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Community Workshop #2 Summary
In August and September 2009 San Joaquin County held fourteen community workshops to gain input on a Vision and Guiding Principles for the General Plan Update. The Vision represents the ideal future for San Joaquin County in 2030. It paints a picture of what the county will strive to be in 20 years. The Guiding Principles represent the County’s core values. They establish benchmarks for the General Plan goals and policies. The Vision and Guiding Principles apply to the context of the County as a whole. Based on all the input received during the 14 community workshops, a set of draft Vision and Guiding Principles will be prepared. County staff and the General Plan Update Consultants will refine the input from the workshops to develop Guiding Principles that focus on the most important priorities identified by participants. County Staff and the Consultants will also consolidate the visioning statements and sketches developed by workshop participants. This will be used to prepare a Vision that represents the community’s ideal San Joaquin County. The draft Vision and Guiding Principles will guide the remainder of the General Plan Update to support development and selection of a Preferred Land Use Alternative, and prepare and refine General Plan goals and policies. Upon adoption of the General Plan, the Vision and Guiding Principles will become part of the General Plan and will be used by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to guide their decisions.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
August - September 2009
General Plan Update In May 2008 the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors approved a three-year program to update the 1992 San Joaquin County General Plan. General plans typically look 15-25 years into the future. This update provides an opportunity for the County and its citizens to craft policies that will guide their collective future.
of natural resources. Some of these policies are then translated into implementation tools (such as the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and design guidelines) to assure that the County's vision is implemented. The General Plan also serves as a policy guide for how the County will interact with the seven cities within the County and surrounding counties regarding their growth and future expansion.
The General Plan establishes policies for guiding decisions about new development projects within the unincorporated parts of the County and for preserving a variety
Community Workshop #2 Structure and Process In August and September 2009 San Joaquin County held the second round of 14 community workshops. Diverse groups of County residents attended the workshops, which were held in Ripon, Manteca, Escalon, Lockeford/ Clements, Thornton, Lodi, East Stockton, Lathrop, Woodbridge, Morada/North Stockton, Acampo, Linden, Tracy/ Mountain House, and French Camp/South Stockton/The Delta. The workshops provided an opportunity for the public to offer input on the Vision and Guiding Principles. The table on page 3 summarizes attendance at the workshops.
where the Update would be going. The presentation also provided an overview of the two reports prepared for the Update so far: the Issues & Opportunities Report; and the Draft Background Report. Workshop attendees then took part in two exercises. Exercise #1 In Exercise #1 workshop participants were asked to individually review a list of preliminary guiding principles and indicate the importance of each in making future County decisions. After completing the individual exercise, the participants formed groups and within each group chose the top three principles that were most important in guiding future development in the County.
The second round of community workshops was designed to engage County residents in a discussion about the future of the County and gain input on what that future should be. Workshop #2 was an extensive, countywide public outreach process in which participants helped prioritize principles for future decisions and form a vision.
Exercise #2 In Exercise #2 workshop participants were given a blank canvas with an outline of San Joaquin County. Working in groups, participants were instructed to write down or sketch what their ideal San Joaquin County would be in 2030. Following the exercise, each group presented a summary of their vision.
Overview Presentation Each workshop began with a greeting from County staff, followed by a short presentation by Mintier Harnish, the General Plan Update Consultant. The presentation reviewed where the County was in the Update process and
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Workshop Participation Summary Date Monday
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Escalon Library
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Lockeford Elementary, Multi-purpose Room
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New Hope Elementary, Multi-purpose Room
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8/24/09 Lodi
Lodi Grape Festival, Jackson Hall
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Public Health Department, Multi-purpose Room
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San Joaquin County Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center
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French Camp/ Wednesday 9/23/09 South Stockton/ The Delta
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Exercise #1: Overview Summary The tables below and on page 5 include the draft guiding principles that participants were asked to rate in Exercise #1. The combined results of all 14 workshops are summarized on pages 6 and 7. Page 6 summarizes the individual ratings for the guiding principles, while page 7 summarizes the top three most important guiding principles chosen by the groups. In addition to ranking the provided guiding principles, each participant was given a chance to provide their own important principles. Individual guiding principles are summarized in the Appendix. This summary also includes input from each workshop, starting on page 11. The individual workshop results are provided for each guiding principle and are organized by a principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the guiding principles in the table below. Growth G1 G2 G3 G4
New growth will be focused within incorporated cities and adjacent fringe areas. Existing unincorporated communities will accommodate new growth. New growth in unincorporated communities will focus on infill and redevelopment. Rural areas outside cities, and unincorporated communities will accommodate new growth.
