Hello D6,

The most important thing we do on the City Council is approve the city budget.

THANK YOU GONZABA!

Big thanks to the Gonzaba Foundation for their incredible generosity!

This week they donated box fans to our wonderful seniors at Bethel United Methodist Church. Keeping cool this summer has never felt so good!

We’re grateful for this thoughtful gift. Stay cool and blessed!

SJRC GRATITUDE

It was an incredible evening at the SJRC Gratitude Gala, celebrating the mission of healing, hope, and a home for children and families in need. What an inspiring speech by UTSA head coach Jeff Taylor!

I’m honored to be part of a cause that supports those affected by trauma, abuse, or neglect. Together, we can make a difference!  Learn more about their impactful work at https://sjrctexas.org

A reminder of a City service that helps seniors who may not be able to help themselves.

SENIOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CODE VIOLATIONS

This initiative aims to aid seniors aged 65+ and/or disabled individuals with confirmed violations in the following categories:

• Overgrown vegetation (lawn or alley maintenance), outside placement, trash, or debris
• Tree removal or trimming when posing a hazard

To find out if you qualify, contact the Code Enforcement Officer at the number listed on the notice. You will be asked to fill out a form.

Once approved, the work will be done by an approved City contractor. The resident will not be billed for this service. 

Our goal is to help senior citizens and/or disabled address these violations before they become citations that accrue fees. This program can only be accessed a maximum of two times per year per household.

Have a great week!

Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda

         SAPD Calls for Service - Last 7 Days

Click on the image for interactive map.

Council Meetings and Committees

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETINGS WEEK:

• Collective Bargaining Negotiation Session - Fire
• Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing Technical Working Group
• WEEK 4 AABE WORKSHOP: Small Business Resources and Capacity Building
• World Heritage Center Community Input Meeting
• Climate Ready Neighborhoods Network Meeting
• Collective Bargaining Negotiation Session - Fire
• Public Meeting #3 - FY 2025 Action Plan & Budget - Virtual
• Public Meeting #3 - FY 2025 Action Plan & Budget - Virtual - Spanish
• Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee Meeting
• Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board Meeting
• Head Start Policy Council Meeting
• Housing Commission Regular Meeting
• Conservation Advisory Board Meeting
• Governance Committee
• Planning Commission Meeting
• San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees
• Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
• Updating the Short Term Rental Ordinance - In-Person Community Meeting
• Planning and Community Development Committee
• Community Health Committee
• Arts Funding Committee
• Transit Oriented Development Taskforce
• Updating the Short Term Rental Ordinance - Virtual (WebEx) Community Meeting
• Public Safety Committee

Construction and Maintenance Notices

June 3^rd – June 24^th

• Hawkwood @ Pentridge -  weather permitting. 
• Hillcroft @ Alderwood - weather permitting.

June 17^th – July 17^th 

• Arbeth Place @ Heath Glen. - weather permitting.

June 10^th – June 26^th    

• Round Hill @ Hill Ridge; @ Lark Crossing; @ Misty Park; @ Tree Top; @ Oak Field Way - weather permitting.

June 17^th – July 2^nd    

• Oakfield Way @ Misty Park; @ Echo Wind; @ Restless Wind; @ Airflight - weather permitting.

June 10^th – July 1^st – Phase II 

• Selected sidewalk panels on Millbank Dr.  from Callaghan to Moortown Dr. - weather permitting.

June 27^th – June 27^th        

• Fridell from SW 36^th to Roseanna Dr. - weather permitting.

June 26^th – June 26^th

• Shay Circle from Lauren Mist to Cul – de – Sac.  - weather permitting.

March 7 - July 7

• Old Tezel Rd
  • Within COSA right of way, start path at approximately 9418 Guilbeau Rd proposing to bore for an estimated 3,514 ft along Old Tezel Rd.

March 1 - July 1

• Rue De Bois
  • Within COSA right of way, start path at approximately 9303 Rue De Bois proposing to softscape for an estimated 4,407 ft and bore 400 ft along Rue de Bois, Autumn Branches, Autumn Sunrise and Braun Rd.

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March 2 - July 2

• Guilbeau Rd.
  • Within COSA right of way, start path at approximately 9418 Guilbeau Rd, proposing to softscape for an estimated 1,812 ft and bore 418 ft along Guilbeau Rd between Old Tezel Rd and Tezel Rd.

