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THE COOLEST PEOPLE IN THE CITY PAGE 5
SUMMER READING SEE DETAILS PAGE 16
Universal City Municipal Directory 2150 Universal City Blvd. Universal City, TX 78148 Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UNIVERSAL CITY MEETINGS June/July 2019 Calendar
Administration - The following can be reached by dialing 210.659.0333, and then entering the extension number listed: Building Inspector.............. Jaclyn Redmon........ 724 City Clerk / EDC ................. Kristin Mueller.......... 7 0 1 City Manager ...................... Ken Taylor................ 7 0 1 Code Enforcement ............ Jacob Jenkins.......... 723 Court Administrator.......... Linda Rose............... 7 1 5 Development Services...... Kim Turner............... 720 Community Relations ......... Regina Carmona..... 7 2 1 Finance..............................
Pat Collins................. 708
Fire Chief............................. Manuel Casarez....... 786 Fire Marshal ........................ Todd Perna .............. 788 Health Official .................... Anabell Maldonado.. 727 Police Chief ........................ Gary Speer................ 752 Stormwater Inspector ...... Wes Keller................. 722
n June 4, 2019................................6:30pm City Council Meeting n June 13, 2019.............................. 5:00pm Economic Development Corporation Meeting n June 17, 2019.............................. 5:00pm Golf Course & Event Center Committee Meeting n June 18, 2019.............................. 5:00pm City Council Budget Workshop n June 18, 2019...............................6:30pm City Council Regular Meeting n June 24, 2019.............................. 6:00pm Board of Appeals/Adjustments Meeting n June 25, 2019.............................. 6:00pm Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Utilities Administrator ....... Veronica Hernandez.. 7 1 1
Departments Animal Care & Control.......................... Fire Department..................................... Golf Course.............................................. Library........................................................ Parks/Pavilion Rental............................ Police Department................................. Public Works............................................
210.658.0700 210.659.1250 210.945.4653 210.659.7048 210.658.5364 210.658.5353 210.658.5364
Helpful Numbers
Chamber of Commerce........................ 210.658.8322 Waste Management.............................. 210.368.5000 Bexar County Voter Registration....... 210.335.6625
City Council Mayor John Williams....................... 210.659.8104 Tom Maxwell..................................... 210.659.0333, ext. 731 Paul Najarian..................................... 210.659.0333, ext. 732 William Shelby................................... 210.659.0333, ext. 733 Dick Neville........................................ 210.659.0333, ext. 734 Bear Goolsby..................................... 210.659.0333, ext. 735 Beverly Volle..................................... 210.659.0333, ext. 736
For EMS, Police and Fire Emergencies ALWAYS Call 911
n July 1, 2019................................ 6:00pm Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting n July 2, 2019................................ 5:00pm City Council Budget Workshop n July 2, 2019.................................6:30pm City Council Meeting n July 9, 2019................................ 7:00pm Library Advisory Commission n July 10, 2019............................... 8:00am Municipal Court n July 11, 2019............................... 5:00pm Economic Development Corporation Meeting n July 15, 2019............................... 5:00pm Golf & Event Center Committee Meeting n July 16, 2019............................... 5:00pm City Council Budget Workshop n July 16, 2019................................6:30pm City Council Regular Meeting n July 22, 2019............................... 6:00pm Board of Appeals/Adjustment Meeting n July 23, 2019............................... 6:00pm Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
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UC COMMUNITY COOL SHIRTS
Are you one of the
COOLEST PEOPLE IN UNIVERSAL CITY? If you live here, then you are! Show it off and support a local non-profit organization at the same time.
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Parks Partners is a non-profit organization in Universal City that was established in 1993 with a goal to raise funds in support of the Universal City Parks and Recreation Commission to ensure the needs of the City parks are met with quality and excellence. Over the years, Parks Partners was instrumental in the building the Aina B. Blake Dog Park through many fundraising efforts and a lot of hard work. Since the dog park, Parks Partners has played a major role in the improvements seen at other parks around town as well. One ongoing fundraiser is the sale of the “Coolest People” t-shirts. You can support this great organization by ordering them at http://ucparkspartners. com/splashpad-fundraiser or contact Lori Putt at ParksPartners@gmail.com. In addition to the t-shirts, Parks Partners hosts the annual Universal City Pumpkin Patch in October. The Patch is now their biggest fundraiser as well as for other local non-profits.
