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Free Document Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Drop-off Event Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 AM - 12 PM Community Center Parking Lot, 3195 Mecartney Road See details on page 14 Alameda Holiday Fest Shopping Expo & Bake Sale Sunday, December 3, 2023, 11 AM - 4 PM Temple Israel Social Hall, 3183 Mecartney Road & CHBI Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Road See details on page 15

Cover Photo by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez: Community Parking Lot Sale, August 12, 2023.

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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 Security News................................12 Architectural News........................16 CLASS..........................................19 Association News..........................25 BYC/BIP.....................................25

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,

3195 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA 94502. tel: (510) 865-3363 • fax: (510) 522-1436 Office Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm • Monday – Friday

How to Contact Us

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

October | November | December 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 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 October 2023 10/5 BWV BOD Meeting 10/10 CCV BOD Meeting 10/11 CCT BOD Meeting 10/17 BIP BOD Meeting 10/19 BYC BOD Meeting 10/19 HDL Budget Meeting 10/23 CBR BOD Meeting 10/26 BLH BOD Meeting 10/31 BLB BOD Meeting November 2023 11/1 HDL BOD Meeting 11/2 BWV BOD Meeting 11/2 HRP BOD Meeting 11/8 CCT BOD Meeting 11/8 SPC BOD Meeting 11/9 BVH BOD Meeting 11/9 FRE BOD Meeting 11/9 LTB BOD Meeting 11/10 Community Office Closed 11/14 CCV BOD Meeting 11/15 COL BOD Meeting 11/15 SEA BOD Meeting 11/16 BLH BOD Meeting 11/16 BYC BOD Meeting 11/16 HDL BOD Meeting 11/21 BIP BOD Meeting 11/21 PLB BOD Meeting 11/23-24 Community Office Closed

*Three-week acceptance period due to holiday

11/27 CBR BOD Meeting 11/28 BLB BOD Meeting 11/28 PRM BOD Meeting 11/29 WDB BOD Meeting December 2023 12/7 HRP BOD Meeting 12/13 CCT BOD Meeting 12/15 CAN BOD Meeting 12/21 BYC BOD Meeting

12/25-26 Community Office Closed 1/1/24 Community Office Closed

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 executive session meetings). All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual meetings.

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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

Although so much of our national dialogue today has become polarized and divisive, I remain optimistic that our national character is such that we will not forget that which unites us is greater than what divides us. Let’s remember and cherish the halcyon days of summer barbecues, Fourth of July parades, baseball games, and picnics – activities which are quintessentially American and celebrated here in Alameda as well as around our country. If we can pluck the mystic chords of memory to once again summon the better angels of our nature, anything is possible in this great nation. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date; Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm'd; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm'd; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this, and this gives life to thee. - William Shakespeare

SUMMER REFLECTIONS A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawnmower is broken. - James Dent I T WAS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2023 THAT CHANGING national health guidelines and the course of events finally allowed our residents to begin re-engaging in many activities which were suspended during the pandemic. CHBIOA resumed scheduling events such as its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, E-Waste/ Shredding, and Community Parking Lot Sale. All these were well-attended and appreciated by those involved. Thanks to the Community staff members for making these events possible. This summer many people also took the opportunity to visit faraway relatives we hadn’t seen since the pandemic caused many nations to implement strict quarantine policies on foreign visitors. This reporter was finally able to take my family to Taiwan so our son could see his grandparents for the first time in 3 years. Although traveling to Asia can involve some time and expense, watching their smiles upon seeing their only grandchild in person again made it all worthwhile. With school resuming and summer coming to an end, I hope that most community members have also been able at some point over the past few months to rest and recharge, resume additional normal activities and remember the positives in our lives. Summer being a time of school breaks, vacations, and beautiful weather is one of the best times for relaxation, reflection, and recommitment. Not only is doing so fun, it is restorative and important for our overall mental health.

