Announcements

Riverlake has developed an email notification system for urgent and informational messages, which pertain to the residents and we encourage everyone to participate.  All you need to do is send us your email address and we will include you in the notifications.  EBLAST is not the same as the EMAIL NOTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS, which is for the budget, newsletters and annual reports. EBLAST is for alerts to burglaries in the area, lost dogs, and any other important community issues. We will keep the emails to a minimum and share only information that seems important to you.   Please send your email address to us at info@riverlake.org if you would like to be added to the list.

Collection Policy Revised
Below is the new revised Collection Policy. It was changed to conform to California Civil Code §1366(e). Under California Civil Code §1357.120 (b)(4) which states" A rule change that is required by law, if the board of directors has no discretion as to the substantive effect of the rule change."  Is not subject to the same rule change procedures found under) sections 1357.130 and 1357.140 which require a public airing for 30 days prior to a vote to approve the rule change by the Board.

Link to revised Collection Policy

For informational purposes only - the Association doesn't moniter or regulate water usage.

City of Sacramento Water Schedule - New Schedule Begins March 9, 2014

Watering Allowed on TWO Days this Spring & Summer

The Sacramento region has been experiencing record-breaking dry conditions, and the Governor has declared a statewide drought emergency. While we still may experience some wet weather this year, it is unlikely to provide significant relief from the effects of two back-to-back dry winters.

Everyone needs to do their part to conserve water. Making small changes can save hundreds of gallons of water, keeping more in the rivers that make Sacramento unique.

Remember: Overwatering, ponding water and runoff (water running from yards onto sidewalks and gutters) is NEVER allowed.

Call 311 to report water misuse or for information about fee water wise services and rebates.

Know your watering days
Most water use occurs in the landscape. You can make a big dent in your household water use by following the new City of Sacramento water schedule.

Before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
Addresses ending with an ODD Number may water on Tuesday and Saturday 1,3,5,7 or 9.

Addresses ending with an even number may water on Wednesday and Sunday. 0,2,4,6 or 8.

On behalf of Cyrus Hui, Jon Sperring, and Theresa Taylor-Carroll, we thank you for your overwhelming support in the November 12, 2013 Riverlake Community Association (RCA) election. A normal election would have resulted in a 15-20% homeowner’s participation rate. You showed up in record numbers and exceeded 50% participation.

The RCA Board had its first meeting on December 11, 2013, and elected new officers. While the new Board has yet to solidify its vision, we understand clearly from your comments during our campaign neighborhood walks that you want change. To that end, we will

(1) suspend all committees and appoint new committee members at the open Board meeting on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 7 pm. I’m asking all RCA members to consider serving on a committee.

(2) re-organize the Architectural Committee and task it to review suspended Architectural Landscape related enforcement actions, change guidelines as appropriate and assist all applicants on new applications and

(3) re-organize the Financial Committee and perform an independent review that will look at everything. Our goal will be to find ways to reduce the expected 2014 operational expenses.  The full report will be available upon request. We learned at the Annual meeting that all of the RCA operating reserves have been expended. Therefore, RCA dues must increase in 2014.  

We have a beautiful community in which we have all invested our time and resources. I am soliciting your continued support, participation and ideas to further enhance our Riverlake Community. 

I would like to thank David Maggenti, Bob Murphy, Jim Parker and Andrew Plescia for their service. ~W. Bernard Bowler

e-mail address: bernardbowler@comcast.net