The Stockton City Council is set to convene for its first regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Tuesday, with several significant agenda items, including the development of an affordable housing complex for seniors and the creation of an all-accessible park.
If approved, Delta Community Developers Corp., a nonprofit instrumentality of the Housing Authority County of San Joaquin, will receive a $1.3 million Community Development Block Grant for the development of an affordable housing project for seniors in north Stockton. The proposed location is at 6303 and 6304 Danny Drive, and the project aims to provide up to 110 affordable housing units for individuals aged 62 and over. These units will be available to low-income and very low-income seniors with incomes not exceeding 50 percent of San Joaquin County's median income, which was $31,000 for individuals in 2020. A portion of the units will be designated for seniors at risk of homelessness. The Housing Authority County of San Joaquin also plans to offer rental assistance for all residents through the Housing Choice Project Based Voucher (PBV) program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Construction is expected to commence no earlier than March 2025.
In addition to the housing project, the council will address plans for an all-accessible park in north Stockton. The Sandman Park's playground equipment was removed due to safety concerns identified in a 2020 assessment. The proposed replacement includes inclusive playground equipment designed to be wheelchair and handicap accessible, featuring rubberized surfacing, ramps, and sensory rails. Geared towards children aged 2-12, the park is estimated to cost the city $395,405, with construction scheduled to start in May and conclude in June.
Other notable items on the agenda include the appointment of Nyima Hill to the Stockton Arts Commission for a three-year term ending on Dec. 31, 2027. The Stockton Arts Commission is a volunteer commission dedicated to supporting and strengthening community awareness, opportunities, and involvement in arts and culture.
The council will also consider accepting a $400,000 grant from the state and allocating the funds to the Uplift All Foundation's Loads of Hope program. This program provides essential services, including free laundry, haircuts, showers, restrooms, and case management services to the homeless community.
The City Council meeting is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m., preceded by a closed session at 4 p.m. The public can watch the meeting in the City Council Chambers at City Hall or online through the city's website.
For more details on the meeting agenda, visit the city's website.