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Volume 6 Nov/Dec 2014
Editors: Susan Kleebauer, Kathleen Harrigan
Join Us For Our Second
Annual Lunar New Year
Celebration! Fri., Feb. 27,
From 6-8 p.m., 377 Paseo
Grande.
Important! 2015
Assessments and Board
Election Materials are
Coming!
The Association assessments for
2015 will be mailed out by the second week in
December 2014. Election materials will be mailed
separately at about the same time. (For more info on
the election voting procedures, see page 8).
This Lunar Year is the "Year of the
Sheep", and we will celebrate it will
food, entertainment and more!
Front Yard Landscaping Designs
For San Lorenzo!
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.,
Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande
Please note that the assessment statements will look
like last years. The office has outsourced our billing
to an HOA Bank (Mutual of Omaha) in Arizona.
Please open ALL mail from the Association, as we
will NOT be able to reprint these statements.
The October 30th community meeting to view and
discuss the preliminary landscape designs created
especially for SLVHA members was a tremendous
success. Over 60 homeowners came out to view the
front yards created by U.C. Berkeley graduate and
upper division students. Attendees listened to each
presentation, asked questions, and gave input on what
they liked.
The 2015 Assessments are $120 and are delinquent if
not paid by 2/2/15. It is every homeowner's
responsibility to pay the assessment! It is your
responsibility to notify us if you have changed your
address or have not received your bill by the end of
December 2014! A $12.00 late fee is assessed as of
2/3/15 and interest, (6%), will accrue starting 3/1/15.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at
510-276-4554.
The students will return on Tuesday, December 16,
2014 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. to present their final
water efficient front yard designs. Do not miss this
opportunity to learn how to return your front yard into
the Village moWWR³(YHU\/RWD*DUGHQ6SRW´
You Are Invited!
10th Annual Winterfest
and Tree Lighting
Ceremony
Tues., Dec. 9, 2014
from 6-9 p.m.,
377 Paseo Grande
In the Spring of 2015, at our Landscape Expo, the
plans will be available to homeowners who wish to
convert their lawns to an eco-friendly alternative.
Each plan will be accompanied with comprehensive
instructions to implement and maintain the chosen
design. Please save the following dates!
Tues, Dec. 16, 2014 - Final UC Berkeley
Landscape Designs Unveiled, 7 - 9 p.m., SLVHA
Community Hall.
* Pictures with Santa
* Caroling
* Food and Entertainment
Sat., April 25, 2015 - Landscape EXPO,
showcasing designs, lawn mulching party and more!
Watch for more information in upcoming editions!
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This Village front yard is a
beautiful combination of
drought tolerant grasses,
natural river rocks,
flowering shrubs, and
lawn that is well
manicured and maintained
regardless of the season.
Remember that every
other month the Board
chooses a House of the
Month. Each winner
receives a $50 gift
certificate to a local business. To nominate a
home in your neighborhood download a form at
www.slvha.com
or contact the
Association office.
Thank -“Boo” To The Following Supporters of Our Annual Children’s
Halloween Parade and Game Extravaganza
Dracula Supporter:
~Supervisor Wilma Chan~
Zombie Sponsor:
~The Bohannon Organization~
Mummy Sponsors:
~Lollipop Lane Preschool~
~Shamrock Realty~
~Steven’s Printing~
~Tom & Thomy, The Village
Real Estate Company~
~Village Properties~
And Special Spooky Thanks to:
~Alameda Co. Sheriffs Dept.~
Witch Sponsor:
~Hesperian Cleaners~
Honorable Screams:
~Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber
Other Vendors and Volunteers at the Event
‡ Alameda Cty. Fire Dept. • Alameda Cty. Library • Boy Scout Troop 612 ‡ Calvary Lutheran •
‡Community Engagement Committee • DSAL • San Lorenzo Community Church • San Lorenzo Lions Club •
‡ San Lorenzo Girl’s Softball • San Lorenzo Education Assoc. • St John Catholic School ‡ Students from Arroyo and San Lorenzo High ‡
‡The Board and Staff of the SLVHA ~ Especially Director Steve Kirk and Director Cheryl Hoffmann~ ‡
‡ and Residents , Claudia Celotti, the Clowser Family, Kit Juggan, Susan Moser, Randy Waage, Diane Wydler and Mark Ventura ‡
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software program and supplier that will simplify
and improve the tracking and record keeping of
membership and CC&R enforcement. This has
been an item we have been aware that we needed to
address for several years now and we are at last in
the final stages of achieving our goal.