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CommunityNews Community Office Re-Opens by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez

transition, I have been working with Samantha Soogian, who will be taking over my associations. Samantha has been here for 6 years and knows the community very well; I know she will be great!"

T HE COMMUNITY OFFICES ARE RE-OPENING 8:00am - 4:30pm. If you need to speak with a manager, appointments are recommended. The Community Center meeting rooms will be open for HOA meetings only. Weekend availability and reservations may be made by inquiring at the Front Desk or calling 510-865-3363. Transitions in Management Services by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez T HE COMMUNITY BIDS FAREWELL TO ASSOCIATION Manager, Olivia Cortez, and congratulates longtime employee, Samantha Soogian, in her new role as Association Manager. Samantha will take on the six associations previously managed by Olivia: Clipper Cove, Columbia, Freeport, Harbor Pointe, Pelican Bay, and Promontory. FROM OLIVIA CORTEZ "Leaving a great work place with great people and a beautiful place to walk is not easy. I have learned so much and have made great work partnerships. However, sometimes life takes us in different directions. I am excited to announce that I’ve purchased a new home and will be relocating. I’ve enjoyed my time here and will forever cherish the friendships and memories I’ve made. I look forward to my family’s relocation and new beginnings. I’d like to thank the community and my work family for trusting in me to manage six associations. A big thank you to Executive Director, Dawn Jaeger, for all her support while I worked on getting my CCAM certificate and for the fires she helped me put out. Her flexibility and understanding of family life and of a working parent has never gone unnoticed. To make sure this is a smooth Monday, October 2, 2023 to homeowners and tenants. Office hours are Monday through Friday,

Olivia Cortez and Samantha Soogian.

FROM SAMANTHA SOOGIAN "My work life with CHBIOA started in 2017 when I was hired as an Administrative Floater, a job which quickly transitioned into Administrative Assistant. In 2019, I was promoted to Senior Administrative Assistant, working with five managers. In 2021, I was the Interim Manager for two associations while still carrying out the duties of Senior Administrative Assistant. Now, I will happily continue to serve the Community as an Association Manager. I was raised in Alameda and grew up in the Garden Isle Homeowners Association. Currently, I reside in Alameda with my fantastic husband and three beautiful children. In my spare time, I enjoy being around friends and family, coaching girls’ softball, being crafty, and exploring. I look forward to taking on my new role as Association Manager. If you see me in the area, please say Hi!"

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CommunityNews It's Been Four Years Since... by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez SEMI-ANNUAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING & E-WASTE EVENT RECAP O n Saturday, July 22, 2023, CHBIOA welcomed homeowners back to this much appreciated semi-annual event. Folks were eager to purge documents and electronics, many of which they had accumulated since the onset of COVID. Vehicles started lining up prior to the 9am start time and snaked through the Community’s parking lot continuously until 12pm. Over 300 cars came through the 3-hour event. The event showcased two new vendors: Shred-it Document Shredding Service and E-Waste and Solar Panel Recycling Center. Both companies were professional and well prepared for the event. If you missed it, set your calendars. The Community will be hosting its next document shredding and e-waste recycling event on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 9am to 12pm. Hope to see you there!

E-WASTE AND SOLAR PANEL RECYCLING CENTER recycle1234.com Provides a variety of services to individuals and businesses in the Bay Area, including 24/7 self service drop offs at their warehouse at 33548 Central Ave, Union City, CA 94587, Dock #19, and is one of the only recyclers to accept solar panels for recycling.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARKING LOT SALE RECAP T HE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER ON SATURDAY, August 12, 2023 to participate in the first CHBIOA Parking Lot Sale in four years. The next Community Parking Lot Sale is planned for August 2024. The sun came out early as if to welcome and reward the 50+ vendors who were present early to set up. Bargain hunters were out early as well, trying to snag treasures before anyone else had a chance to eye them. Sales were robust throughout the day and vendors went home with far less than they came with that morning. Laughter and chatter filled the air that had been silent for too long due to COVID.

