Tucson's 31st Historic District Homesteaded February 8, 1898

January 1, 2024

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ANNUAL MEETING

Jan 24, 2024 6PM

Ward III, 1510 E Grant Rd

or

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81297859630?pwd=VnJkM0Y3U1h4QUQ4QlNBMXZZYlB6QT09

Meeting ID: 812 9785 9630

Passcode: 755106

ELECTION of 2024 OFFICERS

Refreshments served

All neighbors invited!

Our neighborhood history book is nearly sold out! Limited number available at the meeting.

Banner Health Helicopter Discussion

re-re scheduled

Thu 1/18/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room, #24550, 30 Seats

For those attending in person, please park at the front of the main hospital new tower (north side), check in at Tower 1 and proceed to the Santa Rita Conference Room, Tower 4, Floor 2.  

Please contact jacqueline.parks@bannerhealth.com. if there are others that should be included or you have further questions

Helicopter over your house? Report overflights to Banner Security at BUMC Security: 520-694-6533

Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc. is the neighborhood non-profit which works hand-in-hand with JPNA. Review "Friends" online at

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/meet-the-board1.html

Several folks serve on both JPNA and Friends board. Friends meets quarterly at the most, and often just one annual meeting. The next annual meeting is scheduled for January 15th at 5:30pm. If you are interested in working with this group, contact:

Joan Daniels, 520-300-1980 or jdchama@msn.com

DEADLINE TO CONTACT : JANUARY 2

Also of concern in ... tables is the number of vacant houses in the UA area. Citywide we have about 8% of vacant property. In the university area the numbers are north of 10% in every neighborhood. Most are around 15%.

Thank you to Blenman Elm neighbor Marilyn

for tracking this project and

sharing the information with

Councilman Kozichik.

NOTE: North University neighborhood is between Jefferson Park and the UofA

From Ward VI newsletter: "The Drachman Institute has done studies over the past 20 years tracking what kind of residential development has been evolving in midtown. About 10 years ago we adopted our Group Dwelling ordinance as a way to try to slow the amount of student housing (mini dorms) that were popping up inside of midtown neighborhoods. Last week Drachman finished their most current update on what kind of housing we’re seeing in neighborhoods surrounding the UA campus. In most cases the percentage of owner-occupied is sadly low in comparison to rentals.

The concern is as rentals increase the level of commitment to and care for the surrounding neighborhood decreases.

Why are developments such as Capstone so important to get right? Because the impacts the UA has on surrounding neighborhoods is significant.

TAX CREDIT

International School of Tucson (IST) Did you know that we have a wonderful private school, the International School of Tucson (IST), in our community? International School of Tucson is dedicated to developing globally minded, internationally confident students through the delivery of a unique education in immersive language learning, cultural understanding, leadership, and character development.  

As a private school, IST relies on donations from supporters to further their mission. As a taxpayer, you may donate to Institute for Better Education (IBE) in support of International School of Tucson and receive a dollar-for-dollar Arizona state tax credit off of your state tax liability for doing so. Donating allows you the unique opportunity to have a say as to where your tax dollars are directed while supporting education and having a powerful impact on students within your community. Please visit IBE’s website at ibescholarships.org for more information, examples on how the tax credit can benefit you or ways to donate online.  IBE is also happy to answer your questions over the phone by calling (520) 512-5438.  IBE is located in Tucson, Arizona and has been a leader in school choice for over 25 years. 

Lend A Hand: This 501(c)3 assists elders and others in Jefferson Park and many other neighborhoods. Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323,

Tucson, AZ 85717-1323, lahseniorhelp.org, 520-248-6882.

OTHER

Charitable donations to your neighborhood:

Every year, new projects are planned to make your neighborhood a better place to live! Communications, entrance signs, traffic mitigation, and the like contribute to the quality of life in Jefferson Park. Your donation to The Friends of Jefferson Park, Inc, our neighborhood non-profit, is tax deductible. The 501(c)3 non-profit for the neighborhood is "to preserve the historic district and improve the quality of life of its residents". Checks may be sent to Friends, PO Box 41243, Tucson 85717. You will receive a receipt.

(Tax information only. Always check with your tax advisor)

ROLL- OFFS - Your neighborhood association contacts the city each year and sets dates for the Roll-offs. Thank you, Colleen. The dates for 2024 are Thursdays through Mondays:

3/21/24-3/25/24, 5/2/24-5/6/24

7/25/24-7/29/24, 10/24/24-10/28/24

If you forget these dates, or need the locations of the roll-offs within the neighborhood, go to jeffersonpark.info. Scroll down to "Jefferson Park Information".

BRUSH 'N BULKY - is scheduled by the city and residents recently received notice of those 2024 dates:

2/26/24 and 8/26/24

TWO OPTIONS FOR GLASS RECYCLING If you can't get to a glass recycling site (purple bins) go ahead and use the Blue Barrel. Either way the glass will be recycled.

