19th Ave Park Neighborhood Association

SEPTEMBER 2006

19^th Ave. PARK NEWSLETTER

We hope to seeyou at our September 14, 2006 meeting.  As usual, the Marriott will provide aroom and refreshments.   Ben Ocón, City Librarian, will give us avirtual tour of the new library.

President’scorner

HelloEveryone,

        As the President of our 19th Ave. Park Residents Association,   I welcome youall and invite you to attend our Sept. 14th meeting at the Marriott Hotel at7:30 PM. We will be electing new officers for this upcoming year.  Please feelfree to volunteer or nominate a candidate.

       The Marriott has very graciously given us a room to use, and supplied us withdelicious hors d'oeuvres, and we are very grateful to them.  We normally meeton the second floor in the Marina Room.  If you have any questions, pleasecheck at the front desk of the Marriott desk.

        Feel free to park in the Hotel Parking Lot.  You will be given a sticker at themeeting, which allows you to park free of charge.

         Our dues are only $12.00 for the entire year!  Please join, even if youcan't attend the meetings. Among other things, the dues allow us to distributethis newsletter at a monthly cost of about $40.00 to serve the entireneighborhood.  And number of members gets more attention at City Hall!

        Ed Halbrook, our treasurer, [1767 Wolfe Dr] will be happy to take your check orcash.  If more convenient, you may put your check in my mailbox at 1603 Wolfe Drive.

      I look forward to meeting each and every one of you Sept. 14h at the MarriottHotel.

Sincerely,Jeanne Burke, President

Street Sweeping and Recycling Schedule:September 2006

Becauseof Labor Day the City has told us STREET SWEEPING, will be only Mondaythe 17^th  and Wednesdays September 6^th and 20^th.The sweeper will be here between 9-11 AM, in order to AVOID A TICKET andFINE move your vehicles!  RECYCLING by Allied Waste is on FridaysSeptember 1^st, 15^th, and 29^th.  Pleaserecycle all newspapers, cans, plastics, glass, and cardboard (please rememberto cut cardboard into square pieces). Don’t forget your garden clippings aswell. NEIGHBORS, remember your garbage cans and recycle bins must bestored out of sight after the pickup!  We all want to be good neighbors andcomply with City codes!

BayMeadows Phase 2 Project Meetings at City Hall [330 W. 30^th Ave.] inSeptember

TheDRAFT Design Guidelines for the Bay Meadows Phase 2 project, that define the designstandards and guidelines applicable to the buildings, public access easements,public open space, parks, landscaping, and streetscape will be available on theCity website [http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/]  Friday, September 1.  There willbe two public Study Sessions where the guideline will be discussed by the CityStaff, the Bay Meadows Land Company and City Commissioners.  These sessionsprovide an excellent opportunity to learn about the guidelines in some depth. The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a session on the portions of theguidelines related to Parks, Public Open Spaces, and Landscaping Wednesday,Sept. 6 at 7:30 PM in conference Room C.  The Planning Commission will hold asession on the portions of the guidelines related to Buildings Parks, Streetscape and Public Access Easements Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 PM in the CouncilChambers.

SidewalksSTILL are for People

Someforget that sidewalks are for people, not for shrubs, low limbs, garbage cans,cars, etc. Some of our neighbors walk, use wheelchairs, or have kids withriding toys. Help them be safe on the sidewalk. Courtesy, consideration andCity Codes require that we keep the sidewalks in front of our houses clear ofobstructions and in good condition. Keep your sidewalk clear. If your neighborfails to correct a problem, you can report violations to Code Enforcement[522-7150] or for tins on the street or sidewalk, the Police [522-7700]   Ifyou keep your sidewalks and yard clear and neat, your neighbors will appreciateyour courtesy and you will avoid possible citations and fines.

CoastalCleanup Day, September 16

The22nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day takes place on Saturday, September16th, from 9 a.m. to Noon.  This year San Mateo Countywide Stormwater PollutionPrevention Program (STOPPP) is coordinating the Clean-up in San Mateo County, with 26 locations at coastside, bayside, and inland creeks.

Selectthe area that you would like to help clean and then recruit your friends,family, neighbors, and coworkers. Go to the site and check-in. Bring or wearsunscreen, closed-toed shoes, a hat and gloves (disposable gloves areprovided). When you check in at the cleanup location, a site captain will giveyou a special data card to tally the items you collect. Collect data and pickup trash. Your data goes into The Ocean Conservancy's international database,which is used to identify the sources of debris and to help devise solutions tothe marine debris problem.

