Join us for the next “Coffee with Mayor Lincoln” on Thursday, April 7th at The Well. I will share an update on what's happening in the city and will answer questions from the community. Grab a cup of Colab coffee and join us for an evening of connection and conversation. See you there!

Mayor Kevin J Lincoln, II

When: Thursday, April 7th @5:30pm
Where: The Well, 1200 N Center St, Stockton, CA 95202

VOLUNTEERS (18+) ARE NEEDED TO SURVEY AND ACCOUNT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FOR THE SJC POINT-IN-TIME (PIT) COUNT.

STOCKTON: Monday, January 31 at 6 AM - 5 PM
Multiple volunteer positions available.

• Account for unsheltered homeless individuals in our community
• Understand the problems & barriers facing people who live on the streets
• Identify areas where services and support are most needed
• Bring future financial support and resources into San Joaquin County

The PIT Team and Volunteers will follow COVID-19 safety guidelines and be supported throughout the PIT Count. Trainings will be provided for volunteers.

Ask Stockton is designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with a Virtual City Hall, giving you the opportunity to access City Hall at any time with any question, concern, or request you might have. Through Ask Stockton you can search City related information and submit an inquiry or request, and the appropriate department will follow up with you.

Ask Stockton Web Portal: https://user.govoutreach.com/stockton/faq.php?cmd=shell

Ask Stockton Mobile App: http://www.stocktongov.com/files/AskStocktonApp_Instructions.pdf

Over 80% of Stockton residents view homelessness as a humanitarian crisis affecting the quality of life of the entire city. Homelessness is a very complex issue, requiring a multi-faceted approach to ensure a compassionate response for those experiencing homelessness and improved quality of life for all Stocktonians. Through public-private-nonprofit partnerships, our collective intent is to uplift those experiencing homelessness and decrease overall homelessness in our city. The City of Stockton has taken significant steps to address the complex issues related to homelessness and Stocktonians continue to express empathy for our unhoused. However, it is not compassionate for individuals and families to remain homeless in our parks and public spaces. The City's active partnerships have collectively secured financial resources, made strategic investments, and enacted legislative solutions.

Progress by the Numbers:

• 24% decline in number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness
• 3% decline in unsheltered homelessness in Stockton
• 16% decline in first-time homelessness
• 605 new housing units permitted including 53 low-income units and 60 accessory dwelling units in2022

CY 2020, 8,034 Annual estimate of number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness; CY 2021, 6,137 Annual estimate of number of people accessing services who are experiencing homelessness; Data Source, California Interagency Council on Homelessness, HDIS reports for CA -511 Stockton/San Joaquin County CoC. Jan. 2019, 921 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Stockton; Jan. 2022, 893 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Stockton; Data Source, San Joaquin Continuum of Care, Point in Time Count Reports for 2019 and 2022 CY 2020, 3,520 Annual Estimate of # of people who become homeless for the first time; CY 2021, 2,974 Annual Estimate of # of people who become homeless for the first time; Data Source, California Interagency Council on Homelessness, HDIS reports for CA -511 Stockton/San Joaquin County CoC. Source Reports can be found at: http://www.sanjoaquincoc.org/point-in-time-sjc/ and https://bcsh.ca.gov/calich/hdis.html On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 60), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include 605 New housing units on issued building permits, including 53 low-income units and 60 accessory dwelling units. On September 27, 2022 , Council, through item, 12.2 , approved Ordinance 2022-09-27-1202 adding protection of Critical Infrastructure and wildfire risk areas. On November 16, 2021 , Council, through item, 12.8, approved Resolution 2021-11-16-1208 establishing an Ad-Hoc Homelessness Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to and review proposals and progress on the efforts toward addressing homelessness within the City. Most recent council action on Clean City Initiative was on March 21, 2023 as Council adopted their one page strategic plan for 2023-24 which includes Expanding the Clean City initiative; See item 15.4 City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Public Financing Authority/Parking Authority Concurrent (granicus.com) On July 26, 2022 , Council, through item 12.17, approved Resolution 2022-07-26-1217 awarding a multi-year Service Contracts for Debris Removal and Pickup.

