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2025-26 Pool Heating Schedule

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West PoolCenter PoolEast Pool
Nov. 1 – Feb. 27
Feb. 27 – April 29Feb. 27 – April 29

UPDATE: This October, heating of the center pool was delayed a couple weeks because warm weather kept the natural temperature comfortable. The end date for the season also may be adjusted based on weather.

Beginning in November the center pool will be heated to 84 degrees. Starting Feb. 27, 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. The Board decided in 2023 to rotate by year which pools were heated first—or not until February. Spas at all pools will continue to be heated year-round to 102 degrees.

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

Water service line replacement

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Desert Water Agency will replace 2-inch water service lines starting on Wednesday, January 29, through Tuesday, February 4, on the following schedule:

Service Schedule:

  • Wednesday, 1/29: Units 1241, 1249, 1255, 1267
    Water shut-off: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (extended shut-off time)
  • Thursday, 1/30: Units 1151, 1153, 1155, 1157, 1159, 1161, 1165, 1173, 1185, 1193, 1203, 1215, 1221, 1233, and 2″ irrigation service
    Water shut-off: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Monday, 2/3: Units 2015, 2021, 2037, 2049
    Water shut-off: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 2/4: Units 2053, 2059, 2061, 2065
    Water shut-off: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What to Expect:

  • Up to 5 hours of water outages during service replacement.
  • Uniformed DWA personnel will knock on your door or leave door hanger notifications before shut-offs.
  • DWA crews and vehicles will be present from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays.
  • Some construction-related noise and traffic congestion.
  • Temporary paving patches will be in place, with final patches completed later.

Tips for Preparing for Water Shut-Offs:

  • Plan your routine ahead of time (e.g., showering, dishwashing, laundry).
  • Store pitchers of tap water in your fridge for drinking and cooking.
  • Fill buckets or large containers with water for flushing toilets.
  • Use hand sanitizer for handwashing.

For any questions, please contact Desert Water Agency at outreach@dwa.org or call 760-323-4971, ext. 184 or 272.

Solar guideline changes adopted

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With the benefit of a few solar panel installations over the past year and input from the Architectural Control Committee, the Board put new solar applications on hold and decided on Aug. 28, 2024 to send a revised policy to homeowners for comment. After giving homeowners at least 28 days to review and comment on the proposed changes, the only input we received were some minor corrections of grammar and syntax suggested by a Board member. The revised solar guidelines were approved at the open Board meeting on Oct. 23, 2024.

View the Solar rules

2024-25 Pool Heating Schedule

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West PoolCenter PoolEast Pool
Oct. 15 to Jan. 31Oct. 15 to Jan. 31
Feb. 1 to April 15
This October, heating of the east pool was delayed one week by a mechanical problem, and heating of the west pool was delayed even longer by deck maintenance.

Beginning in October the east and west pools will be heated to 84 degrees. Starting Feb. 1, the center pool 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. The Board decided in 2023 to rotate by year which pools were heated first—or not until February. Spas at all pools will continue to be heated year-round to 102 degrees.

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

Notice of proposed solar guidelines changes

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Because the HOA is responsible for the maintenance of our roofs, the Board decided in 2023 that we need rules and procedures specifically addressing any proposed installations of solar energy systems. Solar Rules drafted with the help of legal counsel were adopted Sept. 19, 2023, at which time we said:

“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.”

— HOA Board, 9/20/23

With the benefit of a few installations over the past year and input from the Architectural Control Committee, the Board put new solar applications on hold and decided on Aug. 28 to send a revised policy to homeowners for comment. The Board is giving homeowners at least 28 days to review and comment on the proposed changes (shown in red on the PDF). Send comments to the Board c/o Community Manager Jennie Tidwell via email or at Personalized Property Management, 68-950 Adelina Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234. The decision on the proposed Solar Guidelines changes is on the agenda of the open Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 23, 2024.

