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2022 HOA LIVING COMMITTEE MEMBERS JENNIFER JAMES, ESQ., CHAIR HOA Legal Services RODNEY BISSELL, CO-CHAIR Bissell Design Studios, Inc. MARILYN RAMOS, CO-CHAIR Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP STEVEN SHUEY, PCAM BOARD LIAISON Personalized Property Management (Ret.) BRIAN BERCE Golden Alliance Insurance KIMBERLY BURNETT DSI Security Services SIERRA CARR, CMCA, AMS, CCAM, PCAM Associa Desert Resort Management MEAGHAN GAFFNEY-HOWE, CMCA, AMS The Gaffney Group, Inc. GREG GRITTERS Vintage Landscape CHEYENNE LANDRY Newman Certified Public Accountant, PC ASHLEY LAYTON, PCAM, AMS, CMCA Premier Community Association Management GLENN A. MILLER, CGCS Southwest Landscape & Maintenance, LLC JAMIE PRICER Coachella Valley Water District JASON SAVLOV, ESQ. Adams | Stirling, PLC CHRIS SIGLER, B.S.C.E, CDT C.L. Sigler & Associates, Inc. CREATIVE DIRECTOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER RODNEY BISSELL Bissell Design Studios, rodney@bisselldesign.comInc.(714)293-3749 SUBSCRIBER SERVICES The Coachella Valley HOA Living Magazine is a publication expressly prepared for association leaders, managers and related business professionals of the Community Associations Institute. Members are encouraged to submit articles for publishing consideration. All articles accepted for publication in HOA Living are subject to editing and rewriting by the HOA Living Committee. ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS OR ADVERTISING INFORMATION HOALiving@cai-cv.org FEATURES 10 Miralon Palm Springs By Ashley Layton, PCAM 16 Preparing for Election Season – Pitfalls of Political Signs By Alison M. Greiner, Esq. 21 The California FAIR Plan and the Unfair Reality of Obtaining Insurance Coverage By Leena Danpour, Esq. 26 Turf Removal Fact Check By Gregory A. Gritters EDUCATEDEDUCATEDEDUCATEDCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNERCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNERCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNER UPCOMING EVENTS 18 Oktoberfest – Axes & Ales Friday, October 28, 2022, 5:30 PM 20 Educational Lunch Program & Mini Trade Show Signs, Flags, Décor and More! Friday, September 16, 2022, 11:30 AM, Sun City Palm Desert 29 Desert City HOA Council Education Thursdays: 9/15 Budgeting & Reserves; 10/20 Insurance; 11/17 Legislation 31 Board Member Workshop & Manager on the Run ASK THE ATTORNEY – Friday, November 11, 2022 3:30 PM, Shields Date Garden Theater 31 Corks for CLAC Wine Tasting & Auction Shields Date Garden Friday, November 11, 2022, 5:30 PM 34 Reindeer Games at Boomers Palm Springs Friday, December 9, 2022, 12:00 PM 42 CAI-CV Awards Night – Rat Pack Agua Caliente Resort Casino & Spa Friday, January 27, 2023, 5:30 PM 44 Upcoming Event Links PAST EVENT PHOTOS & SPONSORS 22 Educational Lunch Program & Mini Trade Show Labor Law & Hiring Challenges - Friday, August 19th CAI-CV.org facebook.com/CAICV @CAI-CV 5
Choose Educated Business Partners Micha Ballesteros, Cartwright Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Will Cartwright, Cartwright Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Megan Kirkpatrick, Kirkpatrick Landscaping Services Katy Krupp, Fenton Grant Mayfield Kaneda & Litt, LLP Matt Lawton, CIC, CIRMS, Prendiville Insurance Agency Larry Layton, Kirkpatrick Landscaping Services Alison LeBoeuf, Sherwin-Williams Mike Mastropietro, OCBS, Inc. Chris Meyer, Asphalt MD's Greg Morrow, Eagle Roofing Products Fran Mullahy, Conserve LandCare Matt Ober, Esq., Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP Chet Oshiro, EmpireWorks Mallory Paproth, SCT Reserve Consultants Elisa Perez, Esq., Epsten, APC Jay Powell, Ben's Asphalt Dana Pride, Automation Pride Mike Rey, Rey Insurance Services Kelly Richardson, Esq., Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP Brent Sherman, Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. Liz Williams, AMS Paving Taylor Winkle, Roof Asset Management Bevan Worsham, AMS Paving Jolen Zeroski, CIT Become an Educated Business Partner Call the CAI-CV office or go to www.cai-cv.org for more information. HOA Living | SEPTEMBER, 20226 Brought to you by Gardner Outdoor and Pool Remodeling 801 Gable Way, El Cajon, CA gardnerremodel.com92020 Do you need a little deliciousness in your life? The HOA Living Committee is collecting recipes for upcoming issues. Send your favorites to RECIPES at HOALiving@cai-cv.org.
