2023 Pool Closing for the Season
We will be formally closing the pool for the season as of Sunday October 28, 2023. While the pool is closed, we will be getting in some needed maintenance work.
See you next April!
2023 SHOA Annual Update Posted – Dues Invoices On the Way
Thanks to all who attended our annual meeting, chatting over cake and reminiscing about the 50 year Summerfield anniversary! If you could not join us – never fear! See more info within our annual presentation: SHOA 2023 Annual Presentation (Sorry, cake not included…)
SHOA dues for 2023-2024 are $360. Please note that annual SHOA dues invoices will arrive before the end of June and are payable by the end of July. Instructions for payment are included.
If you need to update your contact information (phone, email or address for non-resident owners and tenants), please be sure to fill and return information with your payment.
We thank Eric Kant, Crime Prevention Specialist from the San Diego Sheriff’s department for presenting during our annual meeting. Please see materials that he provided to us linked below:
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- SDSD Report Suspicious Activity Flyer
- Report, But Not On Social Media
- SDSD Contact Card – Helpful Phone Numbers
- SDSD Fraud and ID Theft Brochure
- Home security flyer
- SDSD Home Vacation Check
- SDSD Personal Safety
- SDSD Protect Your Vehicle Brochure
- Car Burglaries
- Catalytic Converter Theft Brochure
- When To Call 911 and SDSD Non-Emergency
- Helicopter Messages
- Text to 911
Fire Season Preparedness
We hope that we do not have another wildfire like the one in 2007 that caused our neighborhood to be evacuated— but fire season is approaching for our area, and we should all stand ready to respond if needed.
We encourage everyone to subscribe to AlertSanDiego. This is the county’s “reverse 911” emergency notification system and the City of Poway’s primary resource for contacting you in an event that needs your immediate attention, such as an evacuation due to fires. All landlines are automatically a part of this database, but by registering your email address and mobile phone number, you won’t miss a notification.
Getting prepared for earthquake, storm, fire and utility outages? Check these links: http://poway.org/410/EmergencyPreparedness
https://www.sdge.com/safety
This has a list and map of major fire incidents. https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents
Useful Twitter account: https://twitter.com/CALFIRESANDIEGO
Spring time – Weed time
We had lots of rain this spring – 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.
Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting – Poway Sheriff Dept – 50th Anniversary
Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting
Please plan to join us for our annual HOA get together!
SPECIAL NOTICE: We will have a Poway Sheriff station crime prevention representative presenting during the first part of the meeting. Please bring your questions!
We will have our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses, dues for 2023-2024 and the planned budget, and an open forum for questions.
And: We will also be commemorating our 50th community anniversary!
Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.
We be in a meeting room on the west side of the courtyard.
We look forward to seeing you!
The Pool is Open for 2023 – AND – Pool Area Cleaning Help Wanted!
The pool is now open and ready for the 2023 season. Remember that we have a *passive* solar heating system – it will begin to warm up the pool but it will still be chilly for a while.
AND
We need some housekeeping (poolkeeping? janitorial?) help!
Pool Area Cleaning Help Wanted
We are seeking a new person (the last person doing it moved!) to take responsibility for janitorial type cleaning and resupplying the pool area and bathrooms and putting out the trash during the pool season. This is a paid time commitment $20/hour for approximately an hour twice a week, and occasional extra cleanings as required after parties, etc. Please email ASAP to [email protected] if interested. This could be a good opportunity for one of our younger community members!
Usual duties include:
- Sweeping bathrooms and under the tree.
- Mopping (couple times a year or as needed).
- Cleaning toilets, sinks, dispensers, water fountain, rails into pool, tables and sweeping chairs.
- Refilling dispensers.
- Taking the trash to the Edco bin.
- Take Edco bin to and from curb weekly.
- Buying paper towels, toilet paper, soap, toilet cleaner any other cleaner needed.
- Occasionally scraping up gum and cup cakes from pool deck.
- Clean up left over pool toys.
Don’t forget our pool rules 
Pool closed during structure maintenance June 8 and 9
Please be advised that the termite and other wood damage to the pool pump room/restrooms/pergola will be repaired during the day on June 8 and 9.
The gate may be open at times while the crew is working – PLEASE BE CAREFUL THAT SMALL CHILDREN DO NOT WANDER INTO THE POOL AREA!
