1. Neighborhood Action Team
Year End Update
February 22, 2005

2. Goal of the Neighborhood Action Team
Improve the quality of life for communities in Stockton by utilizing neighborhood based interventions and services

3. Weston Ranch Organizing Committee (WROC)
Staff continued to meet and attend the WROC meetings to facilitate issues related to the City of Stockton.
Concerns:
Crime and speeding in the area.
Power Center
Actions Taken:
Police Department provided crime stats for the area
Placed the Speed Trailer and provided additional Traffic Enforcement
Comment period ended for Notice of Preparation of the Draft EIR and Initial Study for Power Center

4. Parks in Weston Ranch Weston Park Phase II Henry Long Park 15 acres
Construction to begin in the Spring 2005
Plans for the park include:
Ball diamonds, practice football field, dog run, shade arbor
Henry Long Park
Shared facility with High School
Playground, restroom, softball fields, basketball and tennis courts

5. Parks & Library in Weston Ranch
River Park
5 acres
Construction to begin in Spring 2005
Plans for the Park include:
Playground
2 ½ basketball courts
Joint Use Library Approved

6. Weston Ranch Organizing Committee (WROC)
Parks and Recreation held activities at Donald T. Egusa Gym next to August Knodt School: Adult and Youth basketball league; youth basketball camp, open volleyball nights and dance classes
National Night Out held at Paul Weston Park was well attended.

7. Airport Way – South of Charter Way
City Council approved location for the NSC
Williams Brotherhood Park
CDC approved $250,000 funding
Tom Bowe selected for preliminary Architectural work
Community meetings to assess needed services and activities for the Center
2nd of 3 scheduled for 5:30 Garfield School
Met with Congressman Cardoza in October to explore funding sources
Requesting $7.9 Million

8. East Main Business Alliance
Chaired by Councilmember Giovanetti
5 Businesses were presented with Business Watch Signs
A safety survey was conducted by Police Department.
PD provided recommendation to correct any safety concerns.
The 5 businesses that received the signs are:
J & J Bookkeeping
Thompson Memorial Chapel
Technico Electronics
Fascinating Results Hair Salon
Interfaith Food Bank

9. Stanfield Neighborhood
Neighborhood Watch Program
Fire Department provided fire safety information
Area received Neighborhood Watch Signs
Police continued to address crime, gang and speeding issues
Other Concerns:
Street Sweepers cannot sweep along curbs because trees need trimming.
Actions Taken
Request for tree trimming service
made Parks and Recreation,
however, trees will not be
trimmed unless funding is available.

10. McKinley School
Staff met with the Administration of McKinley School and their parents group
School Administrators recommended removal of the 9th/El Dorado for student’s safety.
Parents objected and recommended a traffic signal to be installed at the intersection. SUSD unable to share 50% of the $250,000 to install a lighted traffic signal.
City obtained Federal grant from Safe Route to School program and SUSD will contribute 10% for a $90,000 lighted crosswalk. In March, converting to State fund which allows more flexibility.

11. Lucerne Neighborhood Watch
Concerns of the Residents
Operation of a rehab facility in the area
Code enforcement violations/issues
Requested curb ramps (for wheelchair access)
Actions Taken:
PD met with operator to discuss issues.
Code Enforcement addressed issues
Contracted for 3 curb San Juan and Lucerne. Will list in contract for late 2005, curb ramps for Diablo/San Juan

12. Carrington Circle
Working out a landscaping sublicense with East Bay Municipal District and Diamond Cove to allow a Community Garden for the residents

13. Grant Street Area
Planning a Street Fair around the Sikh Temple to share their culture with the neighborhood
Exploring a basketball program at Grant Village by utilizing their basketball court.
Program will be open to children in the neighborhood.

14. Columbus Park Neighborhood
Concerns
Drug and alcohol activity at the park
High volume of traffic/speeding around Hazelton Elementary
Lack of recreation opportunity in the area
Actions Taken
Police, CalTrans and the Railroad combined efforts to remove homeless camps
Police cited numerous individuals conducting illegal activity, increased checks at the park and conducted traffic enforcement
Children now able to play in park and on play equipment

15. NAT Transition to Community Improvement and Crime Prevention Committee
Police/City Staff will continue addressing community group concerns at their meetings on an as-needed basis
Representatives from all neighborhood groups invited to quarterly meetings of the City Council Community Improvement and Crime Prevention Committee
Many different groups have the same issues
Will allow collaboration and networking
Ability to have concerns heard by outside agencies
Ability to raise issues they feel not handled
Future Neighborhood Action Teams will be neighborhood specific

16. Recognition of NAT Groups
Certificates of Appreciation to Community Groups