Land Use Patterns LUP1 Clear boundaries (e.g., ag-land, greenbelts, parks) will maintain separation among communities and cities. LUP2 Planned agricultural land uses will support commodity farming, value-added agriculture, and specialized farming practices. LUP3 Planned commercial and industrial land use patterns will provide for the development of new industries. LUP4 Unincorporated communities will be planned with a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and employment uses. LUP5 Unincorporated communities will provide a range of housing types and affordability levels. LUP6 Planned land uses adjacent to incorporated cities will be consistent with city general plans. Development Dev1 Development will be compatible with farming operations and minimize conflicts. Dev2 Development will be compatible with the continued growth and operation of the County’s airports. Dev3 Development will not conflict with Delta ecosystems, habitats, or agricultural operations. Dev4 Development will incorporate sustainable, “green” techniques that conserve energy and water and reduce waste. Agriculture and Farming A&F1 Agricultural land preservation will keep rich prime soils productive in farming and rangelands. A&F2 Agri-tourism on vineyards and farms will attract visitors and create value-added industries. A&F3 New agricultural technologies will significantly increase the efficiency and productivity of commodity farming. A&F4 Sustainable farming practices will meet present needs without negatively impacting resources, the environment, and the future of agriculture. A&F5 A&F6 A&F7
Organic farming will be a viable agricultural practice. Locally-grown agriculture will provide fresh produce to local residents and regional markets. Agricultural operations will be carried on by future generations of County residents.
Economic Development ED1 Agricultural and ag-related industries will remain the County’s largest economic sector. ED2 Business growth will be based on innovative, high-tech, or “green” industries. ED3 The Port of Stockton and Stockton Airport will have major roles in economic growth. ED4 Tourism (agricultural, recreational, and cultural) will play a much larger role in the economy than it does today. ED5 Small businesses will be a staple of the local economy. Jobs and Education J&E1 Education and job training institutions and programs will be available to all County residents. J&E2
Jobs will be available that provide living wages and upward mobility, and retain an educated, skilled workforce.
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Young families and individuals will remain and be attracted to career opportunities in San Joaquin County.
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Transportation T1 Highways and County roads will be well-maintained among communities and cities. T2 Automobile congestion and conflicts between automobiles and agricultural equipment will be minimized. T3
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Cities and communities will be connected by various transportation modes (e.g., auto, transit, bike, pedestrian). Transportation funding and improvements will improve air quality and reduce the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Local travel choices will include efficient and safe public transit, bike, and pedestrian modes.
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Transit systems will connect the County to the region and state (e.g., ACE Train, High Speed Rail).
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Goods movement infrastructure will increase efficiency to regional and international locations.
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Recreation and Cultural Resources R&CR1 Parks and recreational opportunities will be accessible to County residents. R&CR2 Public access to rivers and waterways will be available throughout the County. R&CR3
Culture and history will be preserved and celebrated.
Public Services and Utilities PS&U1 Existing infrastructure and services will be maintained and enhanced to meet the needs of residents and businesses. PS&U2 Development will not outpace the provision of services and infrastructure (i.e., water, sewer, storm drainage). PS&U3 PS&U4
Infrastructure systems will be efficient, conserve water and energy, and reduce negative impacts on the environment. Flood control infrastructure (e.g., levees) will be enhanced and maintained.
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Education facilities will meet the needs of residents and businesses.
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Communications infrastructure (e.g., broadband) will be available to residents and businesses.
The Delta Delt1 Delta water supplies and quality will be maintained for in-County users (e.g., residents and agriculture). Delt2 Delta recreation resources will be enhanced and available to County residents and visitors. Delt3
Delta habitats and ecosystems will be preserved and enhanced.
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Agriculture within the Delta will remain viable and productive.
