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Free Document Shredding & E - Waste Recycling Drop - off Event July 22, 2023, 9 AM— 12 PM Community Center Parking Lot (3195 Mecartney Road) Annual Parking Lot Sale August 12, 2023, 9 AM— 1 PM Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center (Former CVS Parking Lot) Registration is now open! See page 11 for registration form or visit www.harborbay.org/parkinglotsale Free Document Shredding & E - Waste Recycling Drop - off Event October 14, 2023, 9 AM— 12 PM Community Center Parking Lot (3195 Mecartney Road) What type of Community events would you like to see in the future? The Community Board wants to know! Participants will be entered in a drawing for a gift card. Please take our survey at www.harborbay.org/eventsurvey or scan the QR code.

Cover Photo by Jacqui Vasquez: Mike Robles-Wong receives Volunteer Extraordinaire award from CHBIOA Board President, Bill Pai

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The Gull’s Call Community of Harbor Bay Isle News The Gull’s Call is a quarterly publication of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association, produced in-house. It is available to all members. News articles and signed letters to the editor are welcome. The right to edit or refuse copy is reserved. Board of Directors President: Bill Pai; Rep. Village 3-A: Bayview Harbor, Lantern Bay, Sandpiper Cove, Seastrand Vice President: Paul Beusterien; Rep. Village 2: Bay Isle Pointe Director: Gary Hoffer; Rep. Village 1: Baywood Village, Clipper Cove, Costa Brava Secretary (& Interim Treasurer): Gary Lym; Rep. Village 5: Bay Colony, Cantamar, Columbia, Freeport, Headlands Director: Cheryl Paterson; Rep. Village 3-B: Brittany Landing Bay, Brittany Landing Harbor, Centre Court, Harbor Pointe Director: Bassey Obot; Rep. Village 4: Pelican Bay, Promontory, Woodbridge Vacant: Village 1-C: Bay Farm Community Church, Harbor Bay Landing LLC, Harbor Bay Club, Temple Israel, Peter Pan Academy, Water’s Edge Lodge, Community of Harbor Bay Isle Community Architectural Committee Arch Standards Manager: Anisa Dominguez Chairperson: Pat Mahoney Vice-Chairperson: Hillary Dreyfuss Members: Marlene Grcevich, Gretchen Pivonka, Mita Raval Editorial Staff Reporters: Luci Ackhart, Olivia Cortez, Scott Daley, Anisa Dominguez, Jacqui Galvez Vasquez, Andrea Godoy, Amanda Meng, Sandy Olsen, Bill Pai, Elyce Philcox, Cathy Sherrer, Lisa Tang, Mark Techaphunphol, Regan Young Gull's Call Production Staff Anisa Dominguez, Mandy Ho, Jacqui Galvez Vasquez Circulation The Gull’s Call is mailed to all members of The Community of Harbor Bay Isle; it is also available on our web site, www. harborbay.org .

Community Calendar......................4 CAC Meeting Dates.........................4 CHBI Association Abbreviations......5 Know Your Representatives.............5 President's Column.........................6 Community News............................7 Parking Lot Sale Registration..........11 Security News................................13 CLASS..........................................15 Architectural News........................19 Association News..........................22 BYC/BIP.....................................22

Deadlines News and advertising deadlines are on or before the first of the month preceding publication. Send or bring copy to the Community of Harbor Bay Isle,

How to Contact Us 3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502. tel: (510) 865-3363 • fax: (510) 522-1436 Office Hours: 8 am – 5 pm • Monday – Friday

Community Offices www.harborbay.org • Executive Director.....x340................................. . ExecutiveDirector@harborbay.org • Office Manager.....x346........................ OfficeManager@harborbay.org • Receptionist.....x347................................................. FrontOffice@harborbay.org • The Gull's Call Editor................................................GullsCall @harborbay.org Security Services • Director of Security.....x367................................ SecurityDirector@harborbay.org • Security Commander.....x357............................ SecurityCommander@harborbay.org • 24-Hour Security.............................................(510) 865-0417 Architectural Services • Architectural Standards Manager.....x348...................... Architecture@harborbay.org Maintenance Services • Director of Maintenance.....x350.................................... Maintenance@harborbay.org (510) 865-3363

Management Services Bay Colony................. BYC@harborbay.org Bay Isle Pointe............ BIP@harborbay.org Bay View Harbor....... BVH@harborbay.org Baywood Village...... BWV@harborbay.org Brittany Bay............... BLB@harborbay.org Brittany Harbor......... BLH@harborbay.org Cantamar................ CAN@harborbay.org Centre Court............. CCT@harborbay.org Clipper Cove............. CCV@harborbay.org Columbia................. COL@harborbay.org