"TRGG" requests that neighbors/neighborhoods attend a Plan Tucson 2025 meeting to create a Neighborhood Goal Section. The section would include Land Use, Housing, Neighborhoods and Design. TRGG reports that this section insert is vital to neighborhoods and without their input, it could very well be overlooked. Meeting informatiom

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Ward 6, East Room,3202 E First Street

Sign-in 9:50, Program 10-11:30am

HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND TOWN!   (adapted from AZ Daily Star)

Now-Jan. 7: Ice rink, tucsonaz.gov

Now-Jan. 7: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination, tucsonbotanical.org

TUCSON BOTANICAL GARDENS - LIGHTS UP!

A FESTIVAL OF ILLUMINATION

Get ticket info at the TBG website - https://tucsonbotanical.org/lightsup/

HISTORY TOURS DOWNTOWN - Walking tours for adults and classes for children that explain the wonderful history of Tucson. Go to https://tucsonpresidio.com/ to see all the 2024 options for a fun and educational experience.

FORT LOWELL MUSEUM is located within Fort Lowell Park (2900 N Campbell) Fort Lowell was a military supply post active from 1873 to 1891. The Museum interprets the purpose and history of the fort and the daily lives of soldiers and their families. It also presents the story of the local Apache of the region and the challenges they endured during the Apache wars.

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!

VIEW TUCSON PARKS AND RECREATION'S WINTER AND SPRING CLASS LINEUP

Fuel your passion, ignite your creativity, and embark on an unforgettable journey with Tucson Parks and Recreation's winter and spring indoor leisure classes.

New classes include:

• Beautiful Buggy Art (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Berserk 4 Barnyard (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Kindergarten Concoctions (ages 4-5) at William M. Clements Center
• Jewelry - Press Here (ages 17+) at Randolph Recreation Center
• Beginning Ballet (ages 14+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Intermediate Ballet (ages 7-10) at Udall Recreation Center
• Latin Ballroom (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Groove Fitness (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Pickleball (ages 17+) at Udall Recreation Center
• Jazz (ages 13-18) at Randolph Recreation Center

Discover the wealth of opportunities that await you by perusing our online classes at EZEEreg.com. Registration opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8 a.m. for city residents and at 10 a.m. for non-city residents. The deadline for Session One registration is Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m.

For questions or more information,

contact Registration Services at 520-791-4877.

U of A Alerts, the University’s emergency alert system, sign up at at https://cirt.arizona.edu/sign-ualert.

STUDENTS DISTURBING THE PEACE? If at any point your peace is disturbed, report neighborhood loud party/unruly gathering complaints to 911. You may also call the UA Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649. A team from the University’s community relations office and TPD’s Red Tag Unit are available to visit problematic properties to educate students about the City’s Unruly Gathering Ordinance and the UA’s consequences for violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Karen L Sanson, Office of Government & Community Relations

APPLICATIONS REQUESTED FOR FIRST AVENUE CITIZENS' CORRIDOR PLANNING TASK FORCE

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) is seeking applicants for the newly established First Avenue Citizens’ Corridor Planning Task Force. The formed Citizens’ Task Force will work with the DTM project team to establish priorities and advise on the alignment and design of the First Avenue Improvement Project from Grant Road to River Road. The Task Force will consist of 15 members representing areas of the community that will be most directly affected by the First Avenue project. 

Interested applicants should either: 

1. Reside near First Avenue 
2. Own a business or property along First Avenue 
3. Use the corridor for daily trips 
4. Be able to represent the interests of pedestrians, transit users, and/or bicyclists on First Avenue 

Residents can apply to be a member of the Task Force by filling out the following form: 

https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/TDTM-1st-Ave-Task-Force-Application  

The Task Force application form will close on January 31, 2024. 

It is anticipated that preliminary project design will begin in early 2024 and last approximately 18 months, with the Task Force meeting every one to two months, or as needed, at key project milestones throughout design.

To learn more about the project, visit: https://dtmprojects.tucsonaz.gov/pages/first-avenue

"I have prepared this to help combat some of the confusion that TEP is attempting to generate at neighborhood meetings and elsewhere." Dan Dempsey

A. TEP’s Red Herrings (in no particular order and not a comprehensive list):

1.The ACC won’t allow undergrounding for aesthetic reasons.

• False. The issue in Tucson is laws not aesthetics. Laws, no matter for what reason they’re enacted, are enforceable by the City and the ACC does not have the power to override the ones TEP would prefer to ignore. See the case law below.

2.The ACC won’t allow TEP to recover its costs.

• False. TEP can recover the cost of complying with local laws. And, even if it could not, that does not give it nor the ACC the power to override local laws.

3.The only way to underground is with outside funding.