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Management of the Delta and its resources (e.g., water) will remain within the control of San Joaquin County.
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Delta levees will be maintained and enhanced to protect agriculture, residents, and water supplies.
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Risk from major floods and fire hazards, will be minimized. Residents will have access to medical and emergency services.
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Law enforcement and fire protection will be adequate to protect residents and property.
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The risk of climate change will be mitigated to the greatest extent possible.
Natural Resources NR1 Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production. NR2 Groundwater recharge areas will be preserved and used to restore groundwater levels and reduce saltwater intrusion. NR3 Air quality will be improved. NR4
Habitat areas that support plants and wildlife will be preserved and protected.
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Scenic resources will be protected and maintained.
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Energy will come from renewable and sustainable sources.
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Mining resource areas will be protected and used to meet regional demands.
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Carbon sequestration resources (i.e., areas that remove CO2 from the atmosphere) will be preserved.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Exercise #1 Individual Summary The following summarizes the individual input on the guiding principles from all 14 community workshops. Individual workshop summaries begin on page 11.
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These results will be used to develop the General Plan Guiding Principles. The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Exercise #1 Group Summary The following summarizes the group input on the top guiding principles from all 14 community workshops. Each bar shown on the graph represents the number of times the groups selected each principle.
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These results will be used to develop the General Plan Guiding Principles. The three principles that were chosen most often were:
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
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Exercise #2: Summary In Exercise #2 workshop participants worked in groups to create an ideal vision of the County in 2030. Each group was provided with an outline of San Joaquin County, and a set of markers. They were asked to write and sketch ideas and statements that described their ideal future for San Joaquin County. Following the exercise each group gave a short presentation summarizing their vision for San Joaquin County. While descriptions and images within the groups and workshops varied by location, the vision for San Joaquin County was overall very similar. Images of the visioning canvases from each workshop are included with the individual workshop summaries, starting on page 11. Summary notes from each workshop group are included in the Appendix. The following provides a summary of the Visioning exercise by generalized topical area. Agriculture Most participants envisioned agriculture as a prosperous and successful industry in the County. They focused on preserving farmland and ranchland to ensure the continued production and success of agriculture, including maintaining the family farm. Several participants sketched greenbelts and buffers in agricultural areas between cities and communities. Participants favored keeping local agricultural produce for sale and consumption within the County (e.g., farmers markets). Participants also highlighted the expansion of agritourism as a means to broaden financial benefits to farmers and educate urban populations on farming practices. Many sketches showed different crops that are grown in the County; a result of the institutional knowledge of the County’s diverse agricultural resources. Specific crops and products included: wine, vineyards, grapes, cherries, almonds, tomatoes, olives, walnuts, asparagus, corn, apples, hay/alfalfa, beans, and dairies. Growth and Development Generally, workshop participants favored focusing growth and development within existing communities and cities. They supported balancing growth with agricultural preservation and limiting sprawl. Participants supported infill development within the cities and clustered development, while they discouraged development of and expansion onto agricultural lands. Participants also identified communities and cities near I-5 and SR 99 as places that could accommodate new growth. Many described buffers and greenbelts as a strategy to provide separation among cities and communities and preserve agricultural and open space lands. Participants envisioned existing communities as safe, family-oriented places with a variety of housing types, access to services, and adequate infrastructure. Participants also sketched many images of the Port and Airport as major commercial and industrial centers that would provide jobs and increased commerce. Economic Development
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Exercise #2: Summary Workshop participants identified jobs, education, and new industries as keys to the economic health and vitality of the County. A major theme of the statements and sketches was accessibility to education and job training facilities and programs for all County residents. Participants described a number of industries that could expand in San Joaquin County. Suggestions included expanding industry around the Port and Airport to capitalize on the County’s already strong strategic location as a hub for distribution of goods. Others suggested new, emerging “green” industries (e.g., solar) and high tech manufacturing as a potential source of high paying jobs. Participants also identified developing and harnessing energy production sources (wind, solar, biomass) as a solution to the County’s future economic and energy needs. Workshop participants advocated for the continued support and promotion of agriculture, especially