District 10 News!

Hi neighbors, Happy March!

We're making progress...

Last week during our council b-session, I was proud to share my appreciation for the strengthening of the Council Consideration Request (CCR) Process. This joint initiative between Mayor Ron Nirenberg and I was initially introduced in August 2023. We need to safeguard this process. It's crucial to maintain the ability to utilize this process not only for introducing policy but also for restoring transparency. Our community has been seeking clarity in the governmental process to ensure that our efforts on their behalf are recognized. The CCR process has remained largely unchanged for over 15 years. I'm pleased that we're addressing these concerns now, and I anticipate voting on the updated ordinance in the near future.

Come share your feedback...

Join us on March 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Toolyard (10303 Toolyard Building 1, San Antonio, Texas 78233) for a Public Meeting to discuss the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Design Guidelines. The City of San Antonio launched a design standards initiative for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to enhance the form, function, and visual appeal of public and private properties along the corridor. The city’s intent is to make the corridor an attractive area for reinvestment and new growth, and the design standards (potentially with supplemental guidelines) are an extension of other city efforts including the NEC Revitalization Plan and funding for façade improvements. For more information visit sanantonio.gov/planning/nec.

Election day is just around the corner. Our Texas Primary is taking place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Make sure you exercise your right. Find your polling site here.

Heads up...

We're temporarily changing our District 10 Community Meeting location to the Meals on Wheels on Danbury Drive, Monday, March 18, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this change, please feel free to contact our office.

Be on the lookout...

We have a lot of construction improvements all around District 10 including new Fiber Deployment. Visit the City's website for additional information on Fiber.

Seeking volunteers!

Our Office is seeking volunteers for all our community events, and special tasks. If you're interested in getting involved, contact our Special Assistant to Council, Rosalinda Guia at: rosalinda.guia3@sanantonio.gov.

Let's get you involved!

Do you have any ideas that you would like to see in your community? If so, please email councildistrict10@sanantonio.gov.

Thank you for being active community members and leaders here in District 10. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of any assistance to you. The District 10 team is on hand and available to address your needs and concerns.

- Marc

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Community Corner:

Basura Bash 2024:

Water-way to spend the morning! For the past 29 years, Basura Bash has become an all-day river clean-up that the entire community can join in on. Big shout out to our District 10 neighbors for braving the cold, and helping us clean up Salado Creek! Special thanks to Whataburger for providing delicious eats before we started our clean-up adventure.

Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting:

Thank you to the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance for hosting a wonderful meeting last Monday night. It was inspiring to see everyone learn about our upcoming Texas Primary! In case you missed the meeting, check out our recap here.

Spring Tree Giveaway:

Growing something special. Thank you to the Parks Department and the Northeast Senior Center for allowing us to host a successful Spring Tree Giveaway. We can't thank our neighbors enough for their participation!

Northern Hills HOA:

What an amazing night well spent with our Northern Hills HOA neighbors! Thank you for hosting us. We love to be apart of your communities so please email our office if you want us to attend your community meetings!

Q&A with San Antonio College:

I want to extend my gratitude to San Antonio College's public administration and government policy students for allowing me to speak on the importance of local government, what challenges we're facing in San Antonio, and how to become more apart of this process. I'm so inspired by your willingness to learn and I know the future is in good hands. Special thank you to Melissa Legar for making this possible!

District 10 Calendar!

*District 10 specific

March 4, 2024: Northeast Corridor Design Standards Initiative, Tool Yard, 10303 Tool Yard,San Antonio, Texas, 78233, 5:30 PM.

March 18, 2024: District 10 Community Meeting, Meals on Wheels, 2718 Danbury Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:00 PM.

March 23, 2024: Movie Night in District 10, Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410, 78217, 6:00 PM.

March 27, 2024: Fiesta Medal Meetup,Catholic Life Insurance Pavillion, 1635 NE Loop 410, 78217, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

April 4, 2024: Vendor Orientation with Councilman Whyte, 2718 Danbury Drive, 9:30 AM.

April 16, 2024: District 10 Fiesta, Catholic Life Insurance Pavillion, 1635 NE Loop 410, 78217, 5:30 PM.

May, 11, 2024: Shred It with District 10, Catholic Life Insurance Building, 1635 NE Loop 410, 78217, 10:30 AM.

Please vote in the primary and runoff elections!

The Democratic and Republican parties each hold a primary election to choose their candidates for the November general election. When you check in at the vote center, you will be asked to select either the Republican or the Democratic ballot. Voters can choose just one party’s ballot. No party affiliation is needed.

For races in which no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, runoffs will be held on May 28. At the voting site, if you voted in the primary you will automatically be assigned the ballot of the party you chose in the primary. If you did not vote in the primary, you can still vote in the runoff, and you can choose either party.

Getting it done for D-10:

I want to thank my constituent services team for their hard work on the homeless camp on Harry Wurzbach and Eisenhauer Road. With the assistance from our San Antonio Public Works Department and City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department we were able to clean this camp up. These departments go above and beyond to ensure District 10 is well take care of.

