District 10 News
Brought to you by Councilman Clayton H. Perry
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Howdy!
Thank you to those of you that attended in person or viewed online the District 10 Community meeting this past Monday, May 16th. You can watch the meeting here if you missed it. The next Northeast Neighborhood Alliance meeting is Monday, June 27, and we will hear from the City Manager on the proposed FY23 budget. You won’t want to miss it!
Voters overwhelmingly approved all six of the proposed 2022-2027 bond propositions. Now the work to get these projects scoped, planned, and accomplished begins. As you can imagine, this is a massive undertaking. District 10 will receive more than $86M from the 2022 bond, $51M of which will be for streets. For comparison’s sake, we received $44M in the 2017 bond, $24M of which went to the streets. I have recently heard from some concerned neighbors who want to be sure that they are part of the planning process, especially as it relates to park projects. Rest assured that you will have several opportunities to weigh in. Community input is a vital part of this process, and the District 10 Team will be keeping a watchful eye on the progress. Please be sure to stay tuned to the District 10 Newsletter, social media platforms, and attend the monthly community meetings to stay in the loop on all of the important issues in our community.
The second issue I’d like to bring up is related to zoning cases. Sometimes these cases can be quite contentious as a property owner or developer is looking to make a change to their property that may in reality, or in perception, impact an existing neighborhood. The District 10 Team, as well as our District 10 Zoning Commissioner, Marc Whyte, and City Staff work with zoning applicants or their representatives to try and figure out if their proposed change is acceptable to the surrounding neighbors. We always ask the applicants to meet with the neighborhood associations and have meetings with impacted neighbors to see if there is some sort of compromise that can be worked out. I have always respected property rights, and that is the law in Texas; however, San Antonio has a zoning ordinance in place which includes rules on the various types of developments that can be built in certain zoning categories to help protect surrounding neighborhoods.
Sometimes zoning can understandably become an emotional issue, but rest assured that the District 10 office has never and will never do anything improper related to these cases. Our work with all interested parties is to try and come to a compromise that benefits the neighborhoods and allows the property owner to accomplish their goals as well, and thus far we have been very successful. We are here to work with all of the parties involved in a zoning case, above board and fully transparent. If there is anyone who suspects improprieties, there is a process to report ethics violations. My record reflects that I am a strong supporter of our neighborhoods and will continue to be, but we have a process in place for property owners and zoning applicants to have their projects heard and vetted by the City’s professional staff, Zoning Commission, the neighborhoods, and ultimately City Council.
Please remember that we are honored and blessed to serve all of our neighbors in District 10. Additionally, we have over 30 volunteers from our district who serve on various City Boards and Commissions who look out for District 10 and San Antonio’s best interests on those volunteer committees. We all do this work, because we love to serve our community. We may have differences of opinion at times or be on the opposite sides on certain issues, but we will all always strive to do our best to provide you with excellent customer service.
Do you have ideas for District 10? If so, the District 10 Team would like to attend your next HOA meeting, or if you'd like to sign up for our Roadshow, we'd be happy to help set that up with you. Please email District10@sanantonio.gov with the date, time, and point of contact to schedule our attendance at your next HOA meeting. I look forward to hearing from you!
As always, 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.
-Clayton
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Community Interest - Mac Arthur and Brackenridge High School 2022 Paella Winners |
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Congratulations to the 1st and 2nd place winners of the 2022 Paella Challenge from MacArthur High School and Brackenridge High School respectively. Both teams get an all-expense-paid trip to New York City to visit the most prestigious culinary school in the world, the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) with San Antonio Chef Johnny Hernandez from the La Gloria Restaurant Group. |
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District 10 Councilman Supports Collective Bargaining Agreement with San Antonio Police Officers’ Association |
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The District 10 office is fully supportive of the Collective Bargaining Agreement as it was presented today. City Council has received regular updates throughout the process. This CBA addresses concerns about fair compensation and benefits, as well as disciplinary procedures and processes. Both City Staff and SAPOA negotiated in good faith, and I hope this trend continues as City Council and the Police and Fire unions have these negotiations in the future. |
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MEDCoE Celebrates 102 Years of training and Educating Army Medicine Personnel |
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The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE), who unceremoniously marked their Centennial Birthday in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conducted a 102nd MEDCoE Birthday commemoration event to honor the MEDCoE’s place in Army Medicine’s rich and storied history, May 13, 2022, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The ceremony, hosted by the MEDCoE Command Group, Maj. Dennis LeMaster, Command Sgt. Maj. Clark Charpentier and J.M. Harmon III, welcomed over 200 on-line and in-person attendees, and opened with a historical video.
