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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecemberParking versus driving by Kevin Begley, Police Chief West U is a great place, but boy, are we crowded! West U is only two square miles big, but inside that small package are over 5600 homes, 150 businesses, 44 miles of road, over 14,000 people, and lots of cars. There are cars everywhere. It sometimes seems as if we are overcome with cars. One big problem created with so many cars in such a small space is parking. We have to park these cars somewhere, preferably someplace where they will be safe and easily accessible. Of equal concern, however, is the ability of other car owners/drivers to travel from place to place safely and unimpeded. Sometimes, these two interests compete against each other. The Texas Transportation Code, Chap- ter 545, contains the majority of state laws related to on-street parking (see http://www.capitol.state.tx.uslstatutesl tr1tr0054500toc. html for more details). There are quite a number of parking prohibitions contained in state law, but the most common ones dealt with in West U are parking facing the wrong way, parking across a sidewalk, park- ing too close to a stop sign, and park- ing too far away from a curb. Lets take a closer look at these violations. Section 545.303 of the Transportation Code states that "an operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway." Thus, on a one-way street, a driver may park his or her vehicle on Roaue sidewalks beware Last November West U City Council adopted a sidewalk policy statement to help implement the bond issue, approved by voters in November, 2000, for the construction and improvement of city sidewalks. In accordance with this statement, the City retained SWA Group, urban designers, to assist in the evaluation of the existing sidewalk system and to formulate a Sidewalk Master Plan. On November 25, 2002, City Council formally adopted the Sidewalk Master Plan, which will ensure accessibility, mobility and a circulation network for pedestrians. The next step is implementation. To view the Sidewalk Master Plan, visit www.westu.org. City Offices! will be closed ber 24 and 25 and January 1 - for the winter holidays There will be no curbside recycling pickup on December 26 and January 1. either side of the roadway. On a two- way street, the driver must park on the right side of the roadway. Further, the right side wheels must be no more than 18 inches from the curb. There are several reasons for these laws. To park on the left side of the street, the driver must drive his or her car on the wrong side of the street twice-once to get into the parking po- sition and once to leave it. This presents an obvious danger to other users of the roadway. It is also important to main- tain the 18-inch standard in order to leave as much unobstructed area of the roadway as possible for other traffic. Most streets in West U are 27 inches wide from curb face to curb face. Most contemporary vehicles are between six feet and eight feet wide. If a seven-foot wide vehicle is parked on one of these streets 18 inches from the curb, there is 222 inches of unobstructed roadway left. That is room for two vehicles to pass, if done so with care. If two such vehicles were to park across from each (Parking versus driving - cont. on p.6) Calendar of events 6 . City Life -.3. • Employee Spotlight 4 • Inside Council Chambers .......2 • Ordinance Spotlight... .4 • Police Blotter 5 • Senior Calendar . 7 *The Fire Side 6 Volume 29, No. 12 December 2002 Page 2 5p6sw OQ ft" 1Q vedBy: Mayor Linda Lewis It's no secret that traffic in and around West U continues to increase, making it difficult to get any place, to say nothing about finding a parking place when you get there. In response to this, I started thinking about three years ago how much fun it would be to have a West U trolley that would get us to destinations within the city as well as transport us to the Village and Medical Center. After making inquiries about the possibility and finding the costs prohibitive, I re- signed myself to thinking it was little more than a dream. As time has passed, I have learned that other people outside the community are also interested in addressing the prob- lems caused by too many cars in overly congested areas. Many of