Your District 7 NewsletterVOLUME 9 | Sept. 28, 2017

Dear Neighbors,

I truly want to thank everyone who dropped off food and clothing at our District 7 fieldoffice for Hurricane Harvey evacuees.

Your concern and generosity ran deep. We lost count of how many boxes of donateditems San Antonio Food Bank workers picked through mid-September. You were eagerto ease the burden of fellow Texans who lost so much in the storm and subsequentflooding.

That is the District 7 I grew up in, and that I’m proud to represent – caring and alwayswilling to pitch in. Thank you.

I would also like to encourage you to reach out to the victims of last week’s deadlyearthquake in Mexico City and other regions of Central Mexico, and of Hurricane Maria.The images coming of these areas are heart-breaking, the destruction widespread. Theyneed our help.

To contribute to UNICEF’s relief efforts in Puerto Rico and other areas devastated byHurricane Maria, click here.

Please click here to give to the Mexican Red Cross.

Again, thank you for being part of what makes District 7 a special community.

Yours in public service,

Councilwoman in the NewsIn San Antonio, legality of tobacco use might climb to...

"Metro Health is surveying residents now about raising the legal age to buy tobaccoproducts to 21 from 18 in order to discourage people from getting hooked at an earlyage and developing smoking-related diseases."

Read morewww.houstonchronicle.com

Saldaña and Sandoval Team Up to Increase Carpooling...

"'Ultimately, we want San Antonio commuters to spend less of their time stuck in traffic,away from their families, and we want to reduce air pollution,' Sandoval said."

Read morewww.sanantonio.gov

Council Members Launch Carpooling Push

"Two San Antonio city council members are teaming in an effort to increase carpoolingand use of mass transit."

Read morewww.ktsa.com

Ask Ana AnythingOne of the ways Councilwoman Sandoval wants to give you the answers you need aboutcity government is through "Ask Ana Anything", a recurring part of the weekly District 7newsletter. Have a question for Ana? Email it to district7@sanantonio.gov with thesubject line "Ask Ana Anything".

Let's get started!

Dear Ana,

Do you support giving companies City incentives to move their headquarters to SanAntonio?

Signed,

Curious

Dear Curious,Corporate headquarters are important to every large city in this country. They usuallyoffer higher-than-average pay and benefits, attract talent from near and far, and serve aspotential employers for our graduates. And as they grow, their executives frequentlybecome involved in the civic life of San Antonio, including through corporatephilanthropy.

So, yes, I do support providing incentives to companies that hold that kind of promisefor San Antonio, provided that:

City staff performs thorough “due-diligence” examinations of the corporations andtheir prospects,the size of the incentives are reasonable,the City holds the companies accountable for their commitments under theeconomic development agreements

But we must balance these incentives with support for the homegrown businesses thathelp fuel our regional economy.

I hope that answers your question. Thanks for asking!

Ana

Transportation Needs of San Antonio

The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area presents a forum on

Transportation Needs of San Antonio:How are we preparing for the future?

Councilwoman Sandoval will participate in a panel discussion with Commissioner KevinWolff, UTSA Professor Bill Barker, and President/CEO of VIA Jeff Arndt. UTSAProfessor Dr. Francine Romero will moderate the discussion.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg will deliver the keynote address.

The forum is on Monday, October 9th, from 6pm to 8pm. It will take place at the SanAntonio Central Library (600 Soledad St.). The event is free and open to the public.Parking is free in the Central Library parking garage. For questions, call 210-657-2206.

Construction Project Updates1604/Bandera - Displaced Left-Turn Interchange

Last week's nightly lane closures at 1604 and Bandera Rd. are part of a TxDOT projectto construct a displaced left-turn interchange on Bandera. This will be the seconddisplaced left-turn interchange in all of Texas and is expected to improve driver safetyand congestion in this area. Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2018.

The following image depicts the project. For a video of how the construction projectwill affect traffic flows, click here.

For more information on this project, visit TxDOT's project site:http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/san-antonio/sh16-loop1604.html TxDOT San Antonio has an extremely informative blog to keep you up to date on allclosures in the city. Check it out here: http://txdotsanantonio.blogspot.com/

C-12 Sewer Improvement Project

The C-12 Sewer project continues with construction beginning on St. Cloud, fromDonaldson Ave to Senisa. Construction is expected to last 10 days, weather permitting.St. Cloud will be closed to traffic during this time. Once ready, SAWS will be postingdetour routes on Nextdoor and sharing with the District 7 Office for us to include in ournext e-blast.