2022 COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS CLINT ATHERTON, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM PRESIDENT Sun City Palm Desert JULIE R. BALBINI, PRESIDENT-ELECTESQ. Fiore Racobs & Powers, A PLC MATT LAWTON, CIC, CIRMS PAST PRESIDENT Prendiville Insurance Agency ERIN SECRETARYKELLY Pacific Western Bank STEVEN SHUEY, TREASURERPCAM Personalized Property Management (Ret.) DAN FARRAR, CMCA, AMS DIRECTOR FirstService Residential JENNIFER JAMES, ESQ. DIRECTOR HOA Legal Services BRUCE LATTA, DIRECTORCMCA Parc La Quinta HOA LILY ORTEGA, DIRECTORCMCA Pro Landscaping, Inc. LOUISEDIRECTORSTETTLER Palm Desert Greens Country Club HOA MIKEDIRECTORTRAIDMAN Mira Vista at Mission Hills HOA CAI Coachella Valley Office 75410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 102 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Tel: (760) 341-0559 Fax: (760) 341-8443 Website: www.cai-cv.org CAL LOCKETT Executive clockett@cai-cv.orgDirector The materials contained in this publication are designed to provide our members with timely and authoritative information; however, the CAI Coachella Valley Chapter is not engaging in the rendering of legal, accounting or other professional types of services. The Coachella Valley Chapter has not verified and/or endorsed the contents of these articles or advertising. Readers should not act on the information contained herein without seeking more specific professional advice from legal, accounting or other experts as required. EDUCATEDEDUCATEDEDUCATEDEDUCATEDCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNERCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNERCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNERCAI-CVBUSINESSPARTNER DEPARTMENTS SECURITY 15 Security Officers Assisting with Rules and Regulations By Kimberly Burnett LANDSCAPING 32 Keeping It Green Tips for Water Conservation and Fall Overseeding By Glenn A. Miller, CGCS ACCOUNTING & BUDGETING 35 The Cost of Living, Inflation, and the HOA Budget By Steven Shuey, PCAM CHAPTER NEWS 4 New and Renewing Members 6 Educated Business Partners 8 President’s Message 9 List of Advertisers 13 Chapter Angels 19 Meet the Committee Chair Rhonda Drews, PCAM, AMS By Marilyn Ramos 30 CAI-CV’s Career Center By CAI-CV’s Professional Managers Committee 36 CAI-CV Election of Directors –Meet the Candidates 40 Time PatriciaHonoredMoeller,CMCA, AMS By Meaghan Gaffney-Howe, CMCA, AMS 40 NEW! WORD FIND 41 In Loving Memory, Pat Smith, PCAM By Rhonda Drews, PCAM, Premier Community 43 Stop Bad Legislation Now! 44 Corporate Sponsors CAI-CV.org facebook.com/CAICV @CAI-CV 7
On October 25th, the Chapter will hold its annual election for five open board of director seats. Please see the election information and candidates starting on page 36. Our thanks to the Education Committee for two excellent programs in August. A special thanks to guest speaker Erin A. Maloney, Esq., CCAL (Fiore Racobs & Powers, APC) who taught the Manager on the Run (MOTR) class on “New Developments in Debt Collection” on August 5th. I also want to thank David E. Bruce, Esq. (California Department of Real Estate) and Channel Jordan, CCAM, (K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Terra Lago) for an outstanding and informative Board Member Workshop regarding developer transition issues on August 9th.
You may sign up for the Chapter’s programs and events at www.cai-cv.org or click on the links on page 44. You may also find event information with links to registration and sponsorships in the Monday Update each week. Clint Atherton, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, is the General Manager of Sun City Palm Desert Community Association. Clint can be reached at 760-200-2224 or by email to clint.atherton@scpdca.com.
Our next Educational Lunch Program and Mini Trade Show will be on Friday, September 16th at Sun City Palm Desert and is titled “Signs, Flags, Decor and More!” Guest speakers include Christina Baine DeJardin, Esq. (Delphi Law Group, LLP), Bruce Latta, CMCA (Indio Properties), and Jeri Mupo, PCAM, (Indian Ridge HOA).
Thanks to the Programs Committee for an excellent Educational Lunch Program & Mini Trade Show on August 19th. This program was a great success due to our esteemed guest speakers, Lori Albert, CAMEx, CCAM (Albert Management Inc.) and Karen Sloat Esq. (Law Office of Karen J. Sloat, APC). Thank you both for this timely program.
President’s Message
Congratulations on surviving another hot Coachella Valley summer. September is a month for adjusting schedules and preparing for the return of Coachella Valley part time residents. As you plan your fall and winter calendars, I hope you will join us for some fantastic networking events! The board is extending its August SALE through the first week of September. You may purchase registrations for all three networking events for $90 and save up to $30.
Clint Atherton, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, LSM General Manager Sun City Palm Desert Community Association
On Friday, November 11th (Veteran’s Day), the Chapter will host its annual Corks for CLAC Wine Tasting & Auction, at Shields Date Garden, as a tribute to courage, honor, and patriotism. Prior to the event, the Education Committee will host a combined Ask the Attorney MOTR (Manager on the Run) and BMW (Board Member Workshop) in the Shields Theater.
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On Friday, October 28th, we will host our annual Oktoberfest at Sunshine Landscape. This year’s theme is Axes & Ales, and yes, there will be axe throwing, along with great beer, incredible food, fun Oktoberfest games, and first-rate networking.
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On Friday, September 2nd, we will have a MOTR for managers and assistant managers called “Go Ahead, Unleash Your Awesome” with guest speaker Cang N. Le, Esq. (Tinelly Law Group) who will talk about professional appearance and other tips on presenting yourself professionally. On Tuesday, September 6th guest speaker Mike Rey (Rey Insurance Services) will provide HOA board members with an annual insurance review.
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On Friday, December 9th, the Golf Committee is planning the Reindeer Games at Boomers. We are taking over the entire Boomer’s Park. Attendees will have full access to three miniature golf courses, motorized go-karts, bumper boats, rock climbing, and the arcade. Sing up for all three and save!
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iralon Community Corporation is a new Coachella Valley community located off Indian Canyon Dr. and Sunrise Parkway, just two miles from the Palm Springs Aerial tramway, downtown shopping, and five miles from the Palm Springs airport. The association is being developed by Freehold Communities and has sold over 100 homes. The total build out is projected to be 1,150. The community is comprised of single-family homes, both one and two stories, with plans to add condominiums in the future. The architecture is modern with a nod to mid-century, offering 10 floor plans, with up to three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Home prices range from the high $900,000s to the $1,000,000s.
The current assessments are $357, however, there is a developer subsidy bringing the monthly total down to $299 per month until May of 2023. The monthly assessments include a seven-acre amenity center, state-of-the-art fitness center with innovative fitness equipment; the Hub Wi-fi café, full service MiraBar for gatherings, Chef’s demonstration kitchen, two junior size Olympic swimming pools for lap swimming, a family/recreation pool and hot tub, BBQs, U-pick garden, large and small bark parks, firepit, bocce ball courts, and five miles of walking and bike trails.
Miralon Director Bruce Juenger says, “The residents of Miralon show a great sense of community in their shared interests in this special place that focuses on the natural beauty of its surroundings. There is an appreciation of the olive groves, trails, and dog parks. And the amazing recreational facilities encourage dynamic social interaction for all.”
Miralon’s focus on open space is unique. Within its 309 acres, there are 97 acres of open area that includes a grove of 7,000 olive trees that will eventually produce enough olives to make their own Miralon olive oil. The groves, drought tolerant desert landscaping, and amenity center all have solar panels to help offset energy usage.
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Ashley Layton, PCAM, AMS, CMCA is Vice President of Premier Community Association Management. She can be reached at 760 345 2449 or email her at www.brcpcam.comALayton@brcpcam.com.