us agree that providing a means of travel from West U to the Medical Center and eventually to a light rail station might be one way to address them. To that end, a group of people representing Village merchants, Rice University, the Medical Center, Southampton residents, Upper Kirby district, METRO and West U have got- ten together to develop a plan of action. The first step is to develop a proposal to submit to the Houston/Galveston Area Council requesting some funding for the project. Hopefully, it will be ready to present shortly after the first of next year and be considered during the next project review process. If the proposal is approved, it is possible that a percentage of funds could be available for as long as three years. METRO is likely to consider partial funding as well, and will defmitely give a close eye to the success of the project. If usage jus- tifies a trolley or similar type of vehicle, than it is possible, it would become a viable transit project. Needless to say, there is still much to do before this dream comes true, but, if it does, there could be a real benefit to our community. I will keep you posted on the progress. In the meantime, if you have any opinions on the subject, please send e-mail me at llewis@westu.org. Do you remember Drivers Ed? by Councilman Marilyn Otteman Grin I was hosting a playgroup for my chil- dren and their friends yesterday at Wier Park (commonly known as Sunset Park), and I was noticing the changes that have occurred over the last ten plus years that I have frequented this park. The play- ground equipment is modern, the seat- ing has definitely increased, the space between the side street fence and the tennis courts where children loved to run out has been closed, and the Sunset Street side entrance is marked with no parking signs on either side of the ap- proach. However, vying for a parking spot on the curb at the park is still chal- lenging and timing is usually the key. As it was, I was pulling up to the park at about 3:00pm, which by all mom stan- dards is difficult as the 2:00 o'clock mothers day out and preschool dismissal has already arrived. Yes, it would be easier to walk many days, but when you're carrying an ice chest of juicy juice and water along with sacks of sweet, salty and healthy snacks, and trailing four kids sprinting to play, the curb is the only plausible solution for me. Only after dropping, breaking and cleaning up ajar of pickles, and finally getting set-up at a table, did I find out that my youngest (who has been potty trained for almost two years without any back slide) had decided that playing was more important than telling me of her need to find a bathroom. (That's a whole other park issue!) So when I went to lift her up so she could pretend to cross the monkey bars, I decided that the day was just not going to be a stress free one. After rummaging for appropriate clothes left in the car from ballet, I fi- nally had a moment to sit and watch the children running around with wild aban- don. I was just relaxing a bit when one of our hard working policemen stopped to give a ticket to a car that was parked along the curb in front of the park. I could not figure out why this car wo ticketed until I realized that it might b, to close to the stop sign. Since I couldn't remember the ancient enduring rule about the appropriate distance needed to park away from a stop sign, I imme- diately jumped up and ran to the other side of the park where I proceeded to move my car a block away, as it too may have been too close to the other sign. The park enjoyer left after being tick- eted and almost immediately another mom parked in the exact same spot. No matter how my day was going, I was not inclined to allow another person to get a ticket if it could be prevented. So I went and read the sign to make sure I was properly informed, then I paced off the distance from the stop sign and de- cided there was a problem that needed to be resolved. I informed the driver and called our city staff. Apparently, the en- (Do you remember. . . - cont. on p.7) The City of West University Place, Texas Mayor Linda Lewis (713.662.5801) City Council Members Mike Farley (713.662.5847), Marilyn Griffin (713.662.5808), Danny Jackson (713.662.5848), Sill May (713.662.5884) Club, meeting, or activity notices should be