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We recently visited the Mays Family Culinary Center at the San Antonio Food Bank. The SA Food Bank serves thousands of families on a weekly basis, and the need for donations is constant. Please donate if you can. To donate click here.
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Marcia Lehman is a part of the nonprofit organization Assistance League of San Antonio.
Excitement filled the library at Jackson-Keller Elementary School as students filed in, waiting to receive a generous gift.
Assistance League San Antonio provided a brand new pair of shoes and several pairs of socks to every student at Jackson-Keller.
Nearly 600 pairs of shoes in total!
“We decided to give all of the children in the school a new pair of shoes and a package of socks,” said Gwynn Kemmersehl, Chairman of Operation School Bell. “They are on an extended calendar and so are going to go through school all the way through June. We hope that the shoes are large enough and will last through to the start of school in the fall.”
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Development Services Department |
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Free meals provided at NEISD Campuses during the Summer: |
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North East ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to children 18 years of age and younger. NEISD will provide breakfast and lunch at 31 sites at the dates and times provided below.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:
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To find a serving site near you, visit www.summerfood.org, call 211, or text FOOD to 304-304.
For more information about Summer Meals available at North East ISD schools, visit www.neisd.net or call 210-356-9100. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Are you a District 10 resident and interested in co-hosting a Roadshow? Roadshows are an opportunity for you to meet your neighbors and tell us your top priorities for District 10 and learn about what the city can do for you.
For more information contact Jarvis Soileau at jarvis.soileau@sanantonio.gov
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SAT Airport's Air Traffic Workshop |
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The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing an update to air traffic control procedures that
bring aircraft into and out of the San Antonio International Airport.
- This suite of air traffic procedures, known as Performance Based Navigation, or PBN, are satellite-based, and will improve on-time performance, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance safety.
- These proposed procedures would enable aircraft to fly where they currently fly, but at a higher altitude for a longer period of time.
- Potential noise impacts will be studied via an Environmental Assessment. The FAA will share the results of that assessment when it is completed.
We hope to encourage you to learn more about the proposal by attending scheduled live
virtual broadcasts featuring air traffic experts who will explain the proposal. The FAA will hold
two virtual workshops via Zoom. Spanish translation will be available on Zoom only.
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To attend, you can register to watch and participate via Zoom, OR you may watch on FAA's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube platforms, which do not require registration.
- You must pre-register if you wish to watch via Zoom. You will have the opportunity to ask questions on the platform.
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You do not need to register if you wish to watch via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. You will be able to submit questions via a Google form that will be available on the platform's chat feature.
To register, please visit the links below. Please complete your registration no later than 11 p.m.
Central Time/Midnight Eastern Time, on Monday, May 30, 2022.
Register:
2 p.m. Central Time, May 31, 2022
6 p.m. Central Time, June 1, 2022
Workshops will be recorded, and will be available for later viewing on the
Please contact Mr. Joshua Heiss at 210-361-9632 at the San Antonio International Airport's
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Free Webcast: Building Capacity and Partnerships to Address Housing Issues for Older Adults |
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With the growing national housing crisis, elder law attorneys, legal assistance providers, and elder rights advocates will likely engage with clients experiencing housing instability and possibly homelessness. Understanding the housing services network, housing issues unique to older adults, and how to create community partnerships is key to providing effective support and legal advocacy for older adult clients with housing issues. This training will provide an introduction to the basics of the housing services network and issues older adults face in housing. We will also explore how community partnerships can enhance service delivery and how to collaborate with other aging advocates.
· The basics of the housing services network
· Strategies for solving housing issues unique to older adults
· Creating and maintaining community and advocacy partnerships
The webcast will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET and will run for one hour.
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Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Boards and Commissions Opening |
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We have an opening on the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC)
Board Description:
The Purpose of the board is to consider whether to recommend approval or disapproval of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the HDRC is guided by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, the City of San Antonio's Unified Development Code, and any additional design guidelines adopted by City Council. The following experience is needed to apply: architecture, architectural history, archaeology, historic preservation, landscape architecture, planning, public art, and the general community. HDRC reviews projects related to exterior changes to properties that are individually designated landmarks; within one of the City's historic districts; located within one of six (6) River Improvement Overlay (RIO) districts (including the River Walk); located within a View shed Protection district; or that are publicly-owned (i.e. libraries, parks, fire stations, etc.).
