District 10 News
Brought to you by Councilman Clayton H. Perry
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Howdy!
I hope everyone had a wonderful week and that y'all are looking forward to this weekend. May is another very busy month with an election tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th; Sunday is Mother’s Day, so Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there; and it is also Military Appreciation Month! If you didn’t have a chance to vote early, please make sure to vote tomorrow. We have two State Constitutional Amendments on the ballot as well as six City Bond Propositions. There are many reasons to be grateful every day, and I certainly am grateful for mom, the military, and the right to vote!
Many thanks to those of you that attended our Spring Clean event on April 30th and to those of you who attended the Northeast Neighborhood Alliance meeting in person and virtually on April 18th. We are still live streaming all of the monthly community meetings so that those who are unable to attend in person at the Tool Yard can watch them from home, or even re-watch them at a later time. The videos are live streamed and archived on the District 10 YouTube channel here.
We recently held a few redistricting meetings in District 10, one at the Tool Yard on April 23rd and another at the NE Senior Center on May 2nd. All of the meetings (even past meetings) are available on the City of San Antonio’s YouTube City of San Antonio. Next Wednesday, May 11th City Council will be receiving a briefing on the status of the current FY 2022 budget and how it is looking for the remaining 6 months of the fiscal year. I will continue to be an advocate for common sense budgeting, and will always be a watchful eye over your hard-earned tax dollars. If you would like to tune in on Wednesday, May 11th at 2 pm to watch the City Council B-Session, you can do so here.
Mark your calendars for the next District 10 Community Meeting on Monday, May 16th at 7 pm at the Tool Yard! We hope to see you there.
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 - Collins’ 12 Strikeouts Help MacArthur Clinch District Title |
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Madison Collins struck out 12 batters, and Bayli Fillinger had two RBIs as MacArthur clinched the District 28-6A title Thursday with a 4-3 win over Clark at North East Softball Stadium.
The Brahmas (21-6, 14-0 28-6A) won their second consecutive district title by sweeping the season series with second-place Clark (16-7, 13-2). In its first game on March 15, MacArthur shut out Clark 3-0 behind Collins’ 10 strikeouts.
Collins (16-0, 0.44 ERA) struck out 10 or more batters for the fourth straight game, giving the senior more than 200 strikeouts for the season.
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Community Interest - Fertile Valley, El Chaparral and Pepperridge
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
Neighbors came together recently to help Bishop Arthur Barrymore and his wife Patricia who recently underwent surgery.
Residents in Fertile Valley, El Chaparral and Pepperridge donated gift cards, desserts, homemade food
and delivered them to Bishop Barrymore and Patricia.
Bishop Barrymore is president of El Chaparral/Fertile Valley Neighborhood Association. It truly is wonderful when neighbors help each other, and it is an honor to serve the best neighbors in San Antonio!
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The Intersection at Lookout Road and Toepperwein Road |
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Many people have over the years had questions about this very busy intersection. This intersection actually belongs to the city of Live Oak. We have been working with city management and Live Oak for many months on potential solutions to make this intersection better.
Live Oak has been in contact with TxDoT and has been advised that the intersection project is in fact moving forward. The most recent update is that plans were submitted to Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR) on March 9, 2022, for their review. If you have any questions contact the city of Live Oak at 210-653-9140.
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Northeast Baptist Hospital |
I recently visited The Northeast Baptist Hospital to tour its Stroke Treatment Unit. Northeast Baptist recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Stroke Program on March 29, treating over 150 patients since its opening. Councilman Perry had the chance to speak with some of the incredible healthcare heroes in the stroke unit and learn about how stroke patients are cared for when they enter the doors of Northeast Baptist.
Residents on the northeast side of town now have access to life saving 3-D biplane brain imaging to detect and remove blood clots in the brain. We look forward to the upcoming opportunities to speak more about the stroke capabilities at Northeast Baptist to the District 10 community. Thanks for visiting us, Councilman Perry! #strokeawareness #CommunityBuiltOnCare
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Public Works Haskin Park Completed |
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I’d like to share with you some of the projects that we have completed from the 2017 Bond in the last couple of years. Below you will see pictures of the work done to Haskin Park. At Haskin Park, the City’s Public Works Department recently added a new loop trail with benches, increasing pedestrian access throughout the entire park. They also improved the parking area making it even more accessible for people with disabilities They installed new shrubs and planted new grass complete with a new irrigation system which has added to the aesthetics of the park. And they also improved the lighting within the park, which will allow residents to see the walking trails better during darker times of day and will also help with security at the park. In the next newsletter, we will be discussing the upgrades done to Capitol Park Little League.
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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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Boards and Commissions Openings |
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Applications are being sought for the City of San Antonio’s Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) for 9 position vacancies. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, May 6, 2022.
The AAC is a 19-member board with the purpose of advising the Director of Airports regarding policies and air transportation initiatives affecting the San Antonio International and Stinson Municipal Airports. The City is seeking applicants in the following categories:
- Aviation Industry – 1 seat
- Business Community – 2 seats
- Federal Aviation Administration – 1 seat
- General Community – 3 seats
- Ground Transportation – 1 seat
- Travel & Tourism Industry – 1 seat
For more information about the AAC, interested applicants can email the Board Liaison at AACBoardLiaison@sanantonio.gov or call the AAC phone number at 210-207-7277.
