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Free Document Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Drop-off Event Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM (See page 8 - 9) 885 Island Drive (Former CVS Parking Lot), Corner of Island Drive & Mecartney Road Salvation Army Donation Drop-off Event * Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9 AM - 12 PM (See page 12 - 13) 885 Island Drive (Former CVS Parking Lot), Corner of Island Drive & Mecartney Road Food Drive Kick off at the shredding/e-waste event on Saturday, October 12th October 12 - December 20, 2024 (See page 7) Community Center, 3195 Mecartney Road, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

* The Salvation Army is looking for items that can be resold in their Thrift Stores, such as housewares, clothing, shoes, bikes, furniture, lamps, artwork, purses, luggage, games, etc. A tax receipt will be given onsite in exchange for dona tions given. One hundred percent of the profits from Salvation Army Thrift Stores is returned back to the community and ensures continued funding of local programs where men and women regain their dignity, self-sufficiency, and sta bility through a 6-month live-in program. Your second-hand items can give second chances. Contact the Community Office for more information and what items specifically the donation truck will not accept.

Cover Photo by Mandy Ho. CHBI Community Board Members (L to R): Bill Pai, Gary Hoffer, Paul Beusterien, Lee Harris, Gary Lym, Bassey Obot (not pictured, Cheryl Paterson).

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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: Gary Lym; Rep. Village 5: Bay Colony, Cantamar, Columbia, Freeport, Headlands Treasurer: Paul Beusterien ; Rep. Village 2: Bay Isle Pointe Secretary: Bassey Obot; Rep. Village 4: Pelican Bay, Promontory, Woodbridge Director: Gary Hoffer; Rep. Village 1: Baywood Village, Clipper Cove, Costa Brava Director: Cheryl Paterson; Rep. Village 3-B: Brittany Landing Bay, Brittany Landing Harbor, Centre Court, Harbor Pointe Lee Haris: 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: Mita Raval Vice-Chairperson: Marlene Grcevich Members: Carole Parnes, Kristi Young, Noel Cisneros Editorial Staff Reporters: James Allison, 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 E-Waste/Shred/Event..................9 Community News..........................10 Donation Drive..............................13 Architectural News........................25 CLASS..........................................27 Association News..........................31

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 2024 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. Applicants will be sent a link with a meeting ID to join with on their computer or mobile device. 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. 2024 Community Architectural Committee Meeting Dates Sept 21 - Oct 4, 2024 ......................................... Oct 21, 2024 Oct 5 - 18, 2024 ................................................. Nov 4, 2024 Oct 19 - Nov 1, 2024 . ........................................ Nov 18, 2024 Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2024 ........................................ Dec 2, 2024 Nov 16 – 29, 2024............................................. Dec 16, 2024 Nov 30 – Dec 20, 2024* .................................... Jan 6. 2025 Dec 21, 2024 – Jan 10, 2025* ........................... Jan 27, 2025 Column A Column B Applications Submitted Will Be Reviewed On

2024 Community Calendar

October 2024 10/3

BWV BOD Meeting CCV BOD Meeting

10/8 10/9

CCT BOD Meeting 10/10 HDL BOD Meeting 10/12 E-Waste/Shred Event 10/15 BIP BOD Meeting 10/17 BYC BOD Meeting 10/24 BLH BOD Meeting 10/28 CBR BOD Meeting 10/29 BLB BOD Meeting November 2024 11/7 BWV BOD Meeting 11/7 HDL BOD Meeting 11/7 HRP BOD Meeting 11/11 Office Closed - Veterans Day

11/12 CCV BOD Meeting 11/13 CCT BOD Meeting 11/13 SPC BOD Meeting 11/14 BVH BOD Meeting 11/14 FRE BOD Meeting 11/14 LTB BOD Meeting 11/19 BIP BOD Meeting 11/20 COL BOD Meeting 11/20 SEA BOD Meeting 11/21 BLH BOD Meeting 11/21 BYC BOD Meeting 11/26 BLB BOD Meeting 11/26 PRM BOD Meeting 11/26 WDB BOD Meeting 11/28 - 11/29 Office Closed December 2024 12/2 CBR BOD Meeting 12/11 CCT BOD Meeting 12/18 CAN BOD Meeting 12/19 BYC BOD Meeting 12/24 - 12/25 Office Closed 1/1 Office Closed