Annette Vivian, Miralon’s treasurer boasts, “Living at Miralon is like being a part of the type of community I grew up in. We have made so many friends in such a short time and love waking up each morning to the olive groves and mountains as we hit the walking trails. The dog parks at Miralon have become such a wonderful community hub to enjoy during sunrise and sunset, I’m not sure who looks forward to it more, the dogs or their owners!”
Miralon is Managed by Loni Peterson, CCAM-LS, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, with Seabreeze Management, who can be reached at 760.620.5013 Ext. 2, via email at loni.peterson@ seabreezemgmt.com , or you can access the Miralon website at www.mymiralon.com.
COVID had a significant impact on the Chapter’s ability to have fundraising and networking events. The following companies have donated all or a portion of their unused 2020 - 2021 sponsorships to the Chapter. Please thank them and call on them when you have a need for their services. CAI-CV CHAPTER ANGELS Alan Smith Pool Plastering Albert Management, Inc. Alliance Association Bank AMS Paving, Inc. Asphalt MD's BPR Inc. BRS Roofing Inc. C. L. Sigler & Associates, Inc. FioreEmpireWorksEagleDelphiConserveCITLandCareLawGroup,LLPDSISecurityServicesDunnEdwardsPaintsRoofingProductsReconstructionandPaintingRacobs&Powers,APLCFloodResponseFrazierPestControl,Inc.GardnerOutdoorandPoolRemodeling GrandManor Green Bryant & French, LLP Harvest Landscape Horizon Lighting Inc. LaBarre/Oksnee Insurance Agency, Inc. Pacific Western Bank Patrol Masters, Inc. Precision Pool Tile Cleaning Prendiville Insurance Agency Pro Landscaping, Inc. Rey Insurance Services, Inc. Roof Asset Management Seacoast Commerce Bank Securitas Security Services Sherwin-Williams Paint Company Superior Roofing The Management Trust The Naumann Law Firm, PC Vantage Point Construction, Inc. Vista Paint Corporation Western Pacific Roofing CAI-CV.org facebook.com/CAICV @CAI-CV 13
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Why not take advantage of a resource many communities already have on site? Security is already a line item in most HOA budgets, and most communities already pay to have officers patrol the neighborhoods. With a little education on the community’s rules and regulations, you could have an extra set of eyes looking for signs, flags, décor, or other violations. With all the technology advances we have today, security personnel could quickly report violations directly to the community manager, and easily snap a photo of the infraction for the file. Consider working with your security vendor to maximize this resource. The more eyes watching your community today means fewer problems tomorrow.
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Kimberly Burnett is the Business Development Manager at DSI Security Services. Kimberly can be reached at (909) 238-3827 or by email at kburnett@dsisecurity.com.
Managing violations of community rules and regulations can be daunting for community managers. Everything from inspecting the properties to sending out violation notices, can be cumbersome, time consuming, and thankless. Wouldn’t it be nice to have additional assistance with this process without costing more money?
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association boards should understand their members' rights to display political signs, flags, and banners. Civil Code §4710(a) pro vides that the governing documents of an association may not prohibit posting or displaying of noncommercial signs, posters, flags or banners on or in a member’s separate interest, except as required for the protection of public health or safety or if the posting or display would violate a local, state, or federalCommerciallaw.
It is important for boards and com munity managers to be aware that political signs, flags and banners are considered “noncommercial” because this distinction has a direct impact on the association’s ability to regulate such displays. Furthermore, the increase in political activism within communities urges the question of whether a polit ical sign, flag or banner is linked to an election or simply an expression of their political opinion. This distinction is important because it will affect the
hese days, our culture and society are becoming increas ingly polarized, especially when it comes to national and local elections. Each election brings a surge in activism and citizens strongly advo cating on opposite sides. Additionally, these days, activism is not only linked to an election, but to world events that spark strong emotional reactions. Recent exam ples include the United States Supreme Court’s opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, mass shootings in New York, Texas, and Illinois, and the events surrounding George Floyd’s death. These events all led to a sharp increase and significant amount of political demonstration and activism by people throughout the country. People show their support or contempt by holding rallies, demonstra tions, parades, protests, bumper stickers, and of course, displaying signs, flags, and banners wherever possible, including at theirHomeownershome.
signage is one that displays a message on behalf of a company or individual with the intent By Alison M. Greiner, Esq. of convincing the audience to purchase a specific product or utilize a particu lar service, generally to make a profit.
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Signs, flags, and banners that do not fall into this category are considered noncommercial, including displays of a political nature.
Finally, prohibitions necessary for the “While political displays linked to an election would be subject to limitations on their duration, political displays that are not linked to an election and are expressions of opinion would likely not be subject to limitations on their duration.”
restrictions. Civil Code §4710 allows governing documents to restrict the size and materials for noncommercial signs, posters, flags, and banners. In addition, although not explicitly stated in the statute, reasonable restrictions on the number of signs, flags, and banners and how they are displayed or posted would also likely be enforceable.
type of limitations boards are permitted to impose on those displays.
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Civil Code §1940.4 allows landlords to establish a reasonable time period for tenants’ posting and removal of political signs (at least 90 days prior to the date of the election or vote and ending at least 15 days following the date of the election or vote) in the absence of a conflicting local ordinance. Similarly, Civil Code §799.10 has the same limitation on mobile home park residents. The absence of specific time periods in Civil Code §4710 suggests that homeowners associa tions can adopt rules addressing the duration that political signs can be displayed. What time period is going to be considered reasonable is up for interpretation, however, rules that are similar to the limitations contained in Civil Code §1940.4 and Civil Code §799.10 is a good starting point. Since elections have a set date, it is reasonable for rules to set forth a period before and after the election to display signs, flags, and banners related to the election. When the election is over, there would normally be no reason for a sign, flag or banner to remain posted and it would be reasonable for the association to require such displays to be removed.
Although §4710 does not explicitly state that associations may restrict the duration a political sign, flag or banner is posted, applying different methods of statutory interpretation all lead to the conclusion that reasonable limits on the number, location, and dura tion of such displays are enforceable.
Some political signs, flags, and banners are expressions of political opinion and relevant throughout the entire year, not just during an election. Consequently, while political displays linked to an election would be subject to limitations on their duration, political dis plays that are not linked to an election and are expres sions of opinion would likely not be subject to limitations on their duration.
