WE WANT YOU!

Being a board member might seem like an overwhelming task but working with this strong team of volunteer leaders makes the work enjoyable and workable. We all help one another and function as a team. The board is transparent and all business is conducted with care and professionalism. Our management company works with us to provide all the services we need in a professional and knowledgeable manner. Please consider joining us, we need YOU!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

CONTACT MY LANDSCAPER FOR A DEAL !!!

I have made arrangements with my landscaper, who is bonded and legitimate, to offer everyone in our HOA a discount for lawn care and maintenance. He has agreed to charge $15.00 per visit to mow the lawn, weed and trim the bushes, and add fertilizer on your frontage. I currently pay him $50.00 per month for maintaining my front and rear lawns. He comes in twice a month. Here is his information for anyone who in interested:
MIGUEL MARTINEZ (619) 207-2416

Note: Avoid paying fines on HOA violations which is more costly than this alternative I am offering. thank you for reading this.

Note that this is a personal offer/suggestion and is not sanctioned by the HOA Board. I posted this to personally help those who have been issued fines relating to lawn care.

Paul Edwin Piansay
BOD, Secretary

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Speeding in Bristolwood

(<: OUR PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD :>)

Bristolwood has had an increase in speeding reports from our members. We are proud to be a pedestrian friendly neighborhood and we’re committed to reducing the incidents of speeding on our street. This includes working with Chula Vista Police Department and fostering an education plan about speeding for our members.

Did you know that the entire length of La Costa Ave measures less than four tenths (.4) of a mile? If you travel from one end of La Costa Ave to the other at the posted 15 MPH limit, it will take exactly 1 minute and 36 seconds. Increasing the speed to 25 MPH reduces the total travel time by only 30 seconds but will double the required stopping distance of your vehicle.
Here’s a quick chart that shows the total time versus stopping distance at various speeds:
SPEED (MPH) TOTAL TIME TO TRAVEL
LA COSTA AVE BREAKING DISTANCE
15 MPH 1 minute, 36 seconds 44 feet
20 MPH 1 minute, 12 seconds 63 feet
25 MPH 0 minute, 57 seconds 85 feet
30 MPH 0 minute, 48 seconds 109 feet
35 MPH 0 minute, 41 seconds 136 feet
40 MPH 0 minute, 36 seconds 164 feet

44 feet is the average width of our front yards. 164 feet is about the distance of one of the islands. Traveling the posted limit is not only the law but shows our commitment and care for our neighbors, pets and visitors.
Let’s work together to eliminate speeding in our community.

Tips for Lawn Care

Water your lawn in the Morning
You can water your lawn at any time of the day if it is severely stressed, however, if you are merely maintaining your lawn, you should avoid late evening or middle day watering. Late evening watering can encourage the growth of fungus, while heat of the day watering can waste water. The best time of day for lawn watering is in the early morning, before the sun can scorch your landscape, giving it plenty of time to dry out before evening. Additionally, set the length of your watering cycle to minimize water run-off into the street. Water run-off from your yard carries pollutants and yard debris in our sewer system and wastes large amounts of water. The San Diego County Water Authority has a web site with very useful information including a drought level watch (we’re currently in Level 2) and tips for water conservation. They also offer many rebate programs for installing high efficiency washers and toilets, replacing sprinkler heads with rotating nozzle heads, and installing synthetic turf. Check out this valuable free resource at http://www.sdcwa.org/.
Recently, the City of Escondido implemented mandatory water rationing. They can only water on certain days of the week and “water cops” are deployed to investigate reports of water wasting which result in fines and water cut off.
Fertilize Routinely
Many organic fertilizers are now available in pre-blended formulas like granular or powdered form. Be wary of a fertilizer labeled organic that has an N-P-K ratio adding up to more than 15. This is an indicator that it may not indeed be made of organic materials -- so read labels carefully. Know what you put on your play areas!
How do I read a fertilizer label?
The label on fertilizer bags lists the percentages of the three primary nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium) as a series of three numbers called the fertilizer grade. For example, if the label has 23-3-6 on the label, the fertilizer contains 23 percent nitrogen, 3 percent phosphorous and 6 percent potassium.
What if I apply too much fertilizer?
Too much nitrogen can burn your grass. That's why it is best to apply moderate amounts of fertilizer on a regular basis rather than large amounts infrequently. For quickly available forms of nitrogen, no more than one pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet should be applied in a single application. Once you've applied the fertilizer, there's no turning back. All you can do is stop fertilizing immediately. Rain and watering will carry away the excess over time.

Recycle Grass – Use a Mulch mower
One question many home lawn care enthusiast ask is if mulching grass clipping is beneficial or harmful.
The University of Florida reports that by allowing the grass clipping to drop onto the lawn instead of bagging the grass the yard does get some benefits.
In fact, the UF claims that about 3% nitrogen is contained in the dry weight of grass clippings. Put another way. One hundred pounds of dry grass clippings hold an equal amount of Nitrogen as a 50-pound bag of 6-6-6.
Allowing the cut grass to return to the soil puts valuable nutrients back into the soil. Not only Nitrogen but also other essential elements like Phosphorus, Potassium, Manganese and Iron. Grass clippings quickly decompose. Some "mowers" bag their clipping since they believe the clippings contribute to the build up of thatch.
Fact is, grass clippings contain sugars which stimulate microbes that help with the decomposing of thatch. So keeping grass clippings on the lawn can actually offer benefits.
Another benefit is environmental. There are estimates that we could save 10% of the space in our landfills if we did not bag the grass clippings when mowing our lawn. Plus there is also the time saving factor. Less time mowing – less time bagging.

