February 2023 Meeting Minutes
Attendance: 45 individuals
● 34 members and neighbors
● 11 guest and representatives Call to Order ~6:30 p.m.
Introductions of Guests and New Neighbors
Jacob Hernandez and Martin Rodriguez, SAFFE Officer for District 5 and 3
Jason Sanchez, San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA)
Jessica Lozano, Office of State Rep Diego Bernal, Dist 123
Juan Moreno, Office of Rebecca Clay-Flores, Bexar County Commissioner Pct 1
Phyllis Viagran, District 3 Councilwoman
Enrique Trevino, District 3 (Happy Birthday!)
Teri Castillo, District 5 Councilwoman
Derek Tulowitzky, District 5
Lisl Ost, San Antonio Justice Charter
New neighbors:
n/a
Announcements:
Thanks to Jorge Razo/Fine Stickers for printing new static window clings
Discussion on development in the area
Yellowstone & Roosevelt (old baseball fields) – new townhomes
Drexel – taking down abandoned home and replacing with 4 new townhomes
Announcements from the RPNA Secretary (Jessica Stuart)
Event announcements will come with calendar invites
Update your email address at check-in if it is incorrect/missing
Join the NA (Erin Bender)
Invite 4 neighbors to the next general meeting in April
Encourage businesses to become members
Businesses are defined more broadly than brick & mortar
Unity Festival & Picnic on March 25 11 AM – 3 PM
A fun day at the park: Music, free food & drinks, games, crafts, other activities
Need volunteers for kids corner
Teletextile immersive music by dam (Roosevelt Tunnel Outlet) on March 25 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Beacon Hill Market & Deli Open
Treasurer’s Report: Jamie Palochak
Reviewed report – see report for details
Old Business:
Roosevelt Park swimming pool update
Renovations complete & will open in the summer, but need lifeguards
New Business:
SAFFE Officers’ Updates
District 3 – Officer Rodriguez
Ongoing issues at Everkleen Motel, but recently Texas Anti-Gang Task Force intervened and situation has improved
Recent prostitution bust at Gadi Foodmart
District 5 – Officer Hernandez
Recent uptake in (non-organized) crime, often suspects on foot or bike – be vigilant and report suspicious activity
Aware of unhoused presence/activity by I-90 & Roosevelt, public works involved
Burglary in Lone Star where suspect entered from crawl space beneath home is said to be an unusual occurrence (contractor involved)
Call 911 if you hear gun shots and follow-up with Jeff/SAAFE officer
Both sides of Proposition A presented by Jason Sanchez (SAPOA) and Lisl Ost (SA Justice Charter)
6 tenets: decriminalization of marijuana, decriminalization of abortion, ban chokeholds, ban dangerous no knock warrants, codify cite & release, create of a “justice director” role for implementation
Included on the May 6 ballot (early voting April 24 – May 2)
Update from County Commissioner’s Office – Juan Moreno
Alcanzando La Libertad Financiera, a financial seminar for Spanish- speaking residents, will be held February 27 10am-12:30pm at 3505 Pleasanton Rd
Look for a Bexar County resource flyer to be distributed soon
Updates from Diego Bernal’s Office – Jessica Lozano
Office has a 1-pager on last legislative wins & bills (e.g. tax relief)
Regular monthly SNAP benefits will resume in March (emergency allotment is ending)
Call office for more information at 512-463-0532
Welcome Committee
Ronda Hageman, former RPNA secretary, is heading a new committee to welcome new residents and businesses
If interested, contact Ronda.
Tree Project for Hwy 90 and Wilkins
Tree Project for Hwy 90 and Wilkins
Grace Marengo, RPNA President 2019-2020, is working with Derek and TXDot on a shade tree initiative to create a sound barrier that reduces highway noise
If interested in learning more/helping out, visit this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQEEtcJLFwM3RXmYrRHfn- 5FxHOrUhB6k0ZMWCgANcIikssQ/viewform
Neighborhood Website – Krystin Ramirez
Krystin proposed a new SquareSpace website at $192/ annual for general membership information, neighborhood boundaries, events, etc.
Terry Peak motioned
Ronda Hageman seconded
Voting passed
Website will launch in coming weeks
2-Year Membership Proposal – Jamie Palochak
For simpler accounting, more funds on-hand
Downside is cash flow is less steady
Will vote on this proposal at the next meeting
T-shirts
Under consideration, may be funded by business membership
New design may be considered
Park & Parking Police will be at our next meeting
Update from District 3 – Phyllis Viagran & Enrique Trevino
If any issues in D3, see Enrique
On Feb 22, Seniors for Coffee with the Councilwoman
If you know of a group that wants coffee with the councilwoman, reach out to Enrique
CPS/SAWS Office Hours Feb 22, March 29 10 AM – 12 PM at D3 Field Office
Reach out if you want 1-1 meetings with SAWS/CPS
Bonds projects are coming
Concepcion Park project approved (contracted but no timeline)
Come out to meetings seeking public input, it will help bond projects move more quickly
Illumination to keep Roosevelt safe
D3 5K on March 12
Call 311 to voice concerns (more effective than NextDoor)
District 5 Update – Teri Castillo & Derek Tulowitzky
Aware that street parking on S Presa & Grove gets full – call SA Parking if cars are within 15 ft of fire hydrant, 20 from crosswalk, 30 from traffic light
Derek brought a map of Roosevelt Park and requested residents to mark where residents would like to see lighting
Feb 27 6-7 PM planning & zoning activity will impact a small portion of RP south of I-90
Advocates for sound buffer near highway
Funding for recreation/boating on Elmendorf Lake has been approved
Feb 25 8-10 AM free tree giveaway at Rosedale Park (get there early)
Feb 25 10 AM Memorial Branch Library grand re-opening
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 PM at Freetail Brewery Meeting adjourned ~7:45 p.m.
Submitted by: Jessica Stuart Date: 02/28/2023