Watering Rules from San Antonio Water System:

Proactive planning has helped our community weather many serious droughts, and the current one is no exception. Thanks to diverse water supplies, long-term conservation and reasonable landscape watering rules, San Antonio has not needed more severe drought restrictions. But to be effective, all SAWS customers need to follow the rules.

Under Stage 2, landscape watering with a sprinkler, irrigation system or soaker hose is allowed only from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m., one day a week, based on the last number of your street address. You can still hand-water with a hose-end nozzle any time.

More than 6,000 water waste citations have been issued to home and business owners so far in 2023, and patrols are ongoing, including inside gated communities and outside city limits.

While 9 out of 10 customers do follow the rules, the ones who don’t are driving up water demand. This has prompted SAWS leaders to consider updating the rules and the way they are enforced.

“We want the watering rules to be more fair, effective and efficient,” said SAWS Conservation Vice President Karen Guz. “We think it’s important to shift away from a criminal process to one that can apply to all SAWS customers equally, regardless of where they live.”

Currently, homes and businesses in separately incorporated cities cannot get a water waste citation.

“It’s also important that enforcement consequences are meaningful, even for large commercial properties,” Guz said, noting that high volume users and repeat offenders could see higher fees.

SAWS staff has begun meeting with city leaders and will gather public input over the next several months. The SAWS Board would ultimately need to vote on any proposed changes, followed by City Council consideration.

Learn more about proposed new watering rules, request a presentation, or give us your opinion at www.wateringrules.com.

Spay Neuter Network hosts Free Vaccines & Microchip Clinic on March 2:

Free Rabies, Microchip, Parvo/Distemper vaccines for dogs and FVRCP vaccines for cats this day only! Did you know March is National Pet Vaccination Month? Get your pets vaccinated and chipped for free.

Location: Spay Neuter Network, 210 Tuleta Dr #3, San Antonio, TX 78212

No appointments are taken. Please ARRIVE EARLY to make sure you receive service.

Free vaccines provided by Petco Love. Microchips provided by San Antonio Animal Care Services.

For more information click here!

Donate Blood at Meals on Wheels on March 5th:

Motor Oil and Water Don't Mix:

That old saying is especially true when it comes to used motor oil and our local water supplies. It is estimated that American households improperly dump about 193 million gallons of used motor oil every year which could leak into our storm drain system and eventually contaminate our rivers, creeks, and lakes. Recycling used motor oil reduces this pollution threat.

Did you know that the City of San Antonio operates a permanent drop off location for used motor oil?

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility

7030 Culebra Road

San Antonio, Tx 78238

Tuesday-Friday: 8am-5pm (except holidays)

Saturday: 8am-12pm (except holidays)

For a list of drop off requirements, please visit sa.gov/swmd.

Construction Project Updates:

Bulverde Road - Phase I

(Limits: Butterleigh Drive to North of Quiet Meadow)

The contractor is currently working on completing curbs, sidewalks and driveways, drainage features and asphalt throughout the project.

Located North of Quiet Meadows Street, Contractor will focus on completing the medians, the remaining traffic signal work and landscape installation.

The final steps will be installing the last 2” of asphalt for the entire length of the project, striping and clean up. The contractor will be complete by the end of this year.

From Northside ISD:

ELECTRIC WATER METERS ARE HERE!

SAWS ConnectH2O is the union of a technology and a philosophy to empower every San Antonian to help manage our community’s water in a way that’s sustainable, simple and secure. Learn more!

City is now accepting applications for REHABARAMA!

The City’s Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) is expanding its REHABARAMA program. If selected, participants may receive minor home repairs at no cost.Eligibility restrictions apply.

One goal of REHABARAMA is to preserve aging housing stock for the purpose of allowing residents to age in place & gain generational wealth. “Our older housing stock provides a high proportion of naturally occurring affordable housing that remains largely unsubsidized and unprotected. These existing homes can be at risk of deterioration or demolition due to deferred maintenance, and once they are gone, we lose the affordability,” says Shanon Miller, Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. “Prioritizing repair and maintenance programs for our older housing stock is supported by the City's Strategic Housing Implementation Plan as an environmentally and economically sustainable method of housing preservation.”

Qualified participants are eligible to receive assistance with home repair and maintenance projects focused on arresting deterioration and prolonging the useful life of the home. Typical scopes of work include projects that address one or more of the following:

Building envelope (siding, soffit, fascia, roof penetrations, skirting)
Structural systems (foundation, stabilization, reinforcement of structural elements, masonry)
Non-compliance with property maintenance code issues
Weatherization & comfort (wood window repair, windows screens, door repair, insulation)
Longevity (scraping, caulking, painting, flashing, gutter repair)
Safety (porch repair & decking, accessibility)

To be eligible, the home must be constructed prior to 1960, and the income level for the household must be at 80% of the Area Median Income or below.

To apply, homeowners can visit the REHABARAMA website or call 210-207-3327 to request an application by mail or email.