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May 3 - September 3

• Tezel Rd
  • Within COSA right of way, start path at approximately 8181 Tezel Rd proposing to bore for an estimated 609 ft along Tezel Rd.

ACS Pet Of The Week

The last of his litter to find his best furiend, Sparky can't wait to become a part of your family!

Sparky, along with his mama and six siblings, arrived as strays at ACS in mid-January. While his family members quickly found homes or were transferred to rescue partners, Sparky found a loving foster home with the Awesome Ms. S., where he has flourished into a well-mannered and affectionate pup!

Sparky is a social butterfly who gets along famously with dogs, cats, and children of all ages. He thrives on playtime with his favorite chew toys, indulging in peanut butter treats and cherishing belly rubs and ear scratches. Sparky isn't just fun and games; he's also a star student in our"Good Pup 101." He's mastered sitting, is potty trained, walks politely on a leash, and comes when called with enthusiasm.

If you're seeking a delightful, loyal, and energetic addition to your family, Sparky could be the perfect match for you! Email ACSfoster@sanantonio.gov today to arrange a meet and greet!

Community Bulletin Board

The Bond Project will construct roadway improvements to include sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, drainage, bicycle facilities and other improvements as applicable and within available funding.  This is a multi-phased project. 

Click on the graphic above for more information.

Mental Health Matters!

The Teen Mental Health Survey, created by teens for teens ages 12-19 in San Antonio, is now live. By filling it out today, teens can help improve teen mental health in San Antonio!

Take the survey here: https://publicinput.com/v2030

Did you know that we have an interactive Apartment Inspections dashboard? Stay up to date on inspection activities for apartment units. For more info: https://app.powerbigov.us/view...

COSA Construction Resource Toolkit

As progress continues in our City so does construction.  I am reaching out to remind you that COSA has a Construction Resource Toolkit to help small businesses impacted by construction in their area.  This guide includes contacts, strategies, and other resources to help small businesses prepare and navigate the construction experience. This Toolkit is available digitally at the links listed below. 

• EDD Programs & Grants page
• Construction Resource Toolkit-ENGLISH
• Construction Resource Toolkit-SPANISH

The Texas Legislature recently enacted HB 114 requiring all school districts to implement mandatory disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) placement for students found in possession of, using, selling, giving, or delivering e-cigarettes or vaping devices on school grounds or at a school-related event.

This alternative school placement, required by law, is made regardless of whether the substance being vaped is a controlled substance or not.

We ask that you discuss this new state law with your child(ren).

Pack your school bag with resources from San Antonio Public Library!

Local libraries offer school resources for students of all ages

The school year is once again upon us, and San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) wants to remind students and their families of the educational resources available at your library year-round. Throughout the year, SAPL is packed with free resources to support children, teens, and adults on their educational journeys.

In addition to a collection of over 2 million items and dozens of free online databases, SAPL offers online tutoring, Wi-Fi, low-cost printing services, and more for all ages. Sign up for a free SAPL card today to kick off the school year and enjoy several services and resources to assist in your educational pursuits. Visit MySAPL.org/CardSignUp or stop by your nearest SAPL location to register.

SAPL’s educational resources include:

Read-alongs

Available at all SAPL Locations

Do you have a young child learning to read or reading English or Spanish for the first time? Read-alongs, print books with built-in audio narration, are available in a range of English and Spanish titles. They are an entertaining, self-guided way to help enhance your little one's literacy skills. To borrow a read-along, visit the read-along shelf at your nearest SAPL location. Introduce children to the pleasure of independent reading and let them embark on a delightful literary journey with read-along stories. To learn more about these selections and to browse them in our collection, visit the children's services section of the SAPL website.

MySAPL App

Download instant access to the San Antonio Public Library collection on your phone or mobile device. The MySAPL app is free, easy, and available for both iOS and Android users — take the library wherever you go!

PrintOnline

Available at all SAPL Locations

PrintOnline is a mobile printing service available to all library cardholders. Get printing in four simple steps:

1. Access the PrintOnline portal
2. Upload documents from home, the office, a coffee shop, or anywhere you have internet access
3. Visit your nearest branch library to print your files
4. Enter your SAPL card number into the print kiosk at your library to finish printing your documents.