forwarded to City Currents, 3800 University Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005, by the 1016 of the month preceding publication. General Information: 713.668.4441 • City Manager Michael Ross: 713.662.5810; e-mail: mross@)westu.org Visit us on the World Wide Web at <www.westu.org> City Life Class registration ~7 Registration for Wi ter/Spring classes begins o Tuesday, December 10 for) tLints. esidents and Thursday, ecember 12 for non-resi- For registration times and a complete listing of all recre- ational programs and activities, please see the enclosed Parks and Recreation Activity Guide included in this edition of City Currents. Holiday Camp Don't forget to sign your children up for Holiday Camp (ages 5 - 10)! Ac- tivities include outdoor and indoor games, movies, crafts, playtime and more! Children need to bring a sack lunch each day and a white t-shirt on the first day of camp. We'll provide the snacks and lemonade. Register at the Community Building, 6104 Auden. For more information, call 713.662.5892. Session I: Dec. 23, 26 and 27 II: Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 2, 3 Times: 8:30AM - 1:30rM Fees: Session I - $65/75xx Session II - $85/95xx Coordinator: Lachele Stoeck Location: Scout House Sign up for sessions I & II and receive a discount! Both sessions - $1301$140Nx Less is more on. E moil to reduce Currents to .urrents will In your mail- I. In April, 2003. Page 3 lighting Hall, 3800 Univer 1411 Annual Holiday 1vided by soloist Jo ie West U Element 662.5892. ceremony city, on Monday, Decem Lighting Ceremony. hn Pickul, the West U ary Violinists. Santa will greet children and for ta, please bring your own , call Parks and Fecre- Newcomers and Neighbors Join the Newcomers & to a cookie exchange, now's your Neighbors Club (N&NC) for chance! They're fun, plus you acquire the annual N&NC Holiday a fabulous assortment of delicious Open House on Friday, De- cookies! Join in on the gift exchange cember 6 at 7:00pm at Laura and by bringing a wrapped $10 holiday Mark Peachee's home, 3128 gift. RSVP to Dawn Rubin at Lafayette. Share the holiday 713.668.7264 or dd-rubin@swbell. net by spirit with friends and neighbors while Thursday, December 12. Cookie and gift enjoying a delicious assortment of holi- exchange participants will receive an e- day goodies and libations. RSVP to mail on the number of cookies to bake - Dawn Rubin at 713.668.7264 or dd- anticipate baking four cookies per person. rubin@swbell.net by Wednesday, De- N&NC, a community organization of cember 4. West U and Southside Place, offers The N&NC annual Women's Holi- playgroups, book clubs, Dog Play Day, day Cookie and Gift Exchange will luncheon group, social events, Gadabouts, take place Monday, December 16 at Bunco, Chick Flicks and more! To learn 7:00pm at the home of Diane Goulden, more about the N&NC, visit the N&NC 2703 Quenby. If you have never been website at www.westunewcomers.org. Second Saturday Concert January's featured performers are Hickory Hill, one of the most popular and requested bluegrass/country bands in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Hickory Hill is known for the warm personality and stage presence of its members as well as their vocal and in- strumental talents. An evening with Hickory Hill is an evening of musical variety-from country to bluegrass and traditional to contemporary sprinkled with an abundance of homespun humor. The concert will be held at the West U Community Building, 6104 Auden on January 11, 2003 at 7:30rM. Tickets will be on sale at the door-adults $8; senior citizens (65) $4; children under 12 free with adults. Homemade refresh- ments sold at the door. For more con- cert information, please call Bobby or Gay Pangle at 281.347.3235, Chris Hartman at 281.495.2923 or visit the Houston Folklore/Music Society website at www.houstonfolk7nusic.org. Aiday craft ,oaram Elementary school children ages 5 to 12 are Invited to participate in a Holiday Craft program at the West U Branch Library on Wednesday, December 18 at 3:30pM. Children will decorate miniature gift boxes and create a holiday door ornament. The Library will provide the craft supplies. For more information, call the West U Branch Library at 713.668.8273. 