Neighborhood Action Team Quarterly Update August 10, 2004

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

Weston Ranch Organization Committee (WROC)   On April 19, 2004, Councilmember Nomura, Mayor Elect Chavez and City Staff addressed concerns of the area.   Vestar provided information on the proposed power center, located on the Northwest quadrant of I-5 and French Camp

Weston Ranch Organization 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.

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

Parks in Weston Ranch  River Park 5 acres 5 acres Construction to begin in Spring 2005 Construction to begin in Spring 2005 Plans for the Park include: Plans for the Park include: PlaygroundPlayground 2 ½ basketball courts 2 ½ basketball courts

Airport Way – South of Charter Way   ACT Neighborhood Service Center subcommittee will be making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the site of the Center. William Brotherhood Park (near Garfield Sixth & Anne Streets)   Next Step: Assess needed services and activities for the Center. Draft a work plan detailing funding and timeline for design/construction of Center.

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.

Grant Street Area   Meeting held with Mayor, Chief of Police followed by July 1, 2004 meeting with Councilmember Nomura and City Staff addressing concerns and Arson of Trees at Sikh Temple Appears to have been set by children Appears to have been set by children Parks and Recreation removed and replaced six Sikh Temple, pruned trees around stop sign Parks and Recreation removed and replaced six Sikh Temple, pruned trees around stop sign Traffic survey for left turn signal at Grant/Charter being conducted by Traffic Engineering Traffic survey for left turn signal at Grant/Charter being conducted by Traffic Engineering

Grant Street Area  Members from the Sikh Temple and residents of Grant Village worked together to host National Night Out

Farmington Apartments   Concerns identified Lack of recreation opportunity in the area Vehicles parked on Farmington Road blocks view when pedestrian and vehicles exit the apartment.  Meeting took place at Montezuma School on June 17, 2004

Farmington Apartments   Actions Taken The Mobile Recreation Program is located at the Farmington South Apartments on Wednesdays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm  “No Parking” or red curbs will be painted on both the east and west sides of the apartment driveway due to safety issues.

East Main Business Alliance   Chaired by Councilmember Giovanetti   Business Watch 2 business surveys conducted offering security tips and 3 additional surveys scheduled All will receive Business Watch sign to post.

Columbus Park Neighborhood   Concerns Drug activity and alcoholic consumption taking place at the park High volume of traffic 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 and increased checks at the park

Columbus Park Neighborhood   Survey of traffic at Harrison/Worth showed stop sign not justified based on Traffic volume Accident history Site visibility   Parks and Recreation obtaining bids to install a Basketball court and fence separating railroad tracks and the park.

Columbus Park Neighborhood  Mobile Recreation Program operates every Monday from 10:00 am to 12 noon at this location. Attendance ranged from 8 to 25 children per visit. Attendance ranged from 8 to 25 children per visit. Bookmobile on-site July 26 and August 9, 2004 Bookmobile on-site July 26 and August 9, 2004 National Night Out at Columbus Park

Twin Creeks   City Staff along with Councilmember Bestolarides met with the Twin Creeks Neighborhood Association on April 21,   Interested in participating in Make a Difference Day. Staff working with the neighborhood association to identify a project in the area.

Stanfield Neighborhood   Concerns Identified Vehicles speeding in the area Scooters Loitering at night   Actions taken to date Area slated for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program in Early 2005 Police addressing issues related to the loitering in the area

Other NAT Projects   Mobile Recreation Program at: Diamond Cove Town Homes/Carrington Circle – Fridays 1-4 pm averaging 20 children Eden Park – Mondays 1-4 pm averaging 15 participants Town House Pacific Apartments /Manchester – Tuesday 10 am to 1 pm averaging 17 children   Meeting held with the McKinley School Parents group Desire Pedestrian Control Device on El Dorado