September 2004

19^th AVE PARK NEWSLETTER

Our next meeting:

Date:     Thursday, September 9, 2004

Time:     7:30 PM   

Place:     Marriott Hotel     (meeting room, refreshments, and free parking courtesy of the Marriott Hotel)

We welcome all residents of 19^th Ave Park. Please join us and get acquainted with your neighbors.

We have an exciting program for this month’s meeting. We will have several speakers attending our Homeowner’s meeting this month.

One of our speakers will be Karen Herrel, who was very active in drafting the new Measure P, which preserves the legacy of Measure H, which was adopted in 1991.Karen will explain why all San Mateo Voters should support Measure P on the November Ballot You can find the text of Measure P on the City of San Mateo website at www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/planning

We will also have a developer’s representative speak to us about the status of the KENMARK PROJECT; this is the development of the property near the TeleCenter and old Denny’s. They will be showing us the plans for building the project’s public benefit, a new sidewalk design that will be built on the same side of the street as the Shell Station on Concar Blvd., leading to the Hayward Train Station.

Mr. Jerry Hill, who is our County of San Mateo Supervisor and Mr. Matt Grocott, who is also a Council member of San Carlos, will debate Measure A, which will be on this November ballot. This is the measure that deals with extending the ½ cent tax for transportation issues. It will be a very interesting discussion. So, whether you support or oppose Measure A, come out to our meeting and hear what they have to say about it.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 7:30 PM at the Marriott Hotel. Join us and be informed on issues affecting San Mateo and our neighborhood.

Hillsdale and Marina Branch Libraries have reopened.

Please take time to visit your local libraries and see what’s new on their shelves. Maybe check out a book or two.

Walk of Honor, September 16, 2004. This annual event celebrates the best of San Mateo, recognizing exemplary contributors to our community. The festivities will include music, dessert and the closure of 3^rd Ave. between El Camino Real and San Mateo Drive to accommodate the party.

Connie and Eleanor residents;

Before the rainy season starts, those living on the South side of Connie and the West side of Eleanor who believe they still have backyard drainage problems because of higher soil outside the new fence should write the City Engineer, Mintze Cheng (330 W. 20^th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403) or mcheng@cityofsanmateo.org or 522-7306. Report the problem and ask that the City repair it before the rainy season causes damage to your property.

The State Has a Budget!

On July 31^st, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the 2004 – 2005 State Budget. Through agreements made between the state and local governments, the City will see an additional loss of revenue of approximately.

$1.5 million per year for the next two years. Because of aggressive cost reduction over the past couple of years and the establishment of a stability reserve to address a temporary circumstance such as this, the City will be able to absorb this loss without further service reductions.

Included in the adopted State budget is a proposed constitutional amendment, Proposition 1A, which will go on the November 2004 ballot. This measure, if approved by the voters, will provide protection for local revenue that will significantly reduce the ability of the State to take local revenue in the future.

Click onto the website to learn more about Proposition 1A: as well as other important information regarding the State Budget and how it affects your community.

http://www.cityofsamateo.org.budget/index.html

Eichler Network—P. O. Box 22635 San Francisco, CA 94122

The Eichler Network is a newsletter-magazine that is published quarterly and is dedicated to Eichler homes throughout the Bay Area. If you live in an Eichler home the magazine is free of charge and it is a good reference for items related to Eichler homes. The Summer edition arrived at our homes. Check out their web site- www.eichlernetwork.com

Events for September 2004, lots of things happening in the City of San Mateo

Check out the city’s website for all the details on events occurring in San Mateo during the month of September for all ages. Events are scheduled at the Senior Center on the Alameda de las Pulgas, at the Temporary Main Library and at Central Park for example.    www.cityofsanmateo.org

Some important numbers for your reference:

Bad or unusual odors-code enforcement-522-7150                          Potholes-public works-522-7352

Dangerous tree or limb on/over street-parks-522-7420                  Street light out-public works-522-7352

Illegal building or construction-building-522-7172                           Street tree maintenance-parks-522-7420

Abandoned Vehicles-Police-522-7766                                              Barking dog-police-522-7700

Graffiti Hotline-Police-522-7161                                                       non-emergency-police-522-7700

Abandoned shopping carts- if you see a shopping cart in our neighborhood call- 740-0698

EMERGENCY-police-fire-medical-911

19^th Ave. Park Neighborhood Association Membership Notice

Have you renewed your membership in our 19^th Ave. Park Neighborhood Association for the year 2004? Our association depends on member dues to support its functions throughout the year and 19^th Ave Park dues are a bargain – still only $12 a year per household! The membership fee covers costs for printing the newsletters and incidental expenses of running our association.

New members who join now will be members through December of 2004. You will receive monthly newsletters keeping you up-to-date regarding important events in the neighborhood and our community. We have a general meeting at the Marriott Hotel on the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  Our association represents residents on important issues that come before the City Council. Please join our Neighborhood Association and make your voice heard!

#1-Mail your check of $12, to 19^th Ave. Park HOA, P. O. Box 2024, San Mateo, CA 94401 or #2- bring your check with you to the September 9^th meeting, or #3- drop it in the mailbox at 1767 Wolfe Drive.

Thank you for your support.

Henry Friedlander, 19^th Ave Park Newsletter Editor