Summerfield Scoops – March 2020
In this issue:
- Health and Wellness (Pool Closed)
- Call for Candidates
- Doggy on leash… Doggy do-do…
- Spring time – Weed time
- Trash Bins
- Upcoming Events(?)
- Owner’s Calendar
- School Is (Unexpectedly) Out – Drive Safely!
- New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA/Owner’s Representative?
- Feeling Social?
Health and Wellness (Pool Closed)
In response to San Diego County’s order to close all gyms and fitness centers and the Governor’s stay at home order, we will not be opening the pool until after these orders are lifted. We are all in this together (even at an approved distance!), so let’s all find ways to keep our cool and support one another.
Sites with more info: covid19.ca.gov coronavirus-sd.com 211sandiego.org
We understand from the Governor’s announcement on 3/19/2020 that NextDoor.com will be hosting more official information in response to the emergency orders, we recommend everyone keep an eye on that resource as well.
Call for Candidates
Even with the current emergency situation, we must continue to operate the Summerfield Home Owners Association, paying utility bills, maintaining the pool for when it does reopen, etc. And for that, we need a functioning board – and for that, we need folks to step up to help the community. Please see our earlier post and ask yourself if you’d be willing to pitch in to help keep Summerfield the great neighborhood that we all enjoy.
Doggy on leash… Doggy do-do…
Summerfield is not only a great neighborhood for families, but also for dogs.
We ask all dog owners to please pick up after your dogs. It is common courtesy and required by the Summerfield CC&Rs. Article VI, Section 8 of the Summerfield CC&Rs states: “Dog owners are required to immediately remove any deposits their dogs might place upon the Common Areas, private Lots, streets, or elsewhere in the Community…”- And according to San Diego County Code section 62.669(a) and California Penal Code Section 597, dogs must be kept on leashes and the person holding the leash must be capable of controlling the dog while in public.
- Poway contracts with the Humane Society for animal control, including lost and stray dogs and barking dog complaints. The number is 760-888-2275. See this web page for more information: http://poway.org/798/Animal-Services
- For more information, see https://www.sddac.com/content/sdc/das/license-laws/laws.html
Thank you for keeping Summerfield safe and clean not just for us humans but for our canine friends, too!
Spring time – Weed time
We are having lots of rain recently – and that greened our yards (but also our weeds….) Don’t forget that we all need to work within our architectural standards:
Yards must be maintained, watered, planted and replanted to prevent erosion and present a healthy and trimmed appearance (no more than 20% of lawn area dry or dying). Weeds must be kept under control in all areas of lawns and landscaping. Weeds in the sidewalks or driveways must be removed or eradicated.
Please note that early in the year is the time to apply pre-emergent weed treatments to lawns. But if they have already come up, please get them out before they spread all over your yard (and spread to all your neighbors’ yards…) Thanks!
If you have any question about landscaping – please email or call! Thanks!
Trash Bins
Please don’t forget our Architectural Standards requirement for trash bins: Placement of trash containers/bags in front of a dwelling is restricted to a twenty-four hour period surrounding a scheduled pick-up. After pick-up, empty containers should be stored in the garage or behind the fence out of sight of passers-by on the street.
Upcoming Events(?)
Given the current ‘stay at home’ order, we are exploring other options to see how we might address the annual board election and meeting requirement.
We are aware of conferencing tools – the problem is state laws that (currently) require physical meetings. Stay tuned!
HOA Contact Info and Board Members for 2019-2020
SUMMERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198
[email protected]
https://summerfieldpoway.com
SHOA Board Members
• Tom Halfaker, President 858-774-4103
• Kim Caterina, Architectural Chair 858-859-1724
• Brad Phillips, Secretary
• Michael Spring, Treasurer
• Bob McCleary, Special Projects
Owner’s Checklist
- Annual Dues Invoices will be mailed in June.
- Dues become overdue on July 31.
- Prompt payment is appreciated or late fees may apply!
- Remember to get architecture committee pre-approval for exterior changes (paint, lawn, mailbox, etc.)
School is (Unexpectedly) Out – Drive Safely!
Help keep Summerfield accident free!
New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA or Owner’s Representative or Property Manager?
New owners and renters should learn about our community rules by reading the “Summerfield Community Information” document in the General Information section of the Policies & Procedures page.
Please email the HOA at [email protected] to notify us of any changes in your contact information, changes in renters or new individuals with Power of Attorney or Owner’s Representatives or new Property Management company info. This newsletter and other important community updates are sent to all owners, renters and property managers via email as requested.
Note: Owners are required to provide and the Board is required to keep a current list of all owners and renters contact information. (California Corp. Code §8320(a). and Civ. Code §4740(d).)
Please keep us updated, so we can keep you updated!
Feeling Social?
Converse with the neighborhood on these independent websites— a great way to keep updated. Need an invite? Contact us by email! [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/summerfieldestates/ https://summerfieldpoway.nextdoor.com/