Leon Vista Trailhead Parking Expansion

The Leon Vista Trailhead Parking Expansion Project (8561 Rochelle St.) will begin nextweek. The project will consist of 28 additional parking stalls at the Leon Vista Trailhead.The additional parking and adjacent trailhead will include low impact development (LID)features such as permeable parking stalls and a bio swale/ rain garden.

Additionally, the scope includes a new layout for the trail head with new signage toimprove the flow of pedestrian and bicycle traffic to the trail. These improvements willbecome unique additions to the municipal park system’s creekways program for hiking,biking, and other recreational uses. It is anticipated that construction will be completed before March 2018.

Mystic Park Pedestrian Refuge Island

On October 2, 2017, TCI will begin the construction of concrete median, ramps andpavement markings on Mystic Park (Bandera Rd to Guilbeau Rd). The project isanticipated to last until October 30, 2017, weather permitting.

While improvements are underway, please note that vehicles should not be parked on thestreet from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Unfortunately, if vehicles are in the path of constructionimprovements and no one is available to move it, it will be towed to Kenrock Ridge.

If you have any questions or concerns about the construction, or need specialaccommodations, please call 311 or Hector Luna at either (210) 207-4182 or (210) 289-2024. After regular business hours or weekends, you may direct your calls to (210) 206-8480.

Si desea información en Español, llame al teléfono (210) 207-4182E-mail address: hector.luna@sanantonio.gov

Woodlawn-Neulon Area Drainage Improvements Project MeetingThe TCI Storm Water Team is planning to conduct a public meeting to inform citizens ofthe Woodlawn-Neulon Area Drainage Improvements project located at the intersection ofNeulon and Woodlawn. The public meeting is anticipated to be held on Thursday,October 5th, between 6pm and 8pm. The location is at the Memorial Library at 3222Culebra, near St. Mary’s University.

Scope of work:This project will construct a storm drain inlet at the low point at 111 Neulon Drive. Thestorm drain system will be conveyed to the existing drainage system on W.Woodlawn. Neulon Drive will be reconstructed to improve conveyance to the existingcurb inlets located near Neulon and Woodlawn. The street reconstruction will include

driveways, sidewalks, curbs and pavement.

Share Your ThoughtsMetro Health Survey on Raising the Minimum Age to PurchaseTobacco Products

Metro Health want to know what you think about increasing the minimum age forpurchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age. Give your opinion bycompleting this short community survey. Your opinion will help gauge interest andsupport for this measure.

SA Corridors Framework Plan

The SA Corridors Strategic Framework Plan draft is now available for review. SACorridors plan is one of the first steps to implementing VIA's Vision 2040 Plan and theCity of San Antonio's SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. It is the product of 18 monthsof collaboration with the community and in-depth market analysis of San Antonio's futuretransit corridors. We appreciate your feedback and will accept public comment on thedraft plan documents through September 30th, 2017. The plan is broken up into fourparts, available for download below:

http://sacorridors.com/framework-plan/

Mayor's Housing Task Force MeetingThe Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force will hold its first working meeting from 4 to 6p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 in the auditorium of the Central Library, located at 600Soledad. The meeting is open to the public and will include Spanish-language translators.It will also be recorded and archived for those who can’t attend.

The Mayor will open the meeting by outlining his housing vision and the charge he’sgiven the task force members. Created by Mayor Nirenberg, the task force consists offive community advisors, and is charged with developing a framework for acomprehensive and compassionate housing policy to address the pressing housingchallenges — from availability and affordability to gentrification and displacement —that the city faces. The action-oriented policy recommendations will be informed bypublic input and technical working groups. The final recommendations will need to beapproved by City Council. The working meetings are open to the public but designatedcommunity input meetings will also be scheduled.

The Mayor’s Housing Policy Task Force will work in tandem with City and agency staffto develop policy recommendations, and connect its recommendations to the City’s SATomorrow comprehensive plan and SA2020.

AACOG Federal & StateResource Workshop

AACOG, along with key federal, state and area organizations, is pleased to offer thisworkshop to highlight available resources.

This event is designed for economic development professionals, community leaders andelected officials.

Presenters will provide an overview of resources as well as interactive discussions onpotential projects.

The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 from 8:30am to 4:00pm.It will beheld at the Alamo Area Council of Governments office at 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100,San Antonio, TX 78217.