July | August | September 2023 3 Costa Brava............... CBR@harborbay.org Freeport................. FRE@harborbay.org Harbor Pointe........... HRP@harborbay.org Headlands............... HDL@harborbay.org Lantern Bay................ LTB@harborbay.org Pelican Bay................ PLB@harborbay.org Promontory............ PRM@harborbay.org Sandpiper Cove......... SPC@harborbay.org Seastrand................ SEA@harborbay.org Woodbridge........... WDB@harborbay.org

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CAC meetings are held remotely via RingCentral. Applicants will be sent a link with a meeting ID to join with video on their computer or mobile device or call in. Please contact the Architectural Standards Manager at architecture@ harborbay.org with any questions. Applications submitted during the dates listed in column A will be reviewed by the architectural committee on the date in column B. 2023 Community Architectural Committee Meeting Dates June 24 - July 7, 2023........................................ July 24, 2023 July 8 - 21, 2023................................................ August 7, 2023 July 22 - Aug. 4, 2023........................................ August 21, 2023 Aug. 5 - 25, 2023*............................................. Sept 11, 2023 Aug. 26 - Sept. 8, 2023...................................... Sept 25, 2023 Sept. 9 - 22, 2023.............................................. October 9, 2023 Sept. 23 - Oct. 6, 2023....................................... October 23, 2023 Oct. 7 - 20, 2023................................................ Nov 6, 2023 Oct. 21 - Nov. 3, 2023........................................ Nov 20, 2023 Nov. 4 - 17, 2023............................................... Dec 4, 2023 Nov. 18 - Dec. 1, 2023....................................... Dec 18, 2023 Dec. 2 - 22, 2023*............................................. January 8, 2024 Dec. 23, 2023 - Jan. 5, 2024.............................. January 22, 2024 Column A Column B Applications Submitted Will Be Reviewed On

2023 Community Calendar July 2023 7/6 BWV BOD Meeting 7/6 HRP BOD Meeting 7/11 CCV BOD Meeting 7/12 CCT BOD Meeting 7/12 SPC BOD Meeting 7/13 FRE BOD Meeting 7/13 LTB BOD Meeting 7/18 BIP BOD Meeting 7/18 PLB BOD Meeting 7/19 COL BOD Meeting 7/20 BYC BOD Meeting 7/20 HDL BOD Meeting 7/22 Shredding/E-Waste Event 7/24 CBR BOD Meeting 7/25 BLB BOD Meeting 7/27 BLH BOD Meeting 7/27 WDB BOD Meeting August 2023 8/3 BWV BOD Meeting 8/9 CCT BOD Meeting 8/10 BVH BOD Meeting 8/12 Community Parking Lot Sale 8/15 BIP BOD Meeting 8/16 SEA BOD Meeting 8/17 BYC BOD Meeting 8/24 BLH BOD Meeting 8/28 CBR BOD Meeting 8/29 BLB BOD Meeting 8/29 PRM BOD Meeting September 2023 9/4 Community Office Closed 9/7 BWV BOD Meeting 9/7 HRP BOD Meeting 9/12 CCV BOD Meeting 9/13 SPC Annual Meeting 9/14 CCT BOD Meeting 9/14 FRE BOD Meeting 9/14 LTB Annual Meeting 9/19 BIP BOD Meeting 9/19 PLB BOD Meeting 9/20 CAN BOD Meeting 9/20 COL BOD Meeting 9/21 BYC BOD Meeting 9/21 HDL Annual Meeting 9/25 CBR BOD Meeting 9/26 BLB BOD Meeting 9/28 BLH BOD Meeting 9/28 WDB BOD Meeting Board meetings are held in-person at the Community Center, with hybrid options via RingCentral. Visit harborbay. org/calendar for meeting IDs and agendas. Dates are subject to change. Agendas and meeting notices will be posted on our website and Community Center kiosk a minimum of 4 days prior to the meeting (2 days for emergency meetings). All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual meetings.

*Three-week acceptance period due to holiday

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Community Association Abbreviations

Know Your Local & State Representatives

City of Alameda City Council 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft Phone: (510) 747-4745 mezzyashcraft@alamedaca.gov Vice Mayor Tony Daysog Phone: (510) 747-4722 tdaysog@alamedaca.gov Vice Mayor Malia Vella Phone: (510) 747-4726 mvella@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Tracy Jensen Phone: (510) 747-4721 tjensen@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer Phone: (510) 747-4728 tspencer@alamedaca.gov City of Alameda Planning Board: To forward information to board members, please email or contact: Nancy McPeak, Executive Assistant, Community Development Dept. (510) 747-6854 nmcpeak@alamedaca.gov Congresswoman, 13th District of CA: Barbara Lee 1301 Clay Street, Ste. 1000-N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 763-0370 lee.house.gov