Generally speaking, constitutional free speech protections do not apply to homeowners associations because they are private communities. However, since free speech is an integral and important right in our society, it should always be taken into consideration when evaluating whether a restriction on the display of signs, flags, and banners is reasonable.
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The same analysis is not true for political signs, flags, and banners unrelated to a specific election, although such displays could be subject to other reasonable protection of public health, safety or to prevent violations of a local, state, or federal law are also permitted.
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Rhonda began her career in the HOA industry in 1993 working at the Sunrise Country Club Association. She says she was extremely fortunate to have had great mentors in the industry such as John Turnbull and Pat Smith, PCAM, and feels blessed that they taught her so much early in her career. Rhonda earned her PCAM designation in 2004.
Twenty years later, Rhonda is still giving her time, energy, and expertise to help CAI-CV create a fun envi ronment for its members as well as help create multiple education opportunities for board members, managers and business partners. She hopes to help CAI-CV think creatively when it comes to other ways it can provide education to its members (basically, meet people where they are). Providing a variety of ways in which to obtain information will allow for better attendance and participation in the future.
CAI-CV thanks Rhonda Drews for her contributions to the Chapter and looks forward to her continued help in keeping us a successful organization.
Rhonda is a Vice-President of Premier Community Association Management, recently formed in December 2021 under the Buck Reynolds Corporation umbrella, which is owned by longtime CAI member, Melissa Layton, PCAM.
By Marilyn Ramos
Vice-President of Premier Community Association Management
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Rhonda’s affiliation with CAI started shortly before she earned her PCAM. She was a recipient of a CAI-CV scholarship and as part of the scholarship process, managers are asked to volunteer for the Chapter. She fulfilled that volunteering obligation and more!!
When asked, Rhonda said her approach to management is to be dedicated, inspired, organized, structured, and to see things through to the end. She also uses a partnership approach with her clients, which means keeping interactions positive, promoting constant communications, and avoiding adversarial relationships. She also does everything in her power to meet or exceed her client’s expectations.
In light of her experience in the HOA industry, we couldn’t help but ask Rhonda if she had any funny stories to share with us. She remembers one time when an owner complained about the plumber working across the street – the woman wasn’t worried about the poor plumber working in the heat of the summer - she complained that when this plumber bent over he exposed his backside. Rhonda never did crack that case! Here are a few more fun complaints: the beige paint on the house is too bright, the grass is too green, and the pool is too warm in the summer! A little humor goes a long way in helping managers keep homeowner expectations in perspective.
Marilyn Ramos is a paralegal for Guralnick & Gilliland, LLP. She can be reached at (760) 340-1515 or by email at MarilynR@gghoalaw.com.
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Combining the goals of the two committees that Rhonda chairs, she is spearheading a first-of-its-kind project with the College of the Desert (COD) to offer an AA degree in business with a specialty in community association management. COD has approved the program in concept and details are being worked out now. This would be a triumph for managers and the HOA industry. Rhonda told us that she is passionate about the HOA industry and relishes the Chapter’s efforts to educate managers and elevate community management as a professional career. She said, “You can’t have longevity in this industry without seeking good education.”
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This article is part of a series featuring CAI-CV directors and committee chairs. Today, we profile Rhonda Drews, PCAM. Rhonda is Chair of the Chapter’s Education Committee, Professional Managers Committee, and Co-Chair of the CLAC LSC Committee.
In her spare time, Rhonda likes hiking, floating in the river (or pool) with friends, planning a party and entertaining. In addition to volunteering for CAI-CV, she served as President of Soroptimist of the Desert Cities and more recently for the Desert Cancer Foundation.
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By Leena Danpour, Esq.
he California FAIR Plan was enacted into law in 1968, as “an insurer of last resort” in order to provide basic insurance coverage for properties (including condominiums) in areas of increased risk of fire, lightning, internal explosion, and smoke. Insurance under the FAIR Plan is offered by a group of insurers authorized to provide property insurance to California home owners. For condominium homeowners to be eligible under the FAIR Plan, they must prove they suffered a denial of insurance coverage on the standard, primary, insurance market leading them to seek coverage in the secondary market. This is because the purpose of the FAIR Plan is to offer homeowners insurance coverage not otherwise available to them in the traditional insurance marketplace. While this establishes a temporary option for those otherwise unable to obtain adequate insurance, unlike traditional policies, the FAIR Plan is more limited in the types of insurance it offers (e.g., covered losses and policy options).
As more homeowners look to the FAIR Plan for insurance coverage relief, there is no indication that there will be an increase to the basic level of coverage currently offered. This leaves many homeowners in high-risk areas with insufficient insurance coverage for disasters that cause great property damage or loss, partial or total.
Given the limited coverage offered by the FAIR Plan, homeowners who have no other option may find themselves in an insurance deficit crisis, left with nothing Unfortunately, many California homeowners in high-risk areas appear, for now, to be out of luck. They must hang onto the basic insurance coverage offered under the FAIR Plan when no other option is available. As such, it is imperative to focus on preventing large losses due to wildfire by becoming a Firewise community, creating a defen sible space around homes in wildland areas, and inquiring into the California Wildlife Prevention Grants Program.
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The California FAIR Plan and the Unfair Reality of Obtaining Insurance Coverage
but the most basic insurance coverage to protect their own homes, likely their single greatest investment, with nothing more than Fair Rental Value coverage. Some advocates, supported by the underinsured homeowners, demanded an increase from the FAIR Plan in the coverage options it offers. This criticism has been responded to with arguments that an expansion of the FAIR Plan might end up competing with traditional insurance markets not its intention at inception. Further, offering expanded insurance coverage could result in the FAIR Plan itself becoming increasingly expensive resulting in unattainable coverage, negating the very purpose for which it was created. "For condominium homeowners to be eligible under the FAIR Plan, they must prove they suffered a denial of insurance coverage on the standard, primary, insurance market leading them to seek coverage in the secondary market."
To find more information on the California FAIR Plan, please visit https:// www.cfpnet.com.
Since the time that the FAIR Plan was codified in 1968 following a season of riots and brush fires, the needs of California homeowners have changed. Most notably, in the last decade, California has faced frequent, destruc tive, and often-devastating wildfires that have impacted – sometimes entirely destroyed - large residential communi ties. This, in turn, has caused insurance companies to stop offering fire damage insurance in certain high-risk areas, leading more Californians to rely on the FAIR Plan as their only insurance option.