The pool will be closed while the crew is present to help avoid potential safety issues – but since we cannot lock the gate, we request everyone take note and stay safe!
Image by Andy Gries from Pixabay
Reminder: 2022 Annual SHOA Meeting -and- Paint Update -and- Pool Area Cleaning Help Wanted
Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting
Please plan to join us for our first in-person get together since the pandemic started! We will have our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses, dues for 2022-2023 and the planned budget, and an open forum for questions.
Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.
We be in a meeting room on the west side of the courtyard.
Paint Update
Additionally, we have updated our approved paint color list. Please see the update on this page.
Pool Area Cleaning Help Wanted
We are seeking a new person to take responsibility for janitorial type cleaning and resupplying the pool area and bathrooms and putting out the trash during the pool season. This is a paid time commitment of approximately an hour twice a week, and occasional extra cleanings as required after parties, etc. Please email to [email protected] if interested.
Thank You!
Summerfield Scoops – April 2022
In this issue:
- We are having an In-Person Annual Meeting!!!
- Pool is Updated and Open!
- Call for Candidates
- Doggy on leash… Doggy do-do…
- Spring time – Weed time
- Trash Bins
- HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members
- New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA/Owner’s Representative?
- Feeling Social?
We are having an In-Person Annual Meeting!!!
After a two year break, please plan to join us for our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses and the planned budget, the status of board membership (see call for candidates below), and an open forum for questions.
Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Incarnation – community room
16889 Espola Road.
Pool is Updated and Open!
The pool reopened on April 1 (see the earlier announcement here.) The pool had quite a lot of maintenance over the winter break:
- most notable is the quartz finish replastering!
- extensive repairs to one of the skimmers that was leaking,
- new special order handrails to meet code
- pool room equipment upgrades, including a prefilter to catch hair and such and a cyclone filter that should catch silt type debris down to 30 microns; as well as an inline cholorinator that should help with water clarity
Additionally, we are now making plans for repairs to some of the pergola posts (darn those pesky termites!)
And a big thank you to Bob McCleary for his assistance with this major project!
We hope everyone has a safe an enjoyable summer using the pool!
Call for Candidates
Two of the current SHOA board positions are at the end of their terms. Would anyone be interested in serving?
The Summerfield Home Owners Association takes care of paying the common area utility bills, maintaining the pool, the walkways, and helping to maintain our community standards and values. And for that, we need a functioning board – and for that, we need folks to step up to help the community. Please ask yourself if you’d be willing to pitch in to help keep Summerfield the great neighborhood that we all enjoy.
No later than April 25, please email to [email protected] if you are interested.
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.
HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members
SUMMERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198
[email protected]
https://summerfieldpoway.com
SHOA Board Members
• Tom Halfaker, President 858-774-4103
• Denise Shields, Architectural Chair 858-859-1724 (please leave message or send a text)
• Brad Phillips, Secretary
• Michael Spring, Treasurer
• Dan Carr, Special Projects
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://nextdoor.com/neighborhood/summerfieldpoway–poway–ca/
The Pool is Open for 2022!
It has been a bit chilly, so the pool may take a bit to warm up some more – but the newly resurfaced pool is open for use!
Don’t forget our pool rules:
Can you help keep our neighborhood looking great?
Most of you know that Summerfield benefits greatly from the efforts of our Architectural Committee. Their work makes a major contribution to sustaining the beauty of and high demand for homes in our neighborhood.
Several members of the Architectural committee have recently moved, so we want to put out the word that we need new members for the committee.
We are looking for someone who will take the maintenance of our architectural standards seriously while keeping an open mind when disputes arise. We are looking for someone who appreciates the work of this committee in preserving Summerfield’s attractiveness and home values.
The time commitment is minimal (the work is divided between the committee members). Won’t you consider volunteering? Please email to [email protected].
Thanks!
P.S. – Don’t forget to put the trash bins away after each trash day! The committee (and everyone else) thanks you!
2021 Pool Closing EARLY for the Season
The pool will be closed early this year, October 18, for resurfacing! The water filtration system is being updated as well!
We look forward to a sparkly new pool next season.
More info to be published soon!
While the crew is working, please – stay clear of the area and make sure children are supervised! We would not want any accidents to happen!