Governor: Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 www.gov.ca.gov Senator: Dianne Feinstein One Post Street, Suite 2450 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 393-0707 Fax: (415) 393-0710 www.feinstein.senate.gov Senator: Alex Padilla 333 Bush Street, Suite 3225 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 981-9396 www.padilla.senate.gov

Bay Colony........................ BYC Bay Isle Pointe................... BIP Bayview Harbor................. BVH Baywood Village................ BWV Brittany Landing Bay......... BLB Brittany Landing Harbor.... BLH Cantamar. ......................... CAN Centre Court..................... CCT Clipper Cove...................... CCV Columbia........................... COL Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association......CHBIOA Costa Brava....................... CBR Freeport............................ FRE Harbor Pointe.................... HRP Headlands......................... HDL Lantern Bay....................... LTB Pelican Bay........................ PLB Promontory....................... PRM Sandpiper Cove................. SPC Seastrand.......................... SEA Woodbridge.......................WDB

State Assembly District 18: Mia Bonta Email: teamMia@MiaBonta.com Phone: (415) 891-9751 a18.asmdc.org State Attorney General: Rob Bonta Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255 Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 oag.ca.gov Chair, Board of Equalization, 2nd District California State SF District Office 455 Golden Gate Ave., Suite 10500 San Francisco, CA 94102 www.boe.ca.gov/cohen Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors: BoardofDirectors@watertransit.org San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC): 455 Golden Gate Ave. Suite 10600 San Francisco, CA 94102-7019 Phone: (415) 352-3600 Fax: (415) 352-3606 Email: info@bcdc.ca.gov

Information is accurate as of date of printing.

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President'sColumn by Bill Pai, Community Board President A S THE WORLD AND THE COMMUNITY OF HARBOR Bay Isle Owners Association (CHBIOA) work to restore many aspects of everyday life to how they

VOLUNTEERING CONNECTS YOU TO OTHERS • One of the major benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. • One of the best ways to meet new people and strengthen existing relationships is to commit to a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. It strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities. • Set an example for your children. By giving back to the community, you'll show them firsthand how volunteering makes a difference and how good it feels to help other people and enact positive change. VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS HEALTH • Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety. Having social contact through helping and working with others can have a profound effect on overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person. • Volunteering combats depression. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and helps you develop a support system, which in turn protects you against depression. • Volunteering increases personal happiness. By measuring hormones and brain activity, researchers have discovered that being helpful to others delivers immense pleasure. The more we give, the happier we feel. Volunteering also can provide an additional sense of purpose and cause people to be more physically active. Working together, we can preserve our property values and foster a sense of community that further accentuates why we cherish where we live. I encourage all homeowners to consider how you may be of service in some volunteer capacity in CHBIOA, the City of Alameda or elsewhere. While no one can do everything, everyone can do something to contribute. We should conduct our affairs as if the circumstances of our lives and community are things we can positively affect, and to have that belief and act on it is to be most authentically alive. Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead

were before the pandemic, we are keenly aware that among the areas that have been impacted negatively are homeowner engagement and volunteerism. CHBIOA is comprised of 20 individual homeowners associations (HOAs) and multiple businesses grouped into 5 villages which are then governed by the CHBIOA primary board. Our governing bylaws require that HOA director and committee positions at all levels be filled by volunteers who are homeowners in their respective jurisdictions. There are many benefits to communities being organized into and governed by HOAs. As a result, the number of HOAs across the US has increased by over 30x since 1970. 92% of members describe their experience with their community association as positive (according to the Foundation for Community Association Research), and 88% of respondents agree that their elected boards work to advance their communities. The reasons why this is so can be found online (one source: cam-realestate.com/23 reasons-why-homeowners-associations-are-good/). Volunteers are integral to the success and vitality of a homeowners association. However, several HOAs in our community are experiencing challenges finding and retaining committed helpers due to the time demands of daily life. The situation has been complicated by the return of in-person meeting policies and some major impending issues (including upgrades to private sewer laterals/PSLs). Also, many of the original homeowners who became involved in community affairs when CHBIOA was first incorporated are now retiring or relocating, and their vacated positions often remain unfilled by newer arrivals. If you are a homeowner in CHBIOA and are not currently serving on a board or committee, please consider volunteering at the next opportunity. The time commitment is not large: HOAs board directors and committee members are expected to attend their group’s recurring meetings (typically 1 per month), attend a training session involving HOA laws at the start of their term, and be committed to enforcing your HOA’s policies fairly and objectively in accordance with the law. Please note that CHBIOA’s Association Managers are certified in these HOA areas and will provide guidance and feedback to HOA board and committee members as part of their ongoing responsibilities. Why should I volunteer for a CHBIOA board or committee position? Here are a few of the many benefits which come from doing so:

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CommunityNews Community Association Civility Pledge by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez C OMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS ARE COMPRISED of people with different ideals, preferences, and values. The Community Association Civility Pledge provides a framework for effective community conversations. How we talk about things matters. While we may be able to share our views with people who already agree with us, sharing our opinions while leaving room for someone else’s viewpoint can be challenging. How can we seek to listen to those who hold different beliefs? How can we respectfully disagree? A commitment to fostering a climate of open discussion and debate, mutual respect, and tolerance between all who live in, work in, and visit our community is a great starting point. The CHBIOA Master Board believes this should be a community-wide commitment. Please review the Community Association Civility Pledge below. If you agree with these commitments to civility, please sign and return the document to email@harborbay.org or by mail to CHBIOA, 3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502. The pledge was also included in the recent mailing of the 2022 CHBIOA Financial Audit.

