SCSH News

Good Morning Residents:

The County has issued new guidelines for swimming pool use dated May 6, 2020. I have attached those guidelines. The County has also issued a new Health Orders dated May 9, 2020. I have attached those new Orders effective May 9 for your review.

 

 

In reviewing the swim guidelines, the Board decided that some changes may take place regarding swimming in the three pools.

Swimming pools: The pools will operate a little different beginning May 18. The guidelines allow for more than one person in the pool at a time.

Outdoor Pools: The Board has decided that the Santa Rosa pool and the Montecito outdoor pool will remain the same with only one swimmer at a time. The exception is the new guidelines allow for the occupants of the same household to swim together at the same time. So, when you make a reservation for one of the outdoor pools, occupants of the same household may swim together provided you give both names when you make a reservation. We will need to verify that the two people listed to swim together at the same time are occupants of the same home. All other restrictions will remain the same.

Indoor Pool: Because there are lane lines in the Indoor pool, four people will be allowed to swim in the Indoor pool at the same time, only one person per lane. We will begin taking reservations for the 4 people at the same time in the Indoor pool on Monday 5/11, and allow four people to swim at the same time beginning Monday 5/18. If you like to walk in the pool, you will want to reserve lanes 1 or 2. All other restrictions will remain the same.

Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and you need to call for a reservation.

The new County Orders state the County is rescinding many of the past Orders and will now rely upon the State rules during this time of the ‘Stay at Home’ directive. The Board will be meeting on Tuesday to discuss how this will impact our HOA. We are not sure at this time, so we are checking with legal counsel to discuss our responsibility in implementing the new Orders. Hopefully, we will be back to you by Wednesday with more information.

Currently the following rules are in place. Let me go through the different activities to update you on what is open, what is closed, and what requirements are in place:

Golf: Golf courses are open, and masks are not required outdoors. Masks are required indoors. All other restrictions, including no social gatherings, are still in place according to these guidelines. There are no guests allowed.

Golf Course is closed to all activities except for golfers while playing golf: Per the HOA rules there is no walking, jogging, biking, or dogs allowed on the golf course at any time.

Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce: These activities are open with the same restrictions, including no social gatherings, except masks are not required outdoors. There are no guests allowed.

Stay at Home Order is still in place: This means no guests and no gatherings of any size in any venue. You may not invite over non-essential guests to your home.

Gym: May not open by State and County order.

Fitness Classes: May not happen by State and County order.

Clubhouse Games and Activities: All Clubhouse activities are closed per State Order.

Driving Range, Practice Area, Putting Greens, and Putting Course: These are all closed for use except for golfers that are going to play golf. Golfers may arrive at the area 30 minutes before tee time to use these facilities.

Dog Parks: Dog parks are closed per State Order. This is because the State Order requires all dogs to be 6’ apart at all times.

Basketball Court: Board decided to close the Basketball court to maintain social distancing with other activities in that area.

All clubhouses are closed except for the business Center in the Montecito: Only the business center is open in the Montecito Clubhouse. All other activities are closed.

HOA Office: The HOA office is open by appointment only. You need to call to make an appointment for essential requests. All other requests will be done by mail only.

State Recommendation: “A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or older, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home”.

So far, we know of no known case of covid-19 in the complex. We will need to practice the social distancing rules very carefully to help us all avoid this virus. We all need to continue to Stay at Home and not invite any guests into our homes either from inside or outside the complex.

We are part way home, but please stay focused, diligent, and responsible. By keeping our eye on the ball, we will hopefully get through this without a single case of the virus within our community.

If you have questions, please let me know. Please stay healthy and safe.

Have a great day.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good morning residents:

The County has issued new guidelines for pool operations. The Board and staff are meeting tomorrow to review the information and determine what and how we can implement any changes. I will get back to you tomorrow afternoon with more information.

Have a great day and stay safe.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good Morning Residents:

The County has issued a new order regarding health and safety guidelines that may be implemented effective May 1, 2020. I have attached the two orders from the county for your review. In following these directives, the Board decided that masks are no longer required while outdoors, but you always need to carry one. Masks are required everywhere indoors. Let me go through the different activities to update you on what is open, what is closed, and what requirements are in place.

 

Golf: Golf courses are open, and masks are not required outdoors. Masks are required indoors. Please review the attached procedures when playing golf. All other restrictions are still in place according to these guidelines. There are no guests allowed.

Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce: These activities are open with the same restrictions except masks are not required outdoors. Please review the attached procedures for reserving and playing these sports. There are no guests allowed.

Stay at Home Order is still in place: This means no guests and no gatherings of any size in any venue. You may not invite over non-essential guests to your home.

Gym: May not open by State and County order.

Fitness Classes: May not open by State and County order.

Clubhouse Games and Activities: All Clubhouse activities are closed per State Order.

Driving Range, Practice Area, Putting Greens, and Putting Course: These are all closed for use except for golfers that are going to play golf. Golfers may arrive at the area 30 minutes before tee time to use these facilities.