President's Corner
By Catherine Kavasch
There was rain . . . but not on
our Halloween Parade! I
was impressed yet again at
the great effort and the turnout of both volunteers
and attendees of our Halloween celebration.
Kathleen Harrigan, the SLVHA Operations
Manager, works hard to lead the effort to make this
event a success and I am thankful for her and
everyone who did such a great job. Each year, the
event grows larger and gets better. I know next
year’s event will be even more spectacular.
The cool weather and shortened days have
reminded me that December’s Winterfest is coming
soon. The kids enjoy the visit from Santa and the
many holiday treats. I especially enjoy the group
singing of holiday songs. I hope to see you, my
neighbors,
on Tuesday December 9th for
Winterfest 2014.
HISTORY MYSTERY
The October 30th community meeting presenting
landscape designs especially for the Village,
demonstrated the creativity and knowledge of the
students who are participating in this special
project. It was so hard to decide which were my
favorites. I am happy we are able to offer these
designs for any SLVHA member who wants to
change/update their yard. How many other folks at
the presentation that night wondered as I did, “How
will I decide on just one to use to transform my
yard?” There is still time! Please mark your
calendar for Tuesday, December 16th when the final
designs will be on display.
Congratulations to Cal Reed, who had the correct
answer for the September/October question:
Tom Ducey was the fire chief in 1946 “He lived
right across the street from the station, so day or
night it was easy for him to be Ducey on the spot
when anyone called. And San Lorenzo Villagers
were so thankful to him, they name a short street
near his house and the station, just off Paseo
Grande, Ducey Way, in his honor once he retired.”
To be a part of History Mystery, send your answer
by mail to: 337 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo, CA
No
94580 or by email to [email protected].
telephone answers will be accepted and only one
answer for each household will be eligible. Your
name and address must be included with your
response. Answers must be submitted by 4:00 p.m.
on December 16, 2014. The winner will be drawn
from the correct answers at the December 18th
Board meeting. The winner will receive a $10.00
gift card to a local business.
The CC&R Implementation Committee has
completed the great task of cleaning up and
clarifying the policies and procedures for
alterations to the exterior of your home and
required maintenance. This was such a very
difficult and time-consuming task that I know that
the Board could not have done it alone. I am very
grateful to the efforts of everyone who poured their
time and energy into this process. The work is now
in the final stages of review on the way toward
adoption. Please take a look at the drafts when
published in the Village Briefs and let us know
what you think.
QUESTION: In recent years, Santa
Claus has arrived at the San Lorenzo
Village holiday celebration by fire
engine. In the first years of the Village,
how did he arrive?
The Board and Administrator, Susan Kleebauer,
continue to work toward making the SLVHA a
better, more efficiently run organization in order to
make it easier for all of us. We know that we are
here to work together with you to build a better
community.
We are currently evaluating a
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Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season!
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A Fond Farewell
to Esther Jorgensen,
Sept. 24, 1928Nov. 8, 2014
A-PLUS TREE SERVICE
Makes the "Grade"!
The Board and Staff were
saddened to hear of the loss
of Esther Jorgensen, who was a long time San
Lorenzo resident and community leader.
Esther was the first woman to serve on the
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association
Board from 1973-1988, serving as Board
President for many of these years. Esther was
active in numerous other civic and community
groups throughout her life and was well
known for leading the
effort to save the
McConaghy House from destruction to a strip
mall in the early 1970's. She will be deeply
missed.
The Association recently had over 30 trees
trimmed on its office grounds. A-Plus' "ATeam" were not only knowledgeable, but
completed
the
work
quickly
and
professionally. There were three trees near
our office that were threatened by illness but
A-Plus was able to treat and save them.
Thank you A-Plus for a job well done! You
can check out their services by calling
866-815-2525 or visit at www.aplustree.com .
Please remember a permit is needed from the
County if you are trimming a front yard tree!
Orchid Re-potting
Workshops
Continue! Mon.,
December 15,
from 7-9 p.m., 377
Paseo Grande
Do You Need Help with Feral Cats in
Your Neighborhood? Contact Snippet!