4 j Employee in the Spotlight December's Employee in the Spot- light shines on Neslihan Tesno, City Planner and Forester. Neslihan, gradu- ated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Forestry. She be- gan her career with the U. S. Forest Ser- vice, and later returned to A&M where she earned her Master's degree. She then began work for Teas Nursery in Bellaire, where her responsibilities in- cluded assisting in nursery manage- ment, and supervising landscape and maintenance processes. Nes joined the City of West U as Urban Forester in 1992 after the Tree Ordinance was adopted. She served in this capacity until September 2002, when she was promoted to division director, respon- sible for City Planning and Forestry. In her new role, she will assume the re- sponsibility of staff liaison for the Zon- ing and Planning Commission and the Zoning Board ofAdjustments. She will help implement the Sidewalk Master Plan, City Center plan and any future city-wide projects. She will, of course, still continue in the role as forester. Nes manages to perform her many job duties, and, with some help from hus- band Bill, raise three terrific kids- Trey, Katherine, and Justin-who keep her busy! She also enjoys leading her Brownie Troop and helping her sisters with their antique/collectible shop. According to Ron Wicker, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director, "Nes does a tremendous job for the City, and is one of our most knowledge- able employees." in as Texas' standard for all other residential, commercial and mstruction. West U as with many other Texas cities Is required to adopt : implementing this code. Ordinance #1719, adopted by eptember 9, 2002, is designed to carryout this responsibil- onstruction and maior remodeling aroiects started after ;ket outlining the specific requirements of up at the Public Works Pevelopment :erst during normal business hours. Save on holiday ornaments Friends of West University Place P Ornaments are a trea- sured and traditional gift for family and friends during the holiday season. With so much availability, the trouble is picking the per- fect one. Let the Friends of West Uni- versity Place Parks Fund, Inc. (Friends), put an end to that difficult decision-mak- ing process for you! Select one of four ornaments available through the Friends and support your neighborhood parks through your pur- chase. Ornaments run $10.00 each and- just through year-end-for every five or- naments purchased, you get one orna- ment of your choice free. That's a ten percent savings! Visit www.westuparks.org to view and arks Fund, Inc. purchase your ornaments online. Ex- amples also are on display at the West U Community Center, 6104 Auden. You may buy your ornaments directly from the reception desk at either the West U Community Center or Municipal Build- ing, or call the Friends' office at 713.349.2796 to order by phone or ob- tain an order form by mail. Visa, MasterCard, checks and cash are ac- cepted. Remember, Friends of West U Parks ornaments make a great gift for your West U neighbors and teachers at Wes' University Elementary or other area schools!!! Thanks for supporting West U parks! Police Blotter October, 2002 Crime up close Auto and Attempted Auto Theft 3200 Robinhood - October 29. Vehicle stolen. 6600 Westchester - October 30. Ve- hicle steering column broken in at- tempted auto theft. Stolen vehicle recovery 3600 Corondo Court -October 27 and 29. Two vehicles, stolen from out- side West U, recovered. bottle thrown against garage door caus- ing damage. 3600 Sunset - October 13. Vehicle window shattered and hood scratched. 3500 Tangley - October 15. Beer bottle used to shatter vehicle taillight. 4000 Bellaire - October 28.Window broken on vehicle in business parking lot. 3400 Albans - October 31. Vehicle window broken. I Credit Card Abuse/ Forgery/Fraud Burglary of a Building r I , 4200 Law - October 16. Jewelry stolen from unse- cured garage apartment. Burglary of a Motor' Vehicle o 5600 Kirby - October 3. Window re- moved from vehicle in business park- ing lot. Stereo stolen. 3500 Sunset - October 4. Sharp ob- ject used to pry vehicle door locks. Ste- reo stolen. 3600 Tangley - October 11. Vehicle window shattered. Stereo stolen. 3600 Tangley - October 11. Vehicle window shattered. DVD player stolen. 4200 Bellaire - October 14. Vehicle window shattered. Sunglasses stolen. 2600 Pemberton - October 23. Cell phone stolen from unsecured vehicle. 