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RANCHO MURIETA
RMA ASSOCIATION
MAY 2022 E-NEWSLETTER
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COMMITTEE COMMITTEE NEWS
& OTHER NEWS Communications Committee
The Communications Committee met on
April 7, 2022. The Committee discussed the
revisions to the Digital Sign Policy. It was
presented at the April 19, 2022 BOD meeting,
and was approved. Click HERE to view the
revised policy.
RMA UPCOMING 2022 BOARD
& COMMITTEE MEETINGS Community Center Ad Hoc Committee
The Community Center Ad Hoc Committee met
Board of Directors meeting @ RMA on April 13, 2022. Subcommittee members were
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. finalized. The roles of the Finance
_________________________________________ Subcommittee and the Comunity Outreach
Architecture: May 5 & 19 @ 8 a.m. Subcommittee were identified and discussed.
Communications: May 5 @ 4 p.m.
Governing Docs Committee
Community Center Ad-Hoc: May 11 & 25 @ 6 p.m.
The Governing Docs Committee met on March
Compliance: May 4 @ 2 p.m.
28, 2022, and reviewed California laws related
Finance: TBD to scooters. The Committee reviewed "Finn"
scooters and determined that they fall within
Governing Docs: May 23 @ 5:30 p.m.
the legal definition of a "scooter". The
Maintenance: May 2 @ 7 a.m. Committee determined that no rule change
Recreation Committee: May 12 @ 4 p.m. was needed.
The Committee also reviewed basketball
standards and determined that no rule change
was needed. If members are unable to place a
basketball standard out of sight, they may
apply for a variance.
CSD Pipeline RMA Office Closure
The RMA offices will be closed on Monday,
To learn more about the latest news at
May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial
Rancho Murieta CSD, click HERE for
Day, as we honor our service members who
the current CSD Pipeline newsletter.
sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
CAN WE HELP? Executive Assistant/Newsletter Editor -
Tina Talamantes
CONTACT US! ExecAsst@rma-hoa.org
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Maintenance Manager - Rod Hart
rodneyh@rma-hoa.org
916.354.3500 RMA Office
Financial Manager - Colleen Hagyard
916.354-3538 RMA Maintenance colleenh@rma-hoa.org
Website: www.rmahoa.com Architectural Manager - Mark Parsons
markp@rma-hoa.org
General Manager - Kevin Hubred Secretary - Barbara Zollner barbaraz@rma-
GM@rma-hoa.org hoa.org
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
BY ROB BROWN
Members,
Spring is upon us, and the weather is warming. Rancho Murieta really seems to come alive with
activities and events with the change of the seasons. We see more members out at the parks and
trails walking, hiking, biking, and fishing. The Pickleball courts always seem to be full, and the
revamped recreation area at Lake Clementia will become very active in the coming weeks.
If you have not heard, ETC is back with a full slate of concerts this year. We have a new and
expanded dance floor at the Amphitheater so more people can demonstrate their off-beat dance
moves. The season begins with the free ETC Kick-Off event on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 3 p.m. to
5 p.m. at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. There will be wine tasting and food provided by local
restaurants. You can also purchase an ETC membership and upcoming concert tickets, volunteer for
concert duties, and enter to win door prizes.
The Fourth of July event in Rancho Murieta is such a great experience that most residents will bring
friends and family out to the community to share in the festivities. RMA has recently approved the
fireworks contract as we look forward to this fabulous community tradition. Other events of the day
typically include the fun run, pancake breakfast, parade, and the best-decorated golf cart contest.
Arguably the highlight event of the summer is Summerfest. I highly recommend that you set aside
the weekend of October 7 & 8, 2022 to attend this spectacular, fun-filled family event. This
community staple is back this year, thanks to Sherry Carrillo and her dedicated group of volunteers.
These events are made possible by community groups working and collaborating with your
homeowners' association. This unique collaboration demonstrates how great things can be
accomplished if we are all willing to work together.
