Winners of the Holiday Lights Contest

Congatulations to the winners of the Holiday Lights Contest.
First Place - 2461 $100 Gift Certificate
Second Place - 2455 $ 75 Gift Certificate
Third Place - 2453 $ 50 Gift Certificate

Reminder: Board Meeting

The Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 20 at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse. We hope everyone can make it!

Annual Holiday Lights contest

The holidays are right around the corner and many of us in Bristolwood will be decorating our yards and stringing lights on our homes. We will hold our annual Holiday Lights contest on December 19th (judging at 7:00pm). Board members will be walking the street to choose three winners and award them gift cards for the best decorations and lights.
We hope you win!

Board Election Results

We had two election meetings and did not reach our needed member
quorum at either of those meetings. As a result the Association
Attorneys drafted a resolution that allows Bristolwood, in accordance
with it’s stated bylaws, to appoint the board members so that we can get
back to business and pay our bills. The board remains the same with
one vacancy. Michelle Kotas, Paul Piansay, Penny Daoodi and Elizabeth
Rosas are your board members. Each one is committed to keeping
Bristolwood family friendly, highly valued and a safe place to live.

Annual Election on Nov 3 @ 7 pm

The Bristolwood HOA annual election meeting was scheduled on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse. We did not have a quorum and at the past annual meetings the turnout has been minimal. The Board would like to emphasize that obtaining a quorum of voting members is essential in holding a successful annual election. All owners are invited in the common interest of the community and benefit from participation of the Annual Election meeting.

If you have misplaced your ballot, please contact PMC. Additional ballots will also be made available at the rescheduled annual election meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse.

Please direct all questions to Jessica McKenzie, CID Manager, at 619-528-4200 ext. 122 or email her at Jessica@pmchoa.com

Your vote and your voice counts, and your money and time a equally valuable. The Board hopes to see you at the meeting and thanks you in advance for your time, consideration and community spirit!

Bristolwood BBQ - SEPT 18 2010

Come out and join the neighborhood to celebrate our 2nd annual Bristolwood BBQ right here in our neighborhood. We will serve soft drinks, water, hotdogs, hamburgers and chips. Bring a chair and spend the afternoon with your neighbors! Bring the kids!

We will be on the second island in Bristolwood on September 18th, 2010 from 12pm - 4pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Bristolwood HOA

NEXT HOA MEETING

when: August 11 at 7 pm
where: at the Clubhouse

We encourage all homeowners to attend so
all concerns can be addressed by the Board.

Welcome New Homeowners & Tenants

Bristolwood welcomes all community members to actively participate in the beautification of our neighborhood. Homeowners who lease their property to tenants are still responsible for their property’s compliance with CC&R’s and parking regulations. Sometimes tenants are not aware of the CC&R’s and parking regulations and this can make compliance difficult and unpleasant. If you are a tenant and not sure what the requirements for compliance are, please contact your landlord and ask for a copy of the CC&R’s and parking regulations. Homeowners who need these documents can contact Jessica at PMC and for a small fee can obtain copies for yourself and your tenant.

Helpful tips for tenants:

Trash cans must be put away behind a fence or in a garage – out of sight.
Parking regulations are strictly enforced.
Lawn maintenance is an ongoing requirement. Mowing and watering are required.

The board appreciates and thanks everyone who takes pride in their property!

Info about my landscaper , re-posted at the request of homeowner

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.

2010 Street Sweeping Schedule

July 14, Aug 11, Sep 8,
Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8
Cars must be off the street on
these days, please.

Owls, Bullfrogs, & Ducks

The wild animals in our community have made an impression on some of us. Our environment is home to wild animals and we need to be aware of their presence. A neighbor in our community reported losing a small breed dog to an owl. Another neighbor reported a noise problem that was keeping her up at night. It turned out to be a bullfrog singing. Someone left a letter in the community mailbox about the ducks leaving their “business” all over community.
The wild animals in our community are here to stay and so are we. Let’s do our part to be educated about their species so we can avoid any unpleasant encounters with them.
Tips:
• Small pets are targets for predators, please watch over them – especially at night.
• Do not feed wildlife, even ducks. They return to food sources.
• Report incidents with animals to local animal control or wildlife agencies.

HOA MEETING

Our next HOA Meeting at the Clubhouse is on June 10, 2010 at 7 pm.
Homeowner forum to start at 7pm. Please exercise your right to participate in the meetings to voice your opinions for the betterment of our community. See you there!

