Presidents’ Letter

Be Alert about Recycling Scavenging The Public Works Commission will be hearing a proposal to make anyone caught scavenging recyclables from a Recology bin subject to fines ranging from $100-$500. It is being proposed as a municipal code amendment and if approved by the Public Works Commission, it will be re-viewed and voted on by the City Council. The purpose of this code amendment is to deter indi-viduals from reaping the financial benefits of stealing from recycling bins by levying a penal-ty. The collection of recyclables from the blue Recology bins helps to reduce the costs for the ratepayers. So scavenging is affecting the rate-payers of trash collection. Often times these scavengers don't put the lid back on, leaving debris on the streets of residential and commercial venues. In particular, scaven-gers are looking for aluminum cans, plastic bottles, beer bottles and even cardboards. If you see someone taking things from your recycling bins, you can ask them to stop as it is illegal for them to do so. Scavengers can still col-lect from trash containers as long as it isn't the Recology ones. Collecting recyclables can be a big business for some scavengers who can earn several hundred dollars per week. Scavengers come in all sizes and genders.

Jane Williams & Bertha Sanchez The North B St. Improvement Initiative

The first phase of the North B Street Improvement Initiative ended with a community cele-bration at Taqueria La Cumbre on Tuesday, June 10. The cele-bration marked the beginning of what’s to come for the North B corridor and provided an oppor-tunity for businesses, residents, community partners including the Downtown San Mateo Asso-

ciation (DSMA), Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) and City officials to recognize all that has been accomplished since launching the initiative in February.

Some of the successes celebrated on June 10

include: increased collaboration between the San Mateo Police Department and North B Street merchants, extending the Downtown SummerFest, sponsored by the DSMA, to Tilton Avenue on June 21 and 22, developing the initial design for the installation of a pedes-trian crosswalk, street trees and bicycle racks, and the opening of three new neighborhood-serving businesses.

“Collaboration was the key to the success of this project and a lot was accomplished in a short amount of time,” says Economic Devel-opment Manager, Marcus Clarke. “The next phase of the project will involve pedestrian improvements, opportunities to enhance its

physical appearance and establish better connections to the greater downtown area.” The City of San Mateo would like to thank the San Mateo United Homeowners Association (SMUHA) and the Homeowners Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) for their participation and valuable input into the project. For more information about the North B Street Improve-ment Initiative, please visit www.northbstreet.org.

Rebecca Zito, Senior Management Analyst

HOME Association of North Central San Mateo

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Community Calendar

Thursday, July 31 6:30-8:30pm

HANCSM General Meeting King Center

Thursdays 6-8pm

Central Park Music Series Tempest, Solsa, and others

Sat-Sun, Aug 2 & 3 10am

Relay for Life (Am. Cancer Soc.) Fitzgerald Field, Central Park

Tue, Aug 5 6:30-9pm

National Night Out King Center - Free

Thu, Aug 7 6—7:30pm

Taste & Talk: Transportation and Land Use Link San Mateo Main Library

Saturday, Sep 20 7:30am-12noon

Bayfront Cleanup (Coastal Cleanup Day) Ryder Park

Poplar Corridor Project In the last six months, the Poplar Corridor Traffic Safety Improvement Project has completed the planning and com-munity outreach phase. This project will ultimately con-struct a median on Poplar Ave from Amphlett to Idaho. This safety improvement, which is referred to as “Option 2A” in previous studies, will cause a diversion of traffic onto Humboldt from Peninsula to Poplar. Therefore, the City is including various traffic calming measures on the Humboldt corridor. The City of San Mateo held a workshop on February 13 in order to receive community input on the median design for Poplar Ave, as well as the traffic calming measures for Humboldt Street. Based on individual table and group dis-cussions, preliminary design drawings were drafted. On March 22, an open house informational meeting was con-ducted by the City in order to present the conceptual de-signs based on community input received at the workshop held in February. The City is moving forward with the de-sign and Caltrans approval process, with construction scheduled for Summer 2015. The City will be updating the project website at: www.cityofsanmateo.org/poplar101

Tracy A. Scramaglia, P.E., Department of Public Works City Services Academy The City of San Mateo’s City Services Academy is a com-prehensive, hands-on learning experience that gives partici-pants the opportunity to interact with City staff and learn about our City government. The Academy will begin on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, and continue Wednesday nights through November 12, 2014. Most Academy meet-ings will be held Wednesday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm, with one Saturday session to be held 9:00am – noon. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: August 18th. Please visit http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?nid=108 for more information. Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance In September 2013, the City of San Mateo began enforce-ment of the Oversized Vehicle Parking ordinance, improv-ing lines of sight and visibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobiles throughout the city. This ordinance re-stricts the parking of unattached trailers, boat trailers, recre-ational vehicles, and other oversized vehicles (exceeding 7.5’ tall, 7.5’ wide, or 22’ long) in the public right-of-way. The policy was initially requested by the San Mateo United Homeowner’s Association and was influenced by the find-ings at public workshops and Public Works Commission meetings. Please visit http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=2407 for more information. FEMA Flood Zone Information The City of San Mateo held a Neighborhood Meeting in North Central on June 19, 2014 to update residents on the Federal Emergency Management Agency determinations. The meeting presented what has been done in the past,

what is currently happening, and what still needs to happen. Please visit http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?nid=1061 to learn more about this important issue.