Although the FAIR Plan is intended to offer a “fair” option, the reality is that it is not always perceived as fair by those who need it. Those in high-risk fire areas are too often left with little-to-no options in obtaining sufficient insurance cov erage to protect against the threat of damage, destruction, or in some cases, total loss, to the places they call home; scenarios that seem not too farfetched in the draught-stricken, wildfire-abundant state of California.
Leena Danpour, Esq. is an Associate Attorney with the law firm of SwedelsonGottlieb and exclusively represents Homeowners Associations in both litigation and transactional matters, providing corporate governance advice to Boards of Directors who serve Associations throughout California. You may reach Leena at (310) 207-2207 Ext. 206 or by email at ld@sghoalaw.com.
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The statement: “Turf removal will save your association money and is a good investment.” is generally accepted as a fact. But is it? Well…it depends. It is true that the $3/ square foot (sf) rebates to remove turf being offered by CVWD and DWA are the best ever. It is also true that California is experiencing a drought and saving water is a good idea now and in the future. But, how much will your association save on water and maintenance and how much does it cost to convert turf into a water efficient landscape? The answer depends on your association’s goals. There are ways to maximize water and annual maintenance savings and to minimize turf conversion cost. However, savings are frequently not sufficient economic justification. Turf conversions should be evaluated on a caseby-case basis. If your association is currently paying large penalties for excess water use, selective turf conversion is a good investment. Turf conversion should be considered as part of a landscape enhancement master plan to increase the
ECONOMICS OF TURF REMOVAL
The economics of turf removal are determined by the initial cost of installation which are paid for by future savings in reduced water and maintenance. Installation cost Installation costs are dependent on the quantity and size of the plant material and ground cover (DG, boulders etc.).
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Turf
CVWD and DWA require turf be replaced by a water effi cient landscape which includes shrubs and/or trees with a minimum size and spacing. Figures 1, 2 and 3 are examples of turf removal landscape designs that meet these requirements.
• Figure 1, “Desert Landscape” costs $3 to $4/sf to install and uses 1-gallon shrubs and 15-gallon trees, decomposed granite (DG) and minimal rock. The landscape shown is after “grow-in” approximately 2-5 years after planting. The landscape is very sparse initially and will have more of a “desert” look long-term. After rebate, the cost is less than $1/sf.
Figure 1- Desert Landscape
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2 demand reductions intended to result in a 10-20% savings. The regulation included the prohibition of spray irrigation during daylight hours. Effective August 1, 2022, CVWD increased the rate for water use in excess of the Efficient budget by 50%. CVWD also increased their turf removal rebate to $3/ sf. Desert Water Agency (DWA) also increased their turf rebate to $3/sf, but did not increase their water rates. The watering restrictions, rebates and rates apply only to domestic water and not to non-potable water. Additionally, the Colorado River is experiencing a record long drought. Lake Mead is at record lows. Those supplies are under increased risk and public perception is growing to reduce water consumption on turf.
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• Figure 2, “Lush and Efficient Landscape” costs $5 to $9/sf and uses 5 to 15-gallon shrubs, 24” box trees/palms, boulders and rubble. This design generally has an attractive appearance initially that improves with time.
• Figure 3, “Enhanced Landscape” costs more than $10/sf and improves on the “Lush and Efficient Landscape” by incorporating larger shrubs, specimen quality agave/cactus and more larger boulders. The initial look of this landscape is very much like the design and provides instant gratification.
Figure 2- Lush and Efficient Landscape $8/sf Figure 3- Enhanced Landscape 12/sf
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The size of the project definitely affects the cost per square foot ($/sf). Figure 1, “Desert Landscape” assumes an area of 10,000 to 25,000sf with good access for construction. Landscape lighting is not included in any of the estimates.
Domestic water provided by CVWD and DWA is relatively inexpensive. For CVWD customers this is especially true if consumption is maintained at or below the Efficient Tier 2 budget. For CVWD customers, the annual cost to water one square foot (1sf) of turf is 5 to 7 cents ($.05-.07/sf). However, with the new penalty rate structure, the cost for Inefficient Tier 3 increases to 22 to 32 cents ($.22-.32/sf) and even higher for Tiers 4 and 5 (See Table 1). DWA custom ers pay approximately 12 cents annually per square foot to water their turf and there is no financial incentive to reduce consumption. It is safe to assume that the water requirements for any of the three proposed landscape designs will be at least 15% of the turf requirements at maturity.
In most cases, replacing turf with water efficient shrubs and rock does not reduce maintenance cost. Consider a typical association landscape which is 75% turf and 25% shrub beds. The gar dening manpower to maintain the 25% area of shrub beds will be equal to or greater than the mow crew manpower to maintain the 75% area of turf. There are additional savings on seed and fertilizer, but these savings are generally offset by chemical costs for weed abatement and additional manpower for detailing and DG refreshing. The gardening man power assumes maintenance require ments after grow-in and that the shrubs will be maintained consistent with the sizes shown in the design and allowed to grow naturally without excessive use of hedge trimmers.
Enhancing the landscape is frequently the best investment an association can make to enhance the value of their homes and property. Replacing turf with attractive water efficient landscapes makes sense and should be included in an association’s reserve planning. Turf rebate funds available from CVWD and DWA are limited, so it is important for associations to act quickly to identify attractive projects and submit them for approval.
CONCLUSION Using the three landscape designs as examples, the payback times are calculated in Table 2. The potential water savings and the cost of installation are significant factors. Assuming turf replacement is a discretionary decision, a reasonable payback period is less than 10 years. Using this criteria, the only economically attractive option is Figure 1, “Desert Landscape” and the $3/sf rebate is critical.
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Greg is CEO/Managing Partner for Vintage Associates which includes Vintage Landscape, Vintage Outdoors and Vintage Nursery. Vintage Associates has been serving the Coachella Valley since 1992. Greg is a Certified Expert Water Manager and prior to joining Vintage in 2005, he worked 25 years for an international energy company. Greg has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Thunderbird International University.
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Community managers should note that all water agencies retain the authority to enforce the irrigation ban if there is a documented violation. HOAs are encour aged to be pro-active and reach out to their local water representatives to request assistance with a site assessment for their community to ensure proper compliance.