3. We vow to respect all points of view and will strive to provide a reasonable opportunity for all to express their views openly—without attacks and antagonization. We agree to keep our discussions focused on the business issues at hand, as well as on the ideas and desired outcomes. 4. We urge all residents to be engaged and informed. Get to know your neighbors, your board members, and your community manager. Attend meetings, join a committee, or serve on the board. Understand the community’s rules, regulations, and covenants, and the value they add. Ask questions, share your opinions, and vote. 5. We also encourage all residents to review Community Associations Institute’s (CAI) Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities. The principles laid out in the document can serve as important guideposts for all those involved in our community: residents, guests, board and committee members, community association managers, staff members, business partners, and contractors. Read more at caionline.org/RightsandResponsibilities. 6. We believe these commitments to civility, as well as engaged and informed residents, are a vital part of our shared goal of being a vibrant, thriving community. These commitments are guiding principles. They are not governing documents or legally enforceable and do not give rise to penalties if they are not followed. The CHBIOA Master Board believes this should be a com munity-wide commitment. That civil neighbors make good neighbors, and good neighbors make a great Community.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CIVILITY PLEDGE A commitment to fostering a climate of open discussion and debate, mutual respect, and tolerance between all who live in, work in, and visit our community. 1. We expect each individual, whether a resident, guest, board or committee member, community association manager, staff member, business partner, or contractor, to be accountable for his or her own actions and words. 2. We believe all interactions in the community should

be civil despite any differences of opinion on a particular issue. We believe in finding common ground and engaging in civil discussion about community issues important to each of us.

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CommunityNews Volunteer Appreciation Lunch by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez O N SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH, THE COMMUNITY OFFICE and the CHBIOA Community Board hosted a lunch in honor of the volunteers who serve their project board associations. Approximately 50 board members and Community Architectural Committee members attended the event. Executive Director Dawn Jaeger and Office Manager Jacqui Vasquez welcomed the group, thanking them for their service and for their collaboration with management and office staff for the enrichment and smooth day-to-day running of the twenty project associations under the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association, Inc. umbrella. Community Board President Bill Pai congratulated the volunteers on their dedication and commitment of time and resources to their neighborhoods, and by extension, to their neighbors.

Carol Rivano. He became the Qualified Manager of CHBIOA’s Security Department when former Director of Security Bill Leitz retired. He helped initiate efforts with Alameda Police Department to bring Beat Meetings to the residents on Harbor Bay. And Mike worked with President Pai, the Alameda City Council, and the leadership of neighboring non-CHBIOA homeowners’ associations to find ways to prevent future tragedies in our roadways, such as the recent pedestrian fatality on Mecartney Road.

Lunch for the event was provided by High Street Station Catering & Events, Doodlecakes, and Van’s Macarons, all Alameda businesses. Cassidy Lundin, president and owner of Terra Landscaping did a presentation on options for lawn conversions with considerations for EBMUD rebates and irrigation concerns. Terra Landscaping generously provided house plant gifts for each of our volunteers in attendance. The event concluded with a celebratory toast to the efforts of our volunteers.

For the first time ever at this event, an award for CHBIOA Volunteer Extraordinaire was presented. The recipient was Mike Robles-Wong of Costa Brava Homeowners’ Association for his years of volunteer mindedness in support of his association, the Community of Harbor Bay Isle as a whole, and owners and residents who call Harbor Bay Isle home. Not only has Mike served multiple terms on both the Costa Brava Board of Directors and the Community Board of Directors, but most recently he stepped up to fill a vacancy on the Community Board left by the untimely death of Village 1 Representative

Executive Director quoted, “Don’t underestimate the value of volunteers. Volunteers built Noah’s Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” - Dave Glynn