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CHBIOA Staff (left to right): Andrea Godoy, Nicelle Delos Reyes, Sami Soogian, Jacqui Galvez Vasquez, Mandy Ho

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CHBIOA staff were present to facilitate the event. CLASS (Citizens’ League for Airport Safety and Serenity) was also present to provide information on the proposed expansion of Oakland International Airport, officially named OAK Terminal Modernization and Development Project. Jon Hamilton, CLASS President, answered questions from homeowners and informed them about the comment period for the draft environmental impact report and its upcoming deadline, which has now been extended to October 16, 2023.

Staff has been researching several types of equipment and recently conducted two demonstration and training events with STIHL Power Equipment and Generac Power Systems with their Mean Green Mowing Machine (the world’s first commercial zero-turn mower).

Maintenance staff with Generac Power Systems' Mean Green Mowing Machine.

CHBIOA Maintenance staff completed extensive training on the newest models of battery powered mowers and professional landscape equipment. The training consisted of environmental residential equipment operator safety and preventive maintenance procedures. Transitional education was the focus moving from gas powered mowers to battery operated equipment, working safer, smarter, and efficiently in a commercial and residential setting such as Harbor Bay Isle. Moving forward is not as easy as it would sound, finding the right tools for the job is a priority as there are many brands of battery-operated tools on the market. STIHL equipment has been the front runner for the Community as the equipment is easy to use, charge, and the serviceability is excellent. The Community of Harbor Bay Isle continues to be the leader in safety and environmental preservation and looks forward to the elimination of all gas-powered equipment. We look forward to the future as we continue to move in a positive environmental direction.

CLASS President, Jon Hamilton

Maintenance Department Demos Battery Powered Equipment by Joseph Landaeta T HE COMMUNITY TEAM CONTINUES TO MOVE forward and have taken steps in the utilization of battery-operated equipment.

Maintenance staff demos STIHL battery operated eqipment.

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City of Alameda’s Response After Fatal Crash by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez T HE CITY OF ALAMEDA’S RAPID RESPONSE AFTER Fatal Crashes Program, an iterative program under development, installs quick-build infrastructure updates at the sites of fatal crashes. The infrastructure changes respond to general conditions observed at the site, not necessarily what played a role in the collision. "Quick-build" means the improvements generally do not involve concrete work and rely on striping, bollards, etc. In 2023, the City is working to develop a Rapid Response Quick-Build Toolkit to enable quicker changes in the future. When a crash is caused by a person having a known medical incident and the deceased is the person who suffered the medical incident, it is not included in this program. The following information will be updated periodically as information becomes available and the City constructs quick-build changes at crash sites. Visit City of Alameda's website for updates: www.alamedaca. gov/Departments/Planning-Building-and-Transportation/ Transportation/Vision-Zero. The following Community leaders penned a united letter to the City’s transportation department asking for action that would allow for confidence in crossing the intersection to return quickly, preferably before the time changes and falls back: Eve Bazo, President of the Normandy Homeowners Association; Bill Pai, President of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners' Association; Kathy Ratto, President of the Casitas Homeowners Association; Michael Robles-Wong, President of the Costa Brava Homeowners Association; and Grant Scully, President of the Baywood Village Homeowners Association.

Last updated July 26, 2023 PEDESTRIAN AT MECARTNEY RD/MARCUSE ST/ BAYWALK RD Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Time: 7:30 am Crash description (Pending ongoing investigations): Person driving east on Mecartney struck a person walking north in the crosswalk across Mecartney at Marcuse/ Baywalk (in the western leg of the crosswalk), causing fatal injuries to the pedestrian. The driver had failed to de-fog the windshield, and drove despite poor visibility from a foggy windshield combined with sun glare. Mode of deceased: Pedestrian Age of deceased: 84 Infrastructure Updates: Post-collision site visit held and plans are outlined below. Two nearby intersections are included as well due to similar conditions. All crossing improvements are across Mecartney. The City is also conducting a traffic signal warrant analysis for Mecartney/ Marcuse/Baywalk. Mecartney/Marcuse/Baywalk • New marked crosswalk: high visibility “ladder” crosswalk marking on the eastern crossing of Mecartney, with pedestrian refuge in the existing median • New Rapid Flashing Beacons • New “shark tooth” yield lines and “yield to pedestrians” signs Mecartney/Fontana/Baywood • New Rapid Flashing Beacons • New “yield to pedestrians” signs • Existing high visibility “ladder” crosswalk (upgraded 2022)

