The Eastridge Hills Homeowners Association (HOA) meeting on July 8, 2025, covered a variety of topics, including executive session outcomes, financial updates, rules and regulations concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and the formation and reports of various committees.
Here’s a summary of the meeting:
- Executive Session Outcomes: The Board discussed minutes from previous meetings and resident data sheets, which will lead to a communication being sent out. They also discussed ADUs and decided to create new rules related to ADUs that align with California guidelines and require all ADU plans to be submitted to the Architectural Committee for review to ensure consistency with the community’s aesthetic. Furthermore, they approved repairs for the bearings on both the exit and entrance gates, noting that the spikes at the Eastridge Hills exit gate were broken.
- Public Comment: A resident, Kirby Shields, thanked the board for addressing the broken spikes at the gate. Another resident, Dennis Hogan, questioned the requirement for submitting plans for internal ADU conversions, arguing that internal remodels should not require HOA approval, but thanked the board for refunding fees from the last recall election.
- Consent Agenda Items: The board approved the May 13th Regular and Special Meeting minutes, and the May 28th special meeting minutes. A concern was raised regarding the May 13th minutes (page 67 of the packet) because they referenced residents by APN (Assessor’s Parcel Number), which President Carolyn Goodall believed violated privacy as APN numbers can be used to identify individuals. President Goodall requested that going forward, APN numbers or other resident identifiers not be included in the minutes, especially when related to penalties or fines.
- Financials: The financial report indicated that May financials were reviewed and approved by board members, pending activation on the portal. The delinquency report is being actively worked through line by line, with a goal to mitigate outstanding items by the end of the year and send reminder letters.
- Old Business – ADU Rules: The proposed ADU rules from the previous board were declined. The new rules will be developed to follow California State Guidelines and require Architectural Committee review for all ADU plans to ensure consistency with the existing neighborhood’s external structure, look, and colors. This applies to both ADUs and Junior ADUs (JADUs).
- Old Business – Special Assessment Refund: It was acknowledged that all residents should have seen the refund from the special assessment on their July statements.
- New Business – Architectural Request Applications: There were no architectural request applications for review at the time of the meeting.
- Committee Formation and Reports:
- Communications Committee: James Goodall volunteered and was approved to join this committee, which is responsible for maintaining and updating the HOA’s website (www.eastridgehills.com) to post rules, regulations, pertinent information, and meeting notes. The website aims to enhance community engagement and idea exchange.
- Finance Committee: Eddie Williams (Treasurer), Bob Metzner, and Jeffrey Shin volunteered and were approved for this committee. Its role is to discuss and investigate financials and investments, as well as expenses, and provide reports to the Board.
- Architectural Committee: No volunteers were noted at the time, and the board is actively soliciting members for this committee.
- Garden Committee: This committee would focus on the landscaping of common areas, such as the back gate area near the Bridle Ridge gate, and needs volunteers, including potential Master Gardeners for recommendations for beautification of the association property.
- Ad Hoc Governing Documents Revision Committee: Deborah Storm, James Goodall, and the board member Carolyn Goodall volunteered and were approved to members of this advisory committee. This committee will review and make recommendations for potential revisions to the rules and CC&Rs to align them with current state laws, particularly regarding ADUs. It was noted that current CC&Rs do not allow ADUs, which conflicts with state law. Changes to fines were also discussed, specifically that the new state law (AB 130) restricts fines to $100 or less, including administrative fees, and prohibits interest or late fees on fines, making current penalties rules unenforceable. The committee’s work would involve gathering community input.
- Social Committee: Yvonne Aiavao and Judy Myers were nominated and approved to continue their involvement with this long-standing committee, which organizes social events and block parties.
- Safety and Security Committee: This committee, initially overlooked in the list, was then discussed as needing volunteers. Its focus would be on safety concerns like tailgating and speeding, and reviewing signage, particularly at the back gate.
- Management Change: Priscilla Marin (from The Kelly Company), the current account manager, will be transitioning out, and Eva Lucas will take over as the new account representative starting July 1st.
- Open Dialogue and Community Engagement: Board members reiterated their desire for open dialogue and community input, emphasizing that the HOA is not a “dictatorship” and values every member’s contribution to maintain the community. The website is highlighted as a key tool for communication.