Sincerely,
Rob Brown
President
Rancho Murieta Association
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RMA DEVELOPMENT NEWS COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Riverview Safer California Presentation
Grading has been completed at the Riverview On April 25, 2022, Insurance Commissioner
Development located at Reynosa Drive. Model Ricardo Lara visited Rancho Murieta and
home construction will begin this month. The provided an update on the impact that wildfires
developer expects to have a grand opening by late have had on the state's homeowners insurance
fall. market and upcoming regulations. (Click HERE
for the video.)
Click HERE to visit the Reynen and Bardis website
In 2020, insurance companies' non-renewals
for more information.
decreased by 10%, due to the mandatory
moratoriums under Senate Bill 824 (Lara, 2018).
Commissioner Lara also continues to work with
the FAIR Plan to offer reasonable and
appropriate coverage limits to homeowners and
businesses.
Commissioner Lara reported that a new
regulation will be in place by this summer that
will incentivize homeowners when they harden
their homes, by using the Safer from Wildfires
Riverview construction at Reynosa Drive framework. This helps bring the risk factors down
and keeps insurance agencies writing policies in
Retreats East & North the community.
The regulation will also provide transparency in
The developer, K. Hovanian Homes, previously
regards to "fire risk scores." Insurance companies
removed approximately 14,000 cubic yards of
have been issuing non-renewals to homeowners
unsuitable soils from their location at the Retreats based on their "fire risk score," and sometimes
in Rancho Murieta North. without an explanation of what it means and with
no appeal rights. Homeowners will be able to
understand their risk score and how the
They are now importing up to 30,000 cubic yards
determination was made. Homeowners will also
of more suitable soil. This should be completed by
have the opportunity to make an appeal, as well
the first week of May. Please use caution while as be allowed time complete certain tasks that
the trucks are moving the soil. would bring their risk score down in order to to
keep their insurance.
For additional information, Contact Chase
If you have questions about your insurance
Williams, Sr. Land Development Manager, at
policies, rates, or other notices, please contact
K. Hovnanian Homes at (916) 886-6193
the California Department of Insurance at (800)
or email chawilliams@khov.com.
927-4357 or visit insurance.ca.gov.
Retreats construction at De La Cruz
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ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE
RM South Wood Fences Vandalism
Whether you’re building a new fence, replacing, Recently, there have been several vandalisms
or repairing an existing one, there are several in the community. RMA and CSD are in the
fence guidelines that you should keep in mind: process of identifying the responsible parties
for the damage done with the help of our
All wood fences shall match the original CCTV system. Residents are reminded of Non-
Developer's installed design and
Architectural Rule IX, Section 10 -
configuration
Vandalism or Attempted Vandalism, which
states:
All wood fences shall be 6’0” high, including
gates "A. Any person who maliciously commits any of the
All fences that separate the front yard from following acts with respect to any real or personal
the back yard shall have 2x caps and 1" x 4" property not his or her own is guilty of vandalism:
trim at the top of the fence including corner
(1) Defaces or attempts to deface with graffiti or other
lots with some variations in Units 3 & 5
inscribed material
All interior lots shall have side and rear yard
(2) Damages or attempts to damage
fences that are "good neighbor" with
(3) Destroys or attempts to destroy
alternating fence board locations and dog-
(4) Tampers with any property
eared tops
The fences are not to be painted or stained B. Anyone in violation of this rule shall pay restitution in
the amount of the cost of cleanup or restoration of the
except with clear sealer only
damaged property."
Swimming Pools Fines will be assessed accordingly.
Need to Drain Your Swimming Pool or Report suspicious activity to RMCSD at
Spa? If you need to drain your swimming (916) 354-3743 or to RMA Compliance at
pool or spa for cleaning or repairs, you (916) 354-3500.
must drain it into your sewer cleanout. It is
illegal to drain it into the street where the
chemicals will flow into the river. Street Parking Rules
As a reminder, overnight parking on the streets is
The pollutants that end up in our creeks and
not allowed. Residents may apply for a pass to
rivers pose a great threat to our waters.
park a vehicle on the street where circumstances
Let’s protect our creeks and rivers from
per Non-
require or justify such overnight parking,
harmful pollutants!