San Lorenzo's very own businessman and
orchid expert, Sung Lee is hosting these
workshops and continues to share his
expertise with local residents.
The Snippet Program works under the umbrella
of Fix Our Ferals, a non-profit charitable
organization. They loan humane cages for free,
charging only $20 to spay/neuter feral cats.
Snippet states that if you want to reduce the
amount of free-roaming cats in your
neighborhood, the solution is to maintain a
neutered, managed colony.
Trap-and-kill
programs do
not work.
Feral cats are
extremely territorial and when all resident cats
are removed from an area a "vacuum" is created
and
un-neutered
cats
from
nearby
neighborhoods will move in. Both Oakland and
Berkeley have successfully adopted this
strategy. For more info., contact 510-433-9446
or visit, [email protected] .
Come out and learn all about caring for your
plants at this re-potting party! Bring plants
that are in need of transplanting, re-potting or
dividing. All materials will be provided.
Happy Holidays From the
San Lorenzo Village Homes
Association Board and Staff
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTION AND CANDIDATE
FORUM
Sunday, December 7, 2014
9: 00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
San Lorenzo Village HOA Hall
377 Paseo Grande
December 18, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande
The SLVHA is pleased to announce there are three
candidates who qualified for the 2015 Board of
Directors election. Each candidate has submitted a
statement, which is included in this Newsletter.
Ballots will be mailed to homeowners by the second
week of December and must be returned to the
Inspector of Elections by January 31, 2015.
Fun, Fabulous, Unique Homemade Crafts,
Jewelry, Holiday Decorations and More!
Booths Are Still Available!
$45 per booth with Table and 2 chairs
For more information contact
[email protected]
or call 510-206-9068
Need more information about your potential Board
members or want to meet and speak with them in
person? Come to our Board Candidate Forum on
Thursday, December 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to ask
questions about what matters to you and this
community.
The Association’s monthly Board
meeting will convene at 7:30 p.m. and you are invited
to stay.
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RE-ELECT
STEVE KIRK
SLVHA BOARD
Accomplishments
on SLVHA Board
x Created the
landscape design
concept to provide
SLVHA members
free landscaping
plans
x Successfully lobbied
for the removal of
internet gambling
stores on Hesperian
Blvd.
x Sponsored tree
permit fee reimbursements for
SLVHA
homeowners.
I am a lifelong East Bay resident have lived in San Lorenzo for
17 years. I graduated from Cal State Hayward in 1992 with a
BA in Political Science/Speech Communication. I have
worked as a Wealth Management Banker/Financial Advisor
for 22 years.
I am proud to have served on the SLVHA Board since 2011. I
also serve on the HARD Citizens Advisory Committee and the
Eden Area Livability Initiative (EALI) Governance and
Economic Development Steering Committees. I have worked
hard to get things done to increase our property values,
promote economic development and make San Lorenzo an
even better place to live. Thank you for allowing me to be on
the SLVHA Board for the past three years. I hope I can count
on your continued support.
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x Convinced
County
Planning Dept. to
remove cell tower at
the Public Storage
property.
x Lease signed with
the County allowing
the expansion of the
San Lorenzo
Library.
x Lobbied for the
removal of
unattended
donation bins
throughout the
Village.
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Vivien Wong
Having lived in San Lorenzo for the past 23 years since immigrating to the US, I
have witnessed the changing trends and diversity of our community. I believe
that the Board should be a direct representation of the population residing and
being served in San Lorenzo. I graduated as the Salutatorian from Arroyo High
School in 2000, and went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare
and Masters in Social Work from UC Berkeley. During my career, I have
worked as a personal assistant, a logistic coordinator, and a therapist for
children and youth. I have also been a case manager for young adults with
disabilities and the elderly. I was the Director of Social Services at a non-profit
agency called Self-Help for the Elderly. Currently, I am the project manager for
an online charting database for the County of San Francisco’s Case
Management Program. Lastly, I am the coordinator for the toddler program at
my church and have served as a sponsor for the college fellowship. So I have a fair amount of
experience working with individuals and families of all ages from 0 to 103!