KEEPING IT GREEN!
Tips for Water Conservation and Fall Overseeding
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With fall rapidly approaching, community managers should review their common areas with association board members and landscape professionals to determine if turfgrass areas are functional or not. The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has established guidelines for water conservation which became effective June 14, 2022. This emergency regulation requires CVWD to implement all demand reduction actions under Stage 2 of CVWD’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and prohibits the use of potable water for the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites, including within HOAs. In those guidelines, non-functioning turf is defined as “turf that is ornamental and not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic or community events.” Non-functional turf applies to turf or property that the HOA owns, not residences. Therefore, the prohibition does not prevent individual homeowners from irrigating grass. However, it does prohibit the irrigation of non-functional turf (with potable water) on property the HOA owns. The prohibition does not apply to turf that is regularly used for recreation and community activities.
By Glenn A. Miller, CGCS We all know California is facing serious drought conditions. The Governor and State Water Resources Control Board have established significant conservation requirements for water agencies throughout the State. Most local water districts are required to reduce overall water usage by 15%, by reducing outdoor water use. According to drought.gov, about 40% of the United States has been experiencing drought conditions since mid-August, 2021. Summer heat and on-going drought conditions have taken a toll on Coachella Valley golf courses and HOA common areas alike.
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Overseeding golf courses requires consistent amounts of watering to germinate the cool weather grass seed. The technique has worked for many years, but this was before California entered another year of drought with mandated water restrictions. The local golf course industry has been implementing alternative overseeding methods for years. Many golf course superintendents are cutting back on water consumption by not overseeding the golf course roughs or non-essential turfgrass areas so that only the fairways, tee boxes and putting greens are being overseeded. Also, a lot of the golf courses and resorts have converted to using non-po table water by utilizing Colorado River water or recycled water, giving those properties less water restrictions than other water users.
The annual overseeding process is an aesthetic amenity of applying perennial ryegrass seed to an existing turfgrass area to thicken the turf or maintain year-round color. Overseeding is essential for the tourism industry, golf courses and HOA communities that rely on green grass to greet the hundreds of thousands of guests and residents each year. Actually, that is what our golfers, guests and residents expect. This year is going to be a unique year for the overseeding process with high summer heat, increased seed prices, and local water restrictions playing a part in the overall process.
Glenn A. Miller is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent and Vice-President of Operations of Southwest Landscape & Maintenance and can be contacted at Glenn@swlandscape.net. CAI-CV.org facebook.com/CAICV
A vital component of overseeding is choosing the right perennial ryegrass seed. What are your goals for the over seeding process including quantity of seed needed and quality of turfgrass expected? Are you looking for turfgrass color or quality of turfgrass? This will help you determine the best grass seed varieties for overseeding or reseeding the turf areas in your community or golf course.
• Install water-efficient landscaping and save approximately 55 gallons of water per square foot annually. Apply for a turf conversion rebates or irrigation equipment to save water and resources but remember to apply for grants before you start any work.
In the Coachella Valley, I recommend varieties that will thrive in our desert climate and growing conditions. Consider drought-resistant seed varieties to help avoid future drought damage and excess watering, even if they may be more expen sive than other varieties. IMPORTANT! Check with your local water agency to determine if daytime watering is allowed, and know the penalties for noncompliance.
• Set irrigation controllers to use 15% less water on grass or install Smart Irrigation Controllers;
Here are several water-saving changes your HOA can make right away:
I encourage community managers and the HOA’s golf course landscape committee members to review their landscape maintenance budgets now to determine how potential increased seed and water expenditures may impact their budget moving forward. With proper preparation and execution of the overseeding process you can produce an exceptional turfgrass product that your community and residents expect. Soon enough though, we are all going to have to consider looking outside the box about overseeding and start imagining our Coachella Valley without green grass and flowers.
THE OVERSEEDING PROCESS
• Water landscaping at night to minimize water loss to evaporation. Spray irrigation during daylight hours is now prohibited; and
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Many associations have budgeted minimal increases as the economy remained stable, but the time of stability is clearly not the case today. HOA’s need to try their best to fore cast costs, recognizing that it is likely that all of their costs will be going up. Impacting budgets will be minimum wage increases, which increases labor costs. Combined with fuel cost increases, transportation increases, the increase in purchasing most goods, and labor shortage have all caused service provid ers to raise their costs. Both direct and indirect cost increases must be passed on to the individual owners in the form of monthly assessment increases.
The Cost of Living, Inflation, and the HOA Budget
Boards are expected to know what is going on in their community. “We didn’t know” is not a valid excuse. The "HOAs that have been working to maintain a policy of “no increases” will be hit the hardest. Keeping assessments low may be putting your HOA at risk."
HOAs that have been working to maintain a policy of “no increases” will be hit the hardest. Keeping assessments low may be putting your HOA at risk. Deferring maintenance, while attrac tive in the shorterm, is not an option.
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Managers can be a trusted profes sional advisor to boards. They can help keep watch over the association’s budget and help communicate to residents about the need to increase assessments to cover inflation and major repairs.
Facilities must be maintained. With many Valley HOAs approaching 40 to 60 years in age, we are seeing infrastruc ture failures not anticipated in years past. Those failures are usually costly and may not be covered by insurance. Check your policies carefully so that you can plan for major problems.
Keep in mind that small increases every year are easier to accept than large increases every few years. California sets 20% as the maximum increase in any one year without a vote of the membership. Delaying increases today will only mean larger increases in the future. Budget and assess residents accurately.
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By Steven Shuey, PCAM Homeowner associations budget their expenses on an annual basis. The California Civil Code requires that anticipated expenses are to be budgeted on an annual accrual basis. Most HOAs add up all the expenses for the previous year, compare this to revenue collected, consider an inflation factor (if any) and notify the owners of the expected cost for the next year.
Steven Shuey is a member of the Education Committee, serves on the CAI-CV Board of Directors, and is a Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM). He serves on the national faculty of CAI and is a past board member of the CAI Managers Council. He is a community association consultant recently retired from Personalized Property Management in the Coachella Valley. In January 2017 he was awarded the lifetime achievement award from CAI-CV. He may be contacted at IslandMgr@aol.com. You can follow him on (www.twitter.com/@IslandMgr).Twitter
Business Judgment Rule tells us that associations are expected to seek the advice of experts and follow that advice. If you suspect major repairs may be required, get licensed experts involved and create a plan to address these issues. Keep your residents informed so they are not surprised and don’t let neigh borhood pressure dissuade you from achieving your fiduciary duties.
