Your District 7 Newsletter
VOLUME 44 | June 8, 2018
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This week, I reviewed the University Health System’s 2017 Community Trauma Report. Two of the top five injuries to children treated by the trauma center are motor vehicle crashes and pedestrian collisions. Car crash injuries involving children are up 34% from 2013. These results should concern all of us.
The risk doesn’t stop there. It is estimated that we lose 3,500 Texans each year in vehicle collisions. While driving a car is inherently risky, many of these deaths are preventable. As I’ve said before, distracted driving is a part of the problem.
That’s why I’d like to invite you and your family and friends to take part in the San Antonio’s Safest Driver Challenge. The safest drivers in San Antonio will win $10,000. The challenge requires participants to download the “San Antonio Safest Driver” app, which tracks speed, acceleration, and braking so that it can generate insight into how they can improve their driving.
To learn more and download the app, visit
here. Together, we can make our roads safer for our residents—and especially for our children.
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Councilwoman Sandoval visited the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood Association this past Monday for a deep-dive into the infrastructure projects currently underway and planned for the neighborhood.
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This morning, Summer Serve students hosted by of the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church joined the City's Graffiti Abatement Team and the District 7 Team to wipe-out graffiti off of Evers and 410. Thank you for your hard work!
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As part of their civic engagement education, the 4-year olds in Pre-K4SA vote for a beneficiary of Pre-K4SA's annual art fundraiser. This year, the students selected District 7's very own Children's Shelter to receive the funds. Congratulations! We're so proud to have such an incredible resource for children in our District.
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The City of San Antonio was recently selected for designation as part of a STEM/STEAM Ecosystem. This designation recognizes the City's commitment to promoting first-class education in science, technology, art, engineering, and math. Councilwoman Sandoval, a product of a STEM education, spoke at the official announcement.
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One of the ways Councilwoman Sandoval wants to give you the answers you need about city government is through "Ask Ana Anything", a recurring part of the weekly District 7 newsletter. Have a question for Ana? Email it to
district7@sanantonio.gov with the subject line "Ask Ana Anything".
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Dear Ana,
What’s the latest on Callaghan Road? It’s been a long time since it began, but it looks like it’s nearly done.
Thanks,
Patiently Waiting
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Dear Waiting,
I have good news: Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI) expects the construction on Callaghan Road to be wrapped up by the end of the month. Yesterday, the contractor began placing the final street overlay—those last inches of asphalt.
The Callaghan Road improvement project is one of the final projects to be completed as part of the City’s 2012 Bond Package. I know many of us will be happy to see it finally finished.
Thank you for your question.
Yours in public service,
Ana E. Sandoval
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Connect with Your Councilmember
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safeTALK Training for Suicidal Awareness
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Please join the Disrict 7 Office of Councilwoman Ana Sandoval for a half day safeTALK training for suicidal awarenesss. This free event will be hosted by the District 7 City Commission on Veterans Affairs appointee, Ramon Gonzales (LPC) who will be teaching techniques on identifying and intervening with individuals with suicidal thoughts. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, each day around 20 veterans commit suicide. With your help, we can save lives. CEU's will be provided at no additional charge.
There are two opportunities to join us on
June 18 at the Rape Crisis Center (4606 Centerview Dr, Suite 200).
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If you're interested in learning more about the safeTALK curriculum, please visit their website at: https://www.livingworks.net/programs/safetalk/
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Free Yoga Class for International Day of Yoga
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Councilwoman Sandoval invites you to roll out your mats for International Day of Yoga. Meditate and experience serenity at:
Woodlawn Lake Gym
1103 Cincinnati Dr
June 21, 6:00 to 7:00 PM
YMCA at OP Schnabel Park
9606 Bandera Road
June 21, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Space is limited. Register today!
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Community Conversations with the Councilwoman
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Councilwoman Ana Sandoval is committed to being your voice at City Hall. As a part of her ongoing efforts to make your District 7 Office accessible and responsive, we invite you to join us for a "Community Conversation with the Councilwoman". Please join your neighbors to discuss issues affecting our families and our neighborhoods.
These events are open to the public. Upcoming Conversations with Councilwoman Sandoval:
- June 16 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at Pericos Mexican Restaurant at 10820 Bandera Road.
If you have any questions, call 210-207-0870 or send an email with the subject line "Community Conversations with the Councilwoman" to district7@sanantonio.gov.
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Councilwoman Ana Sandoval values your input (and coffee). That's why we're inviting you to: Coffee with Ana.
District 7 residents have the opportunity to have a 20-minute, one-on-one conversation with Councilwoman Sandoval.
These conversations are by appointment.
To make an appointment, call 210-207-0857 or send an email with the subject line "Coffee with Ana" to district7@sanantonio.gov.
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"Councilwoman Ana Sandoval, who’d noted her joy of assisting Treviño in getting his initiative launched, questioned the legality of Brockhouse’s motion, saying it was addressing a matter not on the council agenda."
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NHSD seeks community input regarding boundaries, bylaws, and minimum expectations of registered Neighborhood Associations. The
current policy was last updated in 2011, and outlines requirements and procedures for registration, updates, and removal. Policy revisions are anticipated to be presented to City Council in Fall 2018, following extensive public outreach.
