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ECIA Community Standards for Communication

         Eldorado is a community of diverse individuals with wide-ranging needs and visions for how we want to live our lives here.  All members have the right to express their point of view.  However, it is important that when it is expressed at Board and Committee Meetings, in dealing with the ECIA/HOAMCO staff, or on the ECIA Common Properties, it be done in a civil manner that respects the rights of others.

         The intent of the Board is to foster a community culture in which civility is the norm.  We expect Members and others to communicate without hostility toward any individual based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference or identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, or point of view.  Contrary behavior by any Member, resident, guest, invitee, Board or Committee Member, or ECIA/HOAMCO Staff in any form while on ECIA Common Properties will not be condoned or tolerated.

         As members of the Eldorado Community, when on the ECIA Common Properties, we will strive to:

  • treat each other with respect and dignity, even though we may have differing opinions