3300 Bissonnet - October 24. Vehicle window shattered. CD/AM-FM stereo player stolen. Burglary of Residence 2800 Jarrad - October 15. Bicycle stolen from unsecured attached garage. 2800 Amherst - October 16. Jewelry stolen from unsecured residence. :riminal Mischief 2900 Tangley - October 4. Sharp ob- ject used to key vehicle. 4000 Tennyson - October 13. Glass l 6500 Buffalo - October 1. Resident's credit cards used II by worker to make numer- ous purchases. Suspect ar- rested. 4200 Tennyson - October f = 9. Resident's checking ac- count information used to manufacture bogus checks. 4000 Browning - October 11. Resident's personal information used in attempt to obtain credit card. 6700 Westchester-October 11. Com- pany checks forged by ex-employee. 4200 Lehigh - October 15. Checks stolen from residence by worker and forged to make purchases. 4000 Bellaire - October 17. Suspect apprehended while attempting to cash forged check at bank. 3000 Amherst - October 19. Resident's credit card number used to make unauthorized purchases. 4000 Bellaire - October 21. Resident's personal information used to manufacture bogus checks used to make several purchases. 2900 Carnegie - October 22. Resident's personal information used to obtain cell phone. 2800 Bissonnet - October 24. Resident's credit card number used to make unauthorized purchases. 2800 Bissonnet - October 27. Resident's personal information used to make unauthorized purchases. (Crime up close - cont. on p.7) 5 Pf by Police Chlef Kevln Begley olidays are upon us and we find ,es rushing here and there to rything done. Unfortunately, it a very busy time for criminals. of stolen identity and fraudu- ce the likelihood of checks, consider :ad of your first sks are stolen, the how you sign your k will. Put your wo a PO copy tine contientis or your wanes photocopy machine. Copy both old, licenses, credit cards, etc. Keep t py in a safe place. If your wallet is olen, you now have a copy of the ntents, including account number: d phone numbers to call and cane o If your credit cards are stolen or lot, call and cancel them immediate nmediately file a police report in the risdiction where they were stolen. lie is Important to establish dili- gnce on your part to the credit oviders and is a first step in an vestigation. P Call the three national credit- ;porting organizations as soon as )ssible to place a fraud alert on you 3me and social security number n,1.800.680.7289; and V irity Administration (frauc 9.269.0271. ful when giving out person, non the Internet. Make sure who is receiving the i and that it is transmitte service. fui when giving out person n over the telephone. Mal iow whom you are talking t live out personal informatic a cordless telephone. It :ercept calls made on moe lephones using very inexpei ,rs. )nderful holiday season amily, food, and fun. Thank :I Page 6 6. 1 ■ ■ n cords where they could be da rways. Plug strips have causee hderwrlters Laboratory) listed •otection. always seem to ao'toaether. Y !s or so ind tow (Parking versus driving - cont. from p.1) other, there would only be 120 inches of unobstructed roadway available. That ith family and is room for only one vehicle to pass at a g and entertain- time, which will obviously create con- s reat tragedy. flicts. It should be remembered that West eking are Just a U fire trucks and ambulances are 120 s. inches wide so such a scenario, although inately, when very common in West U, can have a sig- ices or heating nificant impact on the Fire Department's he type of bulbs ability to respond to calls. lot for real Section 545.302(a)(2) of the Transpor- i or greenery. 5ervoir As soon tation Code says that "an operator may . not stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a oiler recycling. sidewalk." This seems like a very mi- Ions. l3e aware nor thing, but it has a direct impact on candles with our quality of life and our safety. People :one responsible in West U tend to get out and enjoy their keep matches or neighborhoods. They walk with their 7ded for any dogs, their children and their spouses. Where sidewalks are provided, they ex- 1011day lights pect to be able to walk along them safely. A with both. This is especially true of people with rent use. Unplug limited mobility. A car parked across a hem with too