District 10 News!

Hi neighbors, Happy Friday!

During last week's council A-session we approved a new Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance aimed at protecting our neighborhoods. The new regulations will enforce designated quiet hours on STR properties, enhance greater permit compliance, and instill STR cooperation with city ordinances and their neighbors to ultimately assure a reduction in noise. Additionally, City Council approved a grant to receive federal funds which will train an additional 50 police officers on our city streets. As you all know, public safety is my top priority, so this is a significant victory for our community!

With temperatures rising, we want to ensure everyone has all the tools possible to survive the heat. If you missed my summer safety tips video, please check it out here. I also want to invite you to our Operation Project Cool Fan Distribution on Saturday, June 29, at the Northeast Senior Center (4135 Thousand Oaks Dr) from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Special thanks to our partners: Catholic Charites, CPS Energy, Development Services, MAUC, Meals on Wheels, and AACOG for making this possible. All are welcome!

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.

HUGE thanks...

Big thank you to My City Is My Home for providing our residents with vital tools they can use to save money on their property taxes. If you want to re-watch this workshop click here to do so!

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.

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Getting it done for D-10:

We're pleased to announce that our office has begun block walking throughout the district! By engaging with the community at a grassroots level, we can foster deeper connections with our neighbors. We're always here to serve you and address your concerns, so please let us know how we can assist you when we see you out in the neighborhoods!

Community Corner:

Painting in the Park:.

Brushing up on our painting skills at our very first Painting in the Park! We had such a memorable time with the Oak Park/Northwood community, thank you to all those who attended.

Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Community Meeting:.

What a wonderful Northeast Neighborhood Alliance Meeting! Special thanks to CPS Energy, TXDOT, San Antonio Police Department, and the Homeless Outreach team for such great briefings. In case you missed it, re-watch it here.

Coffee with Councilman:

Coffee with Councilman #8! We had a beautiful morning with our Copper Branch HOA. As always, if you're interested in hosting a coffee in your neighborhood, email our office at: councildistrict10@sanantonio.gov

Founded in 1923, the San Antonio Chapter of AGC (Associated General Contractors) works tirelessly to construct parks, hotels, stores, offices, schools, churches, hospitals, and military facilities all throughout San Antonio. Thank you so much for the invitation to give an update on how local government impacts the commercial construction industry.

It's always a great time getting to visit with our extraordinary seniors at The Towers on Park Lane. We learn so much from you all, and cherish our moments together!

Sharing some great laughs and stories with the incredible actor, Tony Plana! Tony has been in some of my favorite projects including Ugly Betty, and An Officer and a Gentleman. His non-profit, Seniors in Play focuses on providing professional acting classes to our seniors throughout the city. We can't thank you all enough for all the joy you provide to our beloved senior community. Get involved in Seniors In Play, click here.

Honoring Jimmy Hasslocher:

We saw a familiar face at our council meeting last Thursday! Jimmy Hasslocher, who was District 10's second council member and has served the longest consecutive term, joined us. We're incredibly grateful for your dedication to our district and will always look up to you as a strong mentor.

Policy Updates:

District 10 Calendar!

*District 10 specific

*June 29, 2024: Operation Project Cool Fan Distribution, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

*July 4, 2024: Fourth of July Official City Holiday.

*July 15, 2024: District 10 Community Meeting, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM

*August 19, 2024: Northeast Neighorbood Alliance Community Meeting, Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, Texas, 78217, 6:30 PM

Sign up HERE to Meet the Councilman

Heads up:

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.

Be a part of history as the San Antonio Pothole Patrol begins its 8^th Annual Pothole Patrol Blitz! We are challenging residents to help us reach our goal of locating and fixing more than 10,000 potholes in April by calling 3-1-1 or by reporting potholes through the 311sa app on their smart phone

Pothole Patrol Program

The San Antonio Pothole Patrol is managed by the Public Works Streets Division. Residents made more than 4,600 calls to the City’s 311 hotline to report potholes in 2023, roughly 5% of the total potholes Public Works repaired. Public Works’ 14 Pothole Patrol crews fixed approximately 333 potholes each day.