Fifteen years ago, home foreclosures impacted assessments requiring HOAs to add a “bad debt” factor to the annual budget. This year, we see another external factor impacting budgets –inflation – the sudden and unexpected increase to the cost of living. Inflation has hit all levels of our economy and we can expect it will impact actual HOA expenses, and perhaps our ability to collectHOA’sassessments.haveanobligation to budget sufficiently to cover expenses. If that figure is underestimated, the HOA can call for more, by way of a special assessment. However, no one wants to hear that. The law further says that the association may not assess more than its actual cost. That is to say, the associa tion cannot build a pot of excess funds in anticipation of future unknowns. The intent of the legislature in cre ating the budgeting requirements is to help HOAs create a known cost factor for the owners that allows them to prepare for known expenses, preferably without any surprise expenses during the year.
I bring a wealth of knowledge to the Chapter and I am very familiar with what it takes to be a good board member and contribute to our successes. I have always enjoyed serving the Coachella Valley so I hope you will vote for me to continue helping shape the future of CAI-CV.
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The Annual Election of Directors for the Coachella Valley Chapter of CAI has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., at the CAI-CV Chapter office, 75410 Gerald Ford Drive, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Nomination forms are due on September 1st. The election will be held online by The Inspectors of Election in September. There are five seats up for election, each for three-year terms, serving from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025. Here are the candidates who have filed nomination forms through August 31st. Please call the CAI-CV office at (760) 341-0559 if you would like additional information or if you would like to serve in a leadership position.
Hello my name is Jolen Zeroski. I am Vice President-Regional Account Executive at CIT Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank. I have been in the community association industry for 23 years. In that time, I have served on numerous committees and two boards in the five CAI chapters in Southern California. I served on the board and as treasurer for CAI-CV for five years and CAI-Greater Los Angeles Chapter for six years.
JOLEN ZEROSKI, CMCA Vice President-Regional Account Executive, CIT Bank BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBER
CAI-CV Election of Directors – Meet the Candidates
STEVEN SHUEY, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CCAM Community Association Consultant, Personalized Property Management (Retired) Incumbent (Currently serving as a Director and Treasurer of the CAI-CV Board)
BRUCE LATTA, CMCA Property Manager, Indio Properties Incumbent (Currently serving as a Director on the CAI-CV Board)
I have been a Homeowner Leader member of the Chapter since 2016 and served four years on the board of directors of the Parc La Quinta Homeowners Association, and as board president two of those years. I first joined CAI-CV in 2003 as a commercial CID association manager. CAI-CV has provided me with outstanding educational opportunities as a manager and as a board member.
I was asked to join the Quorum Committee in 1994 and shortly thereafter became the editor of the newsletter, which transitioned to the full magazine you see today. I have remained on the Quorum Committee (now HOA Living Magazine Committee) ever since. I have served as a delegate to the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) and continue to serve on the Legislative Support Committee for the Chapter. I currently serve the Chapter on the Education Committee (Chaired that committee in 2017), the Professional Managers Committee, and the Homeowner Leader’s Committee.
With my years of experience on-site at Desert Island, followed by the most recent years as the Operations Manager and Community Association Consultant for Personalized Property Management, along with my years of CAI experience locally and nationally, I believe I can continue to bring appropriate wisdom to the Chapter Board of Directors as it propels into the future. Thank you for your support.
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I would like to continue to serve on the CAI-CV Board. I am currently serving the remaining one-year term from a former board member who moved and vacated their position.
I have also worked for a commercial developer, serving as the startup manager for the Jackson and Monroe Master, Commercial, and Residential Associations. Previously, I served in two elected positions — two terms on the Citrus Community College Board of Trustees and following that, two terms on the Azusa City Council.
I am asking to be reelected to the Chapter Board of Directors because I believe I can provide "aged wisdom" to the board. I am a long-time member of the Coachella Valley Chapter of CAI, having joined in 1978. I was elected to the Chapter board in 1996, and subsequently became president of the Chapter in 2001. I was elected to the Association of Professional Community Managers board (at the National level), now referred to as the Community Association Managers Council, where I served for four years. I joined the National CAI faculty in 2010 and currently teach CAI’s M-100 and M-206 for CAI chapters all over the country.
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I recently served as Chair of the CAI-CV Homeowner Leader Committee and continue to serve on the committee. I also serve as a member of the Communications and PR Committee, and the HOA Living Magazine Committee. I was awarded the CAI-CV 2018 Homeowner Leader of the Year award and have completed CAI’s new national board member certification course.
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Currently, I am a sole proprietor providing commercial property management services for commercial land developers in north Indio. I have been an active member of the Indio Rotary Club community service organization for 25 years.
CAI’s mission is a solid one and we have accomplished much, but there remains untapped potential for growth in mem bership. I am a firm believer our organization needs to become more assertive and pervasive, and a source of information and education for our homeowner leaders. My principal goal would be continued growth and expansion of membership and education.
I believe what I bring to the table as a potential director is expertise managing growth and change. I am a firm believer our industry needs to continue to evaluate itself and to change and evolve rapidly. Each year we are becoming more hobbled by the legal framework in which we need to operate, and I do not believe the industry is addressing the root behaviors which are causing the circumstances creating the legislation. We need to address these problems quickly before the calls for certification of managers and board members progress further. Change needs to come from each of our represented groups, Homeowner Leaders, Business Partners, and Management Companies and we must all actively work together to professionalize our industry.
I currently serve as the chair of CAI-CV's Homeowner Leader Committee and thoroughly enjoy participating in the Chapter's efforts to bring education to community boards. I would like to contribute to improving ways to operate and communicate to those Homeowner Leaders serving in our HOA communities throughout the Coachella Valley. Serving on the board of directors of CAI-CV would be a great honor.
I am a fulltime resident in the Coachella Valley and serve on the board and as treasurer of Mira Vista Homeowners Association in Rancho Mirage. I am a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, having served our country for 37 years. I had many different assignments throughout the world during this time. I bring the following skills to the board: Organizational abilities, leadership skills, fiscal and budgetary know how, planning and execution, and developing both short and long-range goals. Before my military career, I was involved in a family restaurant business, and the casualty and life insurance profession.
