HOA Quarterly

May 2024 | Issue No.10

Providing City-Specific Updates and Resources to Laguna Niguel Homeowners' Associations

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Homeowner Leader Roundtable on Thursday, July 11th

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Homeowner Leader Roundtable will be held on Thursday, July 11th, at Crown Valley Community Center from 6:00 p.m to 7:30 p.m. For more information, see the flyer below.

The HOA Show Podcast

Hosted by: Ryan Gesell, CIRMS, CMCA

This podcast covers a variety of relevant topics geared toward HOAs. In this episode, we’ll discuss community conflict and how to deal with unruly owners and board members.

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Ask Laguna Niguel!

The Publications Team is always on the lookout for new authors and relevant topics to feature in the HOA newsletter!

If there is a specific topic you are interested in learning more about, or if you have an article you would like to share with our community, email us at HOA@cityoflagunaniguel.org. One of our team members will be in touch with you.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

The HOA Show Podcast

Ask Laguna Niguel!

Homeowner Leader Roundtable with Legislative Update - Community Associations Institute of Orange County Chapter

City of Laguna Niguel: Best Management Practices for Homeowner Associations in Laguna Niguel

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County: Accessibility Modification Program

California Department of Insurance: Consumer Alert

Nordberg|DeNichilo: AB 1458 Stop, Adjourn, Then Proceed: New Reduced Quorum Requirements Help Make Every Vote Count

Richardson|Ober LLP: Going Virtual: The Pros and Cons of Online HOA Board Meetings

Community Associations Institute of Orange County: Board Leader Certificate

Community Associations Institute of Orange County: Tips for Hiring Association Contractors

City of Laguna Niguel: Voluntary Weed Abatement Program

Chief's Brief: Monthly Messages from Captain Isaac Flores, Chief of Laguna Niguel Police Services

Laguna Niguel Police Services: Free Vacation Checks

The Laguna Niguel Beacon

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Best Management Practices for Homeowner Associations in Laguna Niguel

In order to comply with the City of Laguna Niguel’s Stormwater Local Implementation Program (LIP), all HOAs are requested to comply with these Best Management Practices (BMPs) mentioned below.

Additionally, all Maintenance Activities require all managers, employees, and subcontractors to implement the Best Management Practices.

BMP's - Landscape Maintenance:

Keep green waste, grass clippings, dirt, landscape chemicals, and fertilizers out of the gutters and storm drains.
Keep pet feces out of the storm drains.
When removing pet/wildlife feces, or doing routine tidying, use “pick-it-up” methods such as sweeping, scooping, or absorbing instead of washing or blowing into the gutter, street or storm drain.
Eliminate discharge of landscape irrigation runoff to the City storm drain system.
Minimize use of raw manures, use of quick-release fertilizers, use of herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides.

To access the full list of BMPs, please click the link below.

Click Here to Access the Detailed List

Click Here to Confirm Program Eligibility and Begin the Application Process

Ready to Save Water? We Can Help!

Moulton Niguel offers an array of rebate programs to make your home more water-efficient.

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May 15, 2024 - Commissioner Ricardo Lara informed members of the Assembly Insurance Committee about significant progress toward California’s largest insurance reform in 30 years. In prepared remarks, he detailed next steps to implement his comprehensive Sustainable Insurance Strategy in concert with support from the Governor and Legislature through the budget process.

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AB 1458 Stop, Adjourn, Then Proceed: New Reduced Quorum Requirements Help Make Every Vote Count

April 1, 2024 - Recent legislation has provided various tools to remedy the difficulties that many associations face due to the lack of member participation in director elections. AB 502 went into effect in 2022, permitting elections by acclamation when the number of qualified candidates running for a board of directors is less than or equal to the number of positions to be filled (subject to several procedural requirements). Recently, AB 1458 was also enacted to address the inability of many associations to reach quorum due to lack of voter participation. This article describes the framework of AB 1458, including its limitations, and details how to comply with the new law so associations can take advantage of reduced quorum requirements and achieve a successful election of directors.

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Going Virtual: The Pros and Cons of Online HOA Board Meetings

April 5, 2024 - California’s Civil Code Section 4926 now allows community associations to conduct board and membership meetings entirely online without having a physical location. While the benefits of online board meetings are readily apparent, virtual meetings come with pluses and minuses that boards should weigh carefully. Here is an overview of key benefits as well as areas needing attention when taking board business online.

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Community Associations Institute of Orange County

Steve Cousino, CMCA, AMA, Senior Association Manager with Caribou Property Management in Madison, Wis., shares his top three tips for hiring contractors.

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About CAI's Orange County Regional Chapter

The Chief's Brief are monthly messages that cover various important and relevant public safety topics, with the intention of keeping the community well-informed. Click here to view the monthly messages and videos from the Chief of Laguna Niguel Police Services, Captain Isaac Flores.