Architectural Rule II, Motor Vehicle, Section 9.
Please visit the Security Gate for a parking pass.
Driveway Parking Variance
A driveway parking variance allows residents to CAUTION! Speed Limit Reminders
park more than one vehicle in their driveway.
Parking variances expire after one year, so be RMA Streets
(Unless otherwise posted)
sure to apply for a renewal.
ClickHERE for the Driveway Parking Variance
Wooden Bridge **
Application. Levee Road
Lake Calero
HERE for the Driveway Parking Variance
Click
Laguna Joaquin
Renewal form. **10 MPH List not all-inclusive
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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Spring Cleaning: Creating a Safe
Space from Wildfire
Project Updates
Keep your property lean and
The Maintenance Department has been
green this summer, and help protect your
working hard on the following projects to
home from the danger of wildfire.
meet the needs of the community:
Here are just a few simple tasks to ensure
Completed the bricks sponsorships for the
your home is safe:
Pickleball Club
Replacing damaged concrete in the 2022
Cut and remove weeds, dead grass, and
asphalt replacement areas
other flammable vegetation from around
Fence repairs are being done near the
or near the house
Greens Park neighborhood at Jackson
Limit combustible items on decks (wood
Highway
planters, outdoor furniture)
Continuing weed abatement throughout the
Clear away dead leaves and pine needles
community
from the roof and rain gutters
Relocate firewood to 30' away from the
We ask that members please be patient with
home
weed abatement requests. The Maintenace
Remove tree branches that hang over the
Department is working diligently to complete
roof
the weed abatement of all undeveloped lots
Trim tree branches to keep them at least
and common areas.
10 feet away from other trees
Remove or prune flammable plants near
windows
Street Paving
The Board approved the 2022 Street Paving
Field Maintenance
Project. This work will include several dig-out
The sports fields are for the use and
repairs, overlays, and seal coats. Although
enjoyment by our RM sports teams and
we have not yet set a schedule for the
residents. It is important that we help
overlays and seal coats, other road repairs
maintain the fields for the safety of those
began in April and will continue until the
who participate in sports activities.
project is complete. This work will not require
any road closures; however, some streets may
We would like to remind residents to
require traffic control. Affected residents will
clean up their pet's waste from the
be notified with signage on the roadways
fields, to prevent hazards to the sports
and door hangers, once the schedule is
teams and others who use the fields.
received from the contractor. The streets
included in this year’s project are as follows:
MTI Maintenance Requests
Fuente De Paz 1,2,3 and 4 parks
Rio Blanco 5 and 9 parks
Domingo Drive RMA manages the common areas of the
Robles Grande Murieta Townhouses, Inc. (MTI) around
Via Del Cerrito Laguna Joaquin. For landscape or irrigation
Clementia Circle
requests, contact the RMA Maintenance
Department at (916) 354-3538.
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BUDGET NEWS
RMA Accounting Department presents the Unaudited Income & Expense Statement
for the period ending March 31, 2022.
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Deborah Rooney COMMUNITY
President, River Valley Garden Club SPOTLIGHT
When and why did you move to Rancho Murieta? provide two grants
Pat and I moved to Rancho Murieta in May 2013, annually to organizations
close to nine years ago. Our move here was a bit of a in our region that
whim. We had always known about Rancho Murieta, contribute to the
but never really explored it much. We were house betterment of our
hunting, saw the house advertised in the newspaper,
community. Some of the
took a drive, loved the house and view, and voila!
recipients of our grants have been local elementary
Here we are nine years later. We are thrilled with the
garden programs, the RM Trails group, and Tri-
community and the hometown feel. Sometimes, it
County Wildlife Care. We also provide two
feels a little far away from things, but the RM life
scholarships each year to college students studying
outweighs all of that.
