The Gull's Call - Oct/Nov/Dec 2023

AssociationNews Cantamar by Barbara Ann Caulfield T HE CANTAMAR BOARD HOPES EVERYONE HAD A good summer. We enjoyed meeting some of you at National Night Out on August 1st. We had a visit from an Alameda Police Department Officer and the local Alameda Fire Department also stopped by to chat and update us on their station activities. We hope to make this an annual event.

downs will be required. Construction cones will cordon off areas of our streets for short periods of time. We ask that you be patient as this necessary work is done. MAINTENANCE You may have noticed a change at the park at the far end of Ratto Road - due to insect activity, it was necessary to cut down the willow tree. A new maple tree has been planted in its place. GENERAL REMINDERS Our Association Manager would like to remind you of the following: Garbage/recycling containers - According to the Cantamar CC&Rs, "Garbage or recycling containers may be left at the street curb for pickup on the day scheduled in the area by the City. At all other times, containers must be stored inside resident's garage or side yard out of view from the street." Parking over sidewalks - According to the Cantamar CC&Rs, "No Owner of a Lot shall park, store, or keep any vehicle in the Project except wholly within the Garage. there shall be no long-term parking in driveways as de fined and regulated by the Project Rules". Vehicles block ing the sidewalk may be cited or towed at the owner's expense. Remember the planter beds near the curbs, on one side of Ratto and one side of the street in each of the cul-du sacs, are community property, so please do not plant in those planter beds. A friendly reminder that the school year has commenced and many Cantamar kids ride their bikes to school. Please be mindful of them (and the 15 mph speed limit) in Can tamar. Centre Court by Amanda Meng, Association Manager A UTUMN HAS ARRIVED IN CENTRE COURT AND AS the kids head off to school and the leaves begin to show some color, the thoughts of pumpkin spice begin to stir. May the colors and warmth of the season fill your heart with joy and happiness. Centre Court is pleased to announce a new addition to the website: The Maintenance Work Order Request. This

Cantamar homeowners turn up at National Night Out. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEETINGS Kerwin Allen and Barbara Ann Caulfield were re-elected to the Board and retain their positions as President and Treasurer. Diana Villegas continues as Vice President, Karen Armes continues as Secretary and Wendy Fong is our Director at Large. Our Board of Director meetings are now held in a hybrid format: you can attend online or in person at the Community Center, 3195 McCartney Road. SEWER LATERAL PROJECT The Board has contracted for the sewer lateral project and work is expected to begin this Fall. The project involves testing of mains and manholes and necessary repairs as required by EBMUD. The first phase is expected to be on Souza Court, Duarte Court and 186-327 Ratto Road. Phase Two will be in 2024 and will involve Cotella Court, Ferro Court, Miranda Court and 78-180 Ratto Road. Phase Three will be in 2025 and will involve Lagorio Court, Lavagetto Court, Parodi Court and 1-72 Ratto Road. We anticipate there may be some minor inconvenience to the home owners as the work is performed. Short term water shut

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