large-scale commodity agriculture, as key to the County’s continued economic growth. They identified new and emerging agricultural industries, such as agritourism and the wine industry, as ways to further capitalize on the County’s existing agricultural resources. Workshop participants also saw the Delta as a natural resource and major tourist attraction. Participants stressed the importance of access to the Delta waterways and opportunities for recreation activities for the County’s tourism industry. They often identified the County’s location (i.e., near the Bay Area and Sacramento) as a major opportunity to expand tourism and increase visitors to the County. Transportation Most participants viewed the County’s location and existing transportation and goods movement infrastructure as a key to the County’s future economic growth. Sketches showed the Port, Airport, railways, and roads as an interconnected system, linking the County to regional, state, and international destinations. Participants envisioned these systems as a critical part of the County’s future transportation system. Specifically, participants envisioned an expanded Airport and rail system with better passenger services and expanded goods movement. They viewed the Port as an expanded goods movement facility. As a result of this vision, participants expected truck traffic to decline, reducing congestion on local roadways and noise in unincorporated communities. Participants generally agreed that movement throughout the County and its communities would use an integrated, highly efficient, and convenient system of well maintained roadways. Part of this system would include bypasses that remove traffic around existing unincorporated communities. Participants identified public transportation systems (bus, rail) throughout the county as a key component of the County’s future transportation system. Some participants also suggested water transit as a possibility. Many participants sketched a High Speed Rail line and expanded express passenger rail system (e.g., ACT Train) moving County residents throughout the region and state.
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Exercise #2: Summary Water and The Delta Almost all workshop participants envisioned the County having plentiful and high quality water supplies. This sentiment was often tied to the future of the Delta. They stressed the importance of preserving the County’s water resources, including surface water, Delta water, and groundwater. Some focused on the importance of local, private water rights. Others looked to new sources of water storage, water recycling programs, and water recharge programs as ways to address the County’s future water needs. A theme heard throughout the workshops was sustainable, renewable water management. Most participants identified the Delta and County waterways as major natural resources. They envisioned these areas as protected and preserved for natural habitats, water resources, and agriculture. Participants envisioned the continued operation and maintenance of the Delta and County Waterways, without the Peripheral Canal. Some indicated the importance of the Delta as a recreation resource that could include more access, docks, river-walks. Others focused on preserving the safety of the Delta, including maintaining Delta levees. Parks and Recreation Workshop participants highlighted the County’s natural resources (e.g., the Delta and waterways) as a key part of the County’s recreational future. They envisioned expanded access to the Delta and local waterways with hunting and fishing opportunities. Participants also favored expanding local and regional parks throughout the County to provide residents, youth, and visitors with additional, local recreation opportunities. Safety Workshop participants envisioned the County free from major flood risks. Some participants focused on limiting development within defined flood zones, while others envisioned a strengthened, safe, and reliable levee system. Participants also identified local reduced crime rates as important to the safety of County residents.
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Individual Community Workshop Summaries The following section is a summary of the input from each community workshop. Each summary includes the participant ratings of the preliminary principles (i.e., Exercise #1) and images of the visioning canvases (i.e., Exercise #2).
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Community Workshop #2: Ripon The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Ripon Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise are provided below. The top three principles chosen by Ripon workshop participants are summarized below.
Group Results G1 - New growth will be focused within incorporated cities and adjacent fringe areas. A&F1 - Agricultural land preservation will keep rich prime soils productive in farming and rangelands. ED1 - Agricultural and ag-related industries will remain the County’s largest economic sector.
Exercise #2: Ripon Vision 2030
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Exercise #1: Ripon Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Community Workshop #2: Manteca The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Manteca Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Manteca workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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A&F1 - Agricultural land preservation will keep rich prime soils productive in farming and rangelands. PS&U4 - Flood control infrastructure (e.g., levees) will be enhanced and maintained. Delt1 - Delta water supplies and quality will be maintained for in-County users (e.g., residents and agriculture). S1 - Risk from major floods and fire hazards, will be minimized. NR1 - Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production.
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G1 - New growth will be focused within incorporated cities and adjacent fringe areas. A&F1 - Agricultural land preservation will keep rich prime soils productive in farming and rangelands. Delt5 - Management of the Delta and its resources (e.g., water) will remain within the control of San Joaquin County. NR1 - Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production.
