The Gull's Call - Apr/May/Jun 2026

Maintenance Responsibility Guide City or HOA? It Depends on Where! Harbor Bay Isle is part of Alameda and has its own HOA—so who’s responsible depends on where the issue occurs. City of Alameda The City of Alameda maintains public infrastructure within Harbor Bay Isle, including streets, sidewalks, public parks, and right-of-way landscaping.

The Community of Harbor Bay Isle HOA maintains common areas that are privately owned and funded through HOA assessments. Common Area Landscaping Greenbelts Community of Harbor Bay Isle (HOA)

Interior landscaped areas HOA-maintained lighting

Lagoon System

Water quality concerns Lagoon debris removal Lagoon edge maintenance Interior Paths (Non-City) Walking paths within HOA common areas Community signage

Public Streets & Sidewalks Cracked or lifted sidewalks (including loop streets) Potholes and pavement damage Crosswalk striping Traffic signs and traffic signals

Submit all HOA issues via harborbay.org/work-order-request

Loop Streets (City-Maintained Sidewalks, Bike Paths, Medians & Curb Strip Trees) Aughinbaugh Way Island Drive Robert Davey Jr. Drive Mecartney Road Street Trees & Medians Curb strip trees (trees between sidewalk and street) Fallen branches in the public right-of-way Median landscaping along public roads Parks & Public Trails

Quick Reference Summary

If the issue is on a public street, sidewalk, median, or city park → Report to the City of Alameda via SeeClickFix. If the issue is in a greenbelt, lagoon area, or HOA common space → Report to the Community of Harbor Bay Isle via the HOA work order system, harborbay.org/work order-request. → →

Shoreline Park Leydecker Park Tillman Park Bay Farm Island Loop Trail

Report the following to the City: Playground or park equipment damage Trail surface hazards Broken benches or lighting Trash overflow

Understanding this division helps ensure maintenance requests are directed to the correct organization, resulting in faster response times and clearer accountability.

Tree hazards along public streets

Submit all City issues via SeeClickFix.com

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