• False. TEP is already required to use its normal funding process to underground where the law requires. If the law does not require it but undergrounding is still desired, then the City can opt to force TEP to underground if it pays the difference. See the Franchise Agreement below.

4.Prop 412 failed and therefore undergrounding is off the table.

False. Prop 412 may have given new taxpayer money to TEP for some undergrounding but its failure or even its passage would not have changed any of the facts contained herein.

B. The City’s undergrounding requirements include but are not limited to:

1.The Gateway and Scenic Ordinances

• August 2021 Zoning Administrators Determination

2.The City’s General and Specific plans

• May 2021 Zoning Examiners Decision

Some neighborhood and area plans require the undergrounding of new electrical infrastructure. If yours does not, I recommend amending it.

3.Historic Preservation Zoning

*UDC 1.4.2.G says, “... The Zoning Administrator may allow, within the right-of-way, only those uses or structures that are permitted on the property immediately abutting the right-of-way.”

*UDC 9-02.3.0 says, among other things: “... Although new construction does not require a specific architectural style, it must be compatible with the overall design context of the neighborhood and streetscapes.”

*While undergrounding may not be explicitly required in an HPZ, 120ft poles are not compatible with at least the height restrictions of an HPZ leaving undergrounding as the only HPZ-compatible option.

3.TEP’s 2000 Franchise Agreement

1. TEP voluntarily agreed to underground where required by local laws.

4.Arizona Pub. Serv. v. Town of Paradise Valley (1980)

5.The Arizona Supreme Court said utilities must comply with local undergrounding laws.

TEP has left many with the impression that its only obstacle within local law is the gateway ordinance. This is false. The City has already enforced much more than that and, so long as we do not let it relent, should continue to do so. TEP cannot be allowed to make local laws optional, whether you agree with those laws or not. This is a much bigger issue than simply the gateway ordinance.

Undergrounding through the gateway and a few neighborhoods remains TEP's only economical option to comply with our laws. The cost difference spread out over the life of the asset is not significant and the laws would remain enforceable even if the cost was significant."

(Op Ed, by Dan Dempsy, member of the Undergrounding Coalition)

To see the issue since February 2021, go to: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/tep-138-kv-poles.html

Sign Up for Tucson's Climate Action Report!   

You can use this link to subscribe to the Climate Action Report through the City Manager's Office:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZTUCSON/subscriber/new

Ward III is accepting furniture, cooking supplies, etc.—anything that might help someone set up a house. Drop items off at the Ward III office, 1501 E Grant (corner of Grant and Vine). Is the item too big? Give Ward III a call for pickup at (520) 791-4711; they will come, pick it up, and take it to the Wildcat House, where it will help folks who are just getting into housing.

Ward III also has

"Slow Down"

signs

FOR FREE!

On the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m., at the east end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, neighbors do a quick cleanup of the parklet. It's easy with neighbors helping. Just show up; all garbage bags and tools are supplied. You are always welcome to go when it suits your schedule. If you do pick up trash during another time, please contact Joanne Osuna at cricket16@cox.net , and your time will count. We report our hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. (JP Contact- Joanne Osuna cricket16@cox.net )

The White Paper - shares what the adjacent neighborhoods want to see in the plan CLICK HERE.

The latest information is in the minutes of May 17 meeting with Department of Transportation, PSOMAS, and Planning and Development Services (PDSD). Click here http://www.grantroadcoalition.com.

A NOTE: Much depends upon the status of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); with luck the project begins in 2026.

Emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every resident in the City of Tucson,

Make a Plan

Build a Kit

Sign up for Pima County "My Alerts" to receive emergency notifications

Information about preparedness from Ready.gov

Listing of the 80 most recent reports by neighborhood and by streetCRIME STATISTICS BY NEIGHBORHOOD - Jefferson Park

Info based on police reports sorted by neighborhood go to

https://neighborhood.w6iwi.org/

If you have a concern that coes not warrant 911 or 311, call our TPD liaison:

Officer B. Bradway, 520.837.7200. or cell 520.539.9520

WILDCAT DUMPING

E-mail notifications of illegal dumping in Jefferson Park directly to 

ward3@tucsonaz.gov . .

GRAFFITI

• Report by Phone: (520) 792-CITY (2489).
• Graffiti on bus stops report to Sun Tran customer service at (520) 792-9222.

Give information: Address/cross streets of the graffiti. Graffiti removed only within City limits.

POTHOLES You can report these issues to the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation and Mobility, (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to TDOTConcerns@tucsonaz.gov.



Email Eshelp@tucsonaz.gov - give your address and request a replacement. It’ll help out both the drivers, and your neighbors will appreciate clean streets, free of litter.

Sidewalk cracked?send an E-mail to: TDOTConcerns@Tucsonaz.gov.

Provide your name and address and a little information about your project.