• Existing yield lines (added 2022) Mecartney/Verdemar/Ironwood • New Rapid Flashing Beacons at crosswalk • New “yield to pedestrians” signs

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Caltrans roadway: No High Injury Corridor: No High Crash Intersection: No

• Existing high visibility “ladder” crosswalk (upgraded 2022) • Existing yield lines (added 2022) Due to the curvature of the road, the marked crosswalk at Marcuse/Baywalk should be on the eastern side, where there are better sightlines. This will require concrete work in the existing median, which will be included even though concrete work is generally outside the scope of the Rapid Response program. Combined with the electrical work needed for RRFBs, the concrete work means the construction will take some time. Related education efforts: • 3/30/2023 press release: Pedestrians have died because of people driving when they couldn’t see due to sun glare and humid windows, (www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News Media/Pedestrians-have-died-because-of-people driving-when-they-couldn%E2%80%99t-see-due-to sun-glare-and-humid-windows). • 4/3/2023 Traffic Safety Open House included educational (www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut Content/Events-Activities/Traffic-Safety-Open House). Initial public release link: Fatal Collision Investigation (2/8/2023), (www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/ News-Media/Fatal-Collision-2.7.2023).

Reported collisions with injuries, 5 years prior to fatal crash: None per state SWITRS records. PD records are inaccessible 2018-2019 but don’t show any 2020 to date. Aerial photo (Google maps):

Existing site configuration: • Uncontrolled crossing • Unmarked crosswalks • Bus stop NW corner • N/S streets are private streets

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SecurityNews CHBIOA Welcomes Officers Bakke & Booth by Jacqui Galvez Vasquez O FFICER ASHLEY BAKKE joined CHBIOA in April 2023. Prior to that she worked as a grocery clerk and in an Amazon warehouse. She moved to the Bay Area and decided she wanted to make helping others a key factor in her career development. "I've always taken enjoyment in assisting others and taking part in the community, so I saw this as an opportunity to learn and to grow," says Officer Bakke. "My long-term goals are to generally improve myself, buy a new car, move out on my own, start a family, establish myself, and continue to advance in my job using my knowledge in security and law enforcement," says Officer Bakke. Knowing that CHBIOA’s Security Department serves as a training ground for careers in law enforcement, Officer Bakke hopes to learn more about security occupations, gain awareness and safety knowledge, provide protection to others, all while working in a cooperative environment and gaining life skills. In her free time, Office Bakke enjoys going on road trips, exploring new places, hiking, visiting friends, and participating in family activities. Officer Bakke’s philosophy on public service is simple, "To put the public's health and safety first while providing reliable, genuine service to the community." She adds, "I think it's important to build trust, comply with the law, and to work with the neighborhoods you serve. I look forward to meeting everyone in the community, working with my colleagues to improve the environment Harbor Bay residents live in, creating memories and developing career skills, and making my time here at CHBIOA a positive experience."