*Three-week acceptance period due to holiday

Board meetings are held in-person at the Community Center, with hybrid options available. 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, 12th 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: Laphonza Butler One Post Street, Suite 2450 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 393-0707 Fax: (415) 393-0710 www.butler.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: (510) 286-1670 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 Personal Stories of Alameda by Bill Pai, Community Board President We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. – George Bernard Shaw A CROWN JEWEL OF ALAMEDA IS ONE OF THE largest and most active centers in the East Bay for older residents to engage in social, recreational and learning activities: the Mastick Senior Center, located at 1155 Santa Clara Avenue on the main island. The Center is named after Edwin Baird Mastick, one of California’s first attorneys and a longtime Alamedan. He settled with his family here in 1864, practiced law in San Francisco, and served as clerk of the state supreme court. As president of the Alameda board of city trustees for nine years, Mastick led the city to implement several key infrastructure projects. After Mastick’s death in 1901, Encinal Elementary School was renamed in his honor. Mastick Elementary continued operations until it was closed in 1980 as part of a school consolidation plan. The school district then leased the site and facility to the City of Alameda for use as a senior center, also under the Mastick name. In its first year of operation, Mastick Senior Center provided a variety of programs in the areas of health, education and recreation for over 400 members aged 50 and over. Ownership of the property was transferred from the school district to the City in 2000. Today, Mastick Senior Center (MSC) is recognized by the California Department of Aging for offering a comprehensive range of services, programs and activities for over 4300 members (alamedaca.gov/Departments/ Recreation-Parks/Mastick-Senior-Center). A division of the City of Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD), the center is open six days a week and offers nearly one hundred classes on different topics, a program of day trips and extended travel, in addition to numerous services and resources, all supported by hundreds of volunteers, fundraising efforts and the City of Alameda. The range of class topics and recreational opportunities at MSC is extensive and offers wonderful opportunities to learn, grow and socialize with others in the community with similar interests. A list of Mastick monthly Activities At a Glance is available via the ARPD website link above, here is a partial list of the options available to all Mastick members (membership is free but individual classes may have an associated charge):

AARP Smart Driver Course; Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support; American Sign Language; Balance & Mobility; Ballroom Dance; Billiards; Bingo; Blood Pressure; Bridge; Cards and Games; Card Making; Case Management Services; Ceramics Lab; Chinese Ink Painting; Computer Basic Skills; Computer Lab; Creative Writing; Drawing and Painting; Egyptian Folklore Dance; Fitness; Fraud (Dealing With); Hula; Jewelry Making & Repair; Knitting & Crocheting; Great American Songbook; Languages (French/German/ Italian/Spanish); Legal Assistance For Seniors; Lending Library; Line Dancing; Mah Jongg; Medicare (HICAP); Movie Matinee; Music Appreciation; Needlecraft; Oriental Dance; Podiatry/Blood Pressure; Pickleball; Pilates; Portraits By Woodard; Qigong; Quilting; Sewing; Scrabble; Shakespeare; Shuffle Board; Stained Glass Workshop; Stamp Club; Square Dance; Table Tennis/Ping Pong; Tai Chi; Walking Group; Yoga [Bungee and BASE Jumping have been withdrawn due to our inability to keep up with demand] In addition to the offerings mentioned above, Mastick also has a thriving Thrift Shop which is very popular in the community due to its wide range of clothes and home furnishings offered at extremely reasonable prices. The Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a dramatic reduction in the volume of activity at Mastick due to the need to follow government health guidelines and protect the membership, but now Mastick is on the rise again! Membership is increasing and bingo is now back on a monthly basis. In addition, Mastick is always looking to offer further new classes and opportunities for our members. If you are a resident age 50 or above living in the Community of Harbor Bay Isle, consider joining MSC as a member now and getting involved in their classes and events as a way to engage with others in person, learn new concepts and expand your social network. With the holiday season approaching, MSC will be hosting get-togethers around Halloween and in the month of December. Become a member of the Mastick Senior Center community, experience something different and make new friends! At age 90, upon seeing a pretty woman crossing a street in Washington, D.C, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. exclaimed to a friend: "Oh, to be 70 again!"

