Tucson's 31st Historic District - Homesteaded February 8, 1898 | | | |
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June 2, 2024
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Committee Meetings - Open to Interested Neighbors | |
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The Jefferson Park Safety Committee meets before every JPNA meeting at 5pm. TPD attends. All interested folks are invited. If you have questions, contact Rosemary Bolza rbolza@me.com
The Traffic Advisory Committee meets monthly. Contact Cindy Doklan, chairperson, for time and place. cindy.doklan@gmail.com
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Roaches getting too friendly? Report them!
Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Reporting Roach Activity | Pima County, AZ
https://www.pima.gov/1941/Reporting-Roach-Activity
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Updated TPD Contacts for Jefferson Park | |
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Jefferson Park: Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m., there was a fire (begun by a homeless person) in the parklet. We need more eyes on the parklet at the northeast end of Edison. Dog walkers, runners, etc., check out the parklet as often as you are able to do so. Report any homeless encampments immediately to:
https://reportencampments.tucsonaz.gov/
To report an encampment by phone, please call the City of Tucson Resource Line: (520) 791-2540
For Services & Resources for the Homeless:
Call: 520-791-2540
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Edison/Campbell Street North Parklet Maintenance | |
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On the 3rd Saturday of the month, at the northeast end of Edison at Campbell Ave, neighbors clean up the little parklet.
All garbage bags and tools are supplied and the company is great! You are always welcome to volunteer at other times when it suits your schedule. We report our hours to Tucson Clean & Beautiful as part of the Adopt-a-Park Program. We are reconstituting this committee. If you would like to participate please contact Colleen at cnichols17@cox.net
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Park Tucson to paint curbs red!
Your parking permit monies at work!
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Note the Traffic Circle that nearby neighbors have requested be upgraded. DTM has agreed to permit the upgrade, pending site plans. The neighborhood association and individual donors will need to provide the funding for construction. | |
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Jim Click Raffle is Back!
Support Jefferson Park Projects
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Each ticket is $25 and this year, the 5 for $100 option is back! All of the ticket revenue goes to Jefferson Park. Even if you don't win, your neighborhood does.
Tickets available at JPNA meetings. You may purchase tickets by contacting Joan Daniels at jdchama@msn.com.
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The 2024 drawing will be held in December 2024. | |
TEP's "preferred route" - through Jefferson Park | |
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TEP's has selected their preferred route for the Midtown Relaibilty Project. That route connects the DeMoss-Petrie Substation near Interstate 10 and East Grant Road to the proposed Vine Substation near Banner Medical Center via Grant, North Park Avenue, East Adams Street and North Vine Avenue. In other words, the route proceeds from Grant south down Park Ave. right through Jefferson Park and into North University.
Detailed descriptions of the potential routes are included in the CEC application, which is available on the project website at tep.com/midtown-reliability-project. The site includes an interactive map that allows users to zoom in and out on route alternatives.
The Ward III office, 1510 E Grant, received a binder from TEP that includes the very lengthy TEP application to the ACC for the Midtown Reliability Project.
It is available for examination in the waiting room of Ward III office. So for your summer reading pleasure...
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138kV poles overhead in Jefferson Park?
From Underground Arizona (May 28):
"We continue to believe the ACC Line Siting Committee lacks jurisdiction on the issues of undergrounding and substations. If it grants itself jurisdiction, the arguments for the ACC overriding local laws are fairly weak. To override a local law, whatever the local law requires must be technologically infeasible. Undergrounding is not technologically infeasible. In fact, as we show on our website, it happens all the time.
TEP has to contend with the University Area Plan (UAP) and the West University Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ) at a minimum on its preferred route. The UAP requires undergrounding anywhere in its area and the HPZ requires structures to comply with the height restrictions of the historic preservation zone, at a minimum.
Anyways, there is much more that Underground Arizona will go into over the coming weeks. While you may not think this issue applies to you, TEP shows in its plans that it intends to build more substations in these areas in the next decades. Thus, establishing that TEP is not above the law is important."
To access updated information about the feasibility of undergrounding, research, and other important news, please visit:
https://undergroundarizona.org/
Most importantly, please sign up to receive emails updates here
Read the letter by the new 501c3 organization - Underground Arizona
See JPNA quoted in June 2 AZ Daily Star news story here.
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UA SURPLUS AUCTION AND STOREFRONT
This may be Tucson’s best kept secret – the UArizona Surplus Storefront.