Bristolwood BOD Code of Ethics

BRISTOLWOOD AT EASTLAKE GREENS BOARD OF DlRECTORS HOA COMMITMENT TO GOOD SERVICE
As a volunteer board Member of the Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association, I agree to the following commitments while serving the association:
• To place the community's best interests above my own; to sustain an attitude that positively promotes the goals and interests of the Association; and in general, to forego personal interests when making decisions as a board member.
• To engage in lawful acts to the best of my ability, understanding that Board members are expected to comply with the governing documents of the Association and the law. This includes doing my best to become more familiar with legalities of the BOD's decisions, and to join with the BOD in seeking resources of information including any professional assistance when needed.
• To maintain a high standard of conduct that is above reproach and to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
• To accept the BOD's decisions in choosing outside vendors and to take direction from the BOD at all times and respect the processes chosen and the appointed contact point-person to communicate with the outside vendors.
• To demonstrate mutual respect for fellow Board Members and Members of the Association at all times, even at times when I disagree with BOD decisions, and to respect the decisions made by a majority of the BOD as I understand there may not be unanimous support for every action taken.
• To attend and participate in all meetings and communications to the best of my ability to be present, to come to all meetings prepared to participate, and to become familiar with the agenda and any materials distributed ahead of time to board members beforehand.
• To listen, discuss and provide thoughtful input and participate on matters that come before the BOD and the membership.
• To the extent email is used as a means of board communication, to refrain from having secret communications with fewer than all Directors unless there is a situation that dictates discretion because of potential misuse of information or leaks of confidential information by any board member.
• To maintain confidentiality with respect to all BOD "executive session" meetings, discussions, and communications.
• To allow the Chair of meetings to do so, and to allow fellow board members a reasonable opportunity to speak on matters without interruption, threats or harassment.
• To respect parliamentary procedure at all meetings, to refrain from speaking out of turn, to avoid unnecessary or unproductive verbal sparring (participating in a business-like manner instead), to keep my temper, and to excuse myself if I cannot maintain this respect.
• To act as a fiduciary (trustee) of the Association in financial matters and decisions that may have material effect and to do my best to ensure that the Association, the properties and the finances are well managed and fiscally well protected.
• To resign from the Board if I find I cannot maintain this Testament to service.
Dated:__________ Signed__________________________

Mission Statement

The Bristolwood BOD has adopted a Mission and Vision. These guiding principles will help to keep us focused as we lead our community.

Bristolwood Vision:
To foster a sense of community spirit that provides a safe, desirable and connected neighborhood, while maintaining our common area and home ownership appreciation.

Mission:
To maintain a sense of community that supports and values:
- Fiscal responsibility
- Community standards
- Environmental awareness and volunteer opportunities

Board Goals:
To establish a board model that identifies objectives and defines policies to meet board expectations and standards and to facilitate Management’s implementation of those objectives.

To develop policies that outline practices and procedures relative to Administration, Finance, Maintenance of Common Areas, Vendors, and Community Events.

To create, implement and support relationships that enhance community and homeowner responsibility, encourage neighbor to neighbor interactions, and relationships between Bristolwood and the broader community.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Parking Rules

In accordance with Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens CC&R’s 6.7 Enforcement, 4.3.2 Enforcement Actions and 3.4.7(d) Parking Control

General:
•The speed limit on La Costa Ave is 15 MPH and will be strictly enforced by using any or all of the
methods: reporting the license number of the speeding vehicle to the CVPD, courtesy letter to
homeowner, and/or fine imposition by the board of directors.
•No Vehicle parked on La Costa Ave or on the driveway of an individual homeowner may block or
encroach on any Bristolwood sidewalk or interfere with access to the driveway of another residence.
•All Bristolwood residents will comply with Eastlake CC&R 9.3.3 – “No trailer, camper boat or
recreational vehicle, commercial vehicle or similar equipment shall be permitted to remain upon the
property, unless placed or maintained within an enclosed garage, not permitted to be parked other than
for temporary purposes of loading, unloading or cleaning…”
•In accordance with Eastlake Greens CC&R 9.3.3 residents are not permitted to dismantle, rebuild,
repair, service or paint motorized vehicles on the Property unless performed within an enclosed
garage.
•All residents will comply with applicable California state laws and DMV requirements, including
legal registration.
•Owners of vehicles parked on the street will be responsible for oil leaks onto the pavement. The cost
of repairs for damaged pavement will be the sole responsibility of the owner in accordance with
Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens CC&R 6.7
•Visitors of Bristolwood residents are required to post signage in the front windshield identifying
where the car owner can be contacted, which house number is being visited and the date.