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SUMMER FUN Enjoy A Beautiful Day In The Park Sometimes we forget the simple pleasures in life; a day to make no plans at all, time to sit, reflect or just be lazy and enjoy being able to sit under the sun, read a book, take a leisurely stroll, or watch your children play at the playground and enjoy the outdoors. The City invites you to visit its parks located throughout the City. Take advantage of the playgrounds, walking trails, and athletic fields. The Parks staff is committed to keeping all the parks in excellent condition. Take time to sit, relax and ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE PARK! a beautiful walking trail, lovely trees, picnic areas, playground, softball field and disc golf. It is also home to the Heroes Walk 9-11 Memorial. Red Horse Park is located at 1100 North Blvd.
UNIVERSAL CITY PARK is home to the City's largest pavilion. The pavilion is 7,000 sq. ft. and has 10 picnic tables with barbeque pits located around the perimeter. Basketball courts are also located on the pavilion. Universal City Park features a playground, softball field, 2 baseball fields, 2 tee-ball fields, sand volleyball courts, a football field and a walking trail. Universal City Park is located at 305 North Blvd. RED HORSE PARK features a 2,200 sq. ft. pavilion. The pavilion has 8 picnic tables with a very large barbeque pit. This park features
NORTHVIEW PARK features a new playground and slide tower, a walking trail and Splashpad. This park is located at 100 Randolph Plaza, adjacent to the City Library. NORTHVIEW SPLASHPAD opened in March 2019 and is the newest addition to the Universal City parks located at 100 Randolph Plaza
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PARK INFORMATION Park pavilions, clubhouse and ball fields are available for rent for organized activities. Please come by or call the Public Works Service Center for more details at (210)658-5364.
BASIC PARK RULES: n No glass containers n Regular hours for all Universal City parks are 6am - 11pm n Pet owners must clean up after their pet promptly and properly n Pets must remain on a leash and are not permitted on any ball field
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Splashpad operating hours are 10 a.m. – Dusk
at the Northview Park. Open daily March through October, it includes 16 water features spread throughout a 4,000 sq. ft. pad which are controlled by a timing system. The Splashpad is free and open to the public from 10AM to dusk. Please visit the website www.UCTX.gov for rules and additional information. UNIVERSAL CITY DOG PARK is located at 134 Athenian Drive. This 1.3-acre dog park is an off-leash park which features shades structures, water stations, waste disposal facilities, and separate play areas for large dogs and small dogs. This park is extremely popular with all dog lovers. Thanks to a generous donation by Raising Cane’s, the dog park now has new obstacle course features. VETERANS PARK is an 8-acre park with mature tress and a scenic view along Cibolo Creek dedicated to the
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SUMMER FUN Universal City Parks (Continued from page 7) members of the Armed Forces. Play in the open area or take a hike along Cibolo Creek on the trail which connects to Universal City Park. Future plans for the park include picnic tables and pavilions. Benches and paving stones are available to honor your military hero. Contact the Veterans Park committee for information. Veterans Park is located at 737 E. Aviation by Cibolo Creek. MEADOW OAKS PARK at 51 Meadowland Dr. is a oneacre park consisting of a playground, lighted picnic area and a basketball court. DISC GOLF COURSE is located at Universal City Park and runs along Cibolo Creek. Installed in 2001 with the assistance of the Alamo City Disc Golf Club, the course challenges all level of players with diverse types of terrain and settings. CIMARRON CLUBHOUSE is 1,200 sq. ft. and has a kitchen, restrooms, 10 aluminum folding tables and 60 chairs. The clubhouse has a playground and parking lot with a 15-car capacity. Cimarron Clubhouse is located at 368 Wagon Crossing.
ENVIRONMENT
YARD WASTE NO-NO Stormwater is water that runs off private property from construction, car washing, lawn watering, and even rainwater that ends up in drain inlets throughout the City. Stormwater itself is not harmful, but the pesticides and fertilizers from lawns, roadway motor oil, and trash and yard debris are all potentially harmful to our environment. Storm water that is polluted can harm fish, wildlife, plants and the natural environment we enjoy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that all State and municipalities have programs in place to advise the public of the hazards of yard waste and to assemble fines for placing or blowing yard waste into the streets and water ways. Yard waste washed into storm drains contributes heavily to street flooding and blocks drain inlets, potentially clogging underground storm drain pipes. All water runoff typically ends up in nearby waterways and creeks. Homeowners or their respective lawn maintenance personnel should never blow grass clippings, leaves, or other yard debris into the street area. Rather, yard clippings and waste should be mulched into your yard area or bagged and placed for trash pickup. Thank you in advance for keeping the City streets and drains clear of yard debris and for assisting in the protection of the environment.
