19th Ave Park Neighborhood Association

OCTOBER 2006

19^th Ave. PARK NEWSLETTER

It is importantthat you attend our October 12, 2006 meeting THE TOPICS AFFECT THE FUTURE OFOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.  The meeting will be at 7:30 PM in the Marriott Hotel.  Asusual, the Marriott will graciously provide a room and refreshments.

We will have twopresenters.

The newowners of the K Mart property will be asking us for OUR IDEASabout how best to use this large property.  THEY WILL SHARE THEIR THOUGHTSABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE BUILT ON THE PROPERTY.  At this time they have architect’ssketches illustrating possible uses of this property.  There are no designs. This will be our first opportunity to influence the future of a large part ofour neighborhood!  The new owners wanted us to be the first citizen group tohave this opportunity because we are such close neighbors.  This is OURchance to contribute!

Representativesof the League of California Cities and the City of San Mateo will tell us oftheir concerns about Proposition 90.  See:  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/20/INGD9KJ0LG1.DTL&hw=Prop+90&sn=001&sc=1000 , and http://www.smartvoter.org/2006/11/07/ca/state/prop/90/.

StreetSweeping and Recycling Schedule: OCTOBER 2006

STREET SWEEPING will be Mondays the 2^nd and 16^thand Wednesdays October 4^th and 18^th.  The sweeperwill be here between 9-11 AM, in order to AVOID A TICKET and FINE moveyour vehicles!  RECYCLING by Allied Waste will be Fridays October10^th and 24^th.  Recycle all newspapers, cans,plastics, glass, and cardboard (please remember to cut cardboard into squarepieces).  Don’t forget your garden clippings as well.  NEIGHBORS, REMEMBERYOUR GARBAGE CANS AND RECYCLE BINS MUST BE STORED OUT OF SIGHT AFTER THEPICKUP!  We all want to be good neighbors and comply with City codes!

Real Estate Report byAnne Rousseau, Secretary 19^th Ave. Park Homeowners’ Association

[a new feature of ournewsletter]

Since January 2006, eight 19thAvenue Park properties have shown up in the Multiple Listing System; 3 each onVanessa Drive and Joanne Drive; 1 each on Edna Way; and Eleanor.  AJoanne property is asking $939,000; 633 Vanessa; 680 Edna Way; and1724 Eleanor are currently "sale pending".  The rest havebeen sold.  This is from REAL ESTATE INFOLINK (MLS) and may not includeall properties that have "FOR SALE" yard signs. 

As you haveseen in the news, in July the median sales price of existing homes fell for thefirst time in 11 years.  David Lereah National Association of Realtors^®.economist, said home sales appear to be leveling out.  “After astronger-than-expected drop in July, the fairly even sales numbers in Augusttell us the market is at a more sustainable pace,” he said.  “It keeps us ontrack to see the third highest sales year on record, but we do expect anadjustment in home prices to last several months as we work through a build upin the inventory of homes.

Pleasecontact Anne [phone and e-mail address below] if you have any questions orcomments.

JackieSpeier’s Continued Support for Us – Even at the End of Her Senate Term

StateSenator Jackie Speier invites you to join her for a Town Hall Discussion - FindOut What Your Legislator Can Do For You, Saturday Oct. 28: 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm,Aragon High School Library,  San Mateo 

San Mateo Fire Department Office of Emergency ServicesEmergency Preparedness Classes

Katrinahas shown us the importance of being ready to take care of ourselves when amajor disaster occurs.  As described in the last newsletter, two free classesare offered to teach you and your family how to help yourselves and yourneighbors survive.  Space is limited, register NOW!  At 522-7960 www.ci.sanmateo.ca.us/dept/oes/training.html

Fire Station Visits

Our FireStations invite you to an Open House from 10 AM – 2 PM Saturday October 7.  Therewill be Station Tours, Public Education Materials, Color books for kids and  Refreshments   These are the addresses: Station 21 – 120 South Ellsworth Avenue, Station 23 –31 West 27th Avenue, Station 24 – 319 South Humboldt Street, Station 25 – 545Barneson Avenue’ Station 26 – 1500 Marina Court, and Station 27 – 1801 De AnzaBoulevard.

OlderDriver Traffic Safety Seminars

Weall know someone who is beginning to worry about how they can manage to getaround when it is no longer safe for them to drive.  The CHP, SupervisorAdrienne Tissier, Sam Trans, and others are providing seminars to help answerthese concerns.  Subjects covered will include: myths about older drivers,compensating for age related changes, “Tune Up” your driving skills, rules ofthe road, a confidential self-evaluation, nutrition and strength, safe drivingtips, transportation alternatives.  REFRESHMENTS served!  Space isLimited.  For information & registration call (650)363-4572.  Theseminars will be:   October 26, San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de lasPulgas in San Mateo, November 9, Burlingame Rec. Center, 850 Burlingame Ave,Burlingame.

Ideas for future meetings are welcome!  Your Board of Directorsis happy to see the growing attendance at our General Meetings.  We want tohear your ideas for the meetings and the manner in which they should beconducted.  Please contact any Board member with your suggestions.

Editor Required

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