View proposed Solar Policy changes

Monthly payment updates on Aug. 1

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The HOA board did its initial budget planning in May for the 2024-25 fiscal year that begins Aug. 1, and will decide at its July 24 meeting on the monthly maintenance dues. They are expected to go up 2 percent, a modest increase thanks to successful efforts to save thousands of dollars on natural gas and water. We are paying more for many other recurring expenses, and although our reserves are earning more interest lately through investment in a certificate of deposit (CD), we need to put more into reserves each month to cover inflation affecting future capital expenditures such as painting, roofing, and paving.

A planned cost saving is to make this the last year we mail out coupon books for the monthly payments. Most homeowners have stopped using the coupons because it is more convenient and less expensive to pay by online banking or auto-draft using the Personalized Property Management homeowner portal. Setting up an auto-draft guarantees that the correct amount will be withdrawn or charged on August 1 even if the homeowner is away or forgets about the update. The portal has how-to videos, but if you need further assistance with setting up electronic payments, contact PPM or a board member.

Using the portal also allows homeowners to request service, update their contact information, and make architectural variance applications. HOA rules & regulations require a written request for approval before a homeowner makes improvements or changes to the building walls, doors, windows, patios, gates, lighting, landscaping, planted trees and shrubs, and more. There are very specific rules for some installations such as satellite dishes and solar panels.

Asphalt maintenance scheduled for Nov. 27-28

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Weather permitting, all the drive lanes and parking areas are scheduled to be slurry sealed beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, after Thanksgiving weekend. The asphalt maintenance will be done over two days, as shown in the blue and red section of the diagram below.
 
No vehicles will be allowed to drive or park on each section’s asphalt from 7 a.m. on the day the slurry sealing begins until 7 a.m. the next morning. Residents must either keep their cars in their garages the whole time or park on the street. Please be sure to move your vehicles the evening before work begins and the driveways are blocked. Please notify any guests, contractors, and service or delivery people who may be impacted so alternative arrangements may be made to avoid any problems. Please do not drive or walk in barricaded areas. Sprinkler systems adjacent to work areas must be turned off the day before the work begins.
 
Once the surface material is dry to the touch it’s fine to walk on it, but to minimize surface scuffing from car and truck tires, make wide, gentle turns and do not turn tires in a stopped position. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
 
The slurry coat is routine maintenance last done in 2018. We had the contractor fill cracks in May as a stopgap measure until the pavement could be redone in cooler weather.

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Pet rules updated

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The HOA Board of Directors proposed in August 2023 to amend the Pet Rules in response to complaints about pet waste, damage to the landscape, and dogs off leashes. After receiving homeowner comments before and during the Board’s Sept. 19 meeting, the Board revised its proposal and reopened commenting. The Board approved this policy on Nov. 9, 2023:

The Association realizes that many residents have pets. Rules are necessary to ensure that pets maintained on the property do not impose a nuisance or burden on other residents and guests. Unit owners may keep no more than two small domestic animals in their unit. The term “small domestic animal” is defined as a dog, a cat, hamster, gerbil, and bird of a type that is normally kept in a home. Unit owners may not keep any other animals in their units without the prior written authorization of the Board. Each owner shall be liable to each and every other owner, their families, tenants, and guests for damages or injuries caused by any animals brought into or kept in the community by an owner, by members of the owner’s family, or by the owner’s guests, tenants or invitees.

Dogs may be walked within the community provided the dog is securely restrained by a substantial leash not exceeding six feet in length and is in charge and control of a person competent to keep such dog under effective control (per Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 10.28, Section 010 “Dogs running at large.”) Pet owners will be responsible for any damage done to the property for failure to follow the rules. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to clean up after their pet to keep our community well maintained and beautiful. To keep pet waste off our grass, owners are encouraged to use the desertscapes near the streets and the back west end of property as “rest areas.”

Important reminders for homeowners

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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.