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Parking Lot Sale Recap By Jacqui Galvez Vasquez T HE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER ON SATURDAY, August 10, 2024, to participate in CHBIOA’s Parking Lot Sale. 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 had come in with that morning. Laughter and chatter filled the air. CHBIOA staff were present to facilitate the event. A new and welcome addition to the event was The Salvation Army. They provided a 24’ donation truck to accept donations for the entire event. Thank you to members of the Community who donated items that filled their truck by day’s end. The donated items are sold in Salvation Army thrift stores, outlets, and online, where they strive to get the best value for these second-hand items. This ensures continued funding of local programs where men and women regain their dignity, self sufficiency, and stability through their 6-month residential program. The next Community Parking Lot Sale is planned for August 2025.

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CommunityNews Community Board Votes to Install Automated License Plate Readers in CHBIOA By Dawn Jaeger O N AUGUST 28, 2024, THE COMMUNITY OF Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association (CHBIOA) Board met and voted unanimously to proceed to purchase and install a small number of Automated License Plate Readers (LPR) throughout the Community using a multiphase process. The data from the readers will be provided directly to Alameda Police Department, in conjunction with the city owned LPRs already operational within Bay Farm. The Board will develop an implementation plan within the next few weeks. This decision was made following research, and a post card poll asking the Community if they were interested in having LPRs as an additional security tool. 87% of the 600+ owners that responded to the survey and 90% of the Associations within the Community, supported the idea of buying LPRs to increase the safety in our neighborhoods. Costs associated with the maintenance of this safety measure will be approximately .79 cents a month added to your assessment, with the potential of going up to as much as a $1 monthly in the next year. This is significantly less than adding more security patrol personnel and vehicles. President Bill Pai said, “This is a tool to help us provide even greater security to our owners.” It was also mentioned by Mike Robles-Wong, Costa Brava President, that if the data shows there is no need for the cameras, the Board could reduce or remove them. Secretary Bassey Obot said, “Either way we will have a tool to help prevent crime, catch criminals, or know that we are safe.”

A Hidden Gem at Harbor Bay By Jacqui Galvez Vasquez W HETHER YOU ARE CELEBRATING A NEWBORN’S arrival, commemorating the life of a loved one, or hosting a family get-together, the Harbor Bay Isle Community Center, located at 3195 Mecartney Road, is the venue that will make your event memorable. The spacious room is nestled amongst the trees and is bordered by a wrap-around patio that overlooks the peaceful lagoon. In addition to a beautiful setting, the Community Center boasts a modern, spacious kitchen. The kitchen may be closed off from the main room to eliminate noise and other distractions. Rental of the Community Center includes the use of the kitchen as well as 16 6-foot rectangular tables (which seat up to 8 people each) and 96 folding chairs. The Community Center is also Wi-Fi accessible.

The Community Center can be rented for non-business related special events on Saturday or Sunday by residents of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle only. All events must end by 10 PM on Saturday, and by 8 PM on Sunday. The calendar is open for reservations six months in advance. Call early for best date availability. A rental application must be approved by the Executive Director before your event is confirmed. The rental fee for homeowners is $650. A security and cleaning deposit of $1000 is required and is refundable after the event provided there are no issues with the Center. Proof of insurance naming CHBIOA as additionally insured must be obtained as a one-day event policy. Contact the Community Office at FrontOffice@harborbay. org or 510-865-3363 Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for more information or to reserve a date.

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CommunityNews CAI Releases New Reserve Study Standards For Community Associations Article reprinted with permission from caionline.org C OMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS SHOULD INCORPORATE preventive maintenance and structural inspections into their reserve studies—the important budget planning tools that identify the components a community association is responsible for maintaining or replacing, indicate the status of the reserve fund, and provide a stable and equitable funding plan to offset anticipated future major common area expenditures. The recommendations are part of new Reserve Study Standards released by Community Associations Institute (CAI), the leading international authority on community association governance, management, and education. Following the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., two years ago, CAI convened working groups to discuss public policy solutions to promote safer and more financially sound buildings. The working groups developed CAI's Condominium Safety Public Policy Report, recommending reserve studies and reserve funding for all community associations as well as structural inspections and maintenance. CAI subsequently convened a task force to review and update the Reserve Study Standards to incorporate maintenance and structural integrity into the reserve study process. “One of the primary responsibilities of a community association board is to protect, maintain, and enhance the assets of the association," says Thomas M. Skiba, CAE, CAI's chief executive officer. “CAI believes that a proactive preventive maintenance plan and ongoing periodic structural inspections should be incorporated into the community's long-term planning. This will allow communities to properly evaluate and budget for the ongoing care of the common area components as well as the structural safety of the community." CAI urges community associations, also known as condominium communities, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives, to regularly update their reserve studies to reflect ongoing changes to components and financial needs. These multiyear plans help communities anticipate and responsibly prepare for ongoing preventive maintenance, periodic structural inspections, as well as for the timely repair and