See Mayor's and CEO's website: https://housinginvestment.org/

See BCM Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/CABigCityMayors

See BCM Twitter post on Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding BCM advocated for and secured in the state budget https://twitter.com/CABigCityMayors/status/1542536893329395712?cxt=HHwWgMCqvbfImOgqAAAA See BCM Twitter post on Care Courts that BCM advocated for and was signed into law by Governor https://twitter.com/CABigCityMayors/status/1570508729740853248?cxt=HHwWgIDUjc3XyMsrAAAA See BCM Twitter post on December 23, 2022 state budget request letter for the upcoming FY 2023-24 year: https://twitter.com/CABigCityMayors/status/1611029766299176963?cxt=HHwWhsC-7a3Cw9ssAAAA On March 21, 2023 , Council, through item 15.3, approved Motion 2023-03-21-1503 to enable the city to apply for a grant award for a shelter program serving homeless individuals, and if awarded, accept and appropriate grant and ARPA funding. Included in the legislative text was statistics on the number of existing shelter beds (554) as well as shelter beds in the pipeline (180 Stockton Shelter Expansion; 250 St. Mary's Dining Room). See link to City's homelessness webpage: http://www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/manager/homelessness/cityResponse.html December 14, 2021, Council, through item 15.4, Authorized and allocate $6,050,000 of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Funding to provide the required funding match for the Housing Authority of San Joaquin County's (HASJC) application for HomeKey funding. May 3, 2022, Council, through item 10.1, Approved Approved the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs which included $90,000 for the Children's Home of Stockton's application (page 56) for the. Also see: https://www.chstockton.org/Our-Programs/Catalyst-Program and https://stockton.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&clip_id=7970&meta_id=704991 https://stockton.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=&clip_id=7970&meta_id=704991 http://stockton.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=4f1b484e-c1ac-4cd5-902a-ff8234711271.pdf May 3, 2022, Council, through item 10.1, Approved the FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs which included $75,000 for the Gospel Center Rescue Mission Homeless 211 Navigation Center and Homeless Clothing Room Expansion application (page 207). On June 22, 2021, Council, through item 15.2, Approved an allocation of nine affordable housing loans which included $600,000 for the Liberty Square Apartments. On March 21, 2023, Council, through item 15.1, received an update on the Community Well-Being Crisis Intervention Program Update. Previously, on July 26, 2022, Council, through item 15.3, approved Approve (Motion 2022-07-26-1503) to Award a Professional Services Contract to Community Medical Centers of Stockton, CA in the Not-to-Exceed amount of $5,760,000 to develop and implement a crisis intervention response pilot program for three years with American Rescue Plan Act funds under Project MARP101. On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 59), it was reported that 5,200 families received $40 M + through the Emergency Rental Assistance Programs (ERAP). Background: on August 24, 2021, Council, through item 15.1, received an update on ERAP; and through item 15.2, Approved Resolution 2021-08-24-1502 to accept and appropriate grant funding from the united states department of treasury emergency rental assistance program ($11 M) and from the state of California emergency rental assistance program ($8.8 M); and to approve the allocation of funds. Previously, on February 23, 2021, City Council, through item 15.3, Approved ERAP 1 funding in the combined state ($10 M) and federal ($9.2 M) amount of $19.3 M. On November 15, 2022, Council, through item 12.5, Approve Motion 2022-11-15-1205 the recommended list of Community Support Grant Program awardees in the total amount of $2,678,900.

Stockton has seen tremendous growth in the past decade, with a 10% increase in population. We are the 11th largest city in California, ranked 13th in the nation for positive momentum growth, and the 16th most fiscally sound city in the nation. Stockton is open for business and investment! Below are some of the things we've been working on in the space of Economic Development:

• Launched an Economic Development Strategic Action Plan, http://www.stocktonca.gov/files/COS_EDSAP_January_2022.pdf
• Including seven key investment areas:
• Strengthen Local Business Climate
• Develop Local Workforces Capacity
• Create Innovation Hub
• Transform Downtown
• Invest in Key Assets
• Unify Community
• Promote Brand
• Launched a Small Business Façade Improvement Program, to uplift and beautify our downtown commercial storefronts and facades.
• Disbursed $285,000 in Entrepreneurship grants.
• Issued 3,300 new business licenses.
• Partnered with and sponsored the new Stockton Flavor Fest, which had over 12,000 attendees at the 2022 inaugural festival. Stockton Flavor Fest will return in May 2023.
• Disbursed $99,000 among 41 Artist and Arts grant recipients.
• Expanding the capacity of the existing non-profits in the Stockton community through technical assistance and capacity-building efforts of the Non-Profit Enterprise Support Team (NEST).

