Posted on December 19, 2023 by mbryan
Manager’s Messages
Next Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Board is scheduled to be held on Monday, December 19, 2023. The meeting will be held as follows: actionlife.zoom.us/
6:00 PM Executive Session
6:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
Meeting ID: 955 915 161 43
Password: 475610
Proposed Parking Rules Update
DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2023
TO: LYON MONTERREY HOMEOWNERS
FROM: MARTHA BRYAN, COMMUNITY MANAGER
RE: PARKING RULES UPDATE
Pursuant to Civil Code §4360, the Board of Directors will be considering the proposed operating rule changes at the Board of Directors meeting to be held at the via Zoom, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:30 pm. If you wish share your opinion regarding the proposed operating rule changes, please send your written comments to management’s office so it can be delivered to the Board prior to the Board Meeting. Alternatively, if you can attend the Board Meeting, your constructive comments will be considered by the Board of Directors prior to its making a decision on the proposed rule change. Any and all comments made at the Board Meeting will be subject to the standing rules of the Board related to member comments at Board meetings.
- The proposed rule changes are as follows:
The proposed rule change is to update the existing Parking Rules and Regulations, specifically as depicted by highlights in the document attached.
- The purpose and effect of the rule change:
The purpose of the rule change is to remove rules that are no longer applicable or enforceable, and change specific rules for uniformity with the California Vehicle Code, should enforcement be required.
- Member Comments: If you wish to provide written comment, please send your comments to Lyon Monterrey Maintenance Corporation, c/o Action Property Management, 2603 Main Street, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92614. Please date, identify your property address, print your name and sign. Anonymous/unsigned comments will not be considered.
Please review the actual document which was also emailed, as the yellow highlights in the document below may not be visible.
Professionally Managed By Action Property Management, Inc.
2603 Main Street, Suite 500, Irvine, California 92614-4261
(949) 450-0202 (800) 400-2284 (949) 450-0303 fax
www.monterreyestates.com
Proposed Parking Rules Update
The Association’s recorded CC&R’s establish many parking restrictions, primarily within Article X, Section 10.5 Section 10.5 (d) also authorizes the Board to establish additional rules regarding parking on the private streets, including designating “parking” and “no parking” areas. These Parking Rules and Regulations supplement the parking restrictions contained within the CC&R’s and supersede all previous Board adopted parking rules.
Overnight Street Parking Restricted: Parking in the streets is primarily reserved for the use by guests. All (authorized) vehicles owned, leased and/or driven by residents and guests that are parked overnight on a street within the community (with overnight parking being defined as any time between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.) must be parked with the flow of traffic, not parked in a no parking zone (defined as a fire lane [red curb]), in front of any driveway, at a curb corner, or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, or in such a manner that the vehicle prohibits visibility of pedestrians and vehicles.
The main purpose of the overnight street parking restriction is to specifically encourage compliance with the CC&R requirement of using the garages for parking of vehicles and not for other purposes. Section 10.5(c) of the CC&R’s expressly states that resident vehicles must be parked in the garage.
Street Sweeping Parking Rules: No person shall park or leave standing any motor vehicle on the street during the designated street sweeping days (twice a month) during the designated hours.
Parking in Front of Owner’s Residence: To the extent possible in conjunction with these rules when using the street for parking as authorized by this section, Owners should utilize the community curb space that is closest to their home. Vehicles not parked in this fashion, will be considered in violation of the rules.
1. All vehicles owned by or within the control of an Owner or resident of an Owner’s Lot and kept in the properties must be parked in the assigned garage of that Owner to the extent of the space available; provided each Owner shall ensure that any such garage accommodates at least two (2) Authorized Vehicles having four (4) or more wheels.
2. The following vehicles are “Authorized Vehicles”: standard passenger vehicles, including automobiles, passenger vans designed to accommodate (10) or fewer people, and pick-up trucks having a manufacturer’s rating or payload capacity of 3/4 ton or less. Authorized vehicles may be parked in any portion of the properties intended for parking of motorized vehicles; however, no Owner may park a vehicle in a manner which the Association determines will restrict the passage of pedestrians or vehicles over driveways, streets or sidewalks in the properties, or extends beyond the limits of the space where the vehicle is parked.