replacement of common area components such as roofs, roads, mechanical equipment, and other portions of the community's common elements. Originally published in 1998, CAI's Reserve Study Standards provide a consistent set of terminology, calculations, and expectations so reserve study providers and those they serve together can build a safe and successful future for millions of community association homeowners. The Reserve Study Standards provide guidance and methodology in the preparation of reserve studies for all varieties of community association ownership types and physical configurations. These standards establish the procedures from conceptual development through report preparation. Consistent application of these standards will minimize differences in component selection and funding recommendations by different reserve study providers. As a result, association leaders will receive consistent, credible, and defensible reserve studies. Access the new Reserve Study Standards at www. condosafety.com. ABOUT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE Since 1973, Community Associations Institute (CAI) has been the leading provider of resources and information for homeowners, volunteer board leaders, professional managers, and business professionals in the more than 358,000 homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives in the United States and millions of communities worldwide. With more than 44,000 members, CAI works in partnership with 36 legislative action committees and 64 affiliated chapters within the U.S., Canada, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates as well as with housing leaders in several other countries, including Australia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. A global nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization, CAI is the foremost authority in community association management, governance, education, and advocacy. Our mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and responsible citizenship—ideals reflected in community associations that are preferred places to call home. Visit us at www.caionline.org, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook @CAISocial.

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CommunityNews Longevity at Harbor Bay By Jacqui Galvez Vasquez J OB LONGEVITY, THE DURATION THAT SOMEONE remains employed in a particular job or with a particular company, takes work. Some character traits that are essential to job longevity are professionalism, accountability, reliability, integrity, flexibility, having a positive, can-do attitude, and using 21st century skills, such as thinking critically, analyzing information, comprehending new ideas, communicating, collaborating in teams, and solving problems. I am not alone when it comes to longevity at Harbor Bay. Almost half of CHBIOA’s staff roster have worked at the Community for more than ten years - a credit to the company and the employees alike. This longevity provides consistency of human resources, historical knowledge that isn’t always written down somewhere, and uncompromising teamwork that greatly benefits and impacts the Community as a whole.

CommunityNews Meet the Community Board By Jacqui Galvez Vasquez BILL PAI - PRESIDENT, VILLAGE 3-A

maintaining and enhancing our property values and quality of life for the future. I joined the Bay Isle Pointe Board of Directors in 2012 and the Community Board of Directors in 2014. I’m currently the treasurer and have been part of the finance committee for several years. It’s our responsibility to find a good balance between improvements for the whole community, while keeping dues reasonable. As we look to the future, our communities are well into middle age. Most of the original trees have been replaced, many of our project associations have redone sewer lateral lines, and last year, we did a major investment to refurbish all of the lagoon bridges. We’re going to need to continue to invest to keep our community vibrant for future generations. Our entire community is built on what used to be tidelands. We’re especially vulnerable to sea level rise, storm surge, and coastal erosion. Many of our homes were added to the FEMA hundred-year floodplain in 2017 and more will likely follow in future updates. We’re going to need to continue to engage with the city, state and federal government on mitigation and adaptation strategies. Much of the value and quality of life that we enjoy here in Harbor Bay is the result of many volunteer hours over the last fifty years. Over time, standards and expectations change, and it will take additional common sense contributions to help Harbor Bay evolve for the future. If that’s interesting to you, please join a landscape committee, an architectural committee, a project board, or the master board.” BASSEY OBOT - SECRETARY, VILLAGE 4 “I really like the openness and accessibility to the outdoors here at Harbor Bay. Walking and biking along the lagoons, under trees and along the San Francisco Bay can't really get any better. I chose to call Harbor Bay home because of the good schools and quiet community that I found when I visited here. I have always been one to "lend a hand" when someone needs help. When I first moved to Bay Farm, I lived in the Bay Colony and served on the Board. Fast forward 15 or so years and the Woodbridge board needed some new members, so I ran for a seat on the board there. When a position on the Community Board opened up after Walt Jacobs’ unfortunate passing, I was asked if I would step up. I could not say no. Community service and the feeling of being involved is why I join.

