Tucson's 31st Historic District
P.O. Box 41243, Tucson AZ 85717 * June 16, 2022
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JP NEIGHBORHOOD JUNE MEETING |
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June 22, 2022 MEETING, 6pm
"In Person" at Ward III room or Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 864 6992 1698 Passcode: 735844
The neighborhood needs to decide which traffic calming projects it wishes to tackle first. Join us and provide input to these decisions and offer to help!
SPEAKER - 6pm - Chelsea Gutierrez, the Security Director for the Jewish Federation of S. AZ, to discuss the recent hate mail flyer that was distributed in the neighborhood and how to handle such incidents.
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Meeting with Banner Helicopters and the "Fly Friendly" Path
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Follow Up Meeting (new time): September 15, 2:30pm
In person: Duval Auditorium. Enter on north side
Please continue to alert Banner of helicopters over the neighborhood 520-694-6533
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DTM, Thanks for the trees! |
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The Aleppo pines on the Access Road near Lester died from lack of water (as many have). The neighborhood reached out to Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), who is responsible for the Campbell Access road spaces. The landscape division responded, repaired the irrigation system, and sent out their contracted provider, BrightView, to plant desert trees. The landscapers said it looked like all new lines had been installed, and they told a neighbor that they will make sure the timers are set correctly, and everything is working. Good news! |
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Petitions may be coming your way....
Mountain speed tables, speed bumps, traffic circles inside neighborhood
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If you live near any of these dots, someone may be coming to your door to ask you to sign a petition for a traffic calming device.
To get a traffic safety device, 60% of the people near the proposed site must sign the petition-renters or owners. DTM determines the houses which must sign. The traffic calming site must be pre-approved by DTM (Department of of Traffic and Maintenance) These are the first steps!
Second step is that the Neighborhood Assn. must come up with the money to hire a licensed contractor.
Third step is your neighborhood Assn. will be deciding on which projects to take on first, and will begin to coordinate successful petitions. The June 22 meeting will discuss the issue. The meeting link is above if you wish to comment.
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Remember!! The only way to get our roads repaired and fixed is for TDOT to hear from YOU! (520) 791-3154
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Monument Sign at First/Grant - Thank You Rainbow Collective! |
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Thanks to the generous donation of $1500 from a neighborhood business, Rainbow Collective, Inc. and neighbor Michael Crawford, the monument sign at Grant and First will become a reality.
Currently finalizing permission from Department of Transportation and Mobility, which will then allow volunteers to install the sign.
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The Steering Committee of the Undergrounding Coalition continues to work on behalf of the neighborhoods and groups in the Coalition. As we move towards our third year of opposing the overheading of lines in TEP’s Kino to Demoss-Petrie 138kV Transmission Line Project, we want to provide you with an update:
1. Please see the home page on the Sam Hughes website, https://samhughes.org/ for an overview of the Coalition work to date and for a budget review.
2. We are initiating another fundraising campaign to assist with anticipated costs related to the ongoing efforts to underground lines. We believe the additional funds will be needed in the coming months, based on the budget review (see article referenced above).
There are two ways to donate:
2. Should you wish to send a check, Sam Hughes has created a special account and donations may be sent to:
Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 42931
Tucson, AZ 85733-2931
Be sure to note on the memo line – TEP Project
Note: All funds will be deposited into the special account and will be spent only for expenses associated with the project. Thank you!
(JP Rep: Colleen Nichols, cnichols17@cox.net)
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SUMMER - Paving-Mountain to Park to begin July-August |
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Everyone in the affected area should have received a letter at their address by this time. Preliminary work will begin the week of July 5, then cutting back trees, etc. the week of July 12. An arborist will oversee this part of the process. At the beginning of August, they will begin tearing up old asphalt, grade the road and lay down the new asphalt. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August. No Parking signs will be placed on affected streets 48 hours in advance of when crews are expected there. Parking will be prohibited at those designated times. Any vehicle in the way at that time, will be towed. If you live in the area, Mountain to Park, Chauncey to Grant, look for a letter, and keep it handy. |
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SUMMER - June 1st - Special number for Unsheltered |
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In response to the needs of unsheltered persons, the Mayor and Council directed the Department of Housing and Community Development to create a resource telephone line which will provide City residents information on available services and shelter. The phone line began service on June 1 and operates 24/7.
