Summerfield Scoops – July 2024
In this issue:
- End of an Era and Election Certification
- Annual HOA Dues are Due
- Cool Pool Rules
- Electric Bicycles Alert! Drive Safely!
- Fire Season Preparedness
- Reminder – Submit Application for Architectural Improvement Forms
- Summer is here and so are the weeds!
- Doggy do-do’s and dont’s
- HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members
- New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA/Owner’s Representative?
- Feeling Social? In person and virtual
End of an Era and Election Certification
It’s official, Tom Halfaker (former President) and Brad Phillips (former Secretary) after 10 years and 9 years respectively recently retired from the HOA Board. Thank you Tom and Brad for all your years of service in helping to preserve the character of our neighborhood! In their places, Dan Carr transitioned from Special Projects to President and both Maria Stein, Secretary and Donny Phonea, Special Projects were elected to the board for a 3-year term. The official election results have been reported to the board and recorded. All of this was announced at this year’s annual meeting on May 30th. It was well attended and even a lucky homeowner received an Amazon gift card for just showing up!
2024 SHOA Election Results Report
2024 SHOA Annual Meeting Presentation
Annual HOA Dues are Due
Our annual HOA dues are… well… due! 
For all those who have paid already – thank you!
And for those who haven’t – it isn’t too late! Please go ahead and get them into the mail ($360, payable to Summerfield Homeowner’s Association, PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198, by July 31).
However, if you need another copy of your invoice, have questions or there is any issue with timing – please reach out to [email protected] and let us know.
THANK YOU!!!
Cool Pool Rules
The 2024 pool season is well under way! Remember, we have a *passive* solar heating system that uses sunlight to raise the temperature of the pool above what would otherwise be the normal temperature. Now that we’re into July the water temp should be great.
We continue to invest in updating the pool equipment and service – aiming to have as good an experience as possible for everyone. Having said that, we of course want to remind everyone of the pool rules (below) which help to maintain that good experience!
If anyone is interested in hosting a private party using the pool or common area please complete the Agreement for Use of Pool / Common Area for Owner Parties and submit to [email protected]
If anyone needs a replacement pool key, they are available to residents and property managers for $5. Just email [email protected] to arrange to get one.
For more detailed pool information click HERE
Electric Bicycles Alert! Drive Safely!
As electric bikes (aka eBikes) become increasingly popular in our community, it’s important to address safety concerns, particularly regarding children riding them. While these bikes offer a fun and efficient mode of transportation, they can reach speeds that pose risks, especially in residential areas with pedestrians and other vehicles. We urge parents to ensure their children understand and adhere to speed limits and safety protocols. Encourage them to wear helmets, follow traffic rules, and be mindful of their surroundings. By fostering a culture of responsibility and awareness, we can help keep our neighborhood safe and enjoyable for everyone. Please consult the DMV website on electric bikes, and the following links may also be helpful: People for Bikes and Bike Coalition SD County.
The speed limit within our neighborhood is 25 MPH, and we have a LOT of kids at play here. We encourage all residents to observe the speed limit and drive with caution at all times. If you see a delivery driver speeding, it may be more effective to get the vehicle number and call that delivery company and report any concerns. For example, if you receive an Amazon delivery and are asked for feedback through their site, and that driver was speeding, give them that information.
Let’s all help keep Summerfield accident free!
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 it is fire season again, 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 if you’re away from home.
Getting prepared for earthquake, storm, fire and utility outages? Check out this link Poway Emergency Preparedness, and more is covered under the Public Safety and Services page.
Reminder – Submit Application for Architectural Improvement Forms
Our Architectural Standards require that public facing exterior updates (roofs, paint, relandscaping, mailboxes, additions, etc.) MUST be pre-approved. Submit your forms (Policies & Forms) and the Architectural Committee will review them as they come in. We know homeowners are excited to start their improvements right away. Depending on their varying schedules the Committee is dedicated to reviewing applications within a few days of submission.
