On January 12, 2010, the Board of Supervisors held a hearing on the Housing Element and a Study Session on the draft Vision and Guiding Principles. Following a presentation by County staff, the Board of Supervisors adopted the San Joaquin County Housing Element. Following the hearing, the Board of Supervisors accepted the Vision and Guiding Principles, with modifications, to guide the remainder of the General Plan Update and future planning decisions. The Vision and Guiding Principles will remain a draft until adoption of the General Plan. Check back soon for the draft Vision and Guiding Principles that reflects the Board of Supervisors direction. Check back soon for the draft Vision and Guiding Principles that reflects the Board of Supervisors direction.

On December 3, 2009, at 6:30pm the Planning Commission adopted the revised San Joaquin County Housing Element.

On November 24, 2009, at 1:30pm the Board of Supervisors met to review the results of the second round of Community Workshops and the Planning Commission recommendations on the Draft Vision and Guiding Principles. The Board discussed the draft Vision and Guiding Principles and continued the meeting to January 2010.

On November 19, 2009, the Planning Commission continued their discussion on the Draft Vision and Guiding Principles and took additional public input. The Commission will then made a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to accept the Draft Vision and Guiding Principles as amended.

On October 15, 2009, the Planning Commission met to review the results of the second round of Community Workshops and the Draft Vision and Guiding Principles. The Planning Commission discussed, provided further input, and took public input on the draft Vision and Guiding Principles. The Commission decided to continue the discussion till November 5, 2009, when they will provide a recommendation on the Vision & Guiding Principles to the Board of Supervisors.

Planning Commission Study Session #2 Summary

Planning Commission Study Session #2 Presentation

In August and September 2009, the County held a series of 14 community workshops throughout the county to gather community input on a Vision of San Joaquin County in 2030 and Guiding Principles for future decisions. Thanks to all Community Workshop #2 participants for helping to define what the County will strive to be in 2030!

Community Workshop #2 Summary

Community Workshop #2 Presentation

On August 6, 2009, a Planning Commission meeting was held on the General Plan Update. The meeting included a greeting from County staff, followed by a presentation by Mintier Harnish, the General Plan Update consultant. The consultant presented an update on the General Plan Update process, followed by an overview of the Public Review Draft Issues and Opportunities Report. The consultant also provided an overview of the second round of Community Workshops, held throughout the County in August and September. The Planning Commission discussed and provided input on the topics presented in the Public Review Draft Issues and Opportunities Report and took public comment on the items presented.

Planning Commission Study Session #1 Summary

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Planning Commission Study Session #1 Presentation

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On May 28 and June 3, 2009, the first of four sets of Focus Group meetings for the San Joaquin County General Plan Update took place. Each meeting began with a greeting from County staff, followed by a short overview presentation by Mintier Harnish, the General Plan Update consultant. The consultants presented an overview of the Update process and the role of the Focus Groups members. Focus Group members then explored, in an open discussion, the issues and opportunities that the General Plan Update should address and be included in the Issues and Opportunities Report. The meetings were open for public observation and several community members also provided comments. A Summary of the Focus Group meeting can be found here.

If you are interested in learning more about the Focus Groups, contact Raymond Hoo, Senior Planner, at 209.468.3164.

Focus Group Meeting #1 Summary

On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, the Community Development Department and the County's Housing Element Consultants (Mintier Harnish) presented the Public Review Draft Housing Element to the Board of Supervisors.

On February 24, 2009, the County held a joint study session with the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission to kick-off the General Plan Update process and review major emerging issues in the County.

Joint Study Session #1 Summary

Joint Study Session #1 Presentation

On Monday, February 23, 2009, the San Joaquin County Community Development Department held the second and final stakeholder workshop for the Housing Element Update. The County's Housing Element Consultants presented a summary of the proposed policies and programs that will guide the development of housing in San Joaquin County. After the presentation, County staff asked local housing stakeholders and the public to comment on the policy/program strategies contained in the Policy Document.

Housing Element Stakeholder Workshop #2 Presentation

Thanks to everyone who participated in the second Stakeholder Workshop! We appreciate your questions and feedback on the Housing Element policies.

In October and November 2008, the County held a series of 14 community workshops throughout the county to kick-off the General Plan Update process and identify issues and opportunities. Thanks to all Community Workshop #1 participants for a lively and informative discussion!

Community Workshop #1 Summary

Community Workshop #1 Presentation

We would love to hear your feedback on the workshops or any other related topics!

On September 10, 2008 San Joaquin County held a round-table discussion on housing trends and issues as a part of the Housing Element Update. The purpose of this workshop was to present a brief overview of the Housing Element update process and discuss information on the major challenges to affordable housing in the County. Thanks to all of the Stakeholder Workshop participants for a lively and informative discussion!

Housing Element Update Workshop #1 Summary

Posted on September 19, 2008

Housing Element Update Workshop #1 Presentation

We would love to hear your feedback on the workshops or any other related topics!