Free Indoor & Outdoor Public Wi-Fi

Available at SAPL Locations

You’ll always have the Wi-Fi password at SAPL! Wi-Fi is available at all SAPL locations daily.* Indoor Wi-Fi is available during normal service hours and outdoor Wi-Fi is available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day.

* Locations undergoing building improvements or other projects may have adjusted hours. Details listed at MySAPL.org.

Ask a Librarian
Call (210-207-2500) or chat online (Ask.MySAPL.org)
Librarians are teachers in disguise. They’re available to make book recommendations for your next research project or help with account questions.

Homework Help

Daily | 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Connecting you to Homework Help heroes is what we do. Free online homework help from professional tutors is available in a variety of subjects for students in kindergarten through college. Available 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., seven days a week in English and Spanish. For more information, visit SAPL’s expert help website.

SORA App

SAPL has partnered with every public school district in the area to offer students unlimited access to age-appropriate materials in our digital library even if you don't have a SAPL card. Thanks to the Sora app by OverDrive, San Antonio students at participating schools can easily browse our extensive library. Head over to Sora’s website to see if your school is participating!

FAFSA Assistance   

Monday – Thursday, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

College preparation just got a little bit easier! Brought to you by Brainfuse, FAFSA tutors are available for live assistance Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Visit SAPL’s featured services page for details.

Database Access
Looking for the August 1973 issue of National Geographic for a research project? Need access to over 60 years of articles about rock music? From Aardvarks to ZZ Top, San Antonio Public Library is your doorway to over 170 online databases, including popular news databases like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Some databases are library-use only, so visit your nearest SAPL location for these resources. To get started visit our database guide.

For more information on Back-to-School resources provided by SAPL, visit our guide.

Animal Care Services Extends Shelter Hours to Encourage Lifesaving

 San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) has expanded shelter hours to give would-be adopters, fosters, and rescue partners more opportunities to help pets in need. The municipal shelter will be open two additional hours, with adoptions and other services now available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend hours remain unchanged, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The $25 special adoption rate continues through the end of July. This special rate applies to dog, cat, puppy, and kitten adoptions. 

Fosters Desperately Needed to Help Local Pets in Need

 San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) and local animal welfare partners have been flooded with pets in need, including dozens of puppies and kittens. Fosters are urgently needed to provide temporary care for pets as they become adoption ready. Foster applications are available via the following links:

• Animal Care Services at: www.saacs.info/foster
• San Antonio Pets Alive! at: www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/programs/foster
• Animal Defense League at: www.adltexas.org/foster-application/

Fosters will receive food and other supplies for their temporary pets including medical care and vaccinations. Interested residents should check with the program of their choice for additional resources. 

Always dispose of pesticides properly

Pesticides and herbicides can be a convenient way to protect plants from pests and weeds. But when used or discarded incorrectly, these chemicals pose great risks not only to our ecosystem and wildlife, but also to our water, soil, air and human health.

The best way to avoid the perils of pesticides and herbicides is to stop using them altogether. But if you must use them:

• Always carefully read the product label and follow the disposal instructions exactly.
• Only purchase what you need and use it until it’s gone to avoid leftovers.
• Never discard these items in your trash bin for regular collection.  
• Don’t ever pour them down sink drains, toilets or storm drains.

Pesticides and herbicides must be disposed properly at a household hazardous waste site. For a schedule of monthly drop-off events, visit sa.gov/swmd.

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

Animal Care Services joins Daisy Cares to feed hungry pets in San Antonio 

Pet food donations sought as holidays near and needs increase   

The San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) team is joining Daisy Cares, a local non-profit, to host a holiday pet food drive that will help both organizations support pet parents in need by filling their pet pantries.    

Bags of dog and puppy food are especially needed in addition to other new or gently used pet items. All donations will be divided between the Daisy Cares pet food pantry and the SAACS Community Animal Support and Assistance (CASA) program, which uses a case management approach to assist pet parents in need with food, humane care support, and veterinary resources.   

Residents can bring pet food donations through the end of November to Animal Care Services during regular business hours. SAACS is located at 4710 State Highway 151 and is open on weekdays from 1 - 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends (except on City holidays). All donations are tax-deductible.

CPS energy has launched an updated webpage with information to help keep customers safe in the event of an outage: www.cpsenergy.com/prepare and in Spanish www.cpsenergy.com/preparar.

Customers are also encouraged to update their emergency contact information with CPS in case of an emergency.

For more information visit http://cpsenergy.com