The Gull's Call - Jul/Aug/Sept 2025

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We also encourage residents to consider getting involved! If you’ve ever thought about joining a committee — for architecture, landscaping, or maintenance — now’s a great time. Volunteering is a meaningful way to make a difference and stay connected to your community. Interested? Just reach out to Management at BYC@ harborbay.org. And finally, a reminder that Bay Colony Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6 PM. This summer’s meetings are scheduled for July 17, August 21, and September 18. Homeowners are welcome to attend in person at the Community Center (3195 Mecartney Road) or join remotely via RingCentral. For the latest updates, agendas, or schedule changes, visit harborbay.org/calendar. Thank you for being a thoughtful part of the Bay Colony community. Here’s to a safe, sunny, and smooth summer season! Brittany Landing Bay by Sandy Olsen S UMMER IS A GOOD TIME TO ENJOY OUR POOL, whether it’s doing laps, soaking up some rays, watching kids splash around, or lounging in shade with a good book. Thanks to the Landscape Committee, you’ll also be surrounded by lovely, mature flora near the pool and spa.

without a key. We recently had vandalism in the spa from non-residents. Summer also means more kids are out and about during the day and evenings. Please stop at the stop signs, drive slowly, and be alert for kids who might be in the streets. After the north side of the complex was repaved and asphalt speed bumps added, it slowed down the delivery trucks that often drove too fast on the streets. In 2026 the south side will be repaved and asphalt speed bumps added to complete the resurfacing project. REPORTED CRIME IN BLB Our association manager sent out a notice in May alerting residents of mail theft and vandalism within the complex. Please notify management (510-865-3363), Harbor Bay Security (510-865-0417), and the Alameda Police Department (510-337-8340) if you are a victim of mail theft or you observe any vandalism. Also, please do not leave your garage door open unattended. Recently an incident happened when persons in a car cruised through our neighborhood looking for opportunities to steal items and stole an e-bike before they drove off when spotted. UPCOMING PROJECTS During the summer and fall the exteriors of all the units will be power-washed, dry rot repaired, and trim painted. Also, one-half of the units will have the siding painted. LANDSCAPE MATTERS If you observe any plants or trees in the common areas that are failing due to a lack of water, please notify management at BLB@harborbay.org or 510-865-3363. If you notice any pools of water in the street early in the morning, it’s probably not from a resident washing a car at 6am. It is likely to be a leak in the irrigation system. Please report it as indicated in the above paragraph.

The Board wants to thank homeowners Dan Leininger and Keith Epstein for volunteering to serve on our newly created Pool Maintenance Task Force. They will assist the Board on specific issues as well as ongoing tasks involving the pool and spa. All residents are issued keys to the pool area to prevent the area from being accessed by people who are not in our complex. Please do not open the gate for persons

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