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San Antonio Property Maintenance Code |
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As we begin to reevaluate the San Antonio Property Maintenance Code (Ch. 6), we want to extend an invitation for residents to apply to part of the review committee.
The review committee is incomplete without the addition of four members from the community. If you are interested in serving, please fill out this form and click on “submit” to ensure it is received by our staff before midnight, May 8.
WHAT IS THE SAPMC?
This code is intended to ensure public health, safety and welfare of residents and Community. The SAPMC applies to all existing residential and commercial buildings and structures, establishing minimum standards for:
· Premises and structures
· Equipment and facilities, including lighting, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, live safety, safety from fire and other hazards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance
· Owners’ responsibility
· Occupancy of existing structures and premises
· Administration, enforcement, and penalties
For more information on meetings, current code, committee members and more, visit our website or send us an email at SACode@sanantonio.gov
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Neighbors, I want to make you aware of a service for older adults in our community—or anyone who feels isolated or needs a friendly voice to chat with. Silver Connect is a “chat line” staffed by volunteers and run by Oasis. This is a phone number that older adults who feel isolated can call just to talk with someone. It’s not for reporting problems or to seek assistance--although I’m sure the caller will be referred to someone who can help them. This is a number that older adults can call just to make a human connection and talk to someone. The line is open in the evenings and on the weekends when people are likely to feel lonely or isolated. Here is the number to call and the hours of operation (210) 756-5551.
Monday-Friday 5:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Silver Connect volunteers receive the calls on their own phone. If you would like to volunteer for Silver Connect, please call the same number and they will be happy to get you involved!
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San Antonio Parks and Recreation |
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Great Springs Trails Plan Announced
for 100+ Mile Trail
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Great Springs Project is pleased to present the Great Springs Trails Plan for the proposed 100+ mile spring-to-spring network of trails from the Alamo to the Capitol. Thanks to the expert guidance of Alta Planning + Design, this plan is a living document that serves as a resource for the completion of the trail network by the Texas Bicentennial in 2036. Sections of the trail will likely be built in phases, with the order of phases depending on key factors such as funding, landowner negotiation, establishing right-of-way, permitting, design, and construction. This plan represents a major step forward on the path to implementation of the 100-mile trail and can be viewed on the Great Springs Project website at greatspringsproject.org.
“Community, connectivity, and conservation are at the heart of Great Springs Project,” Carter Smith, Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife commented. “Texas Parks & Wildlife is proud to support this regional vision that honors and protects the rich history, culture, and natural resources of Texas’ famed Hill Country.”
The trail will connect San Antonio, Austin, and the communities between, linking San Antonio Springs, Comal Springs, San Marcos Springs, and Barton Springs. Some portions of the trail are already built, like sections of the Violet Crown Trail in Austin and the Dante Trail in San Marcos’ Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos. In other places, trail alignments have been planned by local communities, or have alignments that are still to be determined.
Referencing the economic benefits to the region from the 100-mile trail, Phil Wilson, General Manager of the Lower Colorado River Authority, remarks “Not only will the project raise awareness of our region’s vital water resources, but it will also have a valuable economic impact by offering recreational opportunities that also will bring tourism dollars to the area.”
From the Honorable Henry Cisneros of San Antonio: “As the Central Texas region grows together, Great Springs Project is absolutely the best hope for a permanent, unifying, and essential greenspace that demonstrates our respect for our land, our natural resources, our history, our outdoor spirit, and our commitment to the common good.”
Sustainability is a key element for area employer, General Motors. “With more than 13,500 GM employees calling Texas home, and 13 facilities in the state, we are proud to support the Great Springs Project with a philanthropic grant to help enable their vision to address the most critical sustainability challenges facing the Central Texas region,” said Jessica James, senior manager, Climate Equity Fund at General Motors.
Great Springs Project CEO, Garry Merritt, calls the Trails Plan “the blueprint for building the trail from the Alamo to the Capitol.”
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2021 Sign Code (Ch. 28) Amendment Process |
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The development Services Department (DSD) reviews codes and ordinances to ensure they meet the latest national, industry, safety standards, and current state laws.
The Sign Code (Ch. 28) underwent its first major change in 1994. In 2017, as a result of a council consideration request from Council District 10, this code was reviewed, amended, and set to be revised every five years, on the same timeline as the Unified Development Code.
DSD is now poised to begin meeting with committee members and stakeholders to begin reexamining and proposing amendments to the current code. More information is available on our website.
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Blue Cares- San Antonio Police Officers Association |
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You can contact the Bexar Appraisal District at (210) 242-2432 for assistance with submitting your protest, or visit bcad.org for instructional videos on how to file a protest using their online services portal and other appraisal district information. If you need help with protecting your property appraisal you can use My City, My Home as a free service at 210-951- 0951 or mycityismyhome.com.
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City of San Antonio Animal Care Services |
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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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District 10 has more miles of natural surface trails than any other Council District.
Find a D10 park or trail to explore here.
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The Neighbor of the Month |
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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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