I believe the combination of my experience in the industry, my affiliation with the largest management company in the country, and my leadership skills place me in a solid position to be an effective board member and leader for CAI Coachella Valley. I thank you in advance for your vote.
I also have experience serving on other nonprofit boards here in the Coachella Valley. I was on the board, and then president for four years, of the World Affairs Council of the Desert. I am on the board of Guide Dogs of the Desert, and on the board of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. I am also involved with Veteran activities in the Coachella Valley supporting Veteran’s needs. I enjoy giving back to our community.
BRIGADIER GENERAL (RET) GUIDO PORTANTE Director, Mira Vista at Mission Hills HOA HOMEOWNER LEADER MEMBER
MARK DODGE, CMCA, AMS Regional Vice President, Associa MANAGER MEMBER
I would like to ask for your vote and the opportunity to serve on the CAI Coachella Valley Board of Directors. I have worked in the community management field for 12 years. I began my career in our industry in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer at Desert Resort Management (DRM) and have served as Chief Executive Officer of DRM since 2012. I currently serve as a Regional Vice President for Associa and I am responsible for a portion of the company’s operations throughout Southern California.
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BRIDGET NIGH Regional Account Manager, The Behr Paint Company BUSINESS PARTNER MEMBER
I am seeking to serve the CAI Board of Directors after four years of serving on CAI com mittees such as Education, Professional Managers, Awards as chair and co-chair, and most recently being invited to serve on the Homeowner Leaders Committee and as a Professional Manager Committee member. In addition, I serve as a committee member of the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) 2023 Law Seminar.
I have been honored with several awards throughout my career including Powerstone’s 2013 Employee of the Year and their 2018 Portfolio Manager of the Year. I was also awarded CAI-CV’s 2020/2021 Portfolio Manager of the Year, and was the recipient, on behalf of Victoria Falls HOA, of the Chapter’s 2020/2021 Community Association of the Year, as Victoria Falls’ manager.
I am very proud of my accomplishments and believe that the only way to continue our current success in elevating this industry is to put in the work. I was lucky enough to have amazing mentors myself and feel strongly about paying it forward. I am ready to do what it takes and thank you for your consideration and vote!
As a CAI-CV business partner through The Behr Paint Company, I wish to run for the board of directors, in the 2022 election, because I believe that I would offer a fresh outlook from an industry professional perspective.
In the last year I went from a company that was a Bronze Level Corporate Sponsor, to a Gold Level Corporate Sponsor. With more investment in CAI-CV, I have been able to support the Chapter by exhibiting at more monthly tradeshows and sponsoring many of the Chapter’s networking events. In addition to contributing sponsorship dollars, I also attend these events, which I feel is very important for any board candidate.
Given my nine-year background in the HOA Industry where I began as a customer service representative and now hold the Director of Community Management position for Powerstone Property Management, I know about hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
MICHELLE LOPEZ, CMCA, AMS Director of Community Management, Powerstone Property Management MANAGER MEMBER
As a lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, I understand the needs of owners and board members in our unique desert community. Having earned my associate's and bachelor’s degrees, I continue my education through courses offered by CAI and CACM. I have earned the distinguished credentials of Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®), and Association Management Specialist (AMS®), and I am an active member of the California Association of Community Managers as a Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®).
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I would be honored to serve on the board of directors for CAI-CV, a chapter that is near to dear to my heart. I am confident that I would offer a fresh outlook and have a positive impact. Thank you for your support!
I have lived in the Coachella Valley for 25 years and have been a member of CAI-CV for the past 13 years. The last six years, I have been actively marketing to Chapter members through tradeshows, volunteering on committees, and attending networking events. Currently, I chair the Oktoberfest Committee where I have been a member for the past five years. I was awarded the 2019 Above & Beyond award for my efforts with Oktoberfest. I also was appointed by the Chapter board of directors to the 2021 Nominations Committee. I have been featured in HOA Living Magazine as a Time-Honored member twice, once in March of 2020 and again in June of 2022.
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PatriciaCMCA,Moeller,AMS By MeaghanCMCA,Gaffney-Howe,AMS
Patricia has been a member of CAI since 2012, citing opportunities for continuing education as her reason for joining. She has served on the Oktoberfest, Bowling, and Casino Night Committees.
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Patricia Moeller, CMCA, AMS, is a Community Manager at Personalized Property Management. A graduate of Palm Springs High School, Patricia has been a resident of the Coachella Valley for 30 years.Patricia credits many of her peers in the HOA industry as sources of encouragement and inspiration. She told us that Steven Shuey, PCAM, stands out the most. “Steven has offered encouragement and wisdom many times over the years,” she said.
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Patricia’s career in the HOA industry began 17 years ago, where she was employed by Gold Coast Community Management for eight years. She has been at Personalized Property Management for the past nine years, cur rently as the General Manager of Palm Desert Country Club Association. Her hobbies include camping, hiking, and spending time with family including her three daughters, one son, and one granddaughter. Patricia was married to her husband for nearly 26 years when he sadly passed away in June of this year. A fan of a multitude of musical styles and artists, Patricia’s favorite saying is, “take each day as it Patricia,comes.”thank you for your membership in CAI-CV and for your dedication to the CID industry! Meaghan Gaffney-Howe, CMCA, AMS is a community manager and Vice President of The Gaffney Group, Inc. Meaghan can be reached at meaghan@thegaffneygroup.net.
In lieu of flowers, Pat’s family is asking for donations to Retrievers and Friends of Southern California. www.retrieversandfriends.com.
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Pat served as the General Manager of The Springs Community Association for 20 years. Pat had a passion for horses and Labrador Retrievers. She volunteered for Guide Dogs of the Desert and was a supporter of Retrievers and Friends of Southern California.
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Pat Smith will be missed by all of us at CAI-CV. She was an important figure in CAI-CV for many years. Pat served on many CAI Committees and was a trusted friend and colleague. She was one of the first Valley managers to obtain CAI’s distinguished PCAM designation.
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July 3, 1943—August 15, 2022
Pat leaves behind her three loving children, Cindy Smith of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Shelly Ruegsegger of Morongo Valley, and Sheila Smith of Fallbrook, and two adored grandchildren, Madyson Ruegsegger, and Dominic Sesto. Pat had many, many friends who will keep her alive in their thoughts and prayers.
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