O FFICER TOM BOOTH JOINED HARBOR BAY SECURITY in May 2023, bringing with him 15 years of experience in the security industry with duties ranging from shift supervisor to training new hires. Prior to joining CHBIOA, Officer Booth was an Operator at the Security Operations Center, under Allied Universal, for a local oncology biotech company. When asked what he hopes to achieve during his time here at Harbor Bay, Officer Booth replied, “I was pleased to have the opportunity to join Harbor Bay Security. They have a well-established history of training officers to move on into other fields of law enforcement. I am eager to learn and excel and build my knowledge base, and eventually, transition to work in Customs." Officer Booth added, "I hope to learn, and implement what I learn for the betterment of the community, and ultimately, achieve confidence and respect in all that I do." In his spare time, Officer Booth enjoys spending time with his son, going to the gym, reading, watching movies, learning acoustic guitar, hiking, sightseeing, being part of a ministry, and learning to fix things. “Protection is part of service, and service to the

Harbor Bay Community is at the core of what we do as officers here,“ says Officer Booth. “I love meeting people. I believe strongly in treating others just as I would like to be treated, being inclusive of others as I would want to be included. I am happy to be on board and am here, ready to serve.”

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WAYS TO PROTECT MAIL & PACKAGE THEFT DON’T LEAVE YOUR DELIVERED MAIL AND PACKAGES UNATTENDED Just as you would not leave your wallets and purses on the front seat of an unlocked car overnight, mail and packages should not be left sitting in mailboxes or on front porches for any length of time. WON’T BE HOME? PLAN AHEAD! Arrange for a friend or neighbor to collect your packages. Ship Amazon packages to a dedicated pickup location, arrange for the UPS Store to receive your packages, or Hold for Pickup with FedEx or USPS. SIGN UP FOR TRACKING UPDATES Amazon: You can sign up to receive tracking information for your orders via text message when there are exceptions or delays. Go to ‘Your Account’, select ‘Shipment updates via text’ under the ‘Communication and content’ section. FedEx: Text “TRACK” followed by tracking number (e.g., “TRACK 123456789012”) to 9880971255 , and FedEx will respond with your shipment’s status. UPS: Join UPS My Choice for free and get more visibility into your incoming and outgoing shipments: ups.com/doapp/signupmychoice USPS: Send a text to 28777 with your tracking number as the content of the message. The text reply from USPS will be the latest tracking information for the item. Visit usps.com/text-tracking for more information.

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E-WASTE RECYCLING & DOCUMENT SHREDDING FREE EVENT!

WHERE: 3195 MECARTNEY ROAD, ALAMEDA, CA 94502 WHEN: OCTOBER 14, 2023 TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

E-Waste Items Accepted For Free (NO LIMIT): All Copper based devices, Hardrives, Medical Devices, Test Equipment, Amplifier, TV&Monitor, Tablet/Ipad, Game Console, Computer/Server, Laptop/Macbooks/Chromebook, Networking Gear, Smartphones, Cell phone, Business Phone, Cable-box, Credit Card Terminal, Cable, Wire, Adaptor, Memory, UPS, HP OEM toner, Xray/B&W Film, Green Board, Power Supply, GPS, Projector, Camcorder, Camera, Car Chargers. Batteries: Cell-Phone, Laptop, Pb, Lit-Ion, Ni-Mh, AGM *Additional items not listed above may be collected for a fee. Please contact FrontOffice@harborbay.org or OfficeManager@harborbay.org for a list of items and rates. All e-waste items will be collected by Recycle1234.com. Document Shredding Items Accepted (3 BOX LIMIT PER CAR): Old Bills, Old Checks, Bound Paper, Brochures, File Folders, Paper, Letterhead Products, Adding Machine Tape, Photos, Post-AIt Notes, Envelopes, Tax Information Older Than Ten Years, Dated Bank Statements. Documents will be shredded onsite by Shred It, space permitting. For more information on either event, please call the Community Office at 510-865-3363. Sponsored by the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association.

2023 Alameda Holiday Fest! Sunday, December 3 rd , 11am to 4pm Temple Israel of Alameda: 3183 Mecartney Road & CHBI Community Center: 3195 Mecartney Road Support local artisans, authors, crafters and designers while getting all your holiday shopping done in one day!