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CommunityNews Why Volunteer? by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez & Mike Robles-Wong M IKE ROBLES-WONG, COSTA BRAVA BOARD President, former CHBIOA Master Board Member, and long-time CHBIOA homeowner, was presented with a volunteerism award at the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch on June 4, 2023. The award read: Michael Robles-Wong CHBIOA Volunteer Extraordinaire 2019 - 2023 Stepping Up for the Betterment of the Community

volunteers at the board and committee levels my peers, and most of us have been around for quite awhile. When we were finally able to meet in person following the end of COVID restrictions, the group was both a little grayer and smaller in number. We represent the make-up of the community as it was 30 years ago when I first moved here. I think that we are in a transitional stage, and it is clear that we need new blood!” Is there a Call to Action? “We need more parents of school-aged children; people who just bought their first 30 year-old house; folks with ethnic and cultural back grounds, religions, and lifestyle not represented in our community 30 years ago; people who want this to be a verdant, healthy and safe place to live; and people who just want this to be the best community to call home. Start small; maybe there is something in your neighbor hood that you'd like to see changed. Find the committee that is involved with that aspect and volunteer. Guaran teed that you'll have an interesting time. You'll meet new neighbors and it is fun!!!“ Why I Volunteer It’s not for money, it’s not for fame. It’s not for any personal gain. It’s just for love of fellowman. It’s just to send a helping hand. It’s just to give a tithe of self. That’s something you can’t buy with wealth.

On being presented with the CHBIOA Volunteer Extraordinaire Award, Mike said, “I appreciate being recognized as a person who regularly takes the "point", but in community work, it is rare that one person can do everything alone. Most of my accomplishments are the result of great team work. I am grateful for being in the company of so many passionate and engaged Alamedans.” Mikes philosophy on volunteering, “If everybody does a little, then no one person has to try to do it all and fail.” When asked why it is important to volunteer for the HOA, Mike shared, “Having volunteers in all aspects of running our community is a great example of self-governance. Our HOAs are more than a collection of buildings and land scaping; we also have a social contract reflected in our rules. Keeping things relevant requires the participation of lots of volunteers, rather than fewer. I consider the many

It’s not medals won with pride. It’s for that feeling deep inside. It’s that reward down in your heart. It’s that feeling that you’ve been a part.

Of helping others far and near, that makes you be a Volunteer! -Author Unknown

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CommunityNews CHBIOA Rededicates The Walt Jacobs Bridge

by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez; Photos by Anisa Dominguez O N FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023, THE COMMUNITY of Harbor Bay Isle held a bridge rededication ceremony in honor of community leader Walt Jacobs, who passed away on October 29, 2022. Many years ago, when Harbor Bay Isle was still in its youth, Bridge 2, located next to Water’s Edge Lodge, was originally dedicated to Walt Jacobs, for his personal, professional, and civic contributions to Harbor Bay Isle and the City of Alameda. After his passing, the Community Board received a request to move Walt’s Bridge to unnamed Bridge 5, which had a foothold in his home association of Woodbridge Estates. The request was granted, and on a sunny Friday afternoon, Walt’s family, friends and colleagues gathered at the bridge for a rededication ceremony. Bassey Obot, Woodbridge Board Secretary and Commu nity Board Director, wel Rabbi Cynthia Minster from Temple Israel, current leader of a congregation at Temple Israel that was started in 1920 by Walt’s grandfather. The Mayor of Alameda was in attendance to present a special certificate in honor of Walt. CHBIOA Director of Maintenance, Joe Landaeta, conducted the plaque unveiling and Community Office Manager, Jacqui Vasquez, conducted closing remarks. There was no shortage of people speaking about Walt and the impact he made on their lives, sharing stories and reminisces of Walt as a husband and family man, a successful real estate agent and businessman, a religious man, a proponent of airport safety and serenity, and a community leader and advocate for the community he loved. The location of the plaque sits center of the bridge, which boasts beautiful views of the lagoon in either direction. Bridge 5, which connects Woodbridge at Shannon Circle to Columbia at Anderson Road, was the last of the Com munity’s bridges to be constructed and is the third bicycle comed the approximately 75 attendees present. Dedicato ry comments were made by Community Board President and Seastrand Board Secre tary Bill Pai, CLASS Founding Member Barbara Tuleja, and

crossover bridge. Two mini parks are located at either end of the bridge for children to play in and parents to relax amidst the serenity of the lagoon. Friends of Walt Jacobs Dedicate Bench in His Honor by Herb Behrstock T HE DEDICATION OF BOTH A BENCH, DONATED BY Walt Jacob’s friends, and the recent naming of a bridge in the community were an unusual dem onstration of how much Walt was widely admired and respected by so many friends, colleagues and community residents. These two durable symbols serve as a testimo ny and as metaphors about Walt. The water in front of Walt and Judy Jacobs’ long-time resi dence runs past the bridge and bench. Walt’s life flowed with kindnesses, wisdom and concerns as well as steady, strong opinions and forceful arguments reflecting his val ues and ideas. Many people recall how Walt encouraged or enabled them to ‘bridge’ to a better place in their lives. And the bench in some ways reflects how he and others have found a solid place to reflect and to be at rest, per haps beside a special companion as Judy was to Walt.