“This is a great resource for those assisting someone who needs help connect to resources they may not otherwise hear or know about,” said Brandi Champion, the City’s Housing First Program director.
The resource telephone number is (520) 791-2540.
(Reprinted from City of Tucson Press Release)
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SUMMER - Discharging water from Pools and Spas |
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The flyer below was developed to provide recommendations for appropriate disposal of pool and spa water. It is also available in Adobe Acrobat format here: Pool And Spa Instructions ( Español). Two types of discharges occur from pools and spas: filter backwash water, and high-volume discharges from completely or partially emptying a pool or spa. The water released from each activity must be handled differently. Backwash water commonly contains elevated levels of chlorine, pathogens and other potential contaminants that should not be released off-site.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Tucson, Department of Transportation, Stormwater Management Section at (520) 791-4251 or by email at Stormwater@tucsonaz.gov
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SUMMER - Unusual spike in water bill? |
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Have you ever noticed a spike in your water bill? This could be for several reasons, but the most common reasons for this can be prevented. Our conservation experts have found that leaky toilets and irrigation system failures account for over 80% of customers’ high bills.
A leaky toilet can waste around 200 gallons of water daily and irrigation systems can waste hundreds of gallons hourly due to leaks and incorrect scheduling. Compared to the average per person usage of about 80 gallons of water daily, these culprits can more than double or triple the use of the average residential water customer!
Remember that Tucson Water has inclining block water rates meaning that the more water you use, the more you pay. Undetected leaks accumulated for some time can place you in the next block rate, therefore increasing your water bill. If you do experience a high bill, you can request an adjustment once every three years.
If you do receive a high bill, or just want to run a leak inspection in your property to prevent one, follow the steps explained in the Smart Home Water Guide.
If you have followed the steps outlined in the Smart Home Water Guide, and still can’t find the leak in your home, submit a High Bill Investigation or call the Tucson Water Solution Center at 520-791-3242 for more information.
Additional Resources:
(Reprinted from PaloVerde Neighborhood e-news)
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SUMMER - Pilot Program overhead |
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On June 9, Ward III neighborhood leaders met with TPD to discuss a one month pilot program using drones to assist officers. The pilot will be conducted in Ward III.
Excerpts from info brochure: "The Tucson Police Department Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program supports public safety operations in a responsible and transparent manner in order to safely protect the public, preserve the peace, reduce response times and increase overall quality of life in the community.
The purpose of the UAS Program is to assist the Police Department’s response to emergency calls for service. The program provides officers with critical and timely information, helping keep citizens safe. Drones are used during 911 emergencies or other calls for police assistance. The Tucson Police Department’s policies prohibit drone operators from intentionally
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recording or transmitting images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as private backyards or inside private buildings, except where authorized by a warrant issued by a judge or in emergency situations."
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The high heat does not seem to bring out the best in people. Some advice based on some recent neighbor experiences:
LOCK YOUR CAR-EVEN IF YOU ARE "just running back for something you forgot" - be aware of your surroundings. A neighbor reports having keys stolen which were left in car with just this scenario.
REPORT ANY HATE MAIL/FLYERS Some neighbors have reported receiving hate mail flyers in their yards or mailboxes. The police have been informed and have picked up samples. TPD has a "hate crimes" division. If you received such a flyer, please report it to Lieutenant Belinda Morales, Belinda.Morales@tucsonaz.gov, Operations Division West, 520-837-7230 office or cell 520-589-8487. Better yet, if someone has a camera that captured the person distributing the flyer, please share with TPD.