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PUBLIC HEALTH Rabies Awareness Animal Control receives calls daily concerning loose stray animals and wildlife including bats. Raising awareness and educating the community on how to handle unfamiliar animals is vital for residents’ safety. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 2018 had 42 positive cases of rabies in animals identified in 13 of the 28 counties in our region of Texas. Bats make up the largest group of positive cases with skunks ranking second, followed by raccoons. What is rabies? Rabies is a deadly disease, caused by a virus, which affects the central nervous system. It is the most serious zoonotic disease that you might encounter. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms begin. The virus is spread when saliva containing the rabies virus is introduced into an opening in the skin, usually a bite or possibly by a scratch of a rabid animal. Some bites, such as from a bat, are very small and may be hard to detect. Signs of rabies: Some signs of a rabid animal include hyperactivity with bizarre or combative behavior, attacking objects, a hoarse howl and blank gaze, drooling, paralysis, or sudden death without associated symptoms. Who can get rabies? Any mammal can get rabies, including humans, dogs, cats, cows, goats, sheep, pigs and horses. If a possible exposure occurred, do not wait, call Animal Control immediately.
How can you protect your animals and yourself from rabies? The best protection is prevention and avoidance of any potential risk. n Vaccinate your dogs and cats for rabies. It is important to keep their vaccinations current. n Do NOT let your pets roam; keep them restrained and indoors as much as possible. n Stay away from injured, sick or dead animals; do not pick up or move injured or sick animals. n Children are the most common victims of bites. Teach your child to NEVER, EVER touch a stray, wild animal or a bat. n If a person is bitten or scratched by a pet or wild animal, clean the wound with soap and water. Seek medical attention. n Try to safely capture the animal which caused the bite or scratch. What to do if your pet encounters a bat, skunk, raccoon, or other high-risk rabies carrier: n Handle your pet with care, use gloves! Remember, saliva with the rabies virus could be on your pet. Cover your pet with a towel and use gloves to handle your animal. n Minimize risk to any other person; do not let anyone else handle the animal. n Try to safely capture the animal which caused the bite or scratch. Educate children to never tease, play with, or go near wild animals or strange dogs and cats. An excellent rule of thumb for children when it comes to pets is “Love your own, leave other animals alone”.
For all possible rabies exposures, bites or scratches, it is very important to call Animal Control immediately at 210.658.0700.
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CLEANING UP THE CITY What you need to know about junk vehicles Did you know that the Universal City Ordinance, Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, and the International Property Maintenance Code states that all vehicles on any property or parked in the street must always be operational and have current registration? A vehicle is considered (defined) a junk vehicle if a vehicle is visible and
n does not have a current license plate or a valid motor vehicle inspection certificate, and is not capable of passing a state motor vehicle inspection n any wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled vehicle n on private property, any vehicle not working for more than 20 consecutive days, or on public property, any vehicle not working for more than 72 consecutive hours.
Universal City Ordinance also states you are not permitted to perform vehicle repairs or restoration in the driveway and in public view. Universal City’s various departments are making every effort to clean up the City and remove the blight from the community. This is being done by advising property and vehicle owners to have the vehicles brought to code or have the vehicles removed from the City. Property owners can have their vehicles stored in the garage, out of public view, until arrangements can be made. For vehicles parked in the street please contact the Universal Police Department’s non-emergency line at 210658-5353. For vehicles parked on property please contact Development Services at 210-619-0725.
The City wished to thank every resident for their efforts to keep blight out of the City and ensure life/health/safety issues are addressed to have an enjoyable and safe community.
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Taxes
General Election
Bookkeeping
Audits
RESULTS Each year in the month of May, Universal City residents have the opportunity to vote on candidates vying for a position on City Council. Three Council seats were up for election this year. On May 4, 2019, Universal City voters determined which candidates will represent them for the next two years. Based on the results of the election, Universal City Councilmembers are: Mayor John Williams 941 West Byrd
Councilmembers Richard Neville William Shelby Bear Goolsby
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Tom Maxwell Paul Najarian Beverly Volle
Universal City, TX 78148
210-592-9751
Each councilmember strives to best represent the citizens of Universal City. Council meetings are public meetings and held the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 6:30 PM. Stop by and meet your elected officials.
