Canyon South 1 – Canyon South 1

Important reminders for homeowners

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Canyon South 1

New air conditioners: Notify in writing/email within 14 calendar days the Association’s management company, Personalized Property Management, provide a copy of the city building permit, and coordinate with management to have our roofing contractor involved.

External wiring and equipment related to cable and satellite TV require submitting an architectural variance request to obtain Board approval.

Units may be leased for 28 or more consecutive days after submitting a lease in writing to PPM. The unit owner shall deliver a copy of each signed lease at least seven days prior to the lessee taking possession of the unit, together with the makes, models and license numbers of the lessee’s vehicles.

Homeowners are responsible for trimming trees and plants within their patios to keep flammable overgrowth and rodents away from our roofs. If you prefer to pay someone to do this work, contact our landscaping contractor, Ismael Ramirez, or the landscaper of your choice.

Please read the full rules here.

Board adopts policy on solar installations

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Canyon South 1

Because the HOA is responsible for the maintenance of our roofs, the Board decided we need rules and procedures specifically addressing any proposed installations of solar energy systems. The proposed Solar Rules drafted with the help of legal counsel were adopted Sept. 19, 2023 after the required 28-day homeowner comment period. We anticipate that we will have to clarify some of the terms and conditions and possibly make some changes to the policy over time if homeowners encounter issues when submitting applications to our Architectural Control Committee.

View the Solar Policy

2023-24 Pool Heating Schedule

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Canyon South 1

West Pool	Center Pool	East Pool
	Oct. 15 to Jan. 31
Feb. 1 to April 15		Feb. 1 to April 15

Pool heating schedules are subject to change, based on unforeseen circumstances such as needed repairs or maintenance.

Beginning in October the center pool will be heated to 84 degrees. Starting Feb. 1, the east and west pools will be heated. As utility prices have risen sharply, the board decided in 2021 to begin heating each pool once rather than twice per season. Spas at all pools will continue to be heated year-round to 102 degrees.

A look back at 2022

February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 Canyon South 1

We hope you all had a great holiday season, and a big thank you to the 45 homeowners who “braved” our Palm Springs winter chill to attend the annual meeting at Demuth Community Center on Jan. 28, 2023. A new law allows HOAs to save money on elections when uncontested. The election notice goes out earlier, and if the number of candidates is no more than the number of vacancies, they can be elected by acclamation, which happened with our three open board positions. Here’s the n e w board.

We have a new community manager at Personalized Property Management, Jennie Tidwell. David Schuknecht has taken on new responsibilities at PPM but remains available to advise Jennie. We wish to thank him and outgoing board members Steve Suttles and Steven Wolfe for their service. Suttles delivered his president’s report summarizing the work done the past year and extolling the “beauty of the property, general friendliness and kindness of neighbors.”

Read Steve’s president’s report

2022-23 Roof Work Schedule

October 11, 2022August 2, 2023 Canyon South 1

The Board of Directors approved the reroofing of all the tile roofs in the community. The first phase of the project began in October 2022. We ask all owners to please be patient during this time and courteous with the contractors. Roofing can be a loud and dirty process so we appreciate everyone’s cooperation. If you have patio furniture out it is recommended to move it inside to prevent it from becoming overly dirty or damaged.

UPDATE: The roofers sent the Association this schedule update on Aug. 2, 2023, and told us that the delays from previously announced schedules were due to the city’s transition to an online-only permitting system, rainy weather earlier, and heat recently.

Building Start Complete

2069 & 2071 Caliente In Progress

2073, 2075, 2077, 2079 Caliente 7/31/23 8/11/23

2081, 2083, 2085, 2087 Caliente 8/7/23 8/18/23

2089, 2091, 2093, 2095 Caliente 8/14/23 8/25/23

2097 & 2099 Caliente 8/21/23 9/1/23

2022-23 Pool Heating Schedule

September 17, 2022February 22, 2023 Canyon South 1

Original post: The east and west pools will be heated in October and November, the center pool in December and January, and all three pools in February through April.

UPDATE: 2/7/23: The center pool was heated for December-January a little late because of the need to complete a gas line repair, and we have left it heated for the first few weeks of February.

The HOA board had decided in August 2022, based on input from homeowners, to heat all three pools in February through April, although possibly not all to the same temperature. With the sharp rise in natural gas prices and the recent cold, the current board decided to revisit the new plan at its Feb. 21, 2023 meeting after it reviews the January gas bill. The initial heating of a pool is a major expense.

UPDATE: 2/21/23: After reviewing how far over budget the Association has been this winter on gas and electric bills, the Board voted to leave the heat on for the already-heated center pool and not heat the east and west pools this season.

All three spas should be at the proper temperature now, after repairs were made.

Organic waste collection is changing

September 17, 2022December 1, 2022 Canyon South 1

Changes have come to our trash, recycling, and food and yard waste collection service. The City Council passed an ordinance that requires Palm Springs Disposal Services to give organic waste collection carts to all residents to comply with a state law, SB1383. The purpose is to reduce landfill waste by promoting composting.

Two representatives of PSDS attended our August HOA board meeting to explain the changes and answer questions. They said all residents automatically will receive a 65-gallon medium-sized green cart in September, and they should begin using it for food waste starting Oct. 3, 2022. (The family-sized default trash carts are 96 gallons.) Green carts already are used around the city for yard waste, including palm fronds, leaves, weeds, twigs and small branches. The food waste can be placed in single use, multi-use or compostable bags. Paper bags are OK but clear liners are best.

All food scraps, except for raw meat or poultry, should go into the green carts starting in October. Food-soiled paper, such as pizza boxes, go into the regular trash carts (the brown bins that are gradually being replaced with gray carts) for now but can start going into the organic carts on Oct. 3.

Although our waste disposal has centralized billing through the HOA, individuals can call PSDS directly with questions or concerns. The company and the HOA board are aware that some of you don’t need a 65-gallon cart for green waste, and don’t want to make space for it. In that case, you should call PSDS at (760) 327-1351 and request a 35-gallon cart. There was a shortage of these carts because of higher than expected demand, and they are on back-order until February or March 2023.

Proposed Operating Rules Changes

April 4, 2022May 6, 2022 Canyon South 1

UPDATE: The changes were adopted 4/28/22

At its April 28, 2022 meeting, the board will consider a proposal to update the HOA rules and regulations. If you wish to make written comments, please submit them via mail to Board of Directors, Canyon South 1 HOA., c/o Personalized Property Management, attn: David Schuknecht, 68-950 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234; via fax to 760/325-9300, or via email to david@ppminternet.com. Please date, identify your address at Canyon South 1, print and sign your name.

Most of the highlighted changes are minor, such as updating email addresses and web links. The fine and enforcement policy is updated, and the lease rule has been changed to conform to a new state law.

View, download or print the proposal:

Proposed New Rules Change-3-31-22 Download

Neighborhood organization meeting

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Canyon South 1

All Canyon Palms neighborhood residents are invited to attend its Annual General Membership Meeting on April 9.

Meeting details
Where: the dining room of the Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way
When: Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon
Program: Invited speakers include City Manager Justin Clifton, Police Lt. Mike Villegas and officials of ONE-PS.
Covid-19 info: As of now, the Mizell Center recommends wearing masks and requires that everyone who comes into its building must be vaccinated. So bring your proof of vaccination and a photo ID to the check-in table at the front door. If that policy changes, we will post an update on our website.

VIEW, DOWNLOAD OR PRINT THE AGENDA

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