posted 1 December 2017
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posted 12 November 2017
Community Garage Sale 2017
Garage Sale 2017
Harbour Vista held its annual garage sale event on Saturday November 11. Starting at 7am, all electronic entrance gates were disabled to be left open along with the Grunion Lane fire gate. Residents participation with garages open for business was not as big as in previous years. But that did not stop buyers from attending this event particularly at the start early in the morning. Several participants had to closed down their garages by 10am because they were sold out.
Most participants made over $100 easily. Sellers were having so much fun, they wanted it to go on another day and it was a great time to meet your neighbors. Many thanks is to the members who post signs and organize the event and the support of the Board for disable the electronic gates and opening a fire gate.
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posted 4 November 2017
Attention ALL Residents! |
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GARAGE SALE |
WHEN: Novmeber 11th Saturday |
TIME: Gates Open at 7AM |
The gates will be opened during this time for easy access to the garage areas. |
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Everyone is welcome to participate. |
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- Please join the community garage sale.
- Please spread the word to the family and friends.
- Simply open your garage door and sell off your extra stuff.
- The gates will be open and signs will be posted for the day.
- Don't forget toi get small bills/coins for change and extra bags.
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So come and join us!!! |
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posted 12 December 2017
Announcement
The Harbour Vista HOA
Safety Committee
Will hold a Meeting on
Tueaday December 12 AT 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Cabana Clubhouse
Any HOA Member or Resident is Invited to Attend
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posted 5 December 2017
NEWS FLASH
Action Property Management has assigned a new Community Manager to Harbour Vista as of December 1. Her name is Lanese King. Her email is laneseking@actionlife.com. You may contact her by phoneby calling Action Community Care at 800-400-2284. Harbour Vista News Welcome Lanese King. ■ |
updated 14 September 2017
FYI
 CITY STREET REPAVING48 Hour Notice
Door Hanger Notices will be placed on each unit 48 hours prior to the start of the work. This work will require:
- No Parking on the Street
- Street closed to through traffic
Street closures will be from 7AM to 5PM. Residents who need access to their vehicles must removed them fromHarbour Vista prior to the start of the scheduled work. See Notice HERE.
Three Day Process
 To repave the streets is usual a three day process.Two days for repaving and one day to paint the lines.Residents will be allowed into Harbour Vista after 5PM each day during the project. ■ |
posted 1 September 2017
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Mike Peduzzi
Appointed Vice President
At the August 28th HOA meeting, member at large Candice Shultz invited former HOA Board member (2013-2016) Mike Peduzzi to assume the position of Vice President on the newly elected Board. He was then seated. This position was not filled after the election because becuase the majority by vote of the newly elected Board would not allow him to be seated.■ |
posted 27 July 2017
HOA Organization Meeting
Results of Election
On July 24th Annual Election Meeting Results were announced as followed:
2017 Election Results
| Name |
Count |
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| Michael Barto |
111 |
34% |
| Candice Shultz |
74 |
22% |
| Terri Piper-Johnson |
60 |
18% |
| Mary Williams |
46 |
14% |
| Helen Ruvelas |
39 |
12% |
Organization Meeting
The new Board was immediately seated after the end of the Open Meeting for its Organization meeting to form a new Board by the election of Officers. Members were not allowed to observer the Organization Meeting where Michael Barto's Election was revoked.
Officiers
At the closed of Organization Meeting, Helen Revalus was elected as President, Terri Piper Johnson continues as Secretary, Mary Williams continues as Board Treasurer, and Candice Shultz became the new Member at Large. One position on the Board remains open. ■ |
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posted 1 September 2017
Update2 (9/1/17): As of this writing, only five elevators are are turned back on and working. But four elevator are still not working: 4852 Cabana, 16521 Blackbeard, 16551 and 16521 Grunion buildings. Action is working on resolving the issue.
Update1 (08/30/17): Action Property Managementnow states that the Elevators will be turned back on tomorrow (September 1, 2017) around 10AM.According to Community Care there was a paperwork issue with the HOA and the Government agency “which has been resolve". For futher information you may contact Rhonda Hart by calling Action or by email at: rhart@actionlife.com.Emergency Notice
All SOME ELEVATORS ARE SHUTDOWN
Action says it is a paperwork error. Other say Action has not paid our bills in more than three months. Anyway because of non payment to the State for elevator inspection, all the elvators at Harbour Vista are now turned off. Both the new Board and Action senior supervisor is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. ■ |
posted 5 December 2017
NEWS FLASH
Action Property Management has assigned a new Community Manager to Harbour Vista as of December 1. Her name is Lanese King. Her email is laneseking@actionlife.com. You may contact her by phoneby calling Action Community Care at 800-400-2284. Harbour Vista News Welcome Lanese King. ■ |
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REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
for Rules and Regulations
At the March HOA Meeting, the Board released new Rules and Regulations for comments. But at the month’s April HOA Meeting, many members said they had never received a copy. The Board decided to extend the comment period till the next HOA meeting on May 22. In discussion with members, there are concerns about the changes. Even though these “Rules and Regulations” are 13 pages long, Harbour Vista News cannot emphasize more that members need to review them and submit comments as quick as possible to prevent unreasonable rules adoption.