3. The following vehicles are “Prohibited Vehicles”: (i) “recreational vehicles” (as defined in the SAMLARC Declaration), (ii) “commercial vehicles” (as defined in the SAMLARC Declaration), (iii) buses or vans designed to accommodate more than ten (10) people, (iv) vehicles having more than two (2) axles, (v) trailers, inoperable vehicles or parts of vehicles, (vi) aircraft, other similar vehicles or any vehicle or vehicular equipment deemed a nuisance by the Board,
If the vehicle qualifies as both an Authorized Vehicle and a Prohibited Vehicle, the vehicle is presumed to be a Prohibited Vehicle, unless expressly classified as an Authorized Vehicle by the Board.
Prohibited Vehicles may only be parked in an Owner’s fully enclosed garage with the door closed so long as their presence on the Properties does not otherwise violate the CC&Rs. They may be parked on the street or driveway for brief periods only to load, unload or make emergency repairs.
The applicable Public Agency shall be allowed to impose and enforce all provisions of the applicable California Vehicle Code sections or local ordinances on any private streets contained within the Properties.
4. No vehicle parked in the community shall display a “FOR SALE” sign of any kind.
5. All vehicles parked on the street must be parked parallel to the curb with the flow of traffic and no more than 18 inches from the curb from either axle.
6. Parking in designated fire lanes or within 15 feet of any fire hydrant (red zones whether they are marked or not) is a fire code violation and therefore strictly forbidden. Parking in disabled spaces and white zones is also forbidden. Violators may will be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense. No notice or warning will be given.
7. Repairs or maintenance on cars, trucks, boats or any recreational vehicles shall be completed inside the garage provided that such activity is not undertaken as a business. Such activity may be prohibited if the Board determines it to be a nuisance.
8. Owners of vehicles, which drip automotive fluids on Association property (gasoline, oil, coolant, etc.), will be required to remove the vehicle from the common area and reimburse the Association for the cost of cleaning and/or repairs. Permits will be withheld or revoked for such vehicles. All driveways must be kept free of oil/fluid and rust stains. Oil catching devices may be used under the vehicle, but must be removed from the view of the common area when the vehicle is not present.
9. Parking in front of mailboxes is discouraged and is in violation if it responsibly interferes with mail delivery or pick-up. Vehicles may not be parked within 3’ of the mailbox center post.
10. Maximum parking time on the street is limited to 96 72 hours at any one time.
11. The speed limit in the community is 10 25 miles per hour. Please obey the speed limit within the community at all times.
Parking Enforcement
Violations to the above referenced rules will be subject to the Association’s Enforcement Policy.
Violations Subject to Immediate Tow Away: Any vehicle parked in a marked fire lane, within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant (whether marked or not), blocking the flow of traffic on community streets, or in any manner which interferes with any entrance to, or exit from any lot, parcel or area owned by a member of the Association may be towed without prior notice of violation or notice of intent to tow.
With respect to all other parking and vehicle violations, the following policy shall apply:
First Offense:Warning Notice posted on the vehicle;Second Offense(within 180 days of the First Offense): The levy of a fine in accordance with the Association’s policy and procedures of fines and penalties;Third Offense:(within 180 days of the First Offense):The levy of a fine in accordance with the Association’s policy and procedures of fines and penalties; and/or
Vehicle tow away.
Fourth Offense and Subsequent Offenses: (within 180 days of the Third Offense):The levy of a fine in accordance with the Association’s policy and procedures of fines and penalties; and/or
Vehicle tow away.
Community Wide Inspection
October 2023
Dear Monterrey Estates Neighbors,
This letter is being sent on behalf of the Board of Directors as a courtesy reminder of homeowner maintenance responsibilities.
We would like to remind everyone that property inspections will be taking place beginning this Fall/Winter. As a reminder, the Action Property Management will be inspecting the community to ensure each of us are complying with the rules in our community’s CC&Rs and Community Handbook. Based on recent observations of the community the areas of focus will include:
- Exterior Paint Condition (stained stucco)
- Landscape Condition (including artificial turf)
- Oil-Stained Driveways
- Weeds in Driveway Expansion Joints
- Damage to Stucco and Hardscape
- Repair of Fences, Gates and Wall
- Over Grown Trees
- Non-Operating Vehicles
- Miscellaneous Areas (torn window screens, broken windows, exposed wires, porch clutter and non-operative fountains)
Take a look around your property to ensure you are keeping up with the maintenance responsibilities as outlined above. We would like to remind everyone that although our side and rear yards are not visible from the common area, they may be visible to our neighbors. It’s important to say that that patio structures, barbecue areas, and sheds and trash containers are kept in a well-maintained condition. More importantly, the cleanliness of these areas will help in preventing the rodent population from getting out of control.
A copy of the Monterrey Estates CC&Rs and Community Handbook with rules may be found on the Resident Portal at https://resident.actionlife.com .