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” – Hebrews
10:24 NIV
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Después de haber vivido en San Lorenzo durante los últimos 23 años desde que imigrar a los EE.UU., he
sido testigo de los cambios de tendencias y la diversidad de nuestra comunidad. Creo que la Junta debería
ser una representación directa de la población residente que se sirve en San Lorenzo. Me gradué como el
Salutatorian de Arroyo High School en 2000, y pasó a obtener el título de Bachiller en Bienestar Social y
Maestría en Trabajo Social de la Universidad de California en Berkeley. Durante mi carrera, he trabajado
como asistente personal, un coordinador de logística, y un terapeuta de niños y jóvenes. También he sido
un administrador de casos de adultos jóvenes con discapacidad y las personas mayores. Yo era el Director
de Servicios Sociales en una agencia sin fines de lucro llamada Autoayuda de Personas Mayores.
Actualmente, soy el director del proyecto para una base de datos de cuadro en línea para el Condado de
Programa de Manejo de Casos de San Francisco. Por último, yo soy el coordinador de niño programa en
mi iglesia y he servido como uno de los patrocinadores de compañerismo de la universidad. Así que tengo
una buena cantidad de experiencia de trabajo con personas y familias de todas las edades 0 a 103!
“Preocupémonos los unos por los otros, a fin de estimularnos al amor y a las buenas obras.” – Hebreos
10:24 NVI
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PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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Ron L. Merrel
Update from
Supervisor Chan
General Contractor
Since 1994
San Lorenzo’s Banner Year in Review
Phone: (510) 908-4658
San Lorenzo is closing out 2014 with
much to celebrate. Alameda County officially broke
ground on the $9.4 million San Lorenzo Library
Expansion Project in February. When completed in the
spring of 2015, the project will double the size of the
library to nearly 20,000 square feet and add exciting new
amenities, including a 1,500 square foot community
room and a new café.
License # B688178
KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, ADDITIONS,
2ND FLOORS, REMODELING,
NEW CONSTRUCTION ROOFS! ROOFS! ROOFS!,
PATIO COVERS, DECKS,
COMPLETE EXTERIOR MAKE-OVERS
PLANS/DESIGNS, ENGINEERING,
NEW STUCCO TEXTURE
In June, the Board of Supervisors approved Mercy
Housing California’s affordable senior housing in
“downtown” San Lorenzo. The 77-unit, four-story
apartment building will provide much-needed housing
for local seniors. Construction on this $26 million
project will be completed by the summer of 2016.
Replacement Windows, Doors, Flooring, Concrete
Electrical, Plumbing, new water pipes, sewer lines,
new electrical panels, upgrades
Insulation, Heating
The recently-completed $2 million Grant Avenue
Beautification Project has improved mobility and
safety for bicyclists and pedestrians while creating a
wonderful link between San Lorenzo and the San
Francisco Bay Trail. Highlights of the project include a
new path for walking and running, a resurfaced roadway,
widened bicycle lanes and environmentally friendly
landscaping.
Estate/Property Management/Maintenance
TOP QUALITY- SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP
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Keep Calm and PLAY BALL!
San Lorenzo Girls Soft Ball and
San Lorenzo Little League Sign Ups
At my request, PG&E established a new park on the
corner of Grant and Washington Avenues. The park
is located across the street from San Lorenzo’s Gateway
Park, a $120,000 project that upon its completion in
2011 I proudly celebrated with the community.
San Lorenzo Little League Sign Ups
When: Saturday, January 10th & 17th, 2015
Where: Redwood Christian School, 1000 Paseo Grande
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $120 for one child, $180 for two, $240 for three
or more. $60 Challenger Division. Please note that
proof of residency and child's birth certificate are
needed. For more info. contact Gil DeHoyas at
Register on-line today at
[email protected].
www.eteamz.com/SLZA
Lastly, Alameda County Public Works conducted a final
community review for the $15 million Hesperian
Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project, slated to
begin in the fall of 2015. The project will revitalize
Hesperian Boulevard between I-880 and A Street and
feature utility undergrounding, widened sidewalks, bus
shelters and additional trees.
Holiday Open House
A “holiday open house”, held at my district office on
November 20, provided San Lorenzo residents with the
opportunity to join me in celebrating the community and
welcoming the holiday season. A few lucky residents
even won tickets to an Oakland A’s game!
