Work with property owners to develop corridor‐specific strategies for attracting and retaining businesses that will provide synergistic opportunities and improve the availability of goods and services adjacent to residential areas.
Public health,
EJ, Air quality,
climate change
GP ED Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.2B
Consider options and develop an ordinance to restrict mini markets, gas stations, fast food restaurants, check cashing establishments, and tobacco stores in areas with high existing concentrations of similar Air quality, EJ GP, SMC CD Staff can explore this as part of the 2022‐2023 code overhaul. Ongoing.
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establishments, and continue to restrict over‐concentrations of liquor stores through the City’s Alcohol Ordinance. To inform the development of this ordinance, create a map that identifies the locations of current establishments of these types, and regularly maintain it so that it continues to aid in decision‐making about such uses.
Action CH‐
3.2C
Work with regulators, service providers, and employers to ensure the provision of safe, affordable, and high‐quality childcare services.
Air quality, EJ GP, CAP CD, ED Staff to highlight requirements for entitlements and permit inclusion and possible incentives to encourage more services.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.2D
Work with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to avoid over concentration of liquor stores.
EJ GP CD, PD Staff will continue to review license applications on a case‐by‐case basis and include possible proximity standards in the zoning code to avoid over concentration.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
3.3 Ensure that Stockton youth and adults have access to the services and resources they need to enhance and renew their vocational and professional skills for job readiness and retention.
Action CH‐
3.3A
Collaborate with educational institutions, the San Joaquin County Economic Development Association, and workforce training agencies on programs that educate and train youth for the labor force.
GP ED Efforts underway on the establishment of an apprenticeship program thru SJC; ED staff will continue coordination and follow up.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.3B
Continue to work with the San Joaquin County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), the San Joaquin County Economic Development Association (EDA), and similar organizations to develop the workforce GP ED ED Staff will continue coordination, attendance at Board meetings, and participation in local and regional workforce development consortiums.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.3C
Continue to work with community‐based organizations that employ local Stockton youth to perform energy efficiency, alternative energy, and water conservation assessments and installations in local homes and businesses.
Climate change GP ED Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
3.4 Foster innovation through access to quality community education and library services
Action CH‐
3.4A
Work with school districts to prioritize the expansion or renovation of existing schools in infill areas and evaluate various approaches to infill area school expansions, such as smaller school sizes (e.g., lower capacity campuses spread through an area) or smaller campus land areas (e.g., multi‐story facilities).
Air qu ality,
climate change
GP CM Staff will continue coordination with the school districts and Charter schools to review expansion and renovation projects as well as locate and identify locations for new school sites.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.4B
Promote the use of City parks and community centers for childcare, youth, and family programs, including programs for after school, holiday, and vacation time periods.
Public health GP CS Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
3.4C
Continue to promote the development of a new University of California, California State University, or private college or university campus within the city through outreach, marketing, and cooperation with other agencies and organizations.
GP CM Staff will continue coordination. Ongoing.
GOAL CH‐4: AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Ensure that all residents have a safe, high‐ quality, and stable place to call home.
POLICY CH‐
4.1 Attract and encourage residential development that offers a range of housing options to meet the needs and income constraints of all Stockton residents.
Action CH‐
4.1A
Maintain a ratio of 30 percent multi‐family residential uses or higher in the citywide housing stock.
Air quality,
climate change
GP, HE CD, Housing, BLD Staff will continue to monitor annually and adjust accordingly. Ongoing and will include as part of the housing element update.
Action CH‐
4.1B
Conduct a study to explore the feasibility of inclusionary housing requirements, in‐lieu fee levels, density bonus, modified fee structures, and/or tax incentives to promote the inclusion of a meaningful percentage of affordable units within market rate housing projects, and implement the feasible approaches identified in the GP, HE CD, ED, H Thi s effort began in 2020 and concluded in 2021. 2021
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Action CH‐
4.1C
Explore the feasibility of developing an ordinance to allow “tiny homes” and container homes to serve as permanent housing.
Climate change GP, CAP, SMC CD This effort began in 2020 and concluded in 2021. 2021 updates were made with additional to occur in 2023.
Action CH‐
4.1D
Study and implement adjustments to the Public Facilities Fee structure, parking requirements, and other development standards to facilitate the development of secondary residential units and other smaller dwelling units that can serve as relatively affordable housing.
Air quality,
climate change
GP CD, ED PFF study to be completed in 20 23. 2023
Action CH‐
4.1E
Ensure that affordable housing projects and project components meet health and safety requirements that are consistent with market rate housing during project application review and Ongoing. Code enforcement.
Public health, EJ CD, CD, H This will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis for reporting. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
4.1F
Provide assistance to developers seeking to build affordable housing in Stockton with preparing applications for regional, State, and/or federal funding assistance programs.