Bring friends and family to this all-ages craft fair fundraiser for Temple Israel. Bake Sale! Café will be open for lunch for the whole family! Free Entry and Parking! Contact: (510) 522-9355 or Events@TempleIsraelAlameda.org www.facebook.com/AlamedaHolidayFest

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Pride of Ownership by Allan Brochier, Bay Isle Pointe T HE PHRASE “PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP” HAS BEEN around for years, but perhaps not understood by some homeowners, or just forgotten. While growing up in our San Leandro home we were ingrained with this idea as kids, the importance of maintaining one’s property as a responsibility to your neighbors and community. This was our first house with a large yard, purchased in 1957 when I was just 10 years old. I remember how trashed the front yard looked with a dead lawn, weeds everywhere, overgrown shrubs, etc. My dad said not to worry about the lawn, it just needs water and it will come back. He was right and that was the beginning of years of cutting and trimming the lawn,

Forecasters are predicting a strong “El Niño” weather pattern this winter, and expect heavier than normal rains for California. Last year’s heavy rains caused minor flooding and damage to some houses. Others had standing water within 1” of a door threshold, or had to drain their side yard with hoses running under gates and out to the sidewalk. So, it’s a good time to clean those gutters and check area drains. You can do this by running water down each downspout and area drain, and check if the water exits at the street curb drain pipe. Remember, if your usable yard abuts your neighbor’s wall, e.g., a zero-lot-line (ZLL) wall condition, you ARE responsible for maintaining the yard drainage, and to ensure that water does not collect against the ZLL wall, and that dirt and bark heights are below the bottom of the siding. If you own the house with the ZLL wall, talk to your neighbor and inspect the condition of your wall

sweeping the sidewalk, weeding, and pruning the shrubs. Our front yard always looked good and we were proud of it. As I walk my dog around

including dirt/bark clearances, shrubs touching the wall, and the neighbor’s drainage provisions affecting your house. For the lastest information on the drought and watering restrictions, please visit EBMUD's webiste at www.ebmud.com/ water/drought.

the Community, I am disheartened to see a number of dead lawns and unkempt front yards. The drought is over so owners need to decide whether to keep and water their lawns, or to submit an

application to replace the lawn with drought tolerant shrubs and a drip irrigation system like others have done. So, pride in ownership is caring about

Architectural applications are required for all items on the exterior of the home, as well as front and rear landscaping. Submit your application online at harborbay.org/archapp or stop by the Community Office to pick up a hard copy. Visit the Architectural Services page at harborbay.org for useful information such as Architectural Rules and Landscape Guidelines, Paint Palettes, Community Vendor List, and more! Now is a great time to get your application in so you have approval to start your 2024 projects when the weather warms up. Most applications are good for one year, so plan ahead! Questions? Email architecture@harborbay.org

how your property looks, maintaining your house and yards, and the small things like placing trash bins out of sight, and picking up free newspapers and spilled trash from streets and gutters. It means having enough respect for your neighbors and community to keep your property in good condition. We have lived in Bay Isle Pointe for nearly 36 years, and our neighborhoods still look great. That’s due to the hard work of our Community staff, Board of Directors, and volunteer committees, and because the majority of homeowners care about their properties. Perhaps some homeowners have fallen short in maintaining their front yards because of the drought, but now have an opportunity to either water or replace those old lawns and update their landscaping.

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BEAT THE RUSH! SUBMIT YOUR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS NOW

Architectural applications are good for one year from the date of approval. The application process can take 2 – 4 weeks, so now is the perfect time to start planning that 2024 project! Remember, any exterior changes or replacements require an application. If you get approval now you will be ready to go when that warm weather hits. In addition, if your project requires a City permit, the City process will be expedited with our letter of approval. GET THE APPLICATION! Visit www.harborbay.org/archapp to submit your application. Paint palettes, architectural rules, and more can also be found at harborbay.org.