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Exercise #1: Manteca Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Exercise #2: Manteca Vision 2030
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Community Workshop #2: Escalon The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Escalon Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Escalon workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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G4 - Rural areas, outside cities and unincorporated communities, will accommodate new growth. LUP4 - Unincorporated communities will be planned with a balanced mix of residential, commercial, and employment uses. A&F1 - Agricultural land preservation will keep rich prime soils productive in farming and rangelands. Delt5 - Management of the Delta and its resources (e.g., water) will remain within the control of San Joaquin County.
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Exercise #1: Escalon Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Exercise #2: Escalon Vision 2030
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Community Workshop #2: Lockeford/Clements The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Lockeford/Clements Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Lockeford/Clements workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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G3 - New growth in unincorporated communities will focus on infill and redevelopment. J&E1 - Education and job training institutions and programs will be available to all County residents. NR1 - Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production.
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G3 - New growth in unincorporated communities will focus on infill and redevelopment. LUP1 - Clear boundaries (e.g., ag-land, greenbelts, parks) will maintain separation among communities and cities. A&F4 - Sustainable farming practices will meet present needs without negatively impacting resources, the environment, and the future of agriculture. T3 - Cities and communities will be connected by various transportation modes (e.g., auto, transit, bike, pedestrian).
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G1 - New growth will be focused within incorporated cities and adjacent fringe areas. Delt1 - Delta water supplies and quality will be maintained for in-County users (e.g., residents and agriculture). NR1 - Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production.
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Exercise #1: Lockeford/Clements Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Exercise #2: Lockeford/Clements Vision 2030
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Community Workshop #2: Thornton The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Thornton Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Thornton workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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J&E1 - Education and job training institutions and programs will be available to all County residents. T6 - Transit systems will connect the County to the region and state (e.g., ACE Train, High Speed Rail). NR1 - Water supply and quality will be adequate for future generations and continued agricultural production.
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ED3 - The Port of Stockton and Stockton Airport will have major roles in economic growth. J&E2 - Jobs will be available that provide living wages and upward mobility, and retain an educated, skilled workforce. T7 - Goods movement infrastructure will increase efficiency to regional and international locations.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE Exercise #1: Thornton Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Exercise #2: Thornton Vision 2030
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Community Workshop #2: Lodi The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Lodi Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Lodi workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Community Workshop #2: East Stockton The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the East Stockton Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. An image of the visioning exercise is provided below. The top three principles chosen by East Stockton workshop participants are summarized below. Group Results
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Exercise #1: East Stockton Importance of Guiding Principles Not Important
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Community Workshop #2: Lathrop The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Lathrop Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Lathrop workshop participants are summarized below. Group Results
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Exercise #1: Lathrop Importance of Guiding Principles Not Important
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Community Workshop #2: Woodbridge The following is a summary of Exercises#1 and #2 at the Woodbridge Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Woodbridge workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Exercise #1: Woodbridge Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Community Workshop #2: Morada/North Stockton The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Morada/North Stockton Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Morada/North Stockton workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Exercise #1: Morada/North Stockton Importance of Guiding Principles Not Important
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Community Workshop #2: North County (Acampo) The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the North County (Acampo) Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by North County (Acampo) workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Exercise #1: North County (Acampo) Importance of Guiding Principles Not Important
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Community Workshop #2: Linden The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Linden Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Linden workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Exercise #1: Linden Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Community Workshop #2: Tracy/Mountain House The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the Tracy/Mountain House Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by Tracy/Mountain House workshop participants are summarized below. Group 1
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Exercise #1: Tracy/Mountain House Importance of Guiding Principles The results to the right are organized by Guiding Principle key (e.g., G1, LUP2, or A&F1). The principle keys are included with the Guiding Principles in the tables on pages 4 and 5.