“I believe it is important that homeowners’ interests be actively represented and protected when it comes to policy issues that impact the community, both in the short-and long-term. In addition, policies that govern homeowner rights and responsibilities must be fairly and consistently applied. I also consider it important to keep the HOA boards regularly informed of matters under consideration, and to seek their input on important decisions.” GARY LYM - VICE PRESIDENT, VILLAGE 5 "My family has called Harbor Bay home for over 45 years. I still remember the days when Bay Farm Island was nothing but rolling fields of lettuce. It’s been incredible to witness its transformation over the last half century. One of my favorite things about Harbor Bay is its beautiful lagoon pathways, especially as a Golden Retriever owner. My pup loves her daily walks along the water. I joined the board to give back to my community. Working with my fellow board members has been a rewarding experience as we work together to make Harbor Bay an even better place to live. I'm truly grateful for the time and dedication of all the volunteer board members who are committed to improving our community. I believe each board member comes with a sincere intention to make Harbor Bay the best community for its homeowners. When homeowners express concerns, this board is proactive in listening and seeking solutions. We have a very dedicated staff under the excellent leadership of our executive director. I understand how busy our homeowners can get. But if you have time, I can tell you that the friendships and connections I've made as a board member have been incredibly rewarding. Seeing the positive impact you can “My wife and I bought a house in Bay Isle Pointe in 2004 and have been here ever since. We especially enjoy the nature along the lagoon, parks and bay front while walking and biking around Harbor Bay Isle. It’s also a very easy ferry commute to my current job in San Francisco. After living here for several years and appreciating the beauty of Harbor Bay, I wanted to contribute to have on your community is truly special." PAUL BEUSTERIEN - TREASURER- VILLAGE 2

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I view my role on the Community Board as the title suggests, Village Representative. I feel it is my duty to be a conduit for the information and ideas that go between the individual HOA Boards and the Community Board. I pass on information, but also ensure that the HOA Boards have a voice with the Community Board. The future of Harbor Bay has a lot in store, from Shoreline renovation projects to the Oakland Airport renovation to the sale of the Harbor Bay Club and beyond. All three of these will have an impact on how our community looks and feels. I would say there is no better way to get educated on the issues that affect our community than by getting involved. Getting involved is easy. Attend a few meetings, learn the issues and put yourself out there. It's a great way to give back.” LEE HARRIS - DIRECTOR, VILLAGE 1-C “One of the things I love most about Harbor Bay Isle is that it combines natural beauty with its walking/bike paths, lagoons, and magnificent views of ‘The City’ and SF Bay. I joined the Community Board to make and keep the place I live a place I want to live in. I view my role on the Community Board as one of providing oversight and guidance in the administration of community business. In addition to other boards I’ve served on, I’ve served as a board member and then President of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle Homeowners Association, and now as Village Representative for the commercial entity. It’s all important and rewarding work. The future of Harbor Bay is promising but full of challenges, one of them being the Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center. It’s crucial to preserve the unique beauty of the neighborhood while responsibly managing the improvement of Harbor Bay Landing. Volunteering takes dedication and purpose. The best boards are filled with busy people who don’t want to waste their time. So, if you are busy and live here in the Community, join the Board and keep Harbor Bay Isle special.” GARY HOFFER - DIRECTOR, VILLAGE 1 “Years ago, my wife, Katherine, and I saw a real estate ad for a house in Alameda in a place called “Harbor Bay Isle.” As we came down Island Drive, Katherine exclaimed, “I’m home!” And so we were; we bought a house in Costa