San Mateo Police News Lt. Ryan Monaghan—Area 1

I’m excited to be partnering with HANCSM as your new Area Lieutenant. Together we will work to maintain the quality of life you all expect for your neighborhood. I hope to continue the great relationship Lt. Pat Molly has forged and be equally as responsive to your needs. I was raised and attended high school right here in San Mateo. At 18 I began

working for the City as a seasonal employee with Parks and Rec and volunteered as a Police Cadet. I was hired as a police officer with SMPD in 1994 and have thoroughly enjoyed the past 20 years. I’ve held a number of different specialty assignments and positions throughout my career, which have provided me with opportunities to develop my problem-solving skills and taught me the im-portance of partnering with the community to create long term solutions. I’m very familiar with the unique issues specific to North Central San Mateo, as I spent a large por-tion of my career working in this area. I have a number of hobbies and interests which keep me active in our community. I’ve been able to parlay some of these hobbies and interests into volunteering with our Po-lice Activities League. I have a vested interest in our community as I live locally with my growing family. I look forward to introducing my-self in person and meeting everyone at the next meeting. In the meantime, if I can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Lt. Ryan Monaghan 650-522-7653 rmonaghan@cityofsanmateo.org

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HANSCM Board Jane Williams - Co-President: 342-6795

Bertha Sanchez - Co-President: 344-5021 Wesley Taoka—Secretary: 344-7987

Christine Alford - Bd Member: 685-7879 Joanne Bennett—Board Member: 340-9699 Mike Caggiano - Board Member: 342-8244 Dorothy Chow - Board Member: 343-3894 Enrique Diaz - Board Member: 347-7418 Emanuel Huff - Board Member: 342-0102 Joshua Hugg - Board Member: 579-7369 Karen Jensen - Board Member: 375-8191

Ben Toy - Board Member: (415) 370-8491 Dianne Whitaker - Bd Member: 343-4340 Tracey Kobayashi - Bd Member: 868-7246

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Home Association of North Central San Mateo JOIN NOW! As a member, you will receive a newsletter, attend informative meetings, and be represented at City and Coun-ty meetings. You will also have the opportunity to meet your neighbors in a spirit of cooperation and shared interest. Please include your email address so we can keep you informed. Your email will not be shared with anyone and we use blind copy so others will not see your address.

Name: Mr. Ms. Mrs.____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________email:_______________________ Occupation/Interest:_____________________________ Circle one: Homeowner - Renter - Business Property Owner - Associate Member (outside of North Central) Do you want to be called prior to each meeting? YES NO Basic Dues ($10.00 /year/voting member or $20.00/household; $25/business) Dues:______________ Donation:__________ Make check payable to HANCSM TOTAL:___________ Mail to: HANCSM, c/o King Center 725 Monte Diablo Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401

Private Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program Please visit the City of San Mateo website for information about the new private sewer lateral cost sharing program, for full lateral replacements only, in effect for the fiscal year (July 2014 – June 2015). Program information is available at http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=1910. Please note that funding is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Sandy Russell, Department of Public Works Good News at the Library! San Mateo’s libraries will be open longer hours starting on Monday, July 7. The new schedule is:

Ben Ocón, City Librarian

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King Center Summer Programs and Events

Neighborhood Summer Fun (NSF) - Grades 1-5 Monday-Friday – 12:30-5:45pm Come have FUN this summer! This is a summer camp with traditional day camp qualities. Your child will discover new interests and make new friends. Join us as we play games, create art, explore, and swim. (For information on King Center programs:650-522-7470)

King Café Program - Ages 1-18 Monday-Friday – 12:30-1:30pm FREE This all summer long program provides FREE nutritious lunches to youth ages 1 - 18. Its goal is to ensure they re-ceive at least one nutritious, balanced meal daily when school is out. Family and adults can enjoy this wonderful opportunity as well, after the youth have been served. Friday Night Fun Program -Teen Program Every Friday – 6:30-9pm FREE Looking for something fun and positive to do on Friday Nights? Meet your friends at King and participate in excit-ing new games, tournaments and trips. Talent Spectacular (Circus of the Stars) Saturday, July 26- 6:00 -7:30pm - FREE Family and Friends, do you sing, act, tell jokes, dance, wig-gle one ear, recite poetry, or even have a pet that does amazing tricks? Come out, showcase your talent and bring the entire family to enjoy a FUN-filled evening with laughs and great entertainment. Please reserve an audition spot by calling 650-522-7470. MLK Ballers Basketball League - Ages 13-18 Tuesday & Thursdays –5-7pm $35/44 Come join us for a summer basketball league for boys and girls aged 13-18. Our participants will learn, grow, and de-velop skills through organized basketball competition. The league will emphasize and promote sportsmanship, integri-ty, and teamwork. Games will be held at the Dr. Martin Lu-ther King Jr. Community Center. Each team will also prac-tice for 1 hour a week at the King Center.

PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday, July 31—6:30-8:30pm

King Center Monte Diablo and Fremont

Meet our new area Lt. Ryan Monaghan

Special Guests: Officer Martin and Hero (SMPD police dog)

Learn about his crime-fighting role. Brian Weber, SM Co. Vector Control:

Learn about the recent fogging for West Nile Virus. Vector control services in-clude mosquitos, ticks and rodents.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please be prompt!

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