March, 26, 2013 - San Antonio Housing Authority

This decision does not preclude a Resident Council from having a caterer come on the premises
to serve a purchased meal; however, if City guidelines are not followed, it could lead to the
person in charge of the event and SAHA being cited with a violation.
Gambling on property through bingo and other games has also become a concern. Gambling of
any sort for money is a prohibited activity. Limited funds are available to purchase giveaway
prizes, but money cannot be used as prizes for bingo games due to legal limitations.
Staff will include this information as a topic of discussion at the next Resident Council training
session.
Item 8:
Update and discussion regarding the Resident Handbook.
Mr. Hinojosa explained the SAHA staff is working on the Resident Handbook. The English version
has been delivered to the printing contractor and will available by March. The handbook is also
being translated into Spanish, which will also be available to the residents in printed form and will
be distributed to residents as soon as the handbooks become available. The handbooks will be
delivered to the property managers for distribution to residents.
Item 9:
Update and discussion regarding the third and final phase of the San Juan redevelopment.
Ms. McCormick and Mr. Casso provided an update on the San Juan III development project. San
Juan Phase III is the third and final phase of a revitalization project that spans eight years. As
envisioned, this project will have 252 residential units, 12 of which are designated as live/work
spaces, as well as 4,000 square feet of commercial/retail space.
The San Juan III plan is to create a neighborhood where families live, work and shop, with a mix
of retail space and services. The new project design creates community connectivity between all
three phases and potential economic development in the area. The site design includes walking
trails and a park with a plaza space usable by both residents and the neighborhood at large. The
design concept will create an environment for healthy living and promote use of outdoor spaces.
SAHA management and staff have met with elected officials and stakeholders of the San Juan
community. This effort has included work with design professionals, and meetings with area
business owners, SAISD, the City of San Antonio, Public Works, Metro Health and TDHCA.
SAHA internal departments have been meeting monthly to plan for the relocation of families and
the impact to the 178 students presently living in this remaining portion of San Juan Homes
Public Housing. In consultation with SAISD, the relocation plan will ensure each student is given
the opportunity to complete the school year at their current campus.
The SAHA staff will continue to update the Commissioners as new developments occur.
Item 10:
Update and discussion regarding the strategy for reinvestment in the five neighborhoods
that were part of the HOPE VI Mirasol Project.
Ms. McCormick provided an update for reinvestment in the five neighborhoods that were part of
the HOPE VI Mirasol Project. On January 30, 2013, a presentation and work session was held
with the Board of Commissioners to discuss the strategy for reinvestment in the five
neighborhoods that were part of the HOPE VI Mirasol project.
The purpose of the reinvestment project is to rebrand the neighborhood into 5 separate
neighborhoods. This process will include:
Assessing homes and neighborhoods individually
Rehabbing, rebuilding and renovating homes
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