Brava and have lived there for 35 years. We love the lagoons, the proximity to the Bay, and the many walk and bike paths. When I first was on the Community Board, from 1995 to 2000, I joined because a major landscape renovation was planned along the lagoon system and I was interested in participating. After retiring from the Costa Brava Board in 2020, an opportunity arose to rejoin the Community Board, and I decided it would be a good way to continue to serve the community. I view my primary role to be a two-way communication channel between the Community Board and the boards of the associations in my village. To do so, I write a monthly summary of the Community Board meetings, and any other important information, to be included in the agenda packages of the association boards. In addition, I attend every association board meeting to answer questions and receive feedback. The association boards are, of necessity, concerned with local, internal matters in order to keep their neighborhoods functioning smoothly. I see the Community Board’s role to be maintaining CHBIOA infrastructure, dealing with issues which are beyond the scope of individual neighborhood associations and being the interface to the outside world: the State, the City of Alameda, the Oakland airport, etc. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time that I have spent in volunteer positions in CHBI, and I believe that others, if they gave it a try, would find it rewarding. There are many opportunities for involvement and need for many kinds of talent. You can run for your neighborhood association’s board or volunteer for a variety of committees, such as landscape, architectural, social, etc. And if your aspirations need a larger canvas on which to operate, run for the CHBI Community Board.” CHERYL PATERSON - DIRECTOR, VILLAGE 3-B “I’ve served on the Board of Brittany Landing Harbor for a number of years and been involved in the EBMUD PSL project since it was first introduced to CHBI. That project, the upgrade of the EBMUD transfer station, and the 50/100 year flood planning are all indicators of the need for our community to upgrade our infrastructure in response to the changing environment. On top of that, the state has imposed housing requirements that stretch our environmental concerns even further as well as require upgrades to health & safety services and the transportation infrastructure. To that end, I volunteered to serve on the Board and continue to support CHBI in preparing for the future.”

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CommunityNews Automated Camera Enforcement Expands Across Bus Lines Press Release reprinted from AC Transit

• A 10-second video of the violation, a photo of the license plate, and the time and location of the incident. • The evidence package is transmitted to a secure cloud accessible only by our transit law enforcement. • Trained law enforcement, and not the AI software, review the evidence packages and determine if a citation should be issued to the registered vehicle owner. PRIVACY CONTROLS AND SAFEGUARDS AC Transit acknowledges the concerns surrounding the application of AI technology. This is why we have collaborated with a leading AI developer to ensure the responsible deployment of this automated camera enforcement and that the deployment closely adheres to California law including: • Cameras will not capture anything inside the bus and are angled to focus solely on cars parked on the lane. • Any image that does not contain evidence of a parking violation must be destroyed within 15 days. • Any image evidence of a parking violation captured by the system will be destroyed within six months of the incident unless the citation is under dispute. In such cases, the evidence will be retained until 60 days after the final resolution of the citation. • The AI camera system has no facial recognition or other biometric detection abilities. Additional information on parking citations is available at actransit.org/parking-citations. To view examples of motorist violations along the Tempo Line 1T corridor that illustrate AC Transit's need to expand enforcement and how our transit district has trained the AI camera’s computer vision, visit actransit.org. To read the full press release visit actransit.org/press release/automated-camera-bus-stop-enforcement warnings-start-august-7

AI-powered cameras on 100 buses will detect vehicles illegally stopped or parked at bus stops T HE ALAMEDA-CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT DISTRICT (AC Transit) announces that starting Wednesday, August 7, automated camera citations for illegally parked or stopped vehicles will be expanded to cover bus stops on all bus lines throughout our service area. AC Transit is expanding its use of automated cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) after evaluating their effectiveness in detecting illegal stopping and parking at Tempo Line 1T stations and bus only lanes. Tempo Line 1T is AC Transit's highest ridership bus line. Like Tempo, the AI-powered cameras will detect and issue citations to any vehicle, including taxis, Uber and Lyft, and delivery trucks, that are stopped or parked at AC Transit bus stops. During the initial 60 days, motorists identified by law enforcement as violating the bus stop law will receive a warning notice that will be sent to the vehicle’s registered owner by USPS mail. Starting October 7, warnings will be replaced with a $110 citation, which will also be issued via USPS mail. HOW AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT WORKS AC Transit has equipped 100 buses with two small forward-facing cameras mounted on the front windshield to detect potential bus stop violations. Developed by Bay Area-based Hayden AI, its AI technology employs innovative computer vision to monitor bus stops for potential parking violations. Instead of sending the data to a central server, an onboard processor analyzes the information in real-time. When a violation is suspected, the system produces an evidence package, which includes:

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ArchitecturalNews 'Tis the Season for Political Expression by Anisa Dominguez, Architectural Standards Manager POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS W ITH THE PENDING ELECTION ON THE HORIZON, many may be wondering if it’s OK to display political campaign signs on their property. Davis-Stirling states: Associations cannot prohibit political signs, posters, flags or banners on or in an owner's separate interest. (Civ. Code § 4710.) In planned developments, residents can display signs in their yards in windows, on doors, and on the sides of their houses. In condominiums, they can display signs on the inside of their windows and on balconies. They cannot put them on exterior windows, doors or walls since those are common areas. TYPE OF MATERIALS Noncommercial signs may be a poster, flag, or banner made of paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic, or fabric. Associations can prohibit signs made of lights, roofing, siding, paving materials, flora, or balloons, or any other similar building, landscaping, or decorative component, or include the painting of architectural surfaces. (Civ. Code § 4710(b).) SIZE OF SIGNS An association may prohibit noncommercial signs and posters that are more than 9 square feet in size and noncommercial flags or banners that are more than 15 square feet in size. (Civ. Code § 4710(c).) CONTENT Signs, posters and flags displaying obscenity or fighting words can be restricted. According to Community of Harbor Bay Isle Sign Regulation (House Rule #HR-01), a political campaign sign shall mean a sign designed for the purpose of advertising support of or opposition to a candidate or proposition for a public election.

Section III. Limitations, Subsection B, Item 2 - Political Campaign and Event Signs: a. Political Campaign and Event Signs are Temporary Signs. b. Political Campaign and Event Signs are permitted but must be removed within five (5) days following the election and/or event. c. Posting Political Campaign signs in Community Common Areas or Project Association property is prohibited. Additionally, Section VI. Temporary Sign, Subsection E states: Temporary sign durations: Political Campaign Sign. Temporary signs on behalf of candidates for public office and for or against ballot measures, to be removed no later than two (2) days after the election. For a full copy of HR-01, please contact FrontOffice@ harborbay.org. HOLIDAY LIGHTS & DECORATIONS D AVIS-STIRLING STATES: ASSOCIATIONS ARE allowed to decorate the common areas for religious holidays, such as Christmas and Hanukkah. The First Amendment's "separation of church and state" does not apply to homeowner associations. Davis-Stirling recommends boards should allow members to decorate their homes and balconies for the holidays. While the Community Architectural Rules are silent on holiday lights and decorations, many Association Architectural Rules limit the duration in which lights and/or decorations may be displayed. For instance, Bay Isle Pointe, Baywood Village, Headlands, Lantern Bay, Seastrand, Sandpiper Cove, and Woodbridge all have similar rules which state: Holiday multicolored, decorative lights in front yards and on houses are only allowed to be installed each year after November 20th, and must be removed by January 31st in the following year. Centre Court has a rule that all holiday decorations shall be removed no later than 15 days after the holiday. Harbor Pointe rules state seasonal or holiday decorations upon the exterior of a residence must be removed by 21 days after the event. Make sure to check your association's rules and/or email your Association Manager if you are unsure of your associaiton's policy or have any questions.

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Open Paid Position for Airport Noise Group by John Hamilton

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LASS (CITIZENS LEAGUE FOR AIRPORT SAFETY AND Serenity) represents the owners of approximately 3000 homes within Harbor Bay Isle. CLASS is concerned, and actively works to mitigate, the adverse impacts of noise and safety on the community from operations at Oakland Airport. There are approximately 15,000 residents of Bay Farm and only about half are residents of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle (CHBI). The homes not within CHBI are closer to the main South field runway flight path and are more directly impacted by Oakland Airport operations. The paid position that CLASS has available would be focused on obtaining a significant Bay Farm Island wide membership to bolster community support for Oakland Airport to be more responsive to the needs of the 15,000 residents of Bay Farm Island. Participation in various meetings with airport staff and various HOA community groups would also be involved. CLASS feels that this would be an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person looking for a roughly 1/2-time job with no commute. Excellent communication skills, the ability to utilize social media effectively, and maintain the CLASS website would be key factors in one's success. A technical understanding of noise, aircraft operations, and the FAA would be a real plus. This would be an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual whom seeks an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives from an environmental impact perspective. An essential building block for a future in that ever-growing movement. If you feel that you're the right one for this kind of work - send an email to info@CLASSalameda.com to receive consideration with "OPEN POSITION" in the subject line. Additional details of the job requirements can be found at CLASSalameda.com. Now for the update on the Oakland Airport expansion. It appears that October may be the timeframe for the Final Environment Impact Review (FEIR) to be released. Until then we all await without full clarity as to the details of the airport expansion plans. We know that doubling the number of passengers in the next 20 years will mean The more people that call and complain, the more responsive the airport will be. Let ’ s work together to reduce airport noise. This is your opportunity to improve your quality of life in Harbor Bay. www.classalameda.com • info@classalameda.com