Please note that the entire Committee is endeavoring to work collaboratively with all homeowners to arrive at the best possible solution that helps to keep the entire community looking good (and protect our property values!). Send completed forms to [email protected]
Summer is here and so are the weeds!
The warm days of summer means lots of pesky weeds are in full bloom, so we all need to work together within our Architectural Standards to keep our neighborhood looking great.
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 growing in sidewalks (on both sides of the house for those residents living on a corner lot) or in driveways must be removed or eradicated.
As a reminder, the Architectural Committee reviews the neighborhood the last week of each month. If you haven’t had time to pull weeds or maintain your front yard, you might want to do it before the last week of the month.
If you have any questions about landscaping – please email or call. Thanks!
Doggy do-do’s and don’ts
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…”- 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: Animal-Services
- For more information, see Pet Ownership Laws.
Thank you for keeping Summerfield safe and clean not just for us humans but for our canine friends too!
HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members
SUMMERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198
[email protected]
https://summerfieldpoway.com
For more information go to the HOA Board page.
Meet Your HOA Board Members
Dan Carr, President
Dan and his family moved to Summerfield from the midwest in 2017, and he has served on the HOA board since 2021. He is married with two kids, and spends most of his time serving as their personal chauffeur and chef. He enjoys cycling, hiking, and road trips with his family.
Denise Shields, VP/Architectural Committee Chair, 858-859-1724
Denise and her husband moved to Summerfield in April 2019. Denise has served as the Architectural Chair/VP of the HOA board since February 2022. She has worked in the Real Estate business for over 35 years. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, entertaining with friends and family, gardening, and all things purple.
Maria Stein, Secretary
Maria and her husband relocated from the Bay Area to Summerfield in August 2015. She is the newly-elected member of the HOA board. Maria works as an HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist for a printing company. She is married with 4 grown children and her interests are party planning, crafting, decorating, traveling and (especially) shopping.
Michael Spring, Treasurer
Michael and his family moved into Summerfield in 2015. He has served on the HOA board as treasurer since 2019. Michael works for a 1031 Exchange company. He is married with two children and in his spare time enjoys traveling, camping, and spending countless hours watching his kids play basketball.
Donny Phonea, Special Projects
Donny has lived in Summerfield since 2019. He works in the finance sector as a regulator. He is married with two kids. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and golfing. He also enjoys traveling, playing rock music, and going to wineries.
New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA or Owner’s Representative or Property Manager?
New owners, property managers and renters should learn about our community rules by reviewing New to the Neighborhood? Start Here! 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).)
To access more information go to the Landlords, Tenants, Property Managers page.
Please keep us updated, so we can keep YOU updated!
Feeling Social? In person and virtual
Are you interested in getting to know more neighbors? We have a few groups in Summerfield that you are welcome to join. The Social Committee helps with coordinating and planning events such as the July 4th Bike Parade and BBQ and the Fall Fest. There’s also the Bunco group who meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Bunco is an easy-to-learn dice game that is loads of fun for all ages. In order to join or if you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]
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–po
We need some housekeeping (poolkeeping? janitorial?) help!
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.
Two of the current SHOA board positions will be at the end of their term this year. Would anyone be interested in serving?
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!
Please don’t forget our 
We are working to secure the exact date, but anticipate that our Annual Meeting will be held the last week of May. We will review updates for the year and conduct the tabulation of votes at that time and have an open discussion period. Stay tuned!
Our HOA website 
Catalytic converter theft is a major problem since the catalytic converters can be very quickly cut out from a car or truck’s exhaust system and sold to a scrap dealer (for the platinum and other precious metals in them) for hundreds of dollars. Replacement can cost thousands of dollars.
If you are considering putting in video cameras, the reviews at sites like these may be helpful as you make your decision: 
There have been videos and reports of cars cruising through RB going from mailbox to mailbox late at night. Apparently some checks have been stolen and the name on the check altered. If you decide to change out your mailbox for one that locks, please remember to submit an 
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.
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.