in horticulture or environmental studies at the two
Describe your interest in gardening. and four-year colleges in our area. We support the
I thank my grandmothers and my mom for my love of National Forest Service Penny Pines program and
gardening and plants. They taught me at an early age donate money to plant trees in the El Dorado
how nourishing to the soul gardening can be, and National Forest.
what fun it is to plant and watch something grow. In
We also provide opportunities to travel on field trips
high school, my room was filled with houseplants and
to local garden-focused or nature-focused sites or
that's something I continue today - a house full of
programs. We are planning a Fall Fun Family Festival
plants!
in October as an outreach program for families. We
What is the River Valley Garden Club? have a Facebook page that shares garden and plant
The River Valley Garden Club was started in 2003. ideas and tips with the gardening community. All of
these are funded by donations and our key
At that time, the group met in each members' home,
fundraiser Plant Sale from May to October, on the
and each person brought a plant to discuss. Today,
2nd Saturday in the Plaza Market Parking lot.
we have 90 members, which has almost doubled
since 2019, amazingly, despite the pandemic!
Where would you like to see the Garden Club in
Members come from throughout the surrounding
five to ten years?
area including Rancho Murieta, Sloughhouse, and
I would personally like to see this club continue to
Wilton. Our motto is "a place to grow.”
grow. In 2019 we started the year with 50 members,
and today we have 90! In five years, I’d love for us to
Our local organization is part of the California
be 200 strong and to find more ways to include
Garden Club, the Pacific Region Garden, and
family-focused events, to help families and kids learn
National Gardner Clubs, Inc. We are an award-
to enjoy the simpler pleasures that gardening and
winning club at the state and regional level for our
nature can provide.
programs, club tours, workshops, and our newsletter
Here's The Dirt!
How can people get involved with the Garden
Most recently, in 2020 we installed and dedicated
Club?
Our monthly meetings are in January through May
the Blue Star Memorial at the Gazebo inside Rancho
and September and October, on the fourth Tuesday
Murieta North. This memorial honors those who have
of those months, at 7 p.m., at the RMA building.
served in the military.
Annual membership in the River Valley Garden Club
What are some of the current projects the is $25 for an individual and $35 for a family
Garden Club is working on? membership! Our goals are to have fun, to meet
people with like interests in gardening, to inform with
Because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit our goal is to
interesting lectures, and provide an option to
give back to our local community through grants,
volunteer within our community. Come and visit us!
scholarships, community events, and workshops. We
Visit our website: rivervalleygardenclub.net
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OTHER NEWS 2022 PHOTO CONTEST
Digital Sign Show your creativity and capture the
RMA Digital Sign beauty of everyday life with a great
The Board of Directors approved a temporary waiver of
photo! This is your chance to showcase your
special photos. Submit your photos online
the Digital Sign fees for six months beginning March 15,
2022.
today!
Three Categories:
The application and posting information must be
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Landscapes & Historical
submitted to RMA ten (10) days in advance of posting.
People or Events
Postings will be displayed for fourteen (14) days (or less)
and display dates do not need to be consecutive.
Animals
Contact Barbara Zollner at RMA for more information at Fourth Prize Category:
(916) 354-3500.
Staff Choice Award
Click HERE for the 2022 Digital Sign application. This award is the RMA staff's top
choice of all photos submitted.
PHOTO SUBMISSION FORM
PHOTO CONTEST RULES
2021 Submissions
RMA Amenities Reservations
Lake Clementia, Stonehouse Park, and Riverview
Park Covered Patio areas are available to rent for
your special event. The RMA Administrative
Photo Tip #2: Some of the
Building is also open for individual and group best photos are taken at
dawn/dusk because the
activity reservations!
ambient light creates a
different view of the scenery.
Click HERE for the amenities applications. Underexpose for richer colors.
For questions, contact Barbara at the RMA office
at (916) 354-3500.
Dog Park Hours
The Dog Park is open from Tuesday through
Sunday from dawn until dusk. On Mondays, the
park is closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for regular
maintenance.
Entries due by November 1, 2022!
