The Gull's Call - April/May/June 2024

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starts toward the end of Cantamar, and letters with more details have been shared with these homeowners; the middle area, Phase 2, will begin in 2025, and they will fin ish up at the front, Phase 3, in 2026. Letters for Phases 2 and 3 will be shared as you near your specific start dates; if after receiving your letter you still have specific ques tions, a list of the New Pipes Project and Service manag ers will be provided for you to contact for answers. An announcement for all our Cantamar Pickleballers, old and new, the City has painted 4 courts at Leydecker Park, where tennis courts also still remain. The hours of opera tion are 9AM - 8PM. The nets are locked to the fence, and those on the City’s Parks & Recreation email distribution have the code to unlock them. Stop by and give these new courts a try! Alameda Pickleballers need your support to continue to grow the sport and justify new courts. In closing this Spring issue, a continuing reminder to keep our HOA safe by keeping an eye out for each of your neighbors and to follow the speed and parking guidelines, throughout our Cantamar community. Centre Court by Marissa Mihin, Member-at-Large A S THE SUN CASTS ITS WARM EMBRACE OVER Centre Court, one resident perfectly captured the essence of our neighborhood: "living in a park." And truly, it's hard not to be captivated by the lush greenery and vibrant blooms that adorn our charming community, especially as the days grow longer and warmer, beckoning more kids and pets outdoors to play. In thrilling springtime developments, the Board has unanimously approved upgrades to our irrigation system, ensuring that our landscaping remains a verdant oasis. From repairing drip systems to replacing sprinkler nozzles, these enhancements will keep our green spaces looking fresh and inviting. But that's not all! Brace yourselves for a botanical makeover on the beltway, as we embark on a landscaping project to revamp one of the planting beds with Coffeeberry, Lomandra, Breath of Heaven, and Tuscan Blue Rosemary. These delightful additions will allow ample sunlight to cascade into adjacent units and enrich our neighborhood with even more vitality.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming meetings: April 10th for our back to back annual AND regular meeting, and May 8th and June 12th for our regular meetings, all commencing at 6:30 PM. Your participation is invaluable as we strive to make decisions that benefit our entire community. Share your ideas, raise your concerns, and let your voice be heard! And lastly, keep your ears tuned for the whimsical chimes of the ice cream truck! As temperatures rise, it may grace our neighborhood with its presence, offering a delightful respite with sweet, cold treats just outside our gates. Thank you for being an essential part of Centre Court and contributing to the vibrant spirit of our community. See you out on the green, or perhaps by the ice cream truck! Clipper Cove by Cathy Sherrer, Board Secretary CLIPPER COVE HOMEOWNERS ANNUAL MEETING P lease save the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to attend the Clipper Cove Homeowners Annual Dinner and Meeting. LANDSCAPING NEWS The latest conversion to drought tolerant landscaping placed mulch and new plants at the Aughinbaugh end of Capetown. Conversions in 2023 and this year have resulted in $17,000 of rebates from EBMUD and will provide long-term savings in our water bills. Irrigation comprises the second largest component of our budget besides landscaping. An area on the lagoon path (between Crane and Channing) has been renovated with new plants and trees after a large pine tree was removed. During the summer of 2023, an arborist determined the entire tree to be at risk of failure after it lost a major branch. In April, Serpico Landscapers will be re-mulching residential front yards. If you wish to “opt out” of this service and replenish your own mulch, please contact our association manager at CCV@harborbay.org, or 510-865 3363 ext. 358, as soon as possible. Finally, please contact our association manager if you would like to serve on the Landscape Committee. Participation by the homeowners is valuable to maintain the appearance of our front yards and common areas.

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