sidewalk forces pedestrians to walk on ged-under uneven surfaces, lawns, landscaping, :venal fires. and sometimes even in the street in or I is a heavy-duty der to get around. This law is strictly enforced in West U. Cher traditional The Transportation Code also prohib- ien. Keep its parking within 30 feet of a stop sign landles In over or yield sign. There are over 600 stop oking unat- signs in West U. Therefore, people must e calls or quick look to ens tha t +1,; 1 ure is aw is not vio- lated It is important in order to kee in- Holiday recycling by the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board The holidays are fast approaching, and that means extra cardboard and paper in our households. Unfortunately, recy- cling Wednesday falls on the winter holidays this year, December 25 and January 1. There will be no collections on these days. Please take your items to RecyclExpress or set them aside for curbside recycling pick-up on Wednes- day, January 8. Need a refresher on the recycling dos and don'ts? Here are a few helpful hints: Cardboard - place flattened card- board (cereal boxes, laundry soap memories. Keep these p tersection approaches clear for the free f us at the West U movement of traffic and in order to more information. maintain visibility. Vehicles parked too close to signs obscure them from ap- hints proaching traffic possibly leading to accidents. They also obscure driver's vision so that they may not see approach- ing cross traffic. Remember the old say- ing, "Ignorance ofthe law is no excuse". boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, toilet Violations of parking laws generally paper rolls, and gift boxes) next to your carry a penalty of a fine of $25.00. blue bin for pick-up. Remove styrofoam Traffic is a significant issue in West peanuts and other packing materials (ac- U. We all must work together to ensure cepted by Mailboxes, Etc). Remember the safety and comfort of all. A good it's more cost effective for West U to place to start is with strict observance (Holiday recycling hints - cont on p.7) of parking laws. of It. West U Solid Waste crews will collect holi r collection days beainnina December 26. m There will be no curbside recycling pickup on December 25 11 January 1. 7 0-seniors' calendar of events for December Tuesday, December 3 Climb aboard the Precinct 3 bus for a trip to "Texas City". Enjoy a tour of the Museum, followed by lunch at the Reef Restaurant. After lunch visit the new Charles Doyle Convention Cen- ter, the mammoth Archimedes Screw Pumps, Bay Street Park, the Dike and the Port of Texas City. 8:15AM-5:00PM. $5.00. Price does not include lunch. • Thursday, December 5* Learn about West U Public Works with today's special guests, Bradley Neighbors and Patrick Walters of the West U Public Works Department. 1:00 - 2:00PM. Free. • F 'd D • Tuesday, December 10* "Holiday Safety" is the topic of today's seminar. Representatives from the West U Fire Department will provide some valuable safety tips, whether decorating, cooking or en- tertaining during the holidays. 1:00 I ay, ecember 6 - 2:00PM. Free. MFA Lecture-"Afghanistan, A Time- . Tuesday, December 17 less History". Explore Afghanistan's Join us for our annual "Holida rich cultural heritage from antiquity y Please call 713.662.5885 for more to the great Buddhist Period of the Party". Enjoy the beautiful decora- 1 st - 7th centuries A.D. with Chris- tions, delicious luncheon and uplift- tine Starkman, Assistant Curator of Informatlon orto make reeervattonev ing entertainment. Invite a friend to All ages invited Asian Art. 9:30M-NOON. Price de- come along. 1 1:OOAM - 1:OOPM. pends on membership. $4.00. (Do you remember... - cont. from p.2) trance to the park had a no parking sign with an arrow pointing only towards the opening and not towards the stop sign. However, there was not enough space 'or a car to park on the other side of the sign, which appeared would be allowed without violating the law of parking within a safe distance from a stop sign. I have consistently upheld strict enforce- ment of our traffic laws, but I believe that in our community we can give guid- ance to our residents without holding hands or spending a fortune. I am hop- ing that putting a mere red arrow, point- ing towards the stop sign will prevent unsuspecting park goers from