Thank you for your commitment to our beautiful community and as always, please contact the Community Manager if there are any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Monterrey Estates Board of Directors
Professionally Managed By Action Property Management, Inc.
2603 Main Street, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 450-0202 (800) 400-2284 (949) 450-0303 fax www.monterreyestates.com
Board Vacancies
Dear Lyon Monterrey Member:
At this time we are requesting candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors. The Board consists of (5) members who are elected by the membership. However, there are two (2) vacant positions, each for a (2) year term.
Qualification to for the Board of Directors:
- Must be an Owner.
The Board of Directors meets in the evening bi-monthly to conduct the business of the Association. The meetings can last 1-2 hours. There may be other business to be handled between meetings that may require a Special Meeting of the Board, which could mean additional time commitments.
If you are interested in being considered for an appointment to the Board, please complete a Candidate Statement available on the Resident Portal, Forms folder, and return it to Action Property Management, attention Mbryan@actionlife.com. CANDIDATE STATEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 5:00 PM, August 18, 2023, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD at the meeting scheduled on August 29, 2023.
Thank you for taking an active, positive interest in your community!
2023/2024 Budget - Effective August 1, 2023
The 2023-2024 Annual Budget will go into effect August 1st. While the Board of Directors is excited that the dues will not be increased, below is a brief overview of how we got there.
Each year the Association’s volunteer Board of Directors performs a very careful review of the past year’s expenses and income to best project the amount to collect from each member in the upcoming fiscal year. When reviewing the budget, the Board considers several factors such as: recurring contract costs, inflation, utility usage and rates, insurance, and appropriate reserve contributions each month to pay for repair, restoration and/or replacement of common area components as needed.
There are several factors that impacted the Association’s budget for this upcoming fiscal year. The cost of labor and materials is on the rise, and those increases are financially impacting the Association through contract increases from service providers and increased costs of maintenance and repair projects. Since the change in landscape maintenance vendor was made nearly two years ago, the Landscape Committee and Board of Directors has worked closely with the vendor to ensure the newly planted areas were thriving while keeping within a reasonable water budget. Although the Association cannot control the cost of water rates, we continue to work diligently in mitigating costs as much as possible while adequately watering the slopes and entrance area. In addition, each year the Association has a reserve study prepared to determine the current level of reserve funding for the existing components. The recommended reserve contributions were increased by 19.52% for this upcoming year in order to adequately fund the reserves and meet anticipated expenses.
Despite these factors, the Board of Directors was successful in creating a budget in which an increase was not required while responsibly meeting the Association’s financial needs in the upcoming fiscal year.
The Board of Directors would like to thank all the homeowners for your trust in the Board as we strive for a peaceful and beautiful place to live. We would like to acknowledge those of you who volunteer your time to promote the success of our community, including the Architectural Committee members: Nancy Fowler, Amy Bourne and Brad Blakley, and the Landscape Committee members: Robert Crowley, Allison Stephen, Amy Bourne, Michael Williams, and specifically JoAnn Buchanan for all their time and effort working with the landscape team to promote the beautification of our community.
Lastly, the Board of Directors would like to express a heartfelt thanks to Erick Fineberg and Nancy Fowler for their service on the Board. Nancy and Erick have been vital assets to the success of the Board and to the community’s future. Thank you for volunteering your time and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Annual Community Yard Sale Event
Gather your unwanted household items because it’s time for a Community wide Yard Sale!!! The event is being planned on Saturday, July 15th from 7a.m. – noon. We hope everyone participates and takes advantage of a great opportunity to clear the clutter.
Holiday Lights and Decorations
A friendly reminder that all holiday lighting and decorations must be removed for the homes exterior and from the view of the common area. Thank you for your immediate compliance.
Go Green!
Did you know you can sign up to have important Association documents sent to you via email rather than mail? If you would like to take advantage of this option, please sign into the Resident Portal at resident.actionlife.com and follow the following steps:
• Click on the yellow pencil icon next to “Consent For Email Distribution” listed under “Property Information” on the dashboard
• Click “Yes” on the pop-up regarding Email Consent to consent to email delivery of all documents that the Association regularly publishes as specified in the California Civil Code
You can also sign up to receive e-statements rather than receiving paper statements each month in the mail on the Resident Portal. To sign up for e-statements:
• On the Resident Portal Dashboard, click on the green button next to “You are not signed up for e-statements” that says “Sign Up Today!”
• Verify your email address and click “Subscribe”
Thank you for contributing to the Association’s efforts to reduce paper and the costs associated with mailing documents.