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It is expected to be extremely hot during the next few weeks. if you or someone you know needs relief, there will be cooling stations set up around the City. |
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SUMMER - Hints to conserve Water and Power |
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Beat the Peak … with Pete the Beak! For decades, Tucson Water and Pete have urged Tucson-area residents to conserve water. Now, Pete is asking us to work together to use less power between 3-7 p.m. during summer months.
It’s easy! Just five quick steps you can take between 3-7 p.m. in the summer can make a big difference:
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Avoid using large appliances. That means doing laundry or running the dishwasher overnight or earlier in the day if possible.
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Program your pool pump to run during the morning or at midday.
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Set the thermostat to 78 degrees. In fact, you might consider pre-cooling your home. At noon, set your thermostat three degrees lower than your normal setting. Then, at 3 p.m., adjust your thermostat as high as your family can safely tolerate. This will avoid running the AC while your pre-cooled home slowly warms.
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Use a ceiling fan to circulate the air and help you feel cooler. It also helps to close the drapes, shades and blinds where possible to keep out the sun’s radiant heat.
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Grill outdoors or use the microwave at dinnertime to reheat meals you cooked earlier in the day.
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SUMMER - Extreme Heat Precautions |
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“Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the U.S.” reports Tanya Lewis in the Scientific American (7/22/21). “And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable.”
Here are three simple steps we each can take to reduce the risks to ourselves and our neighbors:
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Be neighborly: Get to know your nearby neighbors. It begins with saying, “Hello” and introducing yourself. It can extend much further, from friendly conversations on the sidewalk to backyard teas to block parties.
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Prepare your household: Check out our Household Checklist for Extreme Heat.
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Volunteer to be a contact person for neighbors on the block where you live.
Want to learn more?
THANK YOU TO SAM HUGHES NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THE CHECKLIST
ABOUT PREPARING FOR AN EXTREME HEAT EVENT:
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SUMMER MONSOONS - Sandbags |
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FREE SELF-SERVE SANDBAGS
DTM will offer free self-serve sandbags:
East parking lot of Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way, at Reid Park.
Location open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Residents should bring their own shovel. Sand & sandbags will be provided by DTM. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle. DTM staff will monitor the weather forecast as well as the National Weather Service to stage the self-serve sandbag program ahead of the first forecasted storm, to ensure you are prepared. |
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REID PARK ZOO SUMMER HOURS
As of June 1, Reid Park Zoo is open during summer hours, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The new hours are in effect through the end of September. You can see what's happening at the Zoo this summer by following the link below.
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SUMMER - July Kids' Fest at Loft |
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Every Saturday & Sunday morning in July
Free Movies! Free Popcorn!
We’re super excited to welcome Tucson’s kid community back to The Loft Cinema for all the movies, magic and fun of LOFT KIDS FEST 2022!
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Experience big screen presentations of some of the best family-friendly films of all-time, along with fun games, interactive activities, great giveaways, tons-o-free-popcorn, free prize raffles and more! Each screening also includes an animated short film from around the world!
Daily pre-show activities will be hosted the staff of Mildred & Dildred Toy Store. Doors open and activities begin each day at 9:15am, and films begin at 10:00am.
Thanks to our Loft Kids Fest sponsors: Southwest Gas, Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Broadway in Tucson, Beth Chadwick Kasser, Pima Federal Credit Union and the Bisbee Breakfast Club.
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REPEATS BELOW - contacts.... |
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Blue Barrel Contamination costs money! |
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The City is paying (you are paying) roughly $30,000 per month to Republic Services because of the level of contamination people are tossing into the blue recycle barrels. The contamination rate arriving in blue barrels at the material recycle facility is 29%. That means about a third of everything that goes into the barrels is not allowed. We’re charged for everything above a 15% rate. Please:
- No plastic grocery bags or film (they tangle in the equipment).
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No glass (instead take glass bottles and jars to glass drop-off site).
- No garbage or food waste. Food containers can be lightly rinsed to recycle, but just throw it out if it's very dirty!