Beyond preserving aging housing stock, another goal of REHABARAMA is to integrate trades education and learning opportunities into every project. The City is seeking to hire contractors that would be willing to host an apprentice at no cost. Interested contractors can call 210-207-4680 or visit the REHABARAMA website to submit the Contractor Interest Form.

LEARN ABOUT PROJECT QUEST:

Zero Percent Interest Loans Now Available for San Antonio Small Businesses!

The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), and LiftFund have secured $500,000 in the FY23 Budget for the City of San Antonio’s 0% Interest Program, a program aimed to support the growth of San Antonio small businesses, especially in light of recent economic challenges.

Small businesses located in or relocating to San Antonio city limits can apply for up to $100,000 in 0% interest funding through the program, double what has been offered by the program in the past. The funding can be used for startups as well as the majority of regular business expenses including inventory, payroll, equipment, and working capital.

According to the program website, the initiative prioritizes funding small businesses looking to hire additional staff, in efforts to help create jobs in the city. Those that have not received a 0% interest LiftFund loan in the past two years also have priority, to help those that need support the most.

Learm more about LiftFund:

https://www.liftfund.com/cosabusinessloans/

Join Ready To Work!

A higher-paying career is now within your reach. San Antonio’s unprecedented Ready to Work program offers tuition assistance for education and job training.

Career coaches are with you from start to finish to evaluate what you need now to get started, guide you through career planning and get you enrolled to begin your path to securing a quality, higher-paying job.

No other program offers more support to ensure participants reach success. If you are ready for a change, take advantage of this opportunity now.

There are three easy ways to learn more and apply:

1. Online: Visit readytoworksa.com

2. Phone: Call 3-1-1 and ask for Ready to Work

3. In Person: Visit Alamo Colleges District, Project Quest, Restore Education, or Workforce Solutions Alamo.

Learn more about the City of San Antonio's Fiber Deployment!

March 2024 Thousand Oaks Library Programming

4618 Thousand Oaks Dr. | San Antonio, TX 78233 | 210.207.9190

Monday & Tuesday: 12 pm - 8 pm | Wednesday - Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING (For ages 0-12)

Every Tuesday at 1pm – 1:45pm (except March 5)

Baby Time

Enjoy a lap-sit story time especially for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Short stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays are followed by a brief playtime.

Every Thursday at 10:30am – 11:15am (except March 21)

Let’s Move! Music & Movement

Join us for a morning filled with music, songs and rhymes! Best for children under 10. No registration required.

Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm

Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday

Unwind from the school week with a relaxing arts and crafts activity. This program is for children ages 6-12 but younger children may participate with caregivers’ help.

TEEN PROGRAMMING (For ages 13-18)

Every Monday at 6pm – 7pm

Teen Time

Join us in the teen area every Monday night! Get creative, be artistic, watch a movie, do some gaming – what we do is up to you.

ADULT PROGRAMMING (For ages 18+, unless otherwise noted)

Every Thursday at 12pm – 1pm (except March 21)

Tai Chi Class (for beginners & experts!)

Improve breathing and balance, increase strength, and decrease stress with certified instructor Debra! Comfortable clothing recommended and no equipment required. Classes limited to first 15 attendees to arrive.

Tue, March 5 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Super Smash Bros Free Play

Pop in for an hour of Super Smash Bros free play! We’ll be using a Nintendo Switch to play. Remember to bring your own controller. Teens and adults welcome.

Wed, March 6 at 10am – 11:30am

Tech Class for Older Adults: Gardening Tech at a Glance

Discover popular apps that can help design your garden, identify plants and how to care for them, use irrigation systems and gardening devices, and more! For adults 50+ years. Adults 18-49 may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.

Sun, March 10 at 3pm – 4pm

All Booked Up Book Club

Copies of “Other Birds” by Sarah Addison Allen are available at Thousand Oaks Library. Audiobook and e-book copies are also available.

Tue, March 12 at 5:30pm – 7pm

Fiber Arts Community

Bring your projects and supplies and mingle with other needlecrafters for an evening of sewing, knitting, crocheting and more! For beginners and experts. Teens and adults welcome. Not an instructional class.

Wed, March 20 at 10am – 11:30am

Tech Class for Older Adults: Intro to Sleep Technologies

Learn about different devices and wearable technologies that track sleep patterns, monitor sleep disorders and can help improve your sleep. For adults 50+ years. Adults 18-49 may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.

Wed, March 20 at 4pm – 5:30pm

Adult Craft Time

Join us each month to work on an art/craft project! Meet new people, listen to music, and make yarn art. Supplies are provided but you’re also welcome to bring your own.

Wed, March 27 at 10am – 11am

Senior Book Club

Copies of “The Good Sister” by Sally Hepworth are available at Thousand Oaks Library. Audiobook, e-book and e-audiobook copies are also available. For adults 60+ years. Held at the NE Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr.

Thousand Oaks Library will be a voting site on Tuesday, March 5 from 7am – 7pm.

All Libraries are closed on Sunday, March 31 for the Easter holiday.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services will be held throughout March.

Hours will be Friday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm and Mondays, 12pm – 6pm.

Please call the Thousand Oaks Library for details on any of the listed information.