Dog Parks: Dog parks are closed per State Order.

Basketball Court: Board decided to close the Basketball court to maintain social distancing with other activities in that area.

Golf Course is closed to all activities except for golfers while playing golf: Per the HOA rules there is no walking, jogging, biking, or dogs allowed on the golf course at any time.

All clubhouses are closed except for the business Center in the Montecito: Only the business center is open in the Montecito Clubhouse. All other activities are closed.

HOA Office: The HOA office is open by appointment only. You need to call to make an appointment for essential requests. All other requests will be done by mail only.

Swimming pools: The pools will open according to attached procedures on May 4. Only one person at a time may swim for 30 minutes. Please see attached procedures if you want to swim. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and you need to call for a reservation.

State Recommendation: “A strong recommendation is made that all persons who are 65 years old or older, have a chronic underlying condition, or have a compromised immune system self-quarantine themselves at home”.

I want to thank everyone for your cooperation to help make SCSH safe as we get through this time. So far, we know of no known case of covid-19 in the complex. We will need to practice the social distancing rules very carefully to help us all avoid this virus. We all need to continue to Stay at Home and not invite any guests into our homes either from inside or outside the complex. These measures will help everyone get through this time in a safe and healthy way.

We are part way home, but please stay focused, diligent, and responsible. By keeping our eye on the ball, we will hopefully get through this without a single case of the virus within our community.

If you have questions, please let me know.

Please stay healthy and safe.

Have a great day.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good Afternoon Residents:

The County has issued a new order regarding health and safety guidelines. I will give more details this afternoon in a Podcast, but effective immediately masks or face coverings are no longer required outdoors. You are required to always have one with you. Masks or face coverings are required everywhere indoors except in your own home or in your own car. Gatherings are still not allowed no matter the size or venue. So, no visitors to your property at all.

More details will be coming this afternoon in the Podcast.

Have a great day.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good Morning Residents:

The County has issued a new order regarding health and safety guidelines that may be implemented effective May 1, 2020. The Board is meeting this morning to discuss and evaluate the new order to determine what changes can take place and how it will affect our HOA. Once the Board reviews all the information we will get back to you this afternoon on how we will proceed.

Have a great day.

 

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good Afternoon Residents:

The County is now allowing pools at HOA’s to operate provided extremely strict restrictions are put into place. The Board and staff are working on a plan to open the pools according to the restrictions listed below. I will get back to you within the next couple of days with more information, but if we open pools it will have to be according to the guidelines listed below. We must make the pools ready for use and have staffing available to ensure these guidelines are met. This will take a couple of days of planning in order to implement.

Here are the Restrictions for your review:

Can private pools, like those in a gated housing development or apartment building, remain open?

Yes, private pools, including those in an HOA, apartment complex, hotel, motel, and country club, are permitted to operate for single occupancy only (one swimmer at a time), regardless of size or volume of pool. No gatherings around the pool are permitted, though a parent or guardian should remain with a minor who is swimming at all times to ensure safety.

All outdoor furniture in pool areas must be removed or stacked/chained in such a manner that furniture is rendered unusable. Drinking fountains and showers must remain closed and roped off from use. High touch areas such as handrails, restroom surfaces, light switches, dispensers, faucets, and doorknobs must be sanitized frequently.

Pools shall continue to be maintained in accordance with all County laws and regulations to ensure proper chemicals and safety measures are present. More information on pool safety can be found online at: https://rivcoph.org/coronavirus

Have a great day and stay safe.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President

Good Afternoon Residents:

The County is now allowing pools at HOA’s to operate provided extremely strict restrictions are put into place. Here are the Restrictions for your review:

Can private pools, like those in a gated housing development or apartment building, remain open?

Yes, private pools, including those in an HOA, apartment complex, hotel, motel, and country club, are permitted to operate for single occupancy only (one swimmer at a time), regardless of size or volume of pool. No gatherings around the pool are permitted, though a parent or guardian should remain with a minor who is swimming at all times to ensure safety.

All outdoor furniture in pool areas must be removed or stacked/chained in such a manner that furniture is rendered unusable. Drinking fountains and showers must remain closed and roped off from use. High touch areas such as handrails, restroom surfaces, light switches, dispensers, faucets, and doorknobs must be sanitized frequently.

Pools shall continue to be maintained in accordance with all County laws and regulations to ensure proper chemicals and safety measures are present. More information on pool safety can be found online at: https://rivcoph.org/coronavirus

As you can see the restrictions limit the use of a pool to only one person at a time with no other people in the area including the deck area. The Board is meeting on Monday and will discuss the new guidelines so see if they can be implemented. If we cannot implement the guidelines, we will not be able to open the pools. I will let you know on Tuesday what, if anything, can be done. If anyone has ideas on how to implement the new guidelines, please let me know before Monday’s Board meeting.

Have a great day and stay safe.

Thank you.

Kim Fuller
President