It is located at The Paul & Alice Baker Distribution Center on E 34th Street.
Have you ever wondered what happens to surplus property from UArizona?
The Surplus Property unit is responsible for the disposal and re-utilization of all excess University of Arizona property. This is a great place to find deals on office furniture, file cabinets, electronics, bicycles and other interesting items.
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Live Auction. The live in-person public auction takes place once a month on the third Tuesday of each month (dates may vary.)
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Storefront Sales. Items are available for in-person purchase during regular business hours.
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Special Bid Auction. Most of the items available through a Special Bid have a minimum price set for each item, and participation is through a sealed bid process.
The Surplus Storefront takes Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, but not cash or any credit card with the PayPal logo.
Sign up here to receive the newsletter with information about upcoming auctions, special events, and to view sale items located in the store.
Hours and location: Tues-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Paul & Alice Baker Distribution Center, 3740 E 34th St
Tucson, AZ 85713; Ph: (520)621-1754
https://storefront.arizona.edu/about (here is the link in case you need it)
U OF A ALERT SYSTEM
U of A Alerts, the University’s emergency alert system, sign up 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
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The City of Tucson, Tucson Water Department and Environmental Education Exchange have developed a FREE Water Conservation Kit for residents of Tucson. A simple form needs to be completed on their website at https://www.eeexchange.org/twconserve.
Request a Kit
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Free Music Concert at Ward III | |
Free musical experience at Ward III Community Room | |
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PLASTICS PROGRAM
Must use the orange bags after July 1
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Plastic Recycling will require ORANGE BAGS after July 1, 2024
From Karin Uhlich's May 31 newsletter:
"· Beginning July 1, 2024, we will protect the integrity of the plastics being dropped off by curtailing it to Hefty Renew’s “orange bags” program. It (nor any reprocessing stream we can identify) cannot process all plastics; like the Ward 6 pilot, it’s targeting the recycling of household plastics that are not accepted in our existing “blue barrels” recycling program.
· Beginning July 1, 2024 any plastics deposited into the dumpsters that are not in the orange bags will have to be diverted to the landfill and will be considered as contaminant(s); we have to have this control in place to reinforce the household program parameters and volume of material, and to prevent industrial/commercial streams that contaminate entire loads.
· Our long term goal (at least one year from now) is to be able to to allow orange bags to be deposited into our “blue barrels” for curbside pickup and materials sorting into the appropriate processing stream.
Like the removal of waste and other plastics from our homes, there’s a cost associated with the Hefty Renew orange bags ($8 for every 20 bags). I truly wish there was some magic to divert the non-recyclable plastics consumed by all 550,000 Tucson residents for free. In fact, bringing the program to this stage has been made possible by the devotion and hard work of countless volunteers and partner groups: Rotary Clubs, neighborhoods, and many more. A year from now our plan is to cut the ribbon on the processing plant. It will be able to accommodate the goals of our community and the scaling of the pilot program in-keeping with the lessons we continue to learn along the way. It will be a model for other cities in Arizona and across the country as envisioned. Our success will depend on full transparency, necessary adjustments, and ongoing collaboration."
The Starter kit available below includes one bag for free.
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311 or 911? - There's a Difference! | |
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911 remains your contact for any police related concerns :
- Suspicious activity/persons
- Any thefts
- Any shots fired
- Car theft/damage
- Domestic violence
- Medical assistance
- Fire
- Loud Parties/underage alcohol/dangerous behavior
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What do I report to 311?: Use it to report any variety of housekeeping concerns. These include potholes, broken play equipment in your pocket park, if your trash pick-up didn’t happen as scheduled, water bill questions, damaged bus stops, parks and streets, debris, illegal dumping, litter, overgrown vegetation and trees, and any other city function that is not an emergency.
There’s also a 311 portal on the City of Tucson website. Use this link to find that: Tucson 311 Service Request Portal and download links
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Special Places in Our Neighborhood | |
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ABOVE: Little Free Library - Vine and Lester
BELOW: Ramada and parklet honoring the UA Polo Team - north end of Warren
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RIGHT: Seed Library - Vine and Waverly
BELOW: Park/ Grant Monument Sign declares JP is an Historic District
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When will your street be paved? | |
Hit the blue button to access the paving image and an explanation regarding the timing, etc. | | |
Services for Seniors-Lend A Hand or Receive One | |
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CONSTRUCTION IN JP
A Neighborhood Preservation Zone - NPZ
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Jefferson Park has a committee that works with Tucson Planning and Development to assure that work is appropriately permitted and changes stay within the scope of Jefferson Park's Neighborhood Preservation Zone.