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Community Workshop #2: French Camp/South Stockton/ The Delta The following is a summary of Exercises #1 and #2 at the French Camp/South Stockton/The Delta Community Workshop. The graphs on the next page summarize workshop participants ratings of the Guiding Principles. Images of the visioning exercise follow the graphs. The top three principles chosen by French Camp/South Stockton/The Delta workshop participants are summarized below. Group Results
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Exercise #1: French Camp/South Stockton/The Delta Importance of Guiding Principles Not Important
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APPENDIX A - EXERCISE #2 SUMMARY
Appendix A: Summary of Exercise #2 Visioning Ripon (8-10-2009) • No sprawl • Olives, walnuts, almonds • Row crops • Agricultural tourism • Sport fishing and hunting • Recreation • Water • Stockton industry commercial center • Port of Stockton • Airport (airplane sketch) • Railroad • High-tech green jobs • Education and skilled labor • Solar power • Clean air Manteca (8-12-2009) • Put houses in foothills • City infill development; instead of sprawl • No development in flood zones • No growth • Manteca (120,000 pop) • Save agriculture • Agricultural land preserved • Encourage local food production and farmers markets • Manteca: Amusement Park • More knowledge of Delta resources • More recreation access to the Delta • Protect and preserve delta water and habitat • Things to do: Hook to Delta • Keep all our water • Dredge rivers • Local transportation • Railroad to Manteca • Port Cargo – reduce truck trips, transport via water • Hydrofoils • High-paying and skilled Jobs tied to the Port and Airport • Produce energy locally (wind, solar, biomass) • Adequate protective services for housing/ residents • Family friendly communities: library, animal, etc … • More head of household jobs • Local jobs • Respect for homeowners with less acreage from officials
Escalon (8-13-2009) • Stockton infill development • Haul off junk • Delta farming with some recreation • Agricultural tourism • Agricultural education • Maintain existing agricultural base • Expand river access • Access to the Delta • Promote and advertise it (river access) • Recreation on mokelumne river • Army Corps river park system access • No peripheral canal • SSJID irrigation must be top priority (Canal) • Preserve water quality • Private water rights need to be maintained • Delta hotels • Water taxis • Manufacturing • Barges • Port of Stockton industrial development • Airport • ACE trains • Higher paying jobs • High-tech jobs • Business-friendly • Expedite/ eliminate environmental restrictions • Use women’s jail for the county • Eliminate over-regulation Lockeford (8-17-2009) • Building and growth is kept within cities • Proper growth • Housing-jobs balance • Farming • Preserve agricultural and ranch land • Corn, grapes, farmers, barn and animals (sketch) • Beef, Dairy fields, grapes, crops, corn, asparagus, almonds, walnuts, apples, cherries, hay, beans, alfalfa, tomatoes • Fishing • Recreation • Park in Lockeford • Clean water stays here • Lakes • Clean rivers • More water storage
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Farmers market in Lockeford Retail stores in Lockeford Airport Prosperous Lockeford-Branat Bypass Bypass, no two way street Transportation Safe communities Clements plan K-8 School in Lockeford Increase percentage of students going to college • Decrease unemployed Thornton (8-18-2009) • Safer and cleaner • Keep area open and spaces for homes (rural residual) • Water and sewer in Thornton • Crops (sketch) • Airport (airplane sketch) • Greenbelts • Thriving agriculture • Preserve greenbelts • Tourism • Recreation • Delta audience • Arts • Parks for kids • Keep Delta safe and clean for all to enjoy • Public docks • Riverwalk • Historic preserve • Hotels • Bus trips • Light Rail • Port of Stockton • Ethnic markets • Shopping and sport recreation • High School in Thornton • Self supporting towns • Taxes on people that commute too far • Live and work in the same town • Business just hire people that live in the towns Lodi (8-24-2009) • Keep agriculture and city separate with clear barriers • Keep cities separate • Attract businesses with planned growth and
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considering viable downtown areas • Establish architectural controls for development • Land use that respects flood plains and the delta secondary zone • Cities do not run together, a separation is maintained for individuality, uniqueness • Growth along corridor between 99 and I-5 and near cities • Dependent on services to people – power, water, transportation (Growth 2030) • Clustered growth with maximum amount of farm land preserved (Growth 2030) • More restrictions on residential development (known to CA as the agricultural capital of the State) • Farming • Wine grapes • Preserve the wine grape growing and processing industry • Encourage agricultural tourism • Save agriculture • Agriculture is still #1 • San Joaquin Country will be a rich agricultural community that has managed growth to serve the growing