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BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Robert Curran Vice President: Ahmad Ansari Secretary: Eric Munk Treasurer: Xochitl Yocham Member-at-Large: Phil Mitchell NEXT BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Location: Ayres Hotel, 28951 Los Alisos Blvd, Mission Viejo, CA CONTACT INFORMATION: General Manager: Andy Larkin Phone: 949.504.5692 E-mail: [email protected] COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE: Facilities Coordinator: Sarah King Phone: 949.504.5694 Email: [email protected] LANDSCAPE: Landscape Coordinator: Lisa Sherkat Phone: 949.504.5695 E-mail: [email protected] ARCHITECTURAL: Arch. Coordinator: Samantha Winterburn Phone: 949.504.5697 E-mail: [email protected] COMMUNITY STANDARDS: Compliance Coordinator: Sarah King Phone: 949.504.5694 E-mail: [email protected] SPORTS PARK RESERVATIONS: Associate: Lisa Sherkat Phone: 949.504.5695 E-mail: [email protected] CZ MASTER OFFICE HOURS: 9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday CZ Master Office: 949.504.5692 Emergency After Hours: 800.232.7517 CZ MASTER INSURANCE: TDW Risk Mgmt., LLC., 949.988.7140 CALL CENTER: 800.232.7517 PATROL OFFICE: 949.858.2290 TRANSPONDER OFFICE: 949.858.2290
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The CZ Master office is located at 30021 Tomas, Suite 100, RSM. Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday - Friday. The CZ Master office is closed to visitors at this time. For after hour property emergency matters call 800.232.7517 for a service line; Call 911 for life threatening emergencies.
FIRE SEASON & CZ MASTER DEFENSIBLE SPACE
As many of you know, California is currently experiencing one of its worst droughts in recorded history. Due to a lack of moisture in the air and ground, vegetation throughout the state is highly susceptible to wildfires, evident by the large fires California is currently battling in the north of the state like the Caldor and Dixie fires. Because of this, and CZ Master’s geographic location to the Cleveland National Forest, the Board of Directors and Management, in conjunction with the Orange County Fire Authority, have made 2021 a priority to increase the amount of defensible space throughout the Association. As many of you have seen while out in the community, this involves removing large swaths of plant material, such as Acacia, from slopes and other common areas the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has deemed hazardous to homes and structures. This enormous undertaking is scheduled to be com-pleted by the end of September, just prior to the beginning of the Santa Ana wind season which usually starts in October. The Santa Anas are hot, dry winds that funnel into Southern California from the high desert sending temperatures soaring well before the region has received any rain and when wildfire risk is at its peak. While the Association is taking the appropriate steps to mitigate fire in the Community, CZ Master also recommends individual homeowners plan in advance to protect themselves and their prop-erty. Cal Fire has an extensive website with free resources including a free app to assist with things like creating an emergency plan and building an appropriate emergency supply kit for your household. We highly encourage you to visit Cal Fire's "Wildfire is Coming...Are You Ready" website by clicking here.
LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS FOR 2022 AND BEYOND
After OCFA work is completed throughout the CZ Master Association, the Association will move into the second phase of this operation which is to begin rehabilitating and replanting slopes throughout the community. This process will be much slower than the removal of the original material as the Associa-tion will be required to review plant palettes that are approved by the OCFA while at the same time maintaining the high aesthetic standards of the community. Once decisions are made on the type of material(s) to be used, the next step will be working with prepping the slopes for new plants which in-cludes activities like adding soil amendments and retrofitting the irrigation systems. It is important to note this will be a multi-year project done in conjunction with the Association's landscape consultant and landscape contractors. The Association asks for your patience as we work through the logistics of this very important project, however if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Landscape Coordinator at [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 2021 GENERAL SESSION MEETING
• Board approved the August 11, 2021 General Session Meeting Minutes.
• Board accepted the July 2021 Financial Statements.
• The Board approved a proposal from CG Systems to replace the Association’s vehicle gate opera-tors at the Oso and Antonio gates, including traffic signals.
• The Board approved a proposal from Lights Express to install holiday lighting in the Community for 2021.
• The Board approved a proposal from Premier Paving for asphalt repairs to streets in the Terraces, Montecito, San Marino and Courante neighborhoods.
The General Session meeting agenda is posted at the Coto Community Service Center, 26800 Coto de Caza Dr., Coto de Caza, and the Coto Sports Park, Alta Drive, Coto de Caza., at the CZ Master Office, 30021 Tomas. #100, RSM and is available at www.czmaster.org four (4) days in advance of the meeting, or by calling Management at 949.504.5692.
SEP TEMBER 2021
September 2021 CZ Master Newsletter Budget Process Underway The Board of Directors has begun work on the CZ Master Association Annual Budget for 2022. It is a process that requires a combined effort of Board Members and Management, as well as Committee Members. It is a responsibility that your Board of Directors takes very seriously and is an important element for the successful management of our community.
The Association dues that we all pay every month go toward both the operating budget that pays for the monthly ongoing expenses such as landscape maintenance, access control, and insurance; and the reserve budget, which is an accumulation of funds over time to pay for the maintenance, repair and replacement of major capital improvements such as playground equipment, fencing, streets, trees, landscape plant material and the gatehouses.
Building a budget that addresses the needs of a community with a membership of 3,474 homeowners, 4 gated entrances, over 50 miles of private roads and sidewalks, 7 miles of bridle trails, 7.6 miles of open space trails, 12 parks and tot lots can seem a bit overwhelming but over the years a process has been developed and has proven to be very effective. You can be assured that the Board is fully engaged in the development of this Budget and will review and discuss it thoroughly before it is approved and submitted for implementation. Observe the Speed Limit/Drive Safely Once again, we remind all homeowners, their families, guests and service personnel to observe and obey the speed limit in Coto de Caza. Keep yourself and your neighbors safe. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) patrols our streets for proactive vehicle enforcement and will cite violators! ***********************************Important Reminder***************************************** Electric and motorized bicycles, scooters, and golf carts may not be operated on any CZ Master common area sidewalks, trails, paths, landscaped areas, or other portions of the common area. If observed, please report the violation by calling 949.254.1785. Please do not take any action on your own. Let the professionals handle the matter. Bike Riding Safety Rules All bicycle riders using common area streets must ride in single-file fashion (i.e., no side-by-side riding is permitted), ride with traffic on the far-right side of the lane (while keeping a safe distance from the curb) and must obey all Association and Vehicle Code driving rules and regulations applicable to motorists (for example, but without limitation, stopping at stop signs and obeying speed limits). The purpose of these rules is to promote safety for bicycle riders, pedestrians, and motorists alike. CZ Master Association does not provide Personal Security Protection The Association is not responsible for and does not provide any protection for the personal security of members, residents, tenants, guests, or their property. If any suspicious or criminal activity is observed, the Orange County Sheriff should be contacted immediately. Although the Association employs a patrol service, the duties of this service are limited to enforcing the Association’s parking rules and regulations and only receiving reports of violations of the Association’s governing documents. The patrol service does not provide any “security services” to protect members, residents, tenants, guests, or their property. On behalf of the CZ Master Association Board of Directors,
Robert Curran, Board President
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