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A HEALTHIER CITY The Truth About Refillable Water Bottles
Many people are conscientiously carrying refillable water bottles. One key positive here is that drinking water on a regular basis gives the body the fluid it needs to keep itself healthy. Also using a refillable bottle helps keep more waste from plastic water bottles out of the trash. There's also the cost savings of refilling your own bottle compared to purchasing bottled water whenever you're thirsty. But the question is: how often do you need to wash these refillable cups and bottles? This would be of even more concern if you put something in the bottle other than plain water--perhaps a sports drink, flavor packets or made infused water with cucumbers or lemons. A recent study and on-line report in Treadmill Reviews http:// www .treadmillreviews .ca/water-bottle-germs-revealed/ says that unwashed reusable water bottle could harbor bacteria. Their team swabbed the lids of reusable water bottles and had the samples tested at an independent lab to determine the types and levels of bacteria present. They looked at 12 different bottles and four different types. Each water bottle had been used by an athlete for a week and not washed. The samples showed that these water bottles each had a unique combination of bacteria. Not all were "bad" germs, but some were the types known to cause illnesses. The type of bottle made a difference. Slide-top bottles harbored the most bacteria. This makes sense because these
bottles have direct contact with the mouth and more nooks and crannies for bacteria to grow. Bottles with squeeze-tops and screw-tops respectively had fewer bacteria. Bottles with straw tops contained the least amount of bacteria. The folks at Treadmill Review admit that they are not researchers or microbiologists. Even though this topic could probably use a little more scientific research methods and the types of bacteria studied a little more, it does give us all some "food for thought". If you use a refillable water bottle or are thinking of buying one...here are five important tips to follow to avoid getting ill: 1. Don't let a half-full bottle of water set in your gym bag: between uses, empty wash and dry between uses. 2. Select one that uses a straw and replace the straw frequently. 3. Check the label to see if both the bottle and the lid are dishwasher safe. 4. Wash after every use in the dishwasher or with hot water and soap. 5. Rinse well. Allow to dry. Don't let your quest for good hydration expose you to unnecessary risks. Use some common sense when it comes to these water bottles. Cheryle Jones Syracuse, MS
For more on information on the benefits of drinking water, visit https://news.nutritioneducationstore.com/hydrate-for-health/
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Splashfest UC Park @ 3 PM – Purchase a $3 wristband to enjoy a day of unlimited rides on 13 waterslides! Families may bring tents and coolers. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Movies in the Park UC Park @ 7 PM – Families are invited to play video games in the Games2U gaming trailer followed by a showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet.
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Calendar
EVENTS
June 8
Father-Daughter Dance Olympia Hills Event Center @ 6 PM- $20 per person. Tickets available online at www. UCTX.gov. Arabian nights theme with dinner, dancing, and a visit from Princess Jasmine and Aladdin.
June 29
Movies in the Park UC Park @ 7 PM – Families are invited to enjoy a free water slide followed by a showing of Bumblebee.
July 12
Casino Night Olympia Hills Event Center @ 7:30 PM – This casino style fundraiser benefits the
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Olympia Hills Jr Camps and GRASP. A $40 ticket includes heavy appetizers, 2 drink tickets, and $2,000 in casino fun chips. Tickets available online at www. UCTX.gov.
July 20
Movies in the Park UC Park @ 7 PM – Families are invited to enjoy a free water slide followed by a showing of Incredibles 2.
August 3
Luau Happy Hour Olympia Hills Golf Course @ 7 PM - $20 per person, includes appetizers & live entertainment. Cash bar available with themed drink specials.
August 9
Toga Run Olympia Hills Golf Course @ 8 PM – Walk or run this fun nighttime 5K on the golf course followed by a Toga Party with food and drinks! Register online at www. UCTX.gov.
August 10
Movies in the Park UC Park @ 7 PM – Families are invited to enjoy a free water slide followed by a showing of Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse.
UNIVERSAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FEATURED PROGRAM
Kindness Rock Garden According to the website Wikipedi, the Kindness Rock Project was started by Megan Murphy in 2015 who wrote “You’ve got this” on a rock and left it on a beach on Cape Cod. After a friend found it, she started leaving more rocks with inspirational messages behind. Through social media, this simple act has now become a worldwide phenomenon! When someone finds a painted rock, they often post a picture sharing the excitement with friends. Sometimes they keep it and sometimes they place it in a new location for others to find. Painting rocks is an inexpensive but creative hobby. The good feelings are often just as prevalent in the act of painting and placing rocks as it is in finding one. The synchronicity of finding a rock with the right message at the right moment is absolutely priceless. Volunteers and staff at the Universal City Public Library are joining the effort by creating a “Kindness Rock Garden”. There are several across the San Antonio Area and they provide a place for community members to find the perfect
rock for themselves or for a friend. Creative folks can leave painted rocks for others to discover. Even if you have not painted a rock, can still take a rock from the garden to move to a special place for another person to find. The Universal City Library is hosting several rock painting events and will feature a “How to Paint Kindness Rocks” display in the entry of the library the week of June 18th. Young@Hearts Adult Rock Painting – Supplies provided – Thursday June 13, 2019 from 1pm to 3pm Family Rock Painting Sessions – Supplies provided – Saturday June 15, 2019 from 12pm to 3pm (Please sign up to participate in one of three 1hr sessions) The Universal City Kindness Rock Garden will be ready for visitors on International Drop a Rock Day, Wednesday July 3, 2019. Patrons are invited to paint rocks and visit which will help spread kindness throughout the Universal City community.