Each pothole takes roughly 20 minutes to repair and costs about $35. San Antonio’s extremely hot weather, followed by bouts of rain, causes the expansion and contraction of asphalt and creates the perfect conditions for water to seep into the asphalt and create potholes.

Learn more about the Pothole Patrol April Program!

Learn about the PACE Program:

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program provides commercial, industrial, and large multi-family property owners access to affordable, long-term, 100% upfront private financing (typically 20 - 25 years) that is not available through traditional funding sources. PACE enables owners to lower their operating costs and use the savings to pay for eligible water conservation, energy efficiency, resiliency, and distributed generation projects with little or no capital. To realize the program’s benefits and determine eligibility, please visit https://www.texaspaceauthority.org/.

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.

San Antonio Community Resource Directory:

Do you know where the closest food pantry is or where you can find utility assistance? Do you or a friend need help learning how to make the most of your paycheck? Have you experienced loss and are looking for grief support or mental health resources? The San Antonio Community Resource Directory, SACRD.org, was created to answer these questions and much more.

SACRD.org is a free, comprehensive online platform that offers an array of resources encompassing food, housing, health, legal, aid, education, work, transportation and more. These resources are provided by nonprofit agencies, government programs, congregations, and other compassionate groups located in and around the San Antonio area.

SACRD.org also offers three specialized portals designed to address specific needs more effectively. The Mental Health Portal offers resources customized to users' experiences, spoken language, age, insurance coverage, and other factors influencing their mental well-being. The Housing Finder helps users locate properties in the greater San Antonio area based on income, housing type, and potential rental barriers. The Housing Stability Portal focuses on housing needs beyond finding a place to live, such as home repair, legal assistance, financial assistance, relocation, and homemaking.

With almost 11,000 programs in over 140 categories, you will always find something at SACRD.org.

Start your search today at SACRD.org on your phone or computer. Enter your ZIP Code and find support.

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/

Learn more!

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!

June 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)

Baby Time

Every Tuesday at 1pm – 1:45pm

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.

Let’s Create! Arts & Crafts Friday

Every Friday at 3:15pm – 4:15pm

Stay cool and have fun over the summer break with an easy craft each Friday! This program is for children ages 6-12 but younger children may participate with caregivers’ help.

Let’s Move! Music & Movement

Every Saturday at 10:30am – 11:15am (except June 29)

Join us for a morning filled with music, songs and rhymes! Best for children under 10.

Percussion & Crafts with Musical Bridges Around the World

Sat, June 22 at 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Grammy-winning drummer Nina Rodriguez and multi-instrumentalist Stephanie Pedraza will take kids of all ages on a musical journey through Mexican mariachi and the Sister Cities connection between San Antonio and Guadalajara.

Al’s Funhouse Bubble Party

Sat, June 29 at 10:30am – 12:30pm

Enjoy bubble stations with different sized wands to create big and little bubbles! For kids of all ages.

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

Tai Chi Class (for beginners & experts!)

Every Thursday at 12pm – 1pm (except June 13)

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.

Senior Book Club

Wed, June 26 at 10am – 11am

Copies of “Nora Goes Off Script” by Annabel Monaghan are available at Thousand Oaks Library. E-book and e-audiobook copies are also available through the Libby app with a Library card. For adults 60+ years. Held at the NE Senior Center | 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr.

Tech Class for Older Adults: Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Homes

Wed, June 26 at 10am – 11:30am

Control your home’s lights, temperature, appliances and more with just a tap on your smartphone! Learn to save time and money with these helpful smart devices. For adults 50+ years. Adults 18-49 may attend if they are caregivers to older adults. No registration required.

Adult Craft Time

Wed, June 26 at 4pm – 5:30pm

Meet new people, listen to music, and do acrylic paint pouring! Supplies are provided but you’re also welcome to bring your own. We will be following the tutorials from these resources: bit.ly/video4ACT & bit.ly/book4ACT.

Special Needs Adult Programming

Thur, June 27 at 10:15am – 11:15am

This monthly program features a story, craft, and snack for adults with special needs. If you know or are a special needs adult who might enjoy this program, please call Paula at 210-650-1122 to reserve your craft. Companions are welcome to accompany special needs adults! Registration is required.

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