There is no fee to attend, but pre-registration is required. To register, click here. Formore information, please contact Gloria Vasquez at 210-362-5212 or email her atgvasquez@aacog.com.

Volunteers Needed: CharitableCampaign Softball Game

The COSA Charitable Campaign Softball Game is this week-end on Sunday,October 1.

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for 6-8 volunteers to help out in two hour shifts,5pm to 7pm and 7pm to 9pm. Volunteers will help sell tickets and t-shirts, and assist withgames between innings. If anyone is interested please contact Jeanette Morin at 210-207-5011.

Hidden Treasure:Transparency SA

City government is big and complex. It can be intimidating, but shouldn't be. To help youget the most of your government, every week we will dedicate part of the District 7newsletter to City services you may not be aware but that you might find useful.

This week, we're highlighting the Transparency SA Data Portal.

Here's how the Finance Department describes the program:

Financial transparency is important to all citizens. The Transparency SA Data Portal isa tool to explore the City’s financial data. Use it to understand the sources of revenue forthe City and how that money is spent. Begin exploring the tool by clicking below.

With the Transparency SA Data Portal, you can review how the budget evolved betweenproposal and adoption and exactly where your tax dollars go.

To begin diving into the City's budget, click here.

We're Still inStage 1 Water Restrictions

Under Stage 1, outdoor watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is allowed onlybefore 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m., one day per week, as determined by the last number ofyour street address. To see when your watering days are, click here.

Watering days begin and end at midnight; overnight watering is not allowed. Water waste,such as water running down the street, is prohibited year-round. However, watering with ahandheld hose is still allowed any day, any time.

Upcoming EventsHistoric Homeowner FairDate: September 30Time: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PMLocation: The Pearl Stable

For more info, click here.

Ladies' Choice Book ClubDate: September 30Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Maverick Branch Library, 8700 Mystic Park

Westside Going GreenDate: September 30Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: 1510 West CommerceFor more info, click here.

COSA Charitable Campaign Softball GameDate: October 1Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PMLocation: Nelson Wolff Stadium, Hwy 90 and Callaghan RdFor tickets, click here.

Mayor's Housing Task Force MeetingDate: October 3Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Auditorium, San Antonio Central Library, 600 Soledad St.

National Night OutDate: October 3Time: VariesFor more info, click here.

Public Meeting on Woodlawn-Neulon Area Drainage Improvements ProjectDate: October 5Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PMLocation: Memorial Library, St Mary's University, 3222 Culebra

City of San Antonio Air Quality SummitDate: October 6Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: Norris Conference Center, 618 NW Loop 410 #207Register here.

League of Women Voters Forum on Transportation Needs of San AntonioDate: October 9Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: San Antonio Central Library, 600 Soledad St.Free admission. Free parking. Open to the public. For questions, call 210-657-2206.

AACOG Federal & State Resource WorkshopDate: October 19Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMLocation: Alamo Area Council of Governments, 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100No fee to attend, but pre-registration is required. Register here. For more info, contactGloria Vasquez at 210-362-5212.

10th Annual City Manager's 5K Walk & Run

Date: October 22Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Alamo Plaza, 300 Alamo Plaza

Appreciation BBQ Luncheon for Prue Road C.O.P. AlumniDate: October 25Location: SAPD Prue Road Substation, 5020 Prue RoadOnly for Prue Road C.O.P. Trained Volunteers. Must provide C.O.P. ID card orcertificate and be on the RSVP list. RSVP to pruecopalumni@gmail.com no later thanSeptember 30.

SA Parks System Plan Community WorkshopDate: November 8Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: Gilbert Garza Community Center at Gilbert Garza Park, 1450 Mira Vista

Our Office Staff

Ruben LizaldeChief of Staff210.207.7039

Ryan M. GarciaZoning Advisor210.207.0874

Joseph BravoConstituent Services Liaison210.207.2727

Matthew TrevinoCouncil Aide 210.207.0872

Debbie DehlingerVolunteer210.207.0870

Bianca MaldonadoHousing & Neighborhoods210.207.0873

Liz McLeodPolicy Advisor210.207.2723

Greg JeffersonCommunications Director210.859.1134

Sandra G. VidaurriSenior Executive Secretary210.207.7044

Office Hours

Brass Professional Center4414 Centerview Dr #160

210-207-0870

Monday - Friday:9am - 5pm

Maury Maverick Library8700 Mystic Park

210-207-0877

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Saturday:10am - 1pm

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