Pearland in Motion_Fall2018_web

Pearland in Motion_Fall2018_web

in motion pearland Your complete guide to City of Pearland programs, services and recreational activities. F A L L 2 0 1 8

CITY NEWS

SPECIAL EVENTS

PARK SYSTEM MAP

AND MORE

City of Pearland’s Pretreatment program monitors the sanitary collection system.

The City of Pearland and Pearland Town Center

The City of Pearland partners with the Forever Parks Foundation to provide recreation for all.

View the Park System Map and find out about the amenities offered at local parks.

host the Hometown Christmas Festival.

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DEAR PEARLAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS

With this edition of Pearland in Motion , you hold a resource to learn, interact, and activate. For yourself and your neighborhood, you can find out more about what’s happening and how to participate. I’ve been stopping by our Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium on (newly widened and improved) Bailey Road. Our team there has done a great job to keep the building fresh and inviting, the programs diverse, and the staff eager to

PEARLAND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS Tom Reid / MAYOR

Tony Carbone / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 1 Derrick Reed / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 2 Gary Moore / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 3 Adrian Hernandez / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 4 J. David Little / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 5 Trent Perez / MAYOR PRO TEM Woody Owens / COUNCILMEMBER POSITION 7 CITY ADMINISTRATION Clay Pearson / CITY MANAGER Jon Branson / DEPUTY CITY MANAGER Trent Epperson / ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PARKS, RECREATION & BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Vacant / POSITION 1 Charles B. Stevens, Chair / POSITION 2 Bethany Earl / POSITION 3 Vicky Smith / POSITION 4 Ted Mittica, Vice Chair / POSITION 5 Mike Wilson / POSITION 6 Vacant / POSITION 7 PEARLAND IN MOTION IS A PUBLICATION OF City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Dr., Pearland, Texas 77581 Phone: 281.652.1600 email: [email protected] website: pearlandtx.gov To advertise in the next issue of Pearland in Motion email: [email protected] or call 281.412.8900 © Copyright by City of Pearland City of Pearland Parks & Recreation is a CAPRAAccredited Agency. Images used in this publication are courtesy of City of Pearland, area vendors and businesses, Stock Photo Secrets, Storyblocks, and Wikimedia Commons.

help. You can work out on your own, swim laps, join a class, walk the track, and so much more with a membership or day pass. We have the Melvin Knapp Activity Center in Old Townsite on Park Avenue that’s open during the weekdays to give adults, ages 50 plus, a wide range of activities, with the opportunity to suggest and design even more that will adapt to our diverse population. Within the wide expanse of Pearland, we have two public libraries. Operated in partnership with our colleagues at Brazoria County ( bcls.lib.tx.us ), with the City providing and keeping up the buildings. We have the Tom Reid Public Library on Liberty Drive across from City Hall and the Westside Library on Business Center Drive. Each of these facilities offer a wide-variety of learning opportunities, from reading to crafts, and 3D printing to game nights. What’s exciting is that there are plans for a new dedicated Pearland Library that will reflect the needs of a learning community of all ages and backgrounds. We are building more advanced Public Works facilities so that our dedicated staff who maintain roads, drains, and water/sewer utilities meet the modern needs of a large and growing dynamic city, through any weather event or evening commute, in an exciting region. We just broke ground on the new Fire Station #1, which will be staffed with the best equipment and professional people possible. The facility is one part of our continued effort to build out fire stations that improve the speed of our responses to your emergencies. The Pearland Police Department continues to be out and involved with the community to learn and know those we serve and protect. Recently The United States Postal Service dedicated the Cullen Post Office and Texas Department of Transportation placed a memorial renaming FM 518 for fallen Officer Endy Ekpanya, which serve as a reminder of the dedication our officers have to the Pearland community. They regularly hold “Coffee with a Cop” around town, so if you would like to meet them in person follow the Pearland Police Department Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events. As always, please consider visiting pearlandtx.gov and our social media channels for updates on news, information and opportunities for you from the City of Pearland.

CLAY PEARSON City Manager

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CONTENTS

PARK SYSTEM MAP

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21  PRESCHOOL AQUATICS Organized by ability

CITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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AQUATICS

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

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YOUTH/TEENS

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28  KIDDIE COLLEGE Get a headstart

ADAPTIVE RECREATION

36

ADULTS

40

SENIOR ADULTS

44

DIRECTORY

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38  ADAPTIVE BOWLING

Pearland in Motion / Fall 2018 / 3 Program for disabled individuals

PARK SYSTEM MAP

CLEARBROOK CITYPARK

City Facility Amenities p LIGHTED n NON-LIGHTED Melvin Knapp Activity Center 2424 South Park Recreation Center & Natatorium 4141 Bailey Rd. Veterans Sports Complex 3901 Veterans Dr. Westside Event Center 2150 Countryplace Pkwy. Hickory Slough Sportsplex 7600 Hughes Ranch Rd. The Sports Complex at Shadow Creek Ranch 13050 Shadow Creek Pkwy.

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(CEN) Centennial Park 3219 McLean Rd. (IND) Independence Park 3919 Liberty Dr. Southdown Park 2150 Countryplace Pkwy. Woodcreek Park 2907 Crane Woody Street Park 2111 Woody Cypress Village Park 6202 Summit

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Corrigan Park 5409 Cunningham Hyde Park 2221 Westminster Pine Hollow Park 1335 Pine Forest Creekside Park 2935 E. Orange St.

