1. Meeting Call to Order & Executive Session
• The meeting was called to order by the HOA Board President.
• A report from the Executive Session disclosed discussions on member appeals, discipline, contracts, and approval of past executive session minutes.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• The board approved the minutes from the November 12th regular, annual, and organizational meetings.
3. Financial Report
• October, November, and December financial statements were reviewed and approved.
• The HOA earned $20,000 in interest from CD investments in 2024.
• Upcoming CD renewals in January and March will be reinvested at 4.5% interest.
4. Delinquency Report
• No action was needed; it was for informational purposes only.
5. Committee Reports
Architectural Review Committee
• Approved: Repainting request, landscape changes.
• Garage door replacement request was denied and appealed to the board.
• Reminder: Any property modification requires prior approval.
Social Committee
• Recent hot cocoa event had low attendance.
• Discussion about the HOA’s relationship with the POHA (Property Owners Homeowners Association) and shared event costs.
• Request for new social event ideas.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
• Only one homeowner attended the community meeting about ADU rules.
• The board needs to clarify if HOA rules can restrict ADUs given California law supersedes HOA CC&Rs.
• Parking concerns and other guideline adjustments are still under discussion.
Garage Door Appeal
• Homeowners replaced wooden garage doors with metal ones without prior approval.
• The Architectural Committee initially denied the request due to:
• Metal doors not matching the existing community standard.
• Paint color mismatch with the house.
• The board approved the metal doors, provided they are repainted in a matte finish that matches the community standard.
Architectural Committee Vacancy
• One new volunteer, Claudio, was approved to join the committee.
• The committee now has three members, fulfilling the HOA’s requirement.
6. Special Assessment for Board Recall Election
• A recall petition was submitted with the required 5% of homeowners’ signatures.
• No stated reason for the recall was provided and is not required by State Statute.
• The recall election is required by law, and the HOA must cover the estimated $10,000–$12,000 cost.
• A special assessment of $123 per homeowner was approved to fund the recall election.
• Discussion on future policy changes to require stated reasons for recalls.
7. Fire Safety & Street Parking Evaluation
• Many “No Parking” signs in cul-de-sacs are faded or obscured.
• The board requested a fire department evaluation on proper signage and street access for emergency vehicles.
8. Open Forum
• Meeting minutes are available upon request and drafted within 30 days.
• Homeowners questioned the cost of the recall election and suggested alternative, cheaper methods such as:
• Community-run election inspectors.
• Electronic voting (allowed under new California law).
• Using interest earnings to cover costs instead of assessing homeowners.
• Security Cameras:
• Recently upgraded cameras at the Bridle Ridge gate allow the gate attendant to monitor in real-time.
• Homeowners asked if security incidents have increased, but no major crime uptick was reported.
9. Adjournment
• The meeting was officially adjourned, with the next meeting to follow the new structure: open forum at the beginning.
