TEP chooses PARK AVENUE for 138kV poles
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They have selected IB, Park Avenue as their first choice in spite of the fact that the route is in the heart of a residential area, a National Historic District, and near a nursing home and re-hab facility - all labeled "sensitive receptors".
Virtual Public Open House Meeting
Thursday, June 24, 2021, 6-7 p.m.
Residents and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend the upcoming meeting to learn more about the visual simulations, TEP’s preferred route and other alternative routes, and the application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility.
To join via Zoom:
shortly before the meeting begins.
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UNDERGROUNDING seen as a possibility because of City Ordinance
Kino-Campbell is a "Gateway Route"
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(excerpted from Steve Kozachik's newsletter)
"It was late last week that I confirmed with our city legal staff that this (Gateway Ordinance) is in effect and should guide our conversations with TEP for their planned extension of the new power poles. It’s simply consistent with our codes. When I raised the issue of undergrounding with TEP during early discussions of the extension of the route they pushed back arguing cost."
This could very well be a game-changer, or TEP might fight with the city based on the higher cost of undergrounding.
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(also from Steve K's recent newsletter)
"The conversation I’ve shared multiple times about the TEP plan to install new, large 136Kv power poles, connecting three distinct power substations is likely being presented to the Arizona Corporation Commission to run along the corridor map (already proposed by TEP) It runs down Campbell, up to around the UA, and over to the new substation they want to install by Banner UMC (then down Park)"
"In a recent Zoning Examiner hearing, the ZE noted that he could not separate decisions about what the new UA substation will look like from knowing the alignment it will take. He was correct – the two issues are joined at the hip. Knowing that TEP has chosen a Gateway Corridor that brings certain design standards with it will help in bringing some clarity to the aesthetics of the alignment piece of his concern. "
The meeting this Thursday will be very interesting. If TEP does not address this issue then attendees should do so. Meanwhile Jefferson Park hopes we can persuade TEP that Park Avenue should not be choice #1. So, two issues: Underground the all the lines in the project, by ordinance, those that incorporate the Gateway Corridor (Kino/ Campbell Ave) and do not build through Jefferson Park!
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Underground Coalition Meeting #3
Time: Jul 1, 2021 06:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 816 8637 0607
Passcode: 565014
A group of nine neighborhoods and two Tucson coalitions, led by Sam Hughes, are spearheading an effort to demonstrate that undergrounding the lines is the best option for Tucson. They are proposing that the cost (plus or minus 50 cents) could easily be absorbed by TEP, or if they petitioned for an increase, the nominal cost be added to everyone's monthly bills. Thus far, the Undergrounding Coalition has:
1) published a position paper,
2) raised the $28,000 toward the cost of retaining an attorney
3) is in the process of interacting with other neighborhoods along the route to gain additional support.
See their beliefs and goals at
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NEIGHBORHOOD JUNE MEETINGS |
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JPNA Safety Meeting
Tuesday, June 29, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Join at:
Meeting ID: 867 7064 8000
Passcode: 248469
Next Safety meeting, September 28 and
JPNA June Neighborhood Meeting
Wednesday, June 30, 6:00 – 7:00pm
Meeting ID: 820 2870 4314
Passcode: 908714
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Grant Road's Future
What will happen from Santa Rita to Palo Verde?
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The Grant Road Task Force met in June and reviewed the changes to the 30% plans for Phases 5 and 6 (that's us). What they said:
- The adjacent neighborhoods would have places set aside for monument signs. Each neighborhood needs to present a set of plans for the monument sign and pay for its construction and installation.
- There will be more landscaping overall, though it is unclear how the remnants will be handled.
- There will be no left turns onto Mountain from Grant.
- There will be more landscaping on the remnant parcels. TDOT will contract to have the remnants "stabilized" and maintained for 2 years.
UNCLEAR - What will neighborhoods have to fund?