more planes, noise, pollution, and increased safety concerns. Today during busy times there is a plane using the South field runway every 2 minutes. More planes will only mean that during congested periods more planes will be diverted to use the North field and fly over BFI homes. More South field usage will mean more runway maintenance needed and thus more planes spilling over the construction quiet hour period and departing from the North field over BFI homes. Be sure to send an email to your city council members regarding your concerns. In addition, take a look at the CLASSalameda.com website and make sure that you post your noise complaints. Far too few residents complain and thus the FAA response is that the citizens don't have any concerns with the airport activity, noise, and pollution. Be sure to consider volunteering for CLASS at info@ CLASSalameda.com. We could surely use help with our website and HOA communication.

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AssociationNews Bay Colony by Amanda Meng, Association Manager G REETINGS, BAY COLONY! WE’RE EXCITED TO bring you the latest news and updates from our community. The changing leaves aren’t just a beautiful backdrop for this season—they’re a reminder of the warmth and camaraderie that define our neighborhood. Happy Fall, everyone! PROJECT UPDATES Bay Colony is pleased to announce that the Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Project has been taken over by the city. Homeowners are still responsible for their own private sewer laterals up to the sidewalk, but the city will ensure the mains and lower laterals are running smoothly. A full siding and dry rot assessment was just completed in our community. Thank you for your patience and coopera tion as this necessary inspection ensures the health of our structures. COMING IN 2025 The Bay Colony roofing project will be starting up in the summer of 2025. To volunteer to help facilitate this proj ect please contact your association manager to express your interest. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Bay Colony needs your help. There are currently no active committees for architecture, landscaping or maintenance. Would you like to see changes in your neighborhood? Are you the type of person who gets things done? Join the Bay Colony volunteer team. Please submit an email to Man agement at BYC@harborbay.org if this sounds like some thing you may be interested in. Bay Colony meets every third Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Autumn meeting dates are scheduled Octo ber 17th, November 21th, and December 19th this year. These meeting dates are subject to change. Check the cal endar at harborbay.org/calendar for meeting dates, times, agendas and other information related to the meetings. 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 Isle Pointe by Jon Hamilton H OMES IN BIP ARE NOW 40 YEARS OLD. SOME of the homes were sold with large, noisy air conditioning units. Many produce noise levels of 73 dB, which is loud enough to make having a conversation next to one very difficult. Available now are inverter units capable of operating at a variable speed. Their top noise level is 55 dB, which makes it possible to stand next to it and carry on a casual conversation, and their footprint is less than half of the older units. This low noise level is the limit published in the Bay Isle Pointe architectural guidelines for new installations. Further, the old noisy units would operate in an on/off mode only which meant that when they would turn on there would be a large electrical power draw and a lot of noise. The new inverter units gently run at a low quiet speed once having achieved the desired temperature. The other thing that is great about the new units is that they can operate both to cool and heat the home. So, best to call the new units "heat pumps". These are very common in Asia and Europe where the climate is hot, electric power is expensive, and you live a lot closer to your neighbor. There is a big push to electrify one's home these days and with a large two story home it would work out well to install a quiet 55 dB heat pump to service the first floor and a second to service the upstairs. The existing registers can be used with some minor changes to the ducting. Add in a heat pump driven water heater, an induction stove top, as well as an electric car and you can be free of fossil fuels altogether. How about some solar panels while you're at it and you could be producing the same quantity of energy you are using. This fall, a minor revision to the 2025 Bay Isle Pointe architectural guidelines will be sent to homeowners for review and comment. Be sure to have a look and send in your comments. Meanwhile, remember that exterior changes to homes in the Bay Isle Pointe HOA require an architectural application to be submitted and approved before the work is started. The application is available online at: harborbay.org/archapp.

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