Tucson's 31st Historic District  - SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 28, 6pm

Guest: Eryck Garcia, Community Engagement Advisor to the Mayor

"In Person" at Ward III room or Join Zoom Meeting

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With the new Omicron sub-variant, BA.5, masks are highly encouraged, but not mandatory. AZ is experiencing an uptick in Covid cases. 

Jefferson Park, Catalina Vista and Blenman Elm recently met with Banner. The hospital presented their new system for identifying and notifying helicopters and their companies who do not follow the "fly friendly" pathway. To see the summary of that meeting go to: http://www.jeffersonpark.info/helicopters---banner.html. 

Please continue to alert Banner of helicopters over the neighborhood 520-694-6533

How is the new helicopter tracking system working? Join the follow up meeting  November 9, 2:00 pm in Duval Auditiorium. 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 Duval Auditorium, Tower 4, Floor 2. All in-person attendees are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing. 

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Please contact Jacqueline.Parks@bannerhealth.com

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2019 the trail construction begins

Does advocacy and hard work pay off?

Beginning in 2015 Jefferson Park collaborated with the Transportation department, three different Project Managers, Ward III, Mayor and Council, and RTA to maintain NR-1 zoning and to create a Linear Park on the remnants from Hampton to Santa Rita. The residences along Grant needed mitigation!

The big machines began to create the trail in 2019 with Parks and Recreation as the contractor and with monies from the park bonds. It was messy, dusty, and took 26 plus contributing properties.

In March 2022, 26 more trees were planted by neighborhood volunteers and Trees for Tucson.even years later, the neighbors are seeing the results of their efforts. The Grant Road Coalition will be advocating for a continuation of the Linear Trail in the last two blocks of our neighborhood--one on each side of Mountain.

SAMOS, our "across the street" neighborhood is seeking a continuation of the trail on their side. It may be another 4-7 years. For the welfare of our neighborhoods and central Tucson, we are in it for the long haul!

Today - photo looking toward Grant Road, from the back wall of homes adjacent to the trail.

Neighborhoods get together to discuss the future of Grant Road 5/6

Five neighborhoods have begun meeting to understand the changes to Grant Road upcoming in Phase 5/6. Next meeting is in person at the Ward III community room or by zoom: Bob Roggenthen, DTM project director, will be attending.

Grant Road Coalition Q and A   Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022, 6 PM 

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MOUNTAIN AVENUE- When the traffic engineers returned the suggested traffic calming for Mountain--they recommended 5 speed tables for Mountain from Grant to Speedway. Jefferson Park has since contacted the U of A to request that they partner in the fundraising for the table between their facilities from Speedway to Mabel. Initially, they have said no, but your traffic committee is following up.  

SITES WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- Three sites: 1) Santa Rita between Edison and Grant; 2) Santa Rita at Seneca; 3) Seneca near Tyndall. Humps or chicanes still under discussion.

PERIMETER OF OUR IST SCHOOL- Based on a combination of more neighborhood traffic and an increase in school population, the student safety is an issue. IST has had 3 speed humps recommended.

Take a walk over to the Banner Parklet at Lester and Warren. This lovely parklet was made possible by a partnership between Jefferson Park and the Banner Team led by Stephen Brigham.

Polo was brought in to the Arizona territory by the US Cavalry units. Until the start of World War II, it was part of the U of A Cavalry ROTC program. The main polo fields were located next to Chauncey Lane.

Etched concrete pavers honor folks who have been important to Jefferson Park. The latest addition is a tribute to Suzanne Trappman, a long time resident and advocate.

Banner Parklet 2019 

Banner Parklet today - lots of shade

What a difference 3 years makes! The vegetation adds shade to create an oasis. The ramada (roof design by students), benches (designs by IST students and Blenman School), polo pony statue, and etchings are a fine remembrance of the history of this neighborhood and site. Suzanne would approve.

Weeds over 6 inches

CAMPBELL ACCESS ROAD - To report weeds etc along the Campbell access road, you may submit a request to https://www.tucsonaz.gov/tdot/streets-traffic-maintenance. On their "streets maintenance request form". The access road is actually the responsibility of DTM, Department of Transportation and Mobility.

NOTE: A recent report resulted in removal of signs. We await word on a weed team.

Abandoned street signs

Illegal Left Turn sign

...and we help!  Once a month we clean the parklet! - Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 am, at the end of Edison at Campbell Avenue, we clean the parklet. Reminders are sent out on Google groups. Garbage bags and tools are supplied. If you do pick up trash during the week, or just prefer to pick it up at a time of your choosing, 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.

(JP Contact- Joanne Osuna cricket16@cox.net )

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. Loud music/noise calls may be reported online: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/apps/crime-reporting/ For the red tag info sheet - CLICK HERE

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

MONTHLY STATS:

June- 0, July-0, August-1 September 1-red tag, 6 loud party calls-OOPS!

October 1-red tag, 4 loud party November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party

December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls January: 0-red tags, 1- loud party calls

February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party March: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls

April: 2- loud party, 1- red tag  May: 0-red tags, 1- loud party, 

June: red tag-0 loud party- 2,  July: red tag-0 loud party- 0

Aug: loud party- 3, red tag-3

PROPERTY MANAGERS TO CONTACT:

• GOODMAN properties have a hotline - 520-512-5308 (evenings) You can use this for unruly gatherings or trash or whatever. Daytime number is 520-884-3410.