- The number of acquisitions (i.e. # of homes business that will be purchased) has decreased.
- There will be no "Michigan Left" at Country Club and Grant.
- There will be not be a special left turn lane from Mountain onto Grant.
- There will be no turns into SAMOS on Cherry to eliminate the traffic caused by Salpointe High School.
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5G issues continue to heat up! |
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The 5G issue continues to heat up in Jefferson Park; 5 antennas going up in JPNA (at least they are co-located on TEP poles, so this is an improvement), and JPN neighbors on Waverly are concerned! Your Land Use Committee is reviewing the City's draft Small Cell Tower manual (contact joanchall@yahoo.com if you'd like a copy). If you are worried about public safety, privacy, or property values due to small cell towers, contact Ward 3 (ward3@tucsonaz.gov) and the Mayor's office (Ramirez@tucsonaz.gov) and tell them pass the ordinance drafted by SafeTechTucson (https://www.safetechtucson.com/the-ordinance)
( following excerpted from Steve Kozachik newsletter)
"Each week – almost each meeting I attend on this issue – the layers of the 5G onion get pulled back yet a little more. Last week during a Feldman’s meeting I learned that not all the blue staking you might see means there’s a cell pole planned for the location. As the telecom companies are out ‘doing their homework’ looking for sites, they call for blue staking to be sure if they choose a particular location, there won’t be surprises underground that’ll cause them to have to go back to the drawing board. So, if you see blue staking, please continue to bring it to our attention, but don’t immediately assume there’s a 35’ tall pole coming to that site. (call ward 3, 520-791-4711)
We made some progress with both AT&T and Verizon last week. Each of them had a site selected that neighbors who live in the immediate area found disturbing. In the AT&T case, they’ve agreed to suspend construction until September, and in the interim, they’ll look at the location for alternatives. And in the Verizon case, they’ve agreed to hold off on construction until the end of June, and they’ll reassess then. One part of the Verizon decision is meeting with the neighborhood to discuss Verizon’s plans for the area, and to talk about the health effects some residents are concerned about.
It’s important to remind you once again – the city is prevented by both federal and state statutes from basing approval or denial of a site location permit on health standards.
Finally, we’re within a couple of weeks of having the utility site manual finalized. From my perspective, the two most important pieces of that involve a new requirement that new poles cannot be within 150’ of another ‘vertical element’ (streetlight, street sign, other cell poles, etc.) and a very robust public notice policy. I’ll share it with you once we’ve got it ready.
We’re clearly in a new conversation with the telecom providers than we were about 6 months ago. Then all I was hearing was ‘we have no voice’. Now we’re enjoying a more collaborative approach. Credit the city, telecom providers and TEP for coming together to find solutions."
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Here is the map, which is updated daily:
You can click on the circle (red with green dot) to get to the permit info.
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If you see digging or receive a notice (on your porch, etc.), e-mail or call the Ward III office. They are pursuing the issue and demanding "co-location" of 5G - i.e. put them on existing TEP poles--not another pole next to residences! Matt Kopec, Ward III - Matt.Kopec@tucsonaz.gov
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Jefferson Park locations so far:
SW corner Edison/Cherry, NW corner Seneca/Highland
NW corner Waverly/Fremont, SW corner Tyndall/Lester
SE corner Lester/Santa Rita, SW corner Seneca/Tyndall
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Construction near Highland |
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The U of A will begin to build the Applied Research Building on Helen, just south of the Highland Parking garage. For those residents who bike or walk to the U of A, please note that the Highland Underpass will be closed to pedestrians and bicyclists over the summer and will reopen in August.
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If you notice an increase in parking and traffic in the neighborhood, over-sized construction trucks, or other disruptions, or have questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Dryden, PDC @ mdryden@email.arizona.ed.