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AKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (OAK) published a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in mid-July for the proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project. OAK held four DEIR public meetings; two on August 15th and two on August 30th. The public comment period on the DEIR will end on Monday, October 16, 2023, 5 PM . The DEIR, a description of the Project, and directions for submitting comments appear at: oaklandairport.com/ terminaldevelopment. You may also subscribe to receive updates. The Project includes the following elements: • Construction of a new terminal adjacent to existing Terminal 1 on Airport Drive, the surface loop road. The new terminal would consist of a two-level concourse and 16 new aircraft gates in addition to the 29 existing gates for a total of 45 gates; • Modernization of Terminals 1 and 2; • Consolidation of check-in and baggage areas; • Construction of expanded Customs and Border Protection facilities for international arrivals • Demolition and relocation of the Oakland Maintenance Center Hangar; • Reconfiguration of existing cargo and support facilities, and; • Improvements to the terminal area roadway, parking areas, and support facilities. This project will facilitate an approximately 60 percent increase in aircraft operations, which translates to more noise events over CHBI neighborhoods. CLASS participated in the scoping process on the project and submitted comments on the 2021 Notice of Preparation, in which OAK asked the community to provide input on the environmental issues that should be studied in the future DEIR. Once the DEIR was published in July 2023, CLASS retained technical consultants to assist with review of the DEIR and with preparation of comments for

submittal by the public comment deadline. The main concerns CLASS addressed in their comment letter included the following: • Airport expansion based on inaccurate forecasts of future increases in passengers; • Failure to analyze potential congestion on the South Field and resulting increase in jet departures on the North Field (which has bigger noise impacts on CHBI residents); • Incomplete analysis of potential noise and air quality impacts; • Incomplete analysis of air pollution, public health, and safety impacts on area residents; and • Inadequate identification and analysis of a range of reasonable alternatives to the project that reduced environmental impacts. CLASS representatives continue to participate in stakeholder and working group meetings at the airport to stay abreast of proposed changes; to advocate for a more thorough environmental analysis; and to encourage a project design that will protect our community from excess overflights and aircraft noise. Please head on over to our website for more information: www.classalameda.com

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AssociationNews Bay Colony by Amanda Meng, Association Manager G REETINGS, BAY COLONY! MAY THIS AUTUMN BE A harvest of happy times for you. With crisp leaves, pumpkin-spiced moments, and the joy of harvest festivals on the horizon, we hope you create community connections as comforting as a hot cup of apple cider on a chilly evening. Bay Colony is pleased to announce a new addition to the website: The new Maintenance Work Order Request. This form makes it easier than ever to report any landscaping or maintenance issue you see to Management by submit ting a photo, an exact location of the issue, and a detailed description of the issue. With the days beginning to get shorter, it is a great time to check that all your exterior lights are working. You can easily fill out and submit this form on our website at harborbay.org/work-order-request or find it under 'Quick Links'. Bay Colony needs your help. There are currently no active committees for architecture, landscaping, or mainte nance. Would you like to see changes in your neighbor hood? Would you like to be the one who gets things done? Join the Bay Colony volunteer team. Please submit an email to Management at BYC@harborbay.org if this sounds like something you may be interested in. 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. Please review the Bay Colony Rules & Regulations for more information. Monthly Board of Directors meetings are still available in hybrid format, meaning that homeowners have the option of attending meetings in-person at the Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Road, or attending meetings remotely via RingCentral. We encourage all homeowners to attend our Bay Colony monthly Board of Directors meetings to stay up-to-date on current events. Bay Colony meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. Fall meeting dates are scheduled October 19th and November 16th this year. There is no December