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Hunter Park 3701 E. Orange St.

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CITY NEWS

DID YOU KNOW…

The City of Pearland has a Pretreatment program that monitors the sanitary collection system and storm drains to prevent illicit discharges, fats, oils, grease (FOG), hazardous and toxic wastes.

treatment plants, or injuries and chemical burns to City workers who maintain sanitary sewer lines, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plants. The build-up of these wastes can cause deterioration or premature failure of sanitary sewer lines in the collection system. Therefore, these products are strictly prohibited from entering into the sanitary sewer. Pretreatment also assists Code Enforcement and the Fire Marshals in responding to illicit discharges into the environment. Chemicals, vehicle fluids, detergents, and grease all are detrimental to aquatic life and drinking water sources. Motor oil poured on the ground can seep through the soil and contaminate ground water sources. Detergents and chlorinated swimming pool water released into the street enters our storm drains, which lead directly to the creeks and streams nearby, and can result in the death of fish and vegetation that birds and aquatic animals are dependent on for survival and habitation. The City is responsible for reporting discharges to the environment that have the potential to cause impairment of streams and creeks to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). These discharges can lead to costly fines by both the City and the TCEQ to the responsible discharger.

The City’s Pretreatment program protects the health and safety of the public by providing monitoring services for the sanitary collection system and storm drains. Staff monitors to prevent illicit discharges, the discharges of fats, oils, grease (FOG), and hazardous and toxic wastes from entering the City’s sanitary sewer collection system which includes pipes, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, and most importantly the environment. The pretreatment program monitors 459 food service establishments which include restaurants, schools, churches, and grocers to minimize excessive FOG going into the sewer. Excessive grease in the sewer can cost the City and tax payers money every year. Unplugging or replacing grease- blocked pipes, repairing pump stations, cleaning up costly illegal wastewater spills and overflows, can expose people to raw sewage. Monitoring and prevention prevents a serious health hazard and guards against costly repairs which lead to higher local wastewater rates. Pretreatment also monitors 139 facilities for the hazardous or toxic wastes which include car washes, vehicle repair facilities, dry cleaners, and industrial businesses. Hazardous or toxic wastes, such as motor oil, solvents, and chemicals can cause serious treatment process issues at wastewater

459 food service establishments monitored by pretreatment

139 hazardous/toxic waste facilities monitored by pretreatment

HOW YOU CAN HELP Following these Do’s and Don’ts will help you and your neighbors avoid expensive sewer backups, plumbing emergencies, and rate increases to cover sewer maintenance and repairs, while protecting water quality in your community.

DON’T:

DO:

■■ Don’t pour cooking oil, pan drippings, bacon grease, salad dressings or sauces directly into the sink, toilet, or street. ■■ Don’t dispose of food waste into the garbage disposal; grinding food doesn’t remove FOG, it just makes it smaller. ■■ Don’t flush or put down sinks any type of wipes; even flushable wipes can cause blockages.

■■ Wipe pots, pans, and dishes prior to washing. ■■ Dispose of food waste directly into the trash. ■■ Collect waste oil and store for recycling. ■■ Visit pearlandtx.gov/fog for more tips to defend your drains.

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Never pour grease down the kitchen sink!

Trash it in the correct way.

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Hot Shot Crew at Work

The City of Pearland Public Works Department is building a Hot Shot crew dedicated to taking care of visibility and debris issues around the city.

The mission is to provide reliable, safe and aesthetically pleasing roadways throughout the city. This service helps the City of Pearland maintain issues ranging from vegetation that blocks road signs, to removal of tree debris from roads. Services include: ■■ Removal of sight obstructions from intersections ■■ Trimming low hanging branches causing damage to passing vehicles ■■ Eliminating vegetation / tree branches from blocking view of traffic signs ■■ Litter removal from roadways

■■ Removal of tree debris caused by damage from vehicle accidents ■■ Disposing of fallen tree debris from roadways ■■ Removal of hanging branches and litter on sidewalks ■■ Line of sight restoration for traffic signals and devices ■■ Pressure washing and painting existing city limit monuments, guardrails, walls and other public structures.

Residents can request this services by calling 281.652.1900, where the requestor can be updated via phone as necessary or requested. The second option is through the Connect 2 Pearland app, where residents can track the progress of a request as it is updated. The hours of operation for the Hot Shot service are from 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If there is an emergency outside of normal business hours, residents are encouraged to call the Department of Public Works 24 hour hotline at 281.652.1900.

BEFORE

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Photos L to R: Before and after photos of the work done by the Hot Shot Crew to improve visibility by removing and trimming vegetation and low hanging branches from various parts of the City of Pearland.

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CITY NEWS

The City of Pearland seeks to enhance meter precision and transparency with smart water meters. Starting in August 2018, the City will begin upgrading existing analog water meters to state-of-the-art digital meters. Using Technology to Optimize Water Service

The City is upgrading to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system because it will improve water service over current drive- by automated meter reading (AMR) system, which is reaching the end of its service life. Once completed, City water customers will be receiving more precise and comprehensive information about usage for budgeting and understanding utility bills. AMI systems are comprised of state-of-the-art electronic/ digital hardware and software, which combine >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48

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