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Saturday, May 21, San Antonio’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) customers are invited to participate in a special Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event at 2755 Rigsby Road, 78222 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Customers may dispose of paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides, batteries and electronics. Non-accepted items include household garbage, ammunition, fireworks and medical waste. A complete list of accepted and non-accepted items can be found at www.sarecycles.org. The event is open only to Solid Waste Management customers and a valid picture ID and a copy of the most recent CPS Energy bill are required. There is no fee for this service.
This event is in addition to the permanent HHW drop-off center at 7030 Culebra Road and the monthly drop-off events at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway. The next monthly event at 1800 Wurzbach Parkway will be June 4 and June 5.
Requirements for Drop-Off:
- Contents should be kept in the original container.
- If the container is leaking, transfer contents to a leak proof or lined cardboard box.
- Do not mix different materials in the same container or bag.
- Place all items in a box and put it in the trunk or truck bed during transport.
- A technician will unload the HHW materials and return the containers upon request.
- If materials are brought in a non-approved container, it will not be returned.
- Paint and other liquid waste are limited to five 5-gallon cans and 25 1-gallon cans with a 220-pound limit.
Complete information on the SWMD’s HHW program including locations, hours and accepted items can be found at www.sarecycles.org.
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San Antonio Parks and Recreation |
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San Antonio Education Partnership |
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The City of San Antonio’s eighth-annual SASpeakUp survey on the budget is open for residents to share their feedback with City officials. Feedback collected from the survey will help the Mayor and Council understand and prioritize service needs for the entire community through the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The survey is available on SASpeakUp.com or by calling 311. It will remain open through June 30.
Beginning today, the survey is available in English and Spanish and will close on June 30, 2022. City residents can take the survey online at www.saspeakup.com or by calling 311. The City will participate in several pop-up survey events throughout the community to gather input from residents.
Feedback shared through the survey will be provided to City staff and City Council to guide the development of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. The City Manager will present a proposed budget on August 11, 2022. Following this, the City will host a series of community meetings with the Council to gather additional community input. The City Council will then adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget on September 15, 2022.
Residents can stay updated by visiting www.saspeakup.com for upcoming dates and times or by calling 311.
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I had the honor to see the new T-7A Red Hawk in St.Louis, Missouri. The all-new jet was designed and built using leading-edge digital technology and its red tails are in tribute to the legendary Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. |
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We host monthly community meetings in District 10 on the 3rd Monday of every month (unless it falls on a holiday) at 7 pm at the Tool Yard. We are looking for Girl and Boy Scout troops to join us and post the colors and lead the group in the pledge of allegiance at the beginning of every meeting. If your troop would like to be added to the schedule, please contact District10@sanantonio.gov
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The Neighbor of the Month - Lauren Curtis |
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Congratulations to our first D10 Neighbor of the Month recipient, Lauren Curtis from the beautiful El Dorado neighborhood! Lauren was born in Illinois and moved all over the world before settling down in San Antonio in 1984. She has helped start the El Dorado Community Garden and has continued on with the program ever since. Nominated by her neighbors who say that Lauren has gone beyond the call of "neighbor" for more than 750 homeowners in El Dorado, we are all proud and grateful for her volunteerism and love for her neighborhood. Lauren is a retired healthcare provider and her caregiving has definitely extended to the community. Thanks for all you do for your neighborhood, Lauren. You are appreciated!
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Do you have a neighbor who goes the extra mile for the residents of your street, your neighborhood, or for the community? The Neighbor of the Month recognition program gives you the opportunity to recognize those individuals for their acts of goodwill and call attention in a positive way to the benefits of being a good neighbor.
Please email Sara Rios at sara.rios@sanantonio.gov to submit your nomination.
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Left to right: Paul Jimenez, Raul Ubides, Jarvis Soileau, Landry Stafford, Councilman Clayton H. Perry, Samantha Wickwire, Cynthia Garcia, Steven Peterson, Sara Rios
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The District 10 team is in the office and available to assist you. Please reach out to us with your needs or concerns. Give us a call at 210-207-0999 or send us an email at District10@sanantonio.gov.
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