San Lorenzo Girls Softball (SLZGSL)
Register
Online
Now
at:
www.SLZGSL.org. Cost is $125 per
player ($100 each additional sibling)
Players registered are invited to
participate in some pre-season skill
sessions for FREE! For additional info.,
and/or age qualifications, documents
needed for registration, etc. visit
www.SLZGSL.org or call 510-276-2255
I wish you a happy holiday season and prosperous New
Year. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to
contact my district office at (510) 278-0367.
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THIS IS MY
HOUSE, SO I CAN
DO WHATEVER I
WANT, RIGHT?
WELL…NO, NOT
REALLY….
Lawn Conversion &
Irrigation Upgrade
Rebates
Reduce your water bill and earn rebates for
one or more landscape and irrigation
equipment upgrades.
If you are reading this article, you are probably a member of
the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association. What exactly
does that mean? It means that you are a member of a private
association that has Governing Documents and Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that you agreed to
abide by when you purchased your house.
Up to $2,500
Single- and Multi-Family (4 units or less)
Residential
Choose from a menu of cost-effective
upgrades you can use to create low water use
landscaping, improve irrigation efficiency,
and lower your water bill:
x
x
x
x
x
x
Your neighbors and other members of the Association must
follow the same rules, which helps to keep your
neighborhood looking nice and maintains property values.
We have found that the most common reason Association
members and residents do not follow the requirements is
because they do not know what they are or they are unclear
how to maintain their yards. Your neighbors can be a great
resource and not only give you watering tips and
landscaping advice, but can also help clarify some of the
regulations of the Association.
Convert high water use lawns to
sustainable landscaping.
Convert sprinklers to drip irrigation.
Replace conventional sprinkler nozzles
with high-efficiency rotating nozzles.
Replace conventional irrigation timers
with smart controllers.
Install pressure regulators to improve
system performance.
Install submeters to improve leak
detection and irrigation management.
Here is a summary of the top requirements:
• You must communicate with the Homes Association if
you want to make changes to your house or property. You
can do this by submitting plans and getting approval to
make these changes prior to starting any construction.
These can include but are not exclusive to, exterior painting,
room additions, adding cement to a yard or driveway or
repaving, putting up a shed, or a building a carport.
• You must mow, edge and maintain your lawn. This means
you cannot park a car on your lawn; that you have to trim
your bushes and keep your front yard looking nice. Any
changes to your landscaping must be submitted to the
Association with plans prior to starting the work.
The program is available to qualifying singlefamily homes, multi-family properties, and
commercial and institutional landscape
irrigators. Please note that rebates are not
retroactive. For more information log on to
http://www.ebmud.com/water-andwastewater/water-conservation/lawnconversion-irrigation-upgrade-rebates
• You cannot put a fence across the front of your property,
or keep a trailer in your driveway.
Some of the benefits of belonging to the Association are that
you can rent the Community Hall at a member's rate. As a
resident or member, you can also attend a variety of
Community events organized by the Board and Staff.
Please continue to read these Village Briefs to be informed
of events in your community and to keep up to date with
changes in the San Lorenzo Village community and the
County. If you need copies of your CC&R’s or the
operating Rules of the Association, please contact the office
by email at [email protected], or by calling 510-276-4554, or
visit the office at 377 Paseo Grande.
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San Lorenzo Village Newsletter
San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Board Meeting is the Third Thursday of Every
Month, the Next Meeting is December 18, 2014
BOARD MEMBERS
Catherine Kavasch, President
Wes Auten, Vice President
Steve Kirk, Sec/Treas.
Kyle Carlson
Cheryl Hoffmann
Published by the San Lorenzo Village
Homes Association
Susan Kleebauer, Administrator
Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.,
8:30 AMNoon & 1:00-5:00 PM
Closed to the public on Wednesdays
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Homeowner Happenings:
- SLVHA Winterfest, and Tree Lighting, 6-8p.m.
- Final UC Berkeley Landscape Designs Reviewed, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- SLVHA Board of Directors Candidate Forum, 6-7:00 p.m.
- Board of Directors Election-Ballots Due
!- SLVHA Lunar New Year Celebration, 6-8:00 p.m.
Landscape EXPO to April 25, 2015. Watch for more info about this EXPO in upcoming
Issues!
Other Village Festivities
!- Holiday Boutique Fundraiser for Relay for Life, Community Hall,
377 Paseo Grande, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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