E-mail the address and your questions to jpnalanduse@gmail.com
NEED A PERMIT? PDSD launched a Permit Dashboard in November 2023. The interactive dashboard provides insight into the permitting process. Users will be able togain an understanding of review times, allowing staff and customers to pinpoint areas of improvement or excellence. Since the launch, PDSD has consistently met target review times more than 90% of the time.
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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, 1510 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!
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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.
For graffiti, potholes,etc:
SeeClickFix Online
View SeeClickFix Tutorial Video
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Helicopters Over the Neighborhood | |
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The flight pattern to the helipad is from the south. Banner records all non-compliant flights, whether filed online or called in. This data educates pilots and helicopter companies. Put the number in your phone and report fly-overs. It is quick and easy.
Call BUMC Security: 520-694-6533, or
Report online: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0tzqra86NUiycx6incm8cqK9bZ04jtJowQZjB_IHAFUNzBTQ0RVWUpWUk5RV1I4V1VDWTVCWVRTSSQlQCN0PWcu
MONTHLY REPORT OF FLIGHTS AND NON-COMPLIANT* FLIGHTS
January - total flights = 137; 46 non-compliant arrivals, 32 non-compliant departures
13 neighborhood reports 28.5% of flights in/out were non-compliant
February total flights = 107; 27 non-compliant arrivals, 28 non-compliant departures
5 neighborhood reports 25.7% of flights in/out were non-compliant
March total flights = 106; 24 non-compliant arrivals, 27 non-compliant departures
8 neighborhood reports 24% of flights in/out were non-compliant
April total flights = 144; 50 non-compliant arrivals, 36 non-compliant departures
8 neighborhood reports 30% of flights in/out were non-compliant
*non-compliant with the "Fly-Friendly" agreement with Jefferson Park
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Banner schedules periodic meetings with the neighbors to discuss helicopter activity:
Tue 7/9/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thu
BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 222 446 698 766 Passcode: svibfW
Tue 11/12/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BUMCT Santa Rita - Conference Room Floor 2 Room#2455
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 293 633 864 047 Passcode: Lr5CMY
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REPORTING: Illegal Gatherings in JP | |
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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/
STATS: 2023 December-1 loud party 0 red tags; 2024 Jan-0 loud party, 0 red tags
When to call get red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE
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Neighborhood Watch How-To | |
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Community businesses - We appreciate you!
Support the businesses who support Jefferson Park
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Jefferson Park is proud to feature local businesses that support our neighborhood. To place an ad in our E-news, contact jdchama@msn.com. We have 12-15 editions annually, reaching over 350 local residents. Cost of one business card sized image = $120/year | |
Many thanks to The Prime Leaf for the Grant/Euclid Monument sign | |
Thanks to North America Powder Coating for the sign stands and DTM traffic for the sign manufacture. | |
Many thanks to the family of Minette Burges for the Park/Grant monument sign | |
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Thanks to our neighbor Carly Quinn, creator of the current two entrance signs and the coming additions. Watch for the new end panels to be installed soon to the Campbell entrance signs.
Thank you Carly. You have made the neighborhood's east side entrance quite lovely. Like her designs? Email: info@carlyquinndesigns.com Phone: (520) 624-4117
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Your Area Representatives CAN HELP! | | |
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See a new neighbor? Alert the representative in your area to let them know to take by a welcome packet! | |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Contact them via email. | |
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A: 24/7 available (520) 282-3649.
REPORT ISSUES WITH BANNER HOSPITAL: available 24/7, (520) 694-6533.
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Get on the the neighborhood listserv, send a blank email to jeffersonparktucson+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Facebook: Jefferson Park Pet Lost animals, found animals etc. https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-Park-Neighborhood-Tucson-AZ-Pet-Page-695645730464933/
Facebook: Jefferson Park: Interactive communications and neighborhood friendly posts https://www.facebook.com/groups/1595530767355038/
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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 publishes an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
1510 E Grant Rd., 85719, 520-791-4711, email: ward3@tucsonaz.gov
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office | |
Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Joanne Osuna, and Colleen Nichols invite your comments. | |
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. | | | | |