• CASA BONITA properties, the office number is 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.e Flow Chart 

ZOOcson 2022- October 7

Visit this year’s ZOOcson. It’s coming on Friday, October 7^th. It’ll run from 6pm until 9pm. ZOOcson is their annual major fund raiser, and it’s also a chance for you to try samples of food from local restaurants, and enjoy the animal ambassador presentations, live music, and auctions. It’s a big event that if you haven’t had a chance to take part, you should give it a try.

Tickets include access to all the food booths plus 2 drink tickets. Zoo members get $25 off the price of tickets. Use this link to visit the zoo site:

Click here to visit our event page and purchase tickets

Sign Up for the 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

This from Sustainable Tucson, Physicians for Social Responsibility, and BaRN (Building a Resilient Neighborhood, a working group of neighborhood associations).

We are observing National Preparedness Month with weekly messages to inform and inspire the community. This week's message comes from Ready.gov, with a few tips on extended power outage. Take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with the points -- see what steps you have already taken and what else you can do. Then, please take our survey on heat preparedness below. Here's a brief video (4:32), "Preparing Makes Sense" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JveDH05oXk.

Do you know what to do in an extreme heat emergency? Read this from FEMA 

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/natural_hazards_2.pdf

Below is the web link to a survey to be used by the groups to analyze current needs:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch8NEPXEbl2Y4cyxxSyLeYIdzv12SOsOm5Vkq-3VWsnmapog/viewform?usp=sf_link

End-of-life decisions and options. The Arizona End of Life group is hosting the event at 2pm on Sunday, October 2^nd. It’s free, but they hope many of the people coming share a $5 donation to help defray costs.

End of life decisions are critical to have in place before you need them. Nobody can anticipate serious injuries due to say a car crash or a sudden fall. In some cases, though degenerative illnesses give people time to plan. This event will share the story of one guy who had that luxury – and acted on it.

Come and hear “Jack has a Plan.” It’s another in the series of community relevant events the Loft team is proud to host. Here’s a short trailer on the film: https://jackdocumentary.com/

The City of Tucson will launch the Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online) on Oct. 31, 2022.

TDC Online is a new self-service portal that will provide customers with a complete online process. The new system will function as a one-stop shop for customers seeking a permit or case from Planning and Development Services, Tucson Fire, Tucson Water, Department of Transportation and Mobility, and Code Enforcement.

The current permitting system will be retired on Oct. 21. The IVR Line (520-791-3111) will be available during downtime but discontinued after TDC Online launches. All inspection scheduling will be online beginning Oct. 31, 2022.

Emergency permits will be available during the downtime for the following: electrical, gas, water heater, and water line; structural failure.

Visit the TDC Online information page to learn more about what you can expect on Oct. 31, 2022.

TUCSON WATER UPDATES REBATE PROGRAMS - Customers can now apply online for residential clothes washer and premium high-efficiency toilet rebates. This means no more paper and quicker processing times. You can apply at the link below. As of July 1, the residential toilet rebate increased to $100 per premium high-efficiency toilet for homes and buildings constructed before 2011. These toilets must be WaterSense certified, flush no more than 1.1 gallons, and receive high flush performance scores.

The clothes washer rebate will now provide customers a $200 rebate only when replacing a top-load machine with a front-load clothes washer from the qualifying product list. Customers replacing a front-load machine or new customers not replacing a machine will be eligible for a $100 rebate. For questions, email pico@tucsonaz.gov, or call (520) 791-4331 to make an appointment.

Apply online for a rebate fromTucson Water

# 1 and # 2 in your blue recycling bin.

Save and bag all other plastic. Take to Ward VI.

NO STYROFOAM, THOUGH!

2022 Roll-offs

October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24

4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester, 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison

Meet Clayton Clark. He created a start-up business that will pick up your glass recyclables (for a small fee) from your residence and ensure that your glass makes its way into the recycling stream.

If you would Ike more information or want to participate in Tucson Curb Cycle please visit https://www.tucsoncurbcycle.com (reprinted from Ward III newsletter)

It is a Code Violation to leave furniture and trash at the curb. If the resident who left it there will not dispose of it properly, you can report it. Contact eshelps@tucsonaz.gov or report anonymously online at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/code-enforcement.

• Customer Service Representatives are available Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (520) 791-3171

From potholes to furniture at the curb to graffiti to shopping carts, the app "See, Click, Fix" is also a very effective tool for communicating with the City of Tucson.

If it is a CASA BONITA property, the office number is: 520-398-5738. JP residents can call about a concern regarding any Casa Bonita property and their staff will take care of the problem.

If it is a Goodman property, they have a hotline: 520-512-5308 (evening). You can use this for unruly gatherings or trash or whatever. Daytime number is: 520-884-3410. 

(reprinted from the Garden District newsletter)

Monument sign at Grant and First

Many thanks to the Rainbow Collective, Inc. and neighbor Michael Crawford for the donation of $1500 for the    proposed Monument sign at the corner of Grant and First.