population • Tourism from Sacramento • Tourism from SF Bay area • Arts and culture • Parks and recreation • Youth activities and opportunities for recreation • Preserve and recognize natural resources • Delta maintenance and preservation • Levees and water quality • Reliable, clean, abundant, sustainable, renewable water supply • Sustainable water management • Save our water • Efficient and convenient transportation throughout the county • Encourage private investment (tax incentives, education incentives) • High-speed transportation between cities • Attracting and Retaining valued citizens in our community • Quality education for all • Variety of high paying employment opportunities • Jobs and opportunities so people stay here • Safety and protection (law enforcement, fire) • Lower criminal rate • Crime under control • Get a control of crime and criminal justice
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system. Supervisors wake-up. It is the #1 enemy • of San Joaquin County, focus • • Security • • Save our future • East Stockton (8-26-2009) • Stockton, a family focused, welcoming place • Stockton is a place where people want to live • The airport will finally pay for the land that it is using. We need airlines that will stay in our county and not in Modesto! • Where local is valued/celebrated! • The place to be! • You can get here from there • Where everything works (Roads, adequate water, no commute time) Lathrop (8-27-2009) • Crop fields • Water • Pulse beat • Port of Stockton (ship picture) • Maximize transportation hub and potential • Road going diagonally across the County (picture) • San Joaquin County is the heart of California • Multicultural • Multi-generational communities (seniors) master planned • Active adults • Lowest unemployment in state • SJ B12 Joins, SR 500
River Levees Water table recharge Delta managed by San Joaquin County: water for wildlife and agriculture • Save the Delta and wildlife • Enhanced transportation network, including high speed rail • Mass transit • Passenger transit service • Improve freight rail • Green energy industry • Clean industry, before housing • Jobs, variety, high end • Enhance San Joaquin County valued resources (Delta, mokelumne river, wine tourism, agricultural industry) • Training, educational opportunities • A safe community to live in • I would like San Joaquin County to not be #1 in foreclosure. Related land use, honesty, integrity • Solar panels for homes • The greenest county in the US • “Lodi or Bust” • Wind generation in agricultural partnerships • Improve education
Morada (9-1-2009) • Lodi infill • Stockton infill • New growth in cities, rural is rural! • Stop urban sprawl • Infill projects over sprawl Woodbridge (8-31-2009) • Infrastructure first • Balance new growth and farming • Slow growth • Variety of future housing opportunities for • Agriculture future generations as well as practical infill and • Agricultural land revitalization • Development in foothills (Altamont pass), not • Greenbelts between Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy on agricultural land • Farmer’s markets • Cities will “build up” – not out • Keep farmland as farmland • Infrastructure development • Preserve farmland • Improve infrastructure • Industry around airport and port of Stockton • Dairy (sketch) • Almonds, cherry trees, tomato, grapes • New development should not drain existing • “Listen!! Don’t bag Ag.” power, should provide own • Fishing (sketch) • Wine (picture) • Farm tours • Preserve agricultural land • Bike paths connecting parks countywide • Green Belts • Recreation • Vineyards • Bike trails • Tourism • Regional parks • Water supply • Park • Preserve rivers
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Zoo Ground water Water Delta full and happy No Peripheral Canal, “let L.A. shrivel” Maintain water supply for future generations Groundwater basin in equilibrium Pure, uncontaminated water Salt free water supply Eliminate floods High-speed rail Bridge paths Railroad across entire county (picture) More public transportation Be proud of our many cultures Maintain air quality for future generations Keep education as a top goal Better Schools Bird refuge preservation No more prisons Better traffic control Law enforcement Education Drug-free neighborhoods Good paying jobs
Acampo (9-9-2009) • Vineyards • Maintain parks and open space lands • Access to parks and activities at rivers • Public access to Lodi (foot or bike, nonvehicle) • Golf course/park (fake grass) • Gill creek improvement • More off-stream water storage on the mokelumne • Greater Sandhill Crane population increase to 20,000 in San Joaquin County (Delta habitat) • Better transportation for elderly and disabled • Eliminate parked freight cars • Legislators that live in San Joaquin County – sensible boundaries • New college • Adequate neighborhood and community schools • Remove all old dilapidated buildings Linden (9-10-2009) • Hospital • New houses outside the County • Low income developments • No conflict between agriculture and residents • Maintain community separators, keep unique