Reminder: Please clean up after your pet! Prizes awarded in each category.
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COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Scholarship Opportunity!
River Valley Garden Club Deadline May 30, 2022
Plant/Garden Fundraiser Attention Rancho Murieta Residents!
Looking for a special Mother's Day gift? The River Do you have a High School Senior planning to
Valley Garden Club is having a fundraiser event on attend a trade school, college, or university next
Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 8 a.m. to noon at the year? Be sure and encourage him/her to apply for
Murieta Plaza parking lot. You will find a variety of the ETC $2,000 Scholarship Essay Contest.
unique and one-of-a-kind items to purchase.
Applications with contest rules are now available
at the RMA Administrative office or by request to
Rancho Murieta Chili Cook-Off Stephanie Stanislaus, ETC Philanthropy Chair at:
Please join the Murieta Trail Stewardship for a Chili
stephslaus2@ranchomurieta.org.
Cook-Off on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from
1 p.m. - 6 p.m at Lake Clementia Amphitheater. Click HERE for the 2022 ETC Scholarship
application. For additional information, contact
Tickets: $25 for official voters and chili tasters;
Stephanie Stanislaus at (916) 354-0901.
$10 general admission. For information, contact visit:
www.rmchilicookoff.com
Scholarships sponsored and awarded by Rancho
Murieta ETC.
Splash Park Opening Day
Summer is almost here! Splash Park Opening day is
Food Truck Sundays
Saturday, May 21, 2022. Complimentary ice cream
treats will be provided, courtesy of Rancho Murieta Summerfest presents Food Truck Sundays! The
Summerfest and the RMA Recreation Committee. Food Trucks are here every Sunday! A variety of
food trucks will be available every week. To see the
Daily hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
lineup, visit: Rancho Murieta Summerfest -
ETC Kickoff!
Official@ranchomurietasummerfest Facebook page.
The ETC Kick-off Event is Sunday, May 22, 2022
from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at RMCC. All residents are SAVE THE DATE!
welcome to attend this FREE event. Enjoy wine
tasting and food provided by local restaurants. You ETC Upcoming Events
may also buy your membership and concert tickets
Saturday, June 11, 2022: Tainted Love - Best of
at this event.
the 80's live!
Saturday, July 2, 2022: Smith - Country-Pop-
Brazilian Jui Jitsu Classes Rock.
The Cosumnes River Brazilian Jui-Jitsu group is now
All concerts are at Lake Clementia Amphitheater.
offering classes.
Tickets: $25 members; $35 non-members.
Sign up by visiting their website at: Contact: asketcinfo@gmail.com
www.cosumnesriverbjj.com. Classes are held at the
RMA Administrative building.
Summerfest
About the owner: Matt Bingaman is a resident and local realtor
who was an undefeated pro MMA fighter and a Jiu-Jitsu champion.
Summerfest will be held October 7-8, 2022 at
He started the Cosumnes River Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu group and currently Stonehouse Park. Details coming soon!
has classes offered for all age groups.
Page 10 RMAHOA.COMWILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY! Saturday, May 7, 2022 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. With the continuing projected drought this year, this is a perfect day to identify the risks that may surround your home, and do a little Spring cleaning to mitigate any fire hazards/risks. Defending the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Research shows there are proven methods for preparing properties for withstanding the devastating impacts of a wildfire. This Prep Day, you have the power to protect the part of the community that means the most to you and your family by eliminating vulnerabilities in the HIZ, particularly the immediate 5-foot zone around your residence. Whether it's replacing wood chips with gravel or reimagining your entire landscape design, what you do on Saturday, May 7, 2022, really matters. Be ready to make a difference in helping to avoid loss and tragedy with information and resources from NFPA®. For more information about being a Firewise USA® Community and Fire Safety, please access the following link/URL to the National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org. As a Firewise USA Community, you may be eligible for a discount on your home insurance; please contact your home insurance provider to see if you qualify. RMA Firewise certificates are available in the RMA office. Page 11 RMAHOA.COM
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