On February 22, 2023, Council held a Study Session On Projects Funded By The American Rescue Plan Act. Included was a detailed update (page 64) on the Business Façade Improvements Program. Background: September 14, 2021, through item 15.1, Council approved the City of Stockton's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding distribution which included $1,350,000 for Business Façade Improvements Program. Also see: http://www.stocktonca.gov/files/2012_Facade_Improvement.pdf and Legislation Text - 2023-03-24T095604.433.pdf.

On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 68), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include: $285,000 in Entrepreneurship funding awarded.

On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 67), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include: 3,300+ New business licenses.

On December 6, 2022, Council, through item 12.6, approved Resolution 2022-12-06-1206 authorizing an amendment to the Visit Stockton contract allowing the City to support years two and three of the Stockton Flavor Fest. Background: September 14, 2021, through item 15.1, Council approved the City of Stockton's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding distribution which included $8.87 million for Small Business Support / Economic Recovery, under which $1.8 million was approved for Event Programming. Additional information: https://www.stocktonflavorfest.com/

On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 69), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include: 41 Artists and Arts Nonprofit Grant recipients.

On July 26, 2022, Council, through item 12.13, approved Motion 2022-07-26-1213 approving and authorizing the City to enter into a contract with the United Way of San Joaquin County in the amount of $727,000 for the purposes of providing capacity building programming to Stockton's nonprofit community. Also see: United Way Proposal and https://www.unitedwaysjc.org/nest

On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 63), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include: 2% decrease in violent crime; 918 firearms seized; 1,900 + vehicles abated; 1 million square feet of graffiti removed. https://stockton.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=48&clip_id=7970&meta_id=722455 On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 66), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include: 2,400 tons of trash/debris removed.

On March 21, 2023, Council, through item 15.1, received an update on the Community Well-Being Crisis Intervention Program Update. Previously, on July 26, 2022, Council, through item 15.3, approved Approve (Motion 2022-07-26-1503) to Award a Professional Services Contract to Community Medical Centers of Stockton, CA in the Not-to-Exceed amount of $5,760,000 to develop and implement a crisis intervention response pilot program for three years with American Rescue Plan Act funds under Project MARP101.

On September 28, 2021, Council, through item 12.3, approved Resolution 2021-09-28-1203 authorizing submittal of a grant application in the amount of up to $700,000 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program at Williams Brotherhood Park.

October 4, 2022, Council, through item 15.1, approved Resolution 2022-10-04-1501 accepting $2,019,656 in grant funding from the State of California Board of State Community Corrections California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant. The Office of Violence proposes to build on their success by expanding Ceasefire strategies –with a focus on youth ages 12-17 while also creating a youth prevention/intervention program focused on deterring people from violence.

See SPD YES Program webpage at http://ww1.stocktonca.gov/Departments/Police/Programs-and-Services/YES-Program

On September 13, 2022, Council, through item, 15.1, Approve Motion 2022-09-13-1501 approving entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) providing Stockton Unified School District's (SUSD) Family Resource Program space to operate in the City's Micro Libraries at Stribley and Arnold Rue Community Centers. https://stockton.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=48&clip_id=8093&meta_id=717363 On December 14, 2021, Council, through item, 15.8, Approve Resolution 2021-12-14-1508 authorizing the City Manager to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant funds for the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Program in the amount of $4,355,097. October 4, 2022, Council, through item 15.1, approved Resolution 2022-10-04-1501 accepting $2,019,656 in grant funding from the State of California Board of State Community Corrections California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant. The Office of Violence proposes to build on their success by expanding Ceasefire strategies with a focus on youth ages 12-17 while also creating a youth prevention/intervention program focused on deterring people from violence. On February 15, 2023, at the Council Planning Workshop (see page 64), it was reported that 2022 accomplishments include 11 Parks with repaired playground structures. On December 14, 2021, Council, through item, 12.5 , approved Resolution 2021-12-14-1205-01 authorizing the submittal of grant applications to the California State Parks Local Assistance Specified Grants via the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for two projects: 1. Aquatic Facilities Renovation & Replacement in the amount of $5,400,000; and 2. Dentoni Park Playground Equipment Replacement in the amount of $250,000. On May 3, 2022, Council, through item 9.3, approved Resolution 2022-05-03-0903 approving Option B allocating $5,000,000 to trees, $4,000,000 to sidewalks, $1,100,000 to Pixie Woods and $100,000 Oak Park baseball fields improvements.