Rash of Burglaries in Chula Vista

Contributor: Courtney Dwyer
Email: courtney.dwyer@sandiego6.com
Last Update: 4/20 12:19 am

CHULA VISTA - The arrests of five people in two separate incidents over the weekend might slow down an increase in car burglaries in the east side of Chula Vista.

Three people were arrested as the result of a pursuit Saturday night, and two others were caught red-handed early Sunday.

"Whether they're a part of a larger ring operating in San Diego County, we don't have any idea at this point," said Bernard Gonzales with the Chula Vista Police Department. "The significance is that we have at least these five off the streets committing burglaries."

Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, someone called police to say he was following a car carrying three men who tried to break into his vehicle.

An officer spotted the suspects' car getting onto the 805 Freeway from Main Street, confirmed the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day in National City, and followed them until they took the exit to Bonita Road.

One person got out of the car and was taken into custody. The driver sped away but struck a woman's vehicle in the 3800 block of Bonita Road, slightly injuring her. The second occupant then got out of the vehicle and was arrested. The driver drove off but crashed again, suffering minor injuries.

The suspects, an adult whose name was not released and two juveniles, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle burglary and possession of stolen property. Additionally, the driver was booked for hit-and-run and felony evasion.

And at 2:37 a.m. Sunday, an officer spotted two young men in a vehicle in the 1900 block of Marquis Court in Eastlake and believed they were breaking in, The two ran off, but the officer caught them, and both admitted to thefts.

A discarded purse was discovered in the area, and items from the purse were found in the pocket of one of the men.

Also, residents said they saw the two checking car doors.

Glenn Spears and Zachary White, both 18-year-old Eastlake residents, were booked on suspicion of vehicle burglary, possession of stolen property and conspiracy.

There has been a rash of car burglaries since the beginning of the year.

Kevin Cormier lives in Eastlake and is a victim. His car was broken into and he still hasn't been able to get his window fixed. Cormier believes the thieves are going after items that are easy to see and worth money.

"CD players, lap tops so just be cautious if you leave anything visible in your car, anything of value," Cormier told San Diego 6.

Other neighbors told us it's not just cars being targeted on this street, there have also been several home burglaries.

"Sometimes they've come and they'll knock on the door and then if somebody doesn't answer, they'll go around to the back and break into the home," said Eastlake resident Mindy Schenk.

Schenk says the four home break-ins she's aware of have happened in the morning when parents are dropping their kids at school.

"That's just this street. That's not going up around the block or corner, that's just this street," she told us. "And I can't even tell you how many cars."

Neighbors are happy to hear five people have been arrested and they're hoping the burglaries will stop.

Five arrested in a string of car burglaries

FOX 5 San Diego Staff
12:13 PM PDT, April 18, 2010

Chula Vista, Calif. - The arrests of five people in two separate incidents might slow down an increase in car burglaries in the east side of Chula Vista, a police lieutenant said today.

Three people were arrested as the result of a pursuit Saturday night, and two others were caught red-handed early today, Chula Vista police Lt. Fritz Reber said.

Around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, someone called police to say he was following a car carrying three men who tried to break into his vehicle, Reber said.

An officer spotted the suspects' car getting onto the 805 Freeway from Main Street, confirmed the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the day in National City, and followed them until they took the exit to Bonita Road, Reber said.

He said one person got out of the car and was taken into custody.

The driver sped away but struck a woman's vehicle in the 3800 block of Bonita Road, slightly injuring her, according to the lieutenant.

Reber said the second occupant then got out of the vehicle and was arrested.

The driver drove off but crashed again, suffering minor injuries, he said.

"Inside the car they found stolen property from several recent burglaries,'' Reber said.

The suspects, an adult whose name was not released and two juveniles, were arrested on suspicion of vehicle burglary and possession of stolen property, Reber said. Additionally, the driver was booked for hit-and-run and felony evasion, he said.

And at 2:37 a.m. today, an officer spotted two young men in a vehicle in the 1900 block of Marquis Court in Eastlake and believed they were breaking in, The two ran off, but the officer caught them, and both admitted to thefts, Reber said.

A discarded purse was discovered in the area, and items from the purse were found in the pocket of one of the men, he said.

Also, residents said they saw the two checking car doors, he said.

Reber said Glenn Spears and Zachary White, both 18-year-old Eastlake residents, were booked on suspicion of vehicle burglary, possession of stolen property and conspiracy.

There has been a rash of car burglaries since the beginning of the year, he said.