- Leave labels on containers.
- Bottle and jar caps and lids should be left on the container.
- All recyclables go loose into the blue barrel, together - - no sorting! Please put them in individually, not inside a box or bag.
- Do not flatten cans and bottles to ensure sorting equipment works properly
- Cut or flatten corrugated cardboard boxes to fit in container. Remove plastic wrapping and liners
(excerpt from Ward VI newsletter)
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Volunteer Opportunities - Ways to help |
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LEND A HAND - Need help or want to volunteer?
CONTACT US (520) 248-6882
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Help Keep Your Neighborhood Litter-Free! |
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HELP KEEP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD LOVELY - 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.
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Help Out at the Food Bank |
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
If you are healthy and able, please help by volunteering to pack emergency food boxes. The Community Food Bank URGENTLY needs volunteers to keep operations running. Email volunteer@communityfoodbank.org to get started.
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Need a Service? ...or want to recommend someone
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Need a recommendation for a handy-person or a business? Go to
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.
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Your Area Representatives at your service! |
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Every Area Rep would appreciate help distributing doorhangers or taking Welcome Packets to new residents. Give 'em a call! |
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Area Representatives
Area #1 - Mary Worthen, 520-323-1777
Area #2 - Jon Heine, 520-321-4343
Area #3 Jeanne Calhoun, 602-206-9738
Area #4 - Erin Posthumus, 206-661-7765
judyjanson17@gmail.com
Area #6 - Open
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Cracked lids on blue or green barrels? |
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REQUEST A FREE REPLACEMENT TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN: Does not matter if it was stolen or is damaged- you can quickly and easily request a new trash or recycling can from Environmental Services at no charge. Either use the Recycling Coach app or call ES Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or contact ES online.
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Wildcat Dumping - chairs, couches, furniture etc.
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Brush and Bulky is not until August 29. 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.m 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, and 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.
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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.
MONTHLY STATS: June- 0, July-0, August-1 September 1-red tag, 6 loud party calls-OOPS! October 1-red tag, 4 loud party calls November: 0-red tags, 3-loud party calls
December: 0-red tags, 2-loud party calls January: 0-red tags, 1- loud party calls
February: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls March: 0-red tags, 0- loud party calls
April: 2- loud party, 1- red tag May: 0-red tags, 1- loud party
PROPERTY MANAGERS TO CONTACT:
GOODMAN properties have a hotline - 520-512-5308 (evenings) You can use this for unruly gatherings or trash or whatever.sDaytime number is 520-884-3410.
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.e Flow Chart
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ReRuns....worth posting again |
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2022 Roll-offs and Brush and Bulky |
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2022 Roll-offs
Rest of the year:
July - Thu., 7/28 - Mon., 8/1
October - Thu., 10/20 - Mon.,10/24
4 locations in JP: 917 E. Seneca, 1822 E. Lester St., 1850 N. Tyndall and 1740 E. Edison
2022 Brush & Bulky: Week of 8/29/2022
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Recycling- no more glass in the Blue Bins |
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ONE CALL BRUSH AND BULKY: PAY $55 FOR ANY TIME SPECIAL TRASH COLLECTION. A special trash pick up can be ordered ANY TIME by calling Customer Service at 520-791-3171 or submit an online Service Request. Consider ordering a special pickup if you have a large quantity of bulky refuse that you are unable to take to the landfill and your Brush and Bulky service is not scheduled soon.
Fees for Special Collections are:
· $30 for up to ten cubic yards plus $25 for 15 minutes of collection time-- $55 total.
· $25 for each additional 15 minutes of collection time and $5 for each additional cubic yard.
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QUICK LINKS - City Services "Cheat Sheet" has links, emails, and phone numbers to make it easier to reach anyone in the City based on your need.
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Street Racing - Hear street racing, revving of engines, screaming of tires?