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UNIVERSAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAMS
The Summer Reading Program begins June 1!
Join us Saturday June 1st at 10 AM for our Summer Reading Program Kick-Off. n Register to participate in the Summer Reading Program. Receive reading records and program calendars and learn about the fun we have planned June 1 through July 20! n Stay for mind-blowing magic, comedy, and fun with John O’Bryant, at 11am. “For over 10 years, John Bryant’s original style of magic, illusion, and comedy has taken him across the country where he has astonished crowds both big and small and made him one of the most in demand magicians of today.” n Summer Reading activities include: Crafts/Games/Movies every week, “Astronaut Training Camp”, Stuffed Animal Sleepover, UC Fire Truck visit, Live Bats, and the “Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?” Trivia Contest, and more… n Complete Summer Reading event calendars are available in the library.
Read Across Texas:
A Summer Reading Program That’s “Not Just for Kids” This summer the library will participate in Read Across Texas, a program of the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Read Across Texas encourages challenging, insightful, and transformative conversations, using books to open dialogue and explore what “knowing your neighbor” might mean. The book selected for this summer’s program is Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, by Gregory Boyle. The book is available at the library. Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 AM. Consider hosting/leading a book discussion out in the community!
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Complimentary copies of the book are available for individuals who are willing to do this. Call the library at 210-6597048 to register for a one-hour training session on Saturday, June 15th. Two community book discussions will be hosted in the library by members of the Universal City Book Club: Tuesday, June 25 at Noon. Brown Bag Lunch, drinks provided. Wednesday, August 14 at 6 PM Other book discussion opportunities will be announced in the library, on the City website, and on the library’s Facebook page.
June/July Schedule CONCERTS ON THE PATIO Concerts on the patio have become a summer tradition at the Universal City Public Library. Bring a picnic and join us for great music and cool breezes on the patio at the library!
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1 Native Texans Wednesday, June 12 at 6 PM Bluegrass, gospel, blues, and country music. 2 Rex Allen McNiel Wednesday, July 3 at 6 PM Voted “Best Country Guitarist” by San Antonio Current Magazine, McNiel performs traditional and contemporary country sounds, with just a sprinkle of classic rock and pop. Rex Allen McNiel’s appearance is sponsored by the Holmes Dental Center of Universal City. 3
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3 Les Flammes de Rouge (Flames of Red) Wednesday, July 10 at 6 PM A little bit of Cajun, a little bit of Zydeco, and a whole lot of fun!
FOR ADULTS
FOR KIDS Toddler Story Time (18 months - 3 years) Tuesdays at 11:15 AM through July 20 Craft Cart Story Club (K through 5th grade) Wednesdays at 3:30 PM through July 20 Babygarten (0 - 18 months) Thursdays at 10:00 AM through July 20 Preschool Story Time (3 – 5 years) Fridays at 10:30 AM through July 20
DROP-IN JOB LAB WITH KIM IGLEHEART
COLORING CLUB WITH VICKI SENGELE
Wednesdays 11 AM until 2 PM
Wednesdays at 11 AM
“We read and discuss memoir, biography, and sometimes history.”
YOUNG@HEARTS (SENIOR ADULTS)
UC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Young at Hearts meet Thursday afternoons at 1 PM 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays
The Radium Girls, by Kate Moore. Wednesday, June 19, 12:00 noon Tattoos on the Heart, by Gregory Boyle Wednesday, July 17 12:00 noon
Small Fry, by Lisa Jobs Wednesday, June 26 1 PM
White Elephant Bingo; for information about activities on other dates, contact the library.
GET A LIFE: THE BOOK CLUB
Lost City of the Monkey God, by Douglas Preston Wednesday, August 28 1 PM Complete event calendars for the library are posted at www.UCTX.gov/Library and on the Universal City Public Library Facebook page.
Weekly event calendars for the library are posted on Tuesdays on the Universal City Public Library Facebook page. Bookmark the Universal City Library Programming Calendar: www.uctx.gov/library
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