"We hope (the arrests) puts a dent in our on-going problem,'' Reber said.

link: http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-car-burglaries,0,2766502,print.story
Copyright © 2010, KSWB-TV

Reminder: Meeting on Monday, April 5

Upcoming Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association Meeting April 5th, 2010 at 7pm, Eastlake Greens Clubhouse. Homeowner forum to start at 7pm. Please attend the meeting. The Board needs your input on how to better serve our community.

ALERT!!! Car break-in Yesterday Morning

Yesterday morning it was reported to the Chula Vista police department that two vehicles at the same address were broken into on the West end of La Costa Ave. All valuables were stolen from both cars. There were expensive items in the cars and the cars were parked on a driveway. Both of the cars windows were broken to gain entry. The CVPD has asked that the association post a bulletin about the incident and to keep watch for any suspicious activity and to report it right away.

I contacted Eastlake II and they reported to me that there have been 9 other incidents of "smash and grab" crimes in the Greens. It is happening in different neighborhoods and in all cases the victims had valuables in the car in plain view.

I will be posting a notice in the bulletin board and would appreciate if you are able to talk with your neighbors and let them know what is going on.

Thanks and have a safe weekend!

HOA President

Our Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Bristolwood at Eastlake Greens Homeowners Association Meeting April 5th, 2010, 7pm, Eastlake Greens Clubhouse.
Homeowner forum to start at 7pm. Please attend the meeting. The Board needs your input on how to better serve our community.

The February 2010 Board Meeting

All the board members were present and the meeting was called to order at 7pm. The board accepted the minutes and financials. Our total assets: $74,165.89 as of December 31, 2009.(54,632.45 in reserves).
The board resolved to accept the bid for our annual tax preparation from CPA,Stephen DeMaine. Mr. DeMaine will prepare and submit our taxes in accordance with applicable laws.
The board resolved to accept a new fine policy with changes as discussed at the board meeting. The new fine policy will be distributed to the membership upon completion of changes.
The board resolved to table the front entrance planter revitalization project.
There being no other business the board meeting adjourned at 8:10pm
The next meeting will take place on April 5th, 7pm Eastlake II Clubhouse.
All homeowners are invited and encouraged to attend.

Covenants, Codes, & Restrictions

Have you received a courtesy letter while living in Bristolwood? I have! “Mow and
maintain your lawn” or “Please put your trash cans away before 9 pm on the day of
pick up”. Things happen sometimes, life gets in the way and you forget or put off the
things that are required when living in a homeowners association. When the letter
comes it can be upsetting or embarrassing. Once you get past the initial feelings it
means nothing more than something needs to be done to resolve the issue. It’s not
personal. I found it very helpful to know what the rules were so I dug out the dusty
copies of CC&R’s and set to reading them. CC&R’s will never make the bestseller list
but they are required reading for living in a Community Association.
Let’s review the CC&R titles: (Eastlake II is the Master Association and thus we are
subject to their CC&R’s as well as our own.)

Eastlake II: Article IX Use Restrictions
9.1 Project Restrictions
9.2 Permitted Uses and Limitations
9.2.1 Residential Use
9.2.2 Commerical Use
9.2.3 Rental of Dwelling
9.3 Signs
9.3.1 Nuisance: Hazard and Waste
9.3.2 Temporary Structures
9.3.3 Vehicles
9.3.4 Animals
9.3.5 Oil and Mineral Rights
9.3.6 Unsightly Items
9.3.7 Antennae
9.3.8 Drainage
9.3.9 Garages
9.3.10 No Obstructions
9.3.11 Rubbish
9.3.12 Compliance with Laws, etc.
9.3.13 Fires
9.3.14 No Subdivision of Lots
9.4 Easements
Article XI
11.4.1 Exterior of Dwellings and Other
Improvements
11.4.2 Landscaping
11.4.3 Right of Community Association to Maintain
and Install
11.4.4 Maintenance by City of Chula Vista
11.5 Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance
Bristolwood Article 7 Use Restrictions
7.1 Compliance with Community Declaration
7.2 Window coverings
7.3 Post Tension Slabs
7.4 Drainage
7.5 Indemnification
Article 8 Maintenance Obligations of
Owners
8.1.1 Maintenance of Residential Units by Owners
8.1.2 Front Yard Maintenance
8.1.3 Driveway Areas
8.2 Maintenance of Fences

Street Sweeping Schedule

Help us maintain our street!
La Costa Ave will be swept on the following Wednesdays in 2010:

Feb 10
March 10
April 7
May 12
June 9
July 14
Aug 11
Sep 8
Oct 13
Nov 10
Dec 8

Please move your vehicle off the street on these days!