Groups of 10 or more please call to registerahead of the event to ensure that the location is best for your group size.

Thisis the local cleanup area:

Formore information, see http://www.flowstobay.org/resources/coastalcleanup.html#participateor call 650.363.4305

OlderDriver Traffic Safety Seminars

Subjectscovered will include: myths about older drivers, compensating for age relatedchanges, “Tune Up” your driving skills, rules of the road, a confidentialself-evaluation, nutrition and strength, safe driving tips, transportationalternatives.  REFRESHMENTS served!  Space is Limited.  For information& registration call (650)363-4572.  The seminars ill be held:

 September7 San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Rd. San Bruno

September21 Peninsula Volunteers Little House, 800 Middle Rd. Menlo Park

October26, San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo

November9, Burlingame Rec Center, 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame

A SecondSpeaker

GregoryFinkelstein, Eagle Scout Candidate, has been volunteering with a Veterinarianin Foster City for the past two years.  This has led him to undertake, as hisEagle Scout Project, Replacing a dilapidated storage shed at the PeninsulaHumane Society.   Gregory will plan and direct the removal and recycling of theold shed and construction of a new weather proof structure. The new shed, overdouble the size of the current one will store donated items safely.  All workwill be done by Gregory and his Scout volunteers.  Gregory will tell us how wecan help.

The NEWlibrary is open at 55 West 3rd Avenue – use it and enjoy all the new features!  San Mateo Main Library isa state-of-the-art resource center for literacy and ongoing learning; adestination that is inviting, comfortable and accessible, a place for families,community groups and people of all ages; and a vibrant bridge to multiculturalunderstanding.

Thislandmark public library features 100 public internet computers, speciallydesigned areas for children and teens, study rooms, community meeting rooms, acafé and 157 underground parking spaces.

San Mateo Fire Department Office of Emergency ServicesEmergency Preparedness Classes

Allclasses are free!  Space is limited, advance registration is best.  For detailscall 522-7960 or see http://www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/dept/oes/training.html

Class#1: ‘RU READY?” - 1 ½ hour Basic Disaster Preparedness Classes which helpprepare yourself and our neighborhood for the next major disaster

 Course Date Id #, Location, Time - Wed,September 27, #33876, Beresford, 7-8:30 pm; Wed, October 11, #33877, Beresford7-8:30 pm; Mon, November 13, #33878, King, 7-8:30 pm

Class#2: 15 Hour Community Emergency Response Team [CERT] Class

      Three 19th Avenue Park residents graduated from the first CERT class.  A fewmore 19th Avenue Park residents in the next class and we will have a localCERT!  Here is your opportunity to make a difference...for you, your family, 19th Avenue Park and our city.

     During the six week course, you will be cross-trained in emergency skills thatwill include earthquake preparedness, disaster response, basic disaster medicalcare, light search & rescue, fire extinguishment, damage assessment andresponse team organization. In the final class participants practice their newskills in a hands-on drill.

     Location: San Mateo Senior Center, Course #: 33875

     Dates: Course meets five Thursday nights September 14 through October 12 andSaturday

           October 14th, 9-2 pm at Fire Station 23.

Jeff Hylton-19th Ave Park rep. to UnitedHomeowners Association.

Proposition90, Read It CAREFULLY BEFORE you Vote in November!

Proposition90, supposedly eminent domain reform, has the potential to cripple or bankruptour state, county and local governments.  It is a developer's dream because ofa “stealth” provision requiring compensation if any government action"damages" (lowers value) private property.  Any property owner couldsue, claiming some government action reduced his/her property's value.  Oregon passed a similar 2004 law [Measure 37] with disastrous results. See:  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/20/INGD9KJ0LG1.DTL&hw=Prop+90&sn=001&sc=1000

ConcernedCitizens About Chloramine

Forup to date information about the effects of the chloramine in our water, seethe new

Website:http://www.chloramine.org/

Ideas forfuture meetings Your Board of Directorsis happy to see the ever—growing attendance at our General Meetings. We areanxious to hear your ideas for these meetings and the manner in which theyshould be conducted. Please contact any Board member with your suggestions.

EditorWanted

MarshallLoring Acting, 19^th Ave Park Newsletter Editor needs and requires areplacement!! YOUR help is needed!  Please call me.