For graffiti, potholes,etc:

SeeClickFix Online

View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video

To report an encampment online, please scan the QR code on the left to access the Reporting Tool page or

Reporting Tool website:

https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/  

By phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540

For homeless who wish to access services go to: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/homelessness-resources

by phone: 

BUMC Security: 520-694-6533

or on-line:

On-line reporting tool:

• https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0tzqra86NUiycx6-incm8cqK9bZ04jtJowQZjB_IHAFUNzBTQ0RVWUpWUk5RV1I4V1VDWTVCWVRTSSQlQCN0PWcu

BANNER HELIPAD number of flights for 2021/2022: 1,034 total flights. To see report in its entirety:

http://www.jeffersonpark.info/helicopters---banner.html

HELP END DANGEROUS ILLEGAL GATHERINGS

REPORT any time of day, any number of people, if unruly.

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.

3) Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/

For the red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE

MONTHLY STATS:   

2022: June - 2 loud party, 0 red tag; July - 0; August - 3 loud party, 3 red tag; Sept. - 3 loud party, 1 red tag; Oct. - 6 loud party, 2 red tag; Nov. - 0 loud party, 0 red tag; Dec. - 0 loud party, 0 red tag.

2023: Jan. - 0 loud party, 0 red tag, Feb. -0 loud party, 0 red tag, March -0 loud party, 0 red tag, April - 4 loud party, 2 red tag. May -2 loud party, 0 red tag. June - 0 loud party, 0 red tag. July- 3 loud party, 1 red tag. August - 0 loud party, 0 red tag. Sept - 4 loud party, 1 red tag, Oct. - 1 Loud Party, 0 red tag. Nov. - 2 loud party, 1 red tag.

DID YOU KNOW that Jefferson Park gets police reports and then sends a letter to the owner and the occupant to let them know about the loud party complaints? Why? "Loud Party" calls are not sent to owners/ occupants by TPD.

PROPERTY MANAGERS TO CONTACT:

•      GOODMAN properties have a hotline - 520-512-5308 (evenings) You can use this for unruly gatherings, trash, etc. Daytime number is 520-884-3410.
•     CASA BONITA properties office # is 520-398-5738.

(JP contact, for information: Colleen Nichols cnichols17@cox.net)

“Neighborhood Watch—A Leader’s Guide To Getting Started” 

• Block Map 
• Neighborhood Watch Sign Application 
• Home Security Booklet 
• “Operation Identification” Information 

Tucson Water Discounts

Call 520-791-5443 to make an appointment or visit this site for more information: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/low-income-assistance-program

If you are a TEP customer, your TEP account qualifies you for a free smart thermostat. You’ll need to agree to install it within 60 days. Claim yours while supplies last!

For technical assistance in the selection of a compatible thermostat option, please call (855) 393-9717. To find all the information

CLICK HERE

HELPING OUR SENIORS - LEND A HAND

Need help or want to volunteer?

CONTACT US (520) 248-6882  coordinator@lahseniorhelp.org

or go to https://www.lahseniorhelp.org/volunteer to volunteer.

Lend A Hand Senior Assistance, PO Box 41323, T/A 85717-1323.

Gloo Factory,

Open Road Traders, Sabaku,

Avery Gagne, Tierra Antigua Realty

Mark's Ace Hardware,

Dolce Vita Italian, BlackJack Pizza,

Tim Flanigan,

Seneca Drive Band, Old Pueblo Trolley-Transit Museum, and Trader Joes

Avery Gagne

TIERRA ANTIQUA REALTY

(207)-402-8673



THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!

Many thanks to The Prime Leaf

Thanks to North America Powder Coating for the stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture.

Carly Quinn - tile work at Campbell Entrances

Jefferson Park is proud to support local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. Rates start at just $30 to publish/share your business card in a newsletter or lock in all newsletters for the year for just $150. We have 12-15 editions annually that reach over 350 local residents.

See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet!

Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email.

Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to http://www.jeffersonpark.info/recommended-services.html

Would you like to recommend someone to your neighbors? Let Cricket know. cricket16@cox.net, 520-798-3602 - Help us keep the list accurate- report any retired/inactive numbers to the cricket.

Another newsletter chock full of information!

WARD VI, 520-791-4601

Steve Kozachik's newsletter:

 www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-6/news

District Five Contact Info: Adelita Grijalva

• Email: district5@pima.gov, Phone:724-8126
• Website: www.pima.gov/district5 or https://www.adelitasgrijalva.com/

Chief of Staff: Keith Bagwell, Keith.Bagwell@pima.gov, (520) 724-8723

Board of Supervisors Meetings:

www.facebook.com/pimacountyarizona/ Live meeting broadcast: http://pima.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3

Participate in the call to the public: Contact the Clerk of the Board’s Office at (520) 724-8449 Send in a written comment: email COB_mail@pima.gov