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Accessory Dwelling Units, ADU'S
Another Perspective
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Street Racing - On Line Crime Reporting |
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Street Racing Report Racing vehicles and motorcycles:
Online Crime Reporting This link will take you to the TPD online crime reporting site. And if you’d like an officer to contact you even when you use the online form, you can make that clear when you file, too.
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Learn how to water for the Tucson Summer |
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins
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August - Brush and Bulky Pick up in Your Alley:
Pickup Date #2: 8/30/2021
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The remainder of the 2021 Schedule:
9/30-10/4, 12/16-12/20
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Two locations:
917 E. Seneca
and
1822 E. Lester
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Roll-off Information and Reminders:
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Red Tags, Complaints, etc. |
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HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS
1) Loud party calls should go to 911.
2) Additionally, if student-related, contact the UA Neighborhood Hotline to report concerns at 520-282-3649.
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REPORT any time of day, any number of people if unruly,
MONTHLY STATS: April -1 red tag. May- 0 red tag, June 0 red tags and calls
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Rumor Tracker Tool
Are you hearing questions or concerns that do not sound quite right? Help us collect information about rumors and topics being shared within the community. Through a partnership with the University of Arizona, the Rumor Tracker tool allows community partners to report misinformation or concerns that they are hearing. This information can help us develop accurate, timely, and complete vaccine messaging.
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Parklet at Edison and Campbell Access Rd
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Many thanks to the JP neighbors who include trash pick up with their dog walks along the Campbell Ave Access Road!!!
3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, in the parklet at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue some gather to perform our "Adopt a Park" work. The work also extends south and north on the roadway. Garbage bags and tools supplied. "Many hands make light work". If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at your time of choice, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean and Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program.
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QUICK LINKS - City Services "Cheat Sheet" has links, emails, and phone numbers to make it easier to reach anyone in the City based on your need.
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Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department is holding hazardous waste collection events, allowing residents to drop off hazardous waste, electronic waste and paper documents for shredding at no charge. The events will continue every second Saturday, 8 am to noon, throughout the year at various locations:
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. There should be no choppers over Jeff Park residences. Report non-compliant flights to Banner - 520-694-6533
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Sorry to report
An uptick in mail theft in JP, and across the city. Collect your mail immediately.
Sign up for informed delivery.
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Lock It it or Lose It! Vehicle break-ins or attempted break-ins are on the rise across the city. What can you do? Never leave valuables in your auto. For more information to safeguard your items, Click here.
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POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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JP Lead Officer: Ofc. Joclyn Avilez.
Phone: 520-307-1252.
JP Community Resource Officer: Erin Peters
Email: erin.peters@tucsonaz.gov
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LEND A HAND - Need help or want to volunteer?
CONTACT US (520) 248-6882
Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
If you are healthy and able, please help by volunteering to pack emergency food boxes. The Community Food Bank URGENTLY needs volunteers to keep operations running. Email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org to get started.
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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Report Transportation Concerns: Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to
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Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Report Sewer Odors
(520) 724-3400
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What is a code violation?And whom do I call? Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Dirty bus stop
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
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Neighborhood Contacts & Resources |
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONTACTS
FOR YOUR AREA
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Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen,323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine,321-4343
Area #3 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #5 - Louie Werthmuller, 390-9044
louieloui@q.com
Area #6 - Lisa Jones,622-1682
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A
24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Neighborhood Resources:
Recommended service Providers
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Your City Council Offices |
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The Ward offices publish weekly updates. Jefferson Park is in Ward 3; however, Ward 6 also puts out an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719 email: karin.uhlich@tucsonaz.gov
Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Ward VI, Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
Pima County Board of Supervisors,District 5, Adelita Grijalva
• Elvira Din, Staff Assistant, 760-234-8567, email:elvira.suarezdin@pima.gov
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Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Erin Posthumus, Joanne Osuna , Colleen Nichols invite your comments. |
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Thanks to the editors who check and recheck the information we send out to our neighbors. If you see an error or have an addition, let one of us know. |
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