Residents:
•Each resident is responsible for posting the required parking permit in the front windshield of their
vehicle when parking in their designated parking space on the street.
•Each resident has one on street parking space which is designated by their house number located on
the curb in front of their home.
•Residents may not park in a designated parking space of another resident without consent of the
parking space designee. In the event of an emergency situation a legible note will be posted in the
windshield identifying the address being visited and contact telephone number. The maximum time
allowed will be 4 hours.
•Residents have authority to cause the action of towing a vehicle that is parked in their designated
parking space.

Island Parking:
•All vehicles parked in the islands are required to have to a valid parking permit.
•Island Parking is the priority parking for residents without curb parking and also serves as designated
visitor parking.
•Owners of vehicles parked in the islands will be responsible for oil leaks onto the pavement. The cost
of repairs for damaged pavement will be the sole responsibility of the owner in accordance with
CC&R 6.7

Parking Enforcement:
•The parking enforcement committee conducts monthly and random inspections of Bristolwood to
ensure compliance with regulations.
•Residents may report parking violations or speeding to the property manager – in writing – for
investigation by the parking enforcement committee and the Board of Directors.
•The Parking Enforcement Committee will issue warning tickets to residents when residents are not in compliance with parking regulations set forth in this document. Immediate compliance is required
when a resident receives a parking warning ticket. Non-compliance will result in fines and/or towing
of the vehicle not in compliance (pursuant to applicable Civil Code and CC&R’s)
•The association (pursuant to applicable Civil Code and CC&R’s) can cause the removal, by towing, of any vehicle that is in violation of these parking rules and regulations

Reminder: Reserve Study Meeting 07/15/2009 at 7:00 pm

BRISTOLWOOD AT EASTLAKE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ATTENTION:

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS MADE ARRANGEMENTS

TO HAVE THE RESERVE ANALYST ATTEND A MEETING

GEARED AT EXPLAINING THE ASSOCIATIONS NEWLY

PREPARED RESERVE STUDY. THE RESERVE STUDY IS A ROAD

MAP FOR EXPENDITURES THAT ARE PAID FROM THE RESERVE

ACCOUNT AND WHAT THE LIFE EXPECTANCY IS FOR ALL OF

THE COMMON AREA COMPONENTS SO THAT THE ASSOCIATION

CAN PLAN, PREPARE, AND BUDGET ACCORDINGLY. BY

PROPERLY BUDGETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACCURATE

RESERVE STUDY, THE ASSOCIATION SHOULD AVOID HIGH

FEE INCREASES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.

THE RESERVE STUDY MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE CLUBHOUSE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 619-528-4200 EXT. 122,

OR VIA E-MAIL AT JESSICA@PMCHOA.COM.

THANK YOU,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FINE POLICY

BRISTOLWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CCR VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES & FINES

FINE SCHEDULE AND FOLLOWUP PROCEDURE



1. After the initial fine is levied on the Homeowner in violation, a letter will be sent stating that of the violation is not corrected in fifteen (15) days, the following action will be taken:

A. Additional fines will be levied daily for each day that the violation continues.

B. Fines for Violations may be levied in accordance with the following schedule.
Use Restrictions Up to $50.00
Vehicle and Parking Restrictions Up to $50.00
Other Violations of the CCRs or Bylaws Up to $50.00
Rules or Regulations

C. Fines shall be in addition to a monetary charge equal to any applicable cost of
Repair or to reimburse the Association for cost incurred to bring the Owner into compliance for which the Owner is responsible.


D. The next action to be taken at the discretion of the Board of Directors or upon Recommendation from the Eastlake Architectural Review Committee , will be to serve a request for alternate dispute resolution on the Homeowner as required by Civil Code Section 1354, prior to filing a lawsuit for injunctive relief. Attorney’s fees and costs for the preparation of, filing and service of a complaint will be charged to the account of the Homeowners account. The Association is entitled to claim for reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs under the Declaration, and the court will be asked to award these fees and costs to the prevailing party.

Policy Regarding our GARAGE USAGE

Garages

· Garage doors left open for extended periods of time promote breaking and entering in the neighborhood
· Garage doors left open for extended periods of time allow unwanted animals, including rodents, to enter and they might “move in”



* Garages
(Article IX, Section 9.3.9)

1. No garage door shall be permitted to remain open except for ingress and egress.

2. No pad or space adjacent to the garage or any other portion of a lot other than a driveway shall be used for the parking of any vehicles whatsoever.

3. Garages shall be used for vehicles and other personal storage only.

4. No hazardous materials shall be stored in any garage.

5. Garages may not be converted into any kind of living area or be used as a living area.



* Eastlake II Community Association Rules and Regulations Manual

WELCOME!

I'd like to welcome everyone who belongs to the Bristolwood Homeowners Association under the umbrella of Eastlake in Chula Vista, CA. This blog serves to inform and generate consensus on the projects being implemented by the current Board. As of this posting, I, Paul Edwin Piansay, am serving as the Board Secretary.

Again, welcome to our blog!