meeting currently scheduled. These meeting dates are subject to change. Check the calendar at harborbay.org/ calendar for meeting dates, times, agendas and other information related to the meetings. Bay Isle Pointe by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager H APPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR BAY ISLE POINTE HOA management team and all of the volunteers of the Bay Isle Pointe Board of Directors, landscape committee and architectural committee. Together we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a happy new year! A friendly reminder to all homeowners to please keep the sidewalks clear from any vehicles parking outside of their garage. Pedestrian and wheelchair access is needed at all times. On an architectural note, all proposed changes to outdoor structures require the submission and approval of an architectural application and plans prior to the commencement of property improvement work. You may submit an architectural application online at our website at harborbay.org/archapp, or you are welcome to pick up a hard copy at our community offices located at 3195 Mecartney Road. To all homeowners that own and use temporary basketball standards, please note as stated in our architectural guidelines, these shall be free standing from any residential building, fence, or other permanent structure, and must meet the following requirements: 1. Temporary and portable in their use and location; 2. Stored out of view from public ways or neighboring properties; 3. Used only during daylight hours, and stored when not in use; 4. Used only in driveways, auto courts (shared driveways), or on the auto side of the house, except standards for children no higher than 5 feet may be used in back yards; 5. Used without any additional artificial lights; 6. Used so as not to create a nuisance for any neighbor or other resident. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!

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AssociationNews Bayview Harbor by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager H APPY HOLIDAYS BAYVIEW HARBOR NEIGHBORS from your Board of Directors and management. We wish you a happy and healthy new year! Bayview Harbor had their first summer picnic at the green belt. Thank you to all that came and enjoyed some pizza with your Board. We look forward to continue this get together and make it better every year! Reminder, if you are intending to do any repairs, renovations, or updates to the exterior of your homes, please remember to submit an architectural application to the Community Architectural Committee before starting any work. You can find all of the association’s architectural guidelines on the Harbor Bay website under the Architectural section and submit your application online too. SeeClickFix is a handy website where homeowners can report any City related maintenance issues. For example, trees in the curb strips belong to the City. If you notice a tree leaning or in need of maintenance, seeclickfix.com/ us-ca-alameda is the best way to open a work order and see any follow up comments or action taken by the City. Please remember to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood, not only to the Alameda Police Department, 510-337-8340, but also to CHBIOA Security at 510-865-0417. For any association related questions or concerns, please contact management at 510-865-3363. Baywood Village by Andrea Godoy, Association Manager T HE BAYWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND management would like to wish you all a healthy holiday season and a happy and safe new year! New year means new parking tags. Please contact management to submit a new parking application for 2024. Renewal will require an annual garage inspection. Email your Association Manager at BWV@harborbay.org to set up a time and date for the inspection. Two vehicles must be parked in the garage. If one of the vehicles is too large, the permit may be used for that vehicle. A parking permit will not be issued if the garage is being used for

storage of a trailer, boat, or personal items that do not allow the parking of two vehicles in the garage. Professional Parking Enforcement is Baywood’s parking enforcement company. For guest parking, please call the Baywood Guest Parking line at 510-287-9200, or submit an online form on our website at harborbay. org/departments/request-overnight-parking. When calling in a vehicle, please provide your name, address, telephone number, vehicle make and model, license plate information, start date and end date. Parking enforcement will cite any vehicle that was not called in or registered online for guest parking, or does not have a current parking tag. If your vehicle has been towed, please call Specialty Towing at 510-796-8486. Baywood has been busy with balcony inspections to follow SB326. Inspections started in August, with a plan for repair as needed. Baywood has also selected a contractor for the Private Sewer Lateral project. All homeowners will receive a notice when your cul-de-sac will be worked on. There will be lots of signage to direct traffic as needed. More information to come once the vendor shares scheduled dates. We look forward to starting on the second quarter of 2024. Brittany Landing Bay by Sandy Olsen A S WE HEAD INTO THE FALL SEASON, I HOPE everyone had an enjoyable summer, especially the kids who had a break from the rigors of school. I enjoyed seeing them running around, riding scooters and bikes, playing in the pool and spa, and hearing their laughter. IMPORTANT PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL UPDATE Representatives from Express Sewer and Water Works Engineers are scheduled to be onsite in late September and early October for planning purposes and construction will begin soon afterward. Express Sewer will likely be us ing several guest parking places for staging areas. Please do not remove any traffic cones or other indications that such parking places are not available for residents or visi tors. When construction begins, residents will be notified in advance as to when construction will take place in the vicinity of their units. Residents may experience

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