The following are highlights of changes but are in no way all the changes in the proposed “Rules and Regulations”
Roll Up Shades
Members are concern about the prohibition of patio roll up shades as stated in the new rule:
- No Television or radio antennae, clothesline, wiring, balcony covers, screening, roll up shades, air conditioning, water softeners or other equipment shall be installed on patios and balconies or exterior of the buildings.
Many members request that they be allowed to attach roll up shades to their  balconies and patios. The thinking is that the approval of shades should to be part of the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), and not prohibited by a rule. Members who work at night and sleep during the day need to be allowed to install shades with ARC approval.
New Regulations
Some new rules have been added such as “Do not feed the ducks,” “Break down all boxes before placing them in trash bins. Dumping of mattresses, appliances, furniture, water heaters at the trash bin area is not permitted”, “No smoking in the pool areas”, “Swim diapers must worn by babies and small children.”, “Satellite dishes can only be installed on unit patio or balcony railings; no roof-top installation.”
The proposed satellite dishes rule is fundamentally flawed with allowing only balcony installation.  This is not technically feasible. Members whose condo faces north have no “line of sight” to the satellites and the satellite is blocked by the building. Satellite provider install antennas on the south side roof wall over the flat part of the building.
Cut Off Time
The cut off time for use of the pools, jacuzzis, barbecues and pool areas has been reduced by an hour from 11pm to 10pm on the weekdays and from 12midnight to 11pm on the weekends.
New Pet Rules
Two new pet rules were added:
- Food and water bowls for pets should be kept inside. Leaving bowls of food on patios or balconies attracts rodents, raccoons, skunks, and other wild life.
- Washing of pet waste and urine off patio balconies is not permitted as it damages the balconies and patios below, and is a health hazard.
Harbour Vista News has posted the proposed Rules and Regulations at this link. You should email your comments to Peggy Shaw at Action Property Management (pshaw@actionlife.com) or to the Board hvboard@harborvistahoa.com). The more members that comment, the more is it likely the the proposed rules will be revised■ |
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posted 23 March 2017
Expanded News Article
It started almost three years ago, December 2014, with a “Cease and Desist” letter from Action Property Management. This month a“lien release and judgement satisfaction” was reached between the HOA, the property owner Eb and Aime Rosendahl, their real estate broker and the HOA's legal council Berding & Weil LLP. The Rosendahl’s will pay $20,000 and their realtor, who completed the short sale of their former home in Laguna Niguel, will contribute from his commission another $20,000. This $40,000 will be distributed with $30,000 going to the HOA and $10,000 going to the legal council as their contingency payment. The lien on the Rosendahl’s condo was reduced to $50,000 which will only be due if the condo is sold or refinanced. There are no other restrictions.
What It Cost the HOA
It is estimated that the HOA spent $100,000 for the first trial and judgement . This was followed by an estimated $20,000 (unconfirmed) in legal fees to Berding & Weil LLP. Later the remaining of their fees were converted to a contingency basis. With an estimated total of $120,000 minus the settlement of $30,000 from the disbursement, the HOA ended up spending $90,000 on legal fees for this against the Rosendahl’s. The lost approximates approximately $500 per HOA member..
What It Cost the Rosendahl’s
For the “lien release and judgement satisfaction”, the Rosendahl’s contributed $20,000. The also incurred had many other legal expenses to fight this case, including filing for bankruptcy.
What the Realtor Paid
When the HOA first filed legal action, this stopped the short sale of the Rosendahl’s previous home in Laguna Nigue. As part of the settlement, the short sale is completed with the realtor contributed $20,000 from his commission to the settlement.
What Our Legal Council Got Out of This
It is estimated that Berding & Weil LLP received from the HOA about $120,000 for their legal fees for the Rosendahl case until their fees were changed to a contingency basis. With the “lien release and judgement satisfaction”, Berding & Weil LLP will receive another $10,000 (25% of contingency fee).
Legal History
The City of Huntington Beach had approved the Rosendahl’s remodeling project and certified that it met City code and was safe. But the HOA filed a "Breach of Contract" lawsuit which prevented them from doing any work. During the time prior to the trial, the HOA created its own planning department by hiring a General Contractor and a Structural Engineer through their legal council. The City of Huntington Beach testified that there was no safety issues and their construction and it had met or exceeded the building code. The Court awarded a judgement solely on "breach of contract" for “not asking for permission” from the HOA. No safety violations were in the judgement.
 Remodeling Approved
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posted 16 March 2017
Another News Flash
CAR STRUCT and DAMAGED
  On Tuesday evening March 7 or Wednesday morning March 8, someone hit owner Maria Koagel car twice in a visitor parking spot on the Grunion side. The offender hit the car so hard that it  was pushed up onto the wheel stop.
Considering his car was hit very hard twice, whomever did it knows it happened.
If anyone knows anything about this vehicle hit and run, please notify the owner Maria Koagel(714) 840-9396.
A police report was filed as well and also an insurance claim.
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posted 6 March 2017
News Flash
IT'S OVER!!
Starting almost three years ago (December 12, 2014), with a “Cease and Desist” letter which culminated in two trials and one judgement for “not asking for permission”, a “lean release and judgement satisfaction” was reach between the HOA, the Rosendahl’s (property owner) and the legal council Berding & Weil LLP. The Rosendahl’s with pay $40,000 distribution with $30,000 going to the HOA and $10,000 going to legal council. A lean on the Rosendahl’s condo will be reduced to $50,000 but is only collectable when the Rosendahl’s sell or refinance their unit. There are no other restrictions. More to follow.
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