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Public Input Meeting: CPS Energy's Flexible Path
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On June 13 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., CPS Energy will host a Flexible Path PUBLIC INPUT SESSION! CPS Energy's Board of Trustees and multiple members of the CPS team will hear from the community about the Flexible Path Plan to meet the future energy needs of the community.
We are encouraging the community to come and learn about the Flexible Path and broader efforts to directly engage with the Board of Trustees, CPS Energy senior leadership, and staff.
Additionally, the day directly prior to the PUBLIC INPUT SESSION, CPS Energy will host a Simple Summer Savings event from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. for customers to learn more about their programs and savings tips, as the extremely hot summer months approach.
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You're invited to learn more about 311 and how to access city services from
10:00 am to 12:00 pm this
June 30 at the
Forest Hills Library (5245 Ingram Rd). All are welcome to join. To RSVP or request more informatin, please email 311CustomerService@sanantonio.gov
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Access the
New York Times for Free through the San Antonio Public Library
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San Antonio Public Library is now offering access to online content from the New York Times for free from any San Antonio Public Library computer or from home though the library’s website at www.mysapl.org. This service adds to the Library’s more than 100 databases.
San Antonio Public Library visitors are invited to use any public computer at any library location to access online content from the New York Times. Users only need an email address to access the site, or can sign in using a Facebook or Google account. Users who would like to access from home simply need to visit mysapl.org/services to access the newspaper under “databases”. From there, cardholders will create an account and redeem a special code for one-day access that renews each day, so Library customers can access the New York Times every day!
Visit mysapl.org or call 210-207-2500 for more information and a map of all 30 San Antonio Public Library locations.
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300for300 San Antonio: Pledge to Plant a Pollinator Garden to Celebrate San Antonio’s 300th Birthday
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Butterflies, bees, bats and birds…you can help these important pollinators to thrive in your yards and gardens while celebrating San Antonio’s Tricentennial. The Texas Butterfly Ranch (https://texasbutterflyranch.com/) is working with the community to plant 300 pollinator habitats in honor of San Antonio’s 300th birthday—30 in each of the city’s 10 City Council Districts. This initiative, called 300for300, will help pollinators and will beautify our city.
Residents and businesses in each City Council District are being asked to promote the 300for300 initiative by pledging to plant host and nectar plants important to the survival of pollinators in our community. Butterflies and other insects lay their eggs on host plants so they have plenty to eat as they develop. Nectar plants provide food for pollinators during their adult lives.
What can you do to take the pledge and help District 7 meets its 300for300 goal of 30 pollinator gardens? Take the pledge by completing a simple form at the Texas Butterfly Ranch’s website at https://texasbutterflyranch.com/300for300/. At this website you will find all the information you need, but here is some basic information to get you started.
Minimum requirements for a pollinator habitat:
- At least six different native and/or well adapted, noninvasive plants, including
- At least two larval host plants (the plants on which butterflies lay their eggs)
- At least two spring nectar plants (plants that bloom in the spring, providing energy/fuel)
- At least two autumn nectar plants (plants that bloom in the fall, providing energy/fuel)
- A diverse mix of spring, summer and fall blooms
- Try to buy plants at a nursery that does not use pesticides.
For more information about gardening for pollinators, check out the resources located on the Texas Butterfly Ranch (https://texasbutterflyranch.com/) website.
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Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Categories
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The Planning Department invites the community to review the Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Categories.
The City of San Antonio Planning Department has been working with the community to update the City's future land use categories. The updated future land use categories will implement the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan and provide the City with an easily understandable and flexible land use framework.
For more information, or to schedule a meeting to learn more, please contact Shepard beamon at shepard.beamon@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-0244. More info available
here.
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The Parks and Recreation Department is registering kids for their 2018 Summer Youth Program. You may register online or in person at a participating community center. The Gilbert Garza Community Center is hosting the Summer Youth Program, but is currently full and offering a wait list for interested residents. For more info, click
here.
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To view more events, visit the calendar on the Your District 7 website
here.
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Date: June 9
Time: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Laurel Heights United Methodist Church (227 W Woodlawn Ave)
*Councilwoman Sandoval will be in attendance.*
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Date: June 13
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Villita Assembly Building (401 Villita St)
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Conversations with the Councilwoman
Date: June 16
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Pericos Mexican Restaurant (10820 Bandera Road)
*Councilwoman Sandoval will be in attendance.*
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Date: June 18
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 pM
Location: Rape Crisis Center (4606 Centerview Dr, Suite 200)
*Councilwoman Sandoval will be in attendance.*
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Date: June 18
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Location: Rape Crisis Center (4606 Centerview Dr, Suite 200)
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Date: June 21
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Woodlawn Lake Gym (1103 Cincinnati Dr)
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Date: June 21
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: YMCA at O.P. Schnabel Park (9606 Bandera Road)
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Community Input Meeting: Bond Funding for Nani Falcone Park
Date: June 28
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Maverick Library (8700 Mystic Park)
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Getting to Know 311
Date: June 30
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Forest Hills Library (5245 Ingram Road)
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VetStrong Grand Opening
Date: July 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: VetStrong (1735 Babcock Road)
*Councilwoman Sandoval will be in attendance.*
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- Joseph Bravo
- Chief of Constituent Services & Administration
- 210.207.2727
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Brass Professional Center
4414 Centerview Dr #160
Monday - Friday:
9am - 5pm
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Maury Maverick Library
8700 Mystic Park
By appointment only.
Please call 210-207-2727.
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