dampen- ing their fun, but will also allow for en- forcement of our laws. The appropriate departments are solving this issue, but in the mean time, as a reminder to those like me that can't quite remember the specifics of every law and or don't judge distance well, the law states that you may not park within 30 feet from a stop sign. Remember Drivers Ed and have a happy Thanksgiving. See y'all at the park! (Crime up close - cont. from p.5) 5800 Buffalo Speedway - October 29. Resident's personal information used to make unauthorized purchases. Found Property 2800 Jarrard - October 6. Bicycle found in front yard. Placed in police sta- tion bike rack. 4100 Albans - October 30. Cell phone found on street. Placed in property at police station. Hit and Run 3400 Amherst- October 5; 5800 Mer- cer - October 5 (suspect apprehended); 3400 Robinhood - October 5 (suspect apprehended); 6600 Sewanee -October 8; 3700 Community -October 12; 4000 Bellaire - October 22; 2600 Wroxton - October 23; 6400 Belmont - October 26.Vehicles struck while parked on street. Theft 2700 Bissonnet - October 16. Pest control spray trailer and equipment sto- len from business parking lot overnight. 5800 Kirby - October 17. Two televi- sions stolen from business showcase. 2700 Bissonnet - October 23. Purse and cell phone stolen from office desk at business. 4100 Emory - October 25. Lawn mower stolen from yard. Suspect appre- ~:d ed. Domestic Disturbances - one. (Holiday recycling hints - cont. from p.6) recycle cardboard than to send it to the landfill. • Wrapping paper - non-metallic wrapping paper can be recycled along with newspapers. Place in a paper bag next to the blue bin. • Holiday trees - holiday trees will be picked up curbside on regular trash days after December 25. Remove lights, stands and tinsel. Trees will be turned into mulch. Flocked trees cannot be turned into mulch and, therefore, are not accepted. • Holiday cards - St. Jude's Ranch for Children will accept the front part of old holiday cards (as well as fronts of other greeting cards). The fronts are recycled into new cards, which are sold to raise money for the ranch. Mail fronts (only) to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude Street, PO Box 60100, Boulder City, NV 89006-0100. • Catalogs - get a jump on next year's catalog deluge by calling the 800 numbers from catalogs you don't want and ask to be removed from the mail- ing list. The holidays are one of the most wasteful times of the year. Americans throw away 25 percent more garbage be- tween Thanksgiving and New Year's than the rest of the year, (according to the Use Less Stuff Report, a Michigan- based newsletter that monitors our wasteful ways), among this, 38,000 miles of ribbon alone are discarded... 0 City of West University Place 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, Texas 77005 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HOUSTON,TX PERMIT NO 6270 111=1 11M 111= =1111 s~ 1=1 11~ mil west UNiveRSiTY COMMUNITY Bu"erN BoaRD - veceMMR, 2002 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Friends of West U The Building and Stan- Council Meeting 6:00 PM Cit Hall Parks @ 6:15 PM City dards Commission @ . y Hall Conference Room. 6:00 PM in the City Hall The December 23rd Council Tree Li htin Cer- Lighting @ Parks Board 7:30 Conference Room. meeting has been rescheduled * 1 emony 6:30 PM City Hall. 2 3 PM City Hall Coun Chambers. 5 nd to December 2. D b C il ti Ad lt S i B d ecem er ounc mee ngs Council Meeting @ 6:30 PM City Hall. Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction u erv oar ces Meeting 0 2:00 PM are scheduled for December 211d Board @6:30 PM Pub- Community Building and December W1. lic Works Lunch R Zoning and Planning oom. Commission 0 645 PM ~ City Hall Conference 8 9 10 r Room 12 13 14 justment @ 6:30 PM City Hall Conference Room. Sood Neighbor Team 2:00 PM City Hall Conference Room. 19 20 21 a 22 City Offices d l 5 26 27 n OJT ose _WIII be c _ The Building and Stan- Bards Commission - December 24 and 25 6:00 PM in the City Hall Conference Room. 9 30 - and January t s = lida h 1 3 y o for the winter Adult Services Board = Meeting 0 2:00 PM Communit Buildin X There will be no curbelde recycling y g Zoning and Planning pickup December 25 and January 1. Commission @ 6:45 PM City Hall Conferenc . ~5 6 e Rnnm