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communities • Preserve agriculture • Activities for teens • More parks • Water • Maintain Delta • Keep our own water supplies • Port • Public transportation • More locations for flights • Metro airport • Businesses and non-profit organizations for job opportunities • Encourage businesses to come to San Joaquin County • Schools • Emergency services (fire truck sketch) • Solar power (sketch) • Health and human services • Public safety • Community unity, reduced crime, stable employment, and services • Early education • Natural resource preservation • Simplify permitting process for business Tracy (9-21-2009) • Keep industrial areas close to major highways, residential areas away from large roads and industry • Utilize existing infrastructure • Retain agriculture as the economic activity but allow urbanization in those areas where it is important • Develop Delta for tourism • Marina • Look for new sources of water and use recycled water for irrigational purposes • Dams (sketch) • Protect the delta • enhance flow in county rivers • Groundwater – the gold of our country • Work to attract industry, i.e. lower business taxes improve business infrastructure thereby creating jobs for the future • Centralize job locations to minimize commute time • Balance housing and jobs to reduce commuting • Jobs and economic development • Develop alternative energy sources, wind • Preserve and enhance historic county communities • Clean and safe place to live
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Appendix B: Individual Principles Responses Appendix B summarizes individual input on Exercise #1. In addition to rating a set of guiding principles, workshop participants were given the opportunity to write their own ideas for guiding principles. Their input is shown below.
Principles Growth Slow growth Keep all housing developments & churches and school in city limits New development should not occur on rural and unincorporated areas New Growth should not encroach on unincorporated areas and rural areas Growth in the foothills or open area not farmed 85% new growth within cities The city and county need to focus on infill and redevelopment New growth will be focused within incorporated cities and incorporated communities Provide future development to non-agricultural land Incorporated cities to build “up” (multistory) not outward to preserve farming and green belts New growth will be focused within incorporated cities with focus on infill and redevelopment Cities will be required to use infill and smart growth principals Leave Newby Rd in Stockton as the border for a greenbelt don’t convert it into further industry Zone for religious institutions
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Non new growth without water provisions Maintain community separators to keep our uniqueness Growth needs to be limited within existing cities and industry to support this population No growth in unincorporated areas where prime farm land exists Land Use Patterns Cities must yield to existing operations in the county, near said cities Keep growth in zoned areas Less government interference Minimize urban sprawl beyond city limits Develop logical and sustainable space between communities Growth in unincorporated communities should be consistent with the character of the communities Development Support ag-tourism without breaking AG 40 into smaller parcels Development will be required to use green and smart growth principals and consider affordable housing Keep housing affordable Agriculture and Farming Save our farms Agriculture will use water wisely Economic Development Make our county a place for business Protect tax base to fund services County should strive to diversify its economic base
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APPENDIX B - INDIVIDUAL PRINCIPLES RESPONSES
Principles Jobs and Education Stockton will be a good place to live, rather a good place to be from We will graduate ¾ change of high school students and build Stockton State College Education resources will build an educated workforce to support hi tech jobs Available jobs and training will be linked and promoted Focus on training at-risk youth/ adults for the “green” economy (green collar jobs) Transportation Lets maintain the roads we already have County projects will mitigate traffic in pacts on incorporated communities Highway 88 Traffic by-pass Lockeford Recreation and Cultural Resources
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There are a lot of existing rec. opportunities We need a park in Lockeford Promoted as one of the riches of San Joaquin County Public Services and Utilities The capture and storage of water for SJ The Delta Delta levees shall have public access Keep farmlands and ranch lands as they are Safety Homes should not be built in flood zones Natural Resources Farming will sequester CO 2 Keep our water here Water resources will be used and developed with an eye to long –term sustainability Use new carbon exchange program developed by the Arbor Day Foundation
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Lodi East Stockton East Stockton Morada French Camp Escalon Lathrop Lockeford
Lockeford Morada Lockeford Ripon Lockeford Manteca Escalon Lockeford Lodi Morada