GP, , SMC,
Housing Fund
ED, H The annual NOFA provides funding for affordable housing developers in Stockton. The City currently provides information on incentives vi a the website at www.stocktonca.gov/housing. The City also assists affordable housing developers applying for regional, State, and/or federal funding.
Ongoing.
POLICY CH‐
4.2 Support homeless members of the Stockton community with programs to improve quality of life.
EJ
Action CH‐
4.2A
Coordinate with local and regional agencies and community organizations to address the needs of homeless people, including shelter, food, clothing, health care, mental health, and transportation.
Public health, EJ GP H The City will continue its participation in the San Joaquin County Continuum of Care (SJCoC). The SJCoC, in p artnership with the City of Stockton and the County of San Joaquin, developed the San Joaquin Community Response to Homelessness (“2020 San Joaquin County Strategic Plan”). The City Council adopted the Strategic Plan on July 14, 2020 and City staff continue to implement the goals and objectives.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
4.2B
Provide information about shelter and food assistance programs via the range of the City's communication tools.
Public health GP H Continue coordination. Ongoing.
Action CH‐
4.2C
Support programs to provide rental and homeownership assistance to low‐income people and families through outreach and other assistance.
Public health, EJ GP H Owner‐occupied rehab programs offer funding opportunities for low‐income property owners and is shared on the City’s website at
www.stocktonca.gov/housing.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
4.2D
Support programs to reduce homelessness through education, job training, and substance abuse counseling and rehabilitation through outreach and other assistance
Public health, EJ GP H The 2020‐2021 Annual Action Plan was amended to outline a number of projects and initiatives to reduce homelessness with $7M in Cares Ac t ESG funding, including $500,000 for Supplies, Equipment & Transportation; $2M for Homeless Encampment/Street Outreach; $1.5M for Expanded Shelter Homeless Services & Staffing; and $2.345M for a NOFA for rapid rehousing and homeless prevention assistance.
Ongoing.
GOAL CH‐5: SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP: Exhibit leadership in sustainability for the Central Valley and beyond.
POLICY CH‐
5.1 Accommodate a changing climate through adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency planning and projects.
Climate change
Action CH‐
5.1A
Upon the next revision of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, conduct a comprehensive climate change vulnerability assessment to inform the development of adaptation and resilience policies and strategies, and incorporate them into the Safety Element, in accordance with SB 379.
Climate change GP, HMP CD, PD, Fire Sta ff will coordinate with service provides and effected departments (i.e. firs, police) to assess current plan and resources. No action to updated plan scheduled for 2022 unless directed by Council.
Ongoing. This and the safe element update will be
part of the shape Stockton effort.
Action CH‐
5.1B
Maintain and implement the City of Stockton Climate Action Plan (CAP) and update the CAP to include the following:
■ Updated communitywide GHG emissions inventory;
■ 2030 GHG emissions reduction target, consistent with SB 32; ■ Estimated 2030 GHG emissions reduction benefits of State programs;
Climate change GP, CAP CD City sta ff will inventory CAP policies and practices in 2021. This effort may require procurement and council direction and/or review.
Ongoing.
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■ Summary of the City’s progress toward the 2020 local GHG emissions reduction target;
■ New and/or revised GHG reduction strategies that, when quantified, achieve the 2030 reduction target and continue emission reductions beyond 2030; and
■ New or updated implementation plan for the CAP.
Action CH‐
5.1C
Accommodate a changing climate through adaptation and resiliency planning and projects.
Climate change GP, CAP, HMP CD, PW, Fire Staff will continue to work with SJCOG to monitor and incorporate CAP policies on adaption and resiliency and correspond to the city’s emergency and Hazard Mitigation Planning.
2021 and O ngoing.
POLICY CH‐
5.2 Expand opportunities for recycling, re‐use of materials, and waste reduction.
Climate change
Action CH‐
5.2A
Use recycled materials and products for City projects and operations where economically feasible, and work with recycling contractors to encourage businesses to use recycled products in their manufacturing processes and encourage consumers to purchase recycled products Climate change GP PW Continue to provide information on the city’s website http
://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/publicWorks/garb. html
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
5.2B
Continue to require recycling in private and public operations, including construction/demolition debris.
Climate change GP PW, CD Continue to review refuse and recycling needs for new projects and permits.
When applicable, require installation and enough onsite services.
Ongoing.
Action CH‐
5.2C
Expand educational and outreach efforts to promote recycling by occupants of multi‐family housing, businesses, and schools.
Climate change GP PW, CD Continue to utilize information of the city’s website to educate recycling efforts and standards.
Ongoing.
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