Report Racing vehicles and motorcycles:
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL APPROVES BUDGET AND EXTENDS FREE TRANSIT - Tucson's Mayor and Council last night voted to approve City Manager Michael Ortega's $2.1 billion budget and compensation plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Part of the budget allows for transit fares to remain free until the end of the calendar year.
MASK REQUIREMENT DROPPED - Sun Tran has been notified that the federal mask requirement is no longer in effect for the public transit industry. Although masks are no longer required, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to recommend wearing a mask while onboard transit vehicles. Please respect those who choose to continue wearing masks. Passengers can request a mask at one of our transit center information booths.
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Helicopter Noise/ Banner Hospital:
contact BUMC Security: 520-694-6533.
The Med Evac. flight path is south of Jefferson Park. No choppers should fly over Jeff Park residences. Report non-compliant flights to Banner - 520-694-6533.
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TPD Incident Reports for JP |
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Police Incidents in Jefferson Park
To see the block/street that goes with each event,
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Sorry to report
An uptick in mail theft in JP, and across the city. Collect your mail immediately.
Sign up for informed delivery.
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Online Crime reporting: This link will take you to the TPD online crime reporting site. And if you’d like an officer to contact you even when you use the online form, you can make that clear when you file, too.
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In person: You can call Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or you can stop by the substation located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile and file a report in person during the above listed days and hours of operation.
POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY - 911
NON-EMERGENCY - 791-4444
REPORT A CRIME 88-CRIME - (882-7463)
Anonymously report suspicious activity/persons.
Report an unruly gathering: Call 911 CLICK HERE to see Flow Chart
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TPD West Division: Operations Division West front desk at (520) 791-4467, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, or you can stop by the substation with questions/concerns, located at 1310 W. Miracle Mile.
JP Community Resource Officer: Sergeant Mitch Vipond
Phone: (520) 837-7241
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HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM - 520.837.7425
Emergency: 911
The services they offer and how to report is described at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/hcd/Documents/Program_Policies_Procedures/City_of_Tucson_Homeless_Protocol_3.24.2021.pdf
If you find a homeless person who needs help, you may call the City Resource number 520-791-2540, 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday
Do not use this number to ask to have camps removed.
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Recycling list
to read what can/cannot be recycled
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Report Transportation Concerns: Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk?You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to
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Roach Control Hotline
Automated line, please provide requested information and staff will return the call
(520) 724-3401
Report Sewer Odors
(520) 724-3400
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What is a code violation?And whom do I call? Download an information sheet approved by the City Code Enforcement Division
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Dirty bus stop
Include pictures if you wish. All requests will be documented by Sun Tran to ensure proper follow-up takes place.
Sun Tran:
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Neighborhood Contacts & Resources |
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REPORT ISSUES WITH U of A 24/7 available (520) 282-3649
Neighborhood Resources: Recommended service Providers
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Community businesses - We appreciate you! |
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Monument sign at Grant and First
Many thanks to the Rainbow Collective, Inc and neighbor Michael Crawford for the donation of $1500 to the proposed Monument sign at the corner of Grant and First.
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North American Powder Coating
Thanks for powder coating the history sign stands. The six signs are now installed in the Linear Park, celebrating the stories of Jefferson Park. Special thanks to owner Mark Barger.
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ACE Hardware - Campbell Avenue.
Thanks for the new plastic plant pots and the shop vac prize at the March 26 Linear Trail work day. Thanks for helping make our fundraisers and projects a success!
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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 puts out an informative newsletter, so both are worth a read!
WARD III
Kevin Dahl's newsletter: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/ward-3
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Another newsletter chock full of information!
WARD VI
Steve Kozachik's newsletter:
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Pima County Board of Supervisor's Office |
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District Five Contact Info: Adelita Grijalva
Board of Supervisors Meetings:
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
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Editors' Note: This Constant Contact is sent only upon request and with permission. The editors, Joan Daniels, Joanne Osuna , Colleen Nichols invite your comments. |
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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. |
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