Walt’s bench is located is located at the bend in the lagoon on the Columbia side and can be accessed through the walkway on Anderson Road. A gathering of Walt’s family and friends celebrated Walt with the installation of the bench on May 17th. (Left to Right) Standing: Herb Behrstock, Burt Litvack, Lee Harris, Rabbi Steven Chester, John Einstoss, Josh Cohen, Dave Filipek, Andy Maass. Seated : Judy Jacobs, Allison Abta.

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15 th Annual Harbor Bay Isle Community Garage Sale Date: Saturday, August 12, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Where: Community Parking Lot (Corner of Island Drive and Mecartney Road) Fee: $25 per space Registration begins Wednesday, July 5 th . There are a limited number of spaces. First come, first serve. Bring your household items, toys, baby items, sporting goods, clothes, books, just about anything someone else might be able to use! What a great opportunity to clean house and/or hunt for treasures!

Scan to submit the form online.

*Political campaigning is prohibited at this event. Booths reserved for the garage sale and subsequently used for political campaigning are not allowed; participants will be escorted out of the event.* For more info, please contact Jacqui Galvez Vasquez at JVasquez@harborbay.org or 510-865-3363 x 346.

REGISTRATION FORM • COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE • 8/12/23 Name _______________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________ Email __________________________________________

Please sign me up for ____ spaces @ $25 each = Total Due $_______

Please make checks payable to CHBIOA. Checks may be mailed to: CHBIOA Community Offices, 3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502 Registration confirmation and space assignments will be mailed to all registrants by August 7 th . Please be prepared to take back any items that you do not sell. Arrangements for donated items to be picked up by a charitable organization onsite are tentative .

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SecurityNews Congrats Sergeant Sil by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez O N MARCH 23, 2023, OFFICER JONATHAN SIL became Sergeant Sil, after just over one year of employment at CHBIOA. "Sergeant Sil has proven himself with his professionalism, eagerness and ability to learn quickly, dedication to the job, and loyalty to his fellow officers,” said Director of Security, Javier Silva. “He has accomplished all of his work goals to date and is eager to rise through the ranks and grow with Harbor Bay Security.” In addition to his regular duties, Sergeant Sil also trains new recruits, providing an excellent role model for them to follow. Sergeant Sil voiced his appreciation for his promotion as follows: “I want to thank my Director and my Executive Director for giving me this opportunity. Likewise, I also want to thank my team. It’s an honor and pleasure to represent this community that welcomed me with open arms. I can’t wait to start this new chapter in my career here in Harbor Bay Isle.” Congratulations Sergeant Sil!

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Do you have something to say about airport noise and how it is measured? Here’s your chance! by Jon Hamilton, CLASS, President

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NE OF CLASS’S GOALS IS TO PERSUADE THE Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to change the way they measure airplane and aviation noise impacts on nearby communities. The FAA has issued a notice asking for feedback on their noise policies. This is a great opportunity for Alameda to speak up, and perhaps bring about long term change. The FAA is accepting comments through July 31, 2023, and you are encouraged to share your thoughts. You may comment about whatever you wish, but CLASS is particularly interested in having the agency come away from the limited 65 decibel Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) metric they currently use to evaluate noise impacts near airports and convincing the FAA to use a Single Exposure Level (SEL) measurement to describe aircraft noise in addition to (or instead of) the Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) and CNEL that is currently employed. The DNL/CNEL measurement is an invalid metric for determining annoyance, because both measure average noise. Using a 24-hour average means that loud, highly disruptive, and piercing noises that are periodic or of short duration have little impact on what the FAA

considers to be acceptable levels of noise. It’s like saying that Babe Ruth was not a great baseball hitter because most of his at-bats resulted in outs! It ignores the intense significance of the occasional big blast, which is often the most disruptive kind of aircraft noise. The residents of Alameda need relief from the highly annoying noise of interval jet takeoffs over our environment – and an averaged number does not illustrate the magnitude of these noise disturbances. For more details on the FAA notice and how to submit comments on the FAA’s standard for noise evaluation, following this link: www.faa.gov/noisepolicyreview. In your comments, be sure to include a reference to Docket Number: FAA–2023–0855. If you are interested in the full text of the FAA Notice and technical background on the FAA Noise Policy Review, follow this link: www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023 05-01/pdf/2023-09113.pdf Thank you for providing your feedback to the FAA and for your support of our community!

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ArchitecturalNews Thank You Architectural Volunteers by Anisa Dominguez S OME OF THE MOST VITAL VOLUNTEERS IN HARBOR Bay are those who serve on the architectural committees. The Community Architectural Committee (CAC) and Project Architectural Committees (PAC) work tirelessly to uphold the architectural standards and preserve the aesthetic of Harbor Bay. In turn, property values remain some of the highest in Alameda, and we all benefit from living (and for me working) in a beautiful community. The common trait amongst these volunteers is a desire to uphold the architectural rules for the better of the entire Community. Section 8 of the Community CC&Rs calls for the Commu nity Board of Directors to delegate a Community Archi tectural Committee to review and rule on all architectural applications. The CAC meets twice a month, every month, to review applications. They have a thorough understand ing of the architectural rules and standards, and are tasked with occasionally creating a new rule or revising an existing one. I’d like to think this is a rewarding posi tion, as most of the volunteers I have worked with over the last 11 years have completed two three-year terms, the maximum allowed per the CC&Rs in a ten-year period.

Some have even returned to the position after being off 4 or more years. Each project association can also have a Project Architec tural Committee, appointed by their Board of Directors. The PACs work hand-in-hand with the CAC, providing valuable recommendations to aid in the review process. They are considered the experts in knowing and under standing their association’s architectural rules. There is no term limit for these positions, and many of the PACs have remained the same during my time with Harbor Bay. I’ve gotten to know many of them and rely on their knowledge and history of Harbor Bay when I need advice. Currently, Bay Colony, Cantamar, and Lantern Bay are in need of volunteers for their PAC. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact your association manager. We have the utmost appreciation for these volunteers and their dedication to the community. Thank you for all you do!

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AssociationNews Bay Colony by Amanda Meng, Association Manager "Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." — Ralph Waldo Emerson S UMMER IS A TIME TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. Long, sunny days and pleasant weather are the perfect backdrop for BBQs and frozen treats. It is the season of sun-kissed hope and happiness! Stay cool, Bay Colony. With the warmer weather and more outdoors time, Bay Colony Association and the Management team would like to ask you to report any landscaping or maintenance issue you see to Management by submitting a photo, an exact location and a detailed description of the issue. Please contact management at BYC@harborbay.org or 510-865 3363 if you have any questions about this process. On May 18th, the Bay Colony Association held its An nual Meeting. The Association would like to send a very warm thank you to Emily Childers for her service to the Association, serving as our knowledgeable and dedicated treasurer. Her expertise and help with beginning large scale projects are greatly appreciated! Bay Colony is also pleased to introduce the two newest Board members, Berta Gelber and Dan Ballinger. Berta is a returning Board member who has experience being in a Board setting. She is a go-getter that is enthusiastic to serve Bay Colony. Dan also has experience working in an HOA Board setting and will be invaluable in upcoming projects like the Private Sewer Lateral project and reroofing the homes in the as sociation. Welcome aboard new members! A friendly reminder to please respect the parking rules, Bay Colony. There have been a lot of issues with cars park ing in non-designated parking areas including in fire lanes and even in front of fire hydrants! Please be aware of the parking designations and if you do happen to be parked in front of a fire hydrant, your car may be towed without notice. Monthly Board of Directors meetings have now shifted to a hybrid format, meaning that residents can now at tend meetings in-person at the community center, 3195 Mecartney Road. We encourage all homeowners to attend our Bay Colony monthly Board of Directors meetings.

Bay Colony meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Summer meeting dates are scheduled July 20, August 17 and September 21 this year. Check the calendar at harborbay.org/calendar for meeting dates, times, agen das and other information related to the meetings. Bay Isle Pointe by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager B AY ISLE POINTE IS IN GOOD STANDING IN MANY respects: five volunteers on the board, six on the landscape committee, seven on the architectural committee, a great HOA staff in the office, and a solid reserve funding for large capital items needing replacement in the future. We thrive on volunteer involvement and just because we are well staffed today doesn't mean we will be OK in the future. Volunteer turnover and greater involvement is our key to a healthy long lived HOA community where we all prosper in the urban green environment. So please get involved at a low level to learn more and then be ready to jump in when others need a break. Do so now by emailing our Association Manager at BIP@harborbay.org. You will have noticed that additional paint schemes have been out for member comment. We have about 50 schemes, and with no intention at this point to retire old schemes. Many homeowners simply ask to repaint with the same colors. Those homeowners who want to join in the group working to add colors - please drop a note to our Association Manager, or join in a board meeting and let the board know that you want to participate. This quarter, I would like to give our association a heads up to some not yet approved minor architectural rule updates that are likely to come before you this summer for the 28-day homeowner comment period. They are summarized below in no special order: 1. Allowing batteries for solar energy storage to be located in the backyard behind fences and not just be located in garages. 2. A minor clarification on window frame colors which allows the board to approve near black/bronze colors with similar naming conventions. 3. Roofing options expanded to include a similar appearance yet higher reflectivity shingle which will lower interior temperatures in hot weather.

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4. A better explanation of zero lot walls with some supporting diagrams to make this somewhat messy topic a bit easier to understand. About half of BIP homes have these. The adjacent home's siding becomes the "fencing" of one's yard. 5. An improved linkage with BIP architectural rules with the CHBI rules. BIP homeowners must follow both sets of rules. The goal is just to make it easier to understand the BIP and CHBI rules without any actual change in the net result. 6. As solar power, battery storage, and EV charging continue to evolve - the goal is to have the BIP architectural guidelines keep pace. We all benefit when our community looks good as a whole. The HOA rules may sometime seem like a burden, but imagine for a moment if your next door neighbor's home had no restrictions on modifications nor maintenance, or if an air conditioner compressor was installed 10 feet from your bedroom window. So, in closing, HOA rules benefit us all as we strive to live in a compact community. Bayview Harbor by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager T he Bayview Harbor Board of Directors and management wish you a happy summer and hope that you are all staying healthy! With warmer weather, we understand you may want to install Air Conditioners and do some Barbeques. Please remember the following architectural guidelines : AIR CONDITIONERS Window and roof-top models are not permitted. Rear yard at-grade models that do not unreasonably impact neighboring property or create noise that interferes with concentration or sleep of neighbors will be considered. Applications, including those based upon bona fide medical necessity, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BARBECUES OR FIREPOTS Permanent installations must be lower than the fence height and must be located in an area that will not permit smoke to unreasonably intrude into neighboring property.

The Bayview Harbor Board of Directors will be having a summer picnic for homeowners to come out and meet their Board. This meet and greet picnic will be on July 23rd from 1 - 3 pm at the bocce ball court where Cumberland and Berkshire meet. We will have food and light freshments to enjoy. Please RSVP with our Association Manager at BVH@harborbay.org. Hope to see you there! Have a safe and relaxing summer! Baywood Village by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager H APPY SUMMER FROM YOUR BAYWOOD BOARD of Directors and management! As our weather warms up and we enjoy our beautiful pool area, we want to remind homeowners that we are hiring for part time pool attendants. Pool attendants are responsible for signing homeowners in to use the pool, and ensuring the pool rules are followed. This is not a lifeguard position. The schedule is Friday from 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm and 6:00pm - 10:00pm. If you are interested, please email BWV@harborbay.org. This position will be in place through September. A friendly reminder to all homeowners of the pool rules: no glass containers, skateboards, scooters, fireworks, excessive noise, including amplified music, and other behavior that is hazardous, illegal or disturbing to other people using the pool or to the residents of the surrounding neighboring properties inside or outside the gated pool area. No Barbecues or cooking implements may be used inside or outside the pool area. To report pool rule violations of an urgent nature, or trespassers, please call the Community of Harbor Bay Isle’s Security Department at 510- 865-0417. Upon request, each owner is issued a numbered pool gate key. If you need a pool key replacement, please call the office at 510-865-3363, a new key will be issued for $25.00. The Board and management wish you a safe and happy summer!

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AssociationNews Brittany Landing Bay by Sandy Olsen POOL NEWS V ENDORS HAVE ADDRESSED THE POOL AND spa issues, and homeowners can now enjoy swimming, lounging, soaking up rays, and soaking in the spa. We will also have two pool parties this season and notices of dates will be posted. If you would like to volunteer on the pool committee, please contact our Association Manager at BLB@harborbay.org .

THE WINTER STORM ISSUES All the atmospheric rivers pounding rain in our area caused flooding problems for several homeowners, made all the hills green, and added greenery to my backyard where a tree used to be. Now that it’s summer and the weeds are dispatched, it’s time to get out and enjoy the dry weather. Our vendor had to repair some roof damage due to strong winds during the storm, and one issue related to the storms needs homeowners’ attention. Please make sure that drains in your patio areas (above ground or under pa tios) are draining properly. Any damage to common areas or neighbors’ property as a result of clogged drains will be the responsibility of homeowners, not the HOA. The Board will move up the timeframe for our vendor to inspect and clear the storm drains in the areas outside each unit and issue a report so that the Board can autho rize necessary corrective action in advance of the next rainy season. IMPORTANT REMINDER For homeowners who are paying the PSL assessment of $13,000 in full, the payment is due on July 1, 2023 and must be received at the CHBI office no later than July 15, 2023. If not received by the deadline, a 10% penalty may

A Task Force has been created to evaluate the condition of the current furniture at the pool, research options to purchase new furniture, and make a recommendation to the Board for approval.

City of Alameda Police Department Beat 33 & 34 Meetings All meetings are currently scheduled to be held at 6:00 PM at the Harbor Bay Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Road . BEAT 33

September 19, 2023 December 12, 2023 BEAT 34

September 26, 2023 December 19, 2023 To view a map and updated schedule of meeting dates and locations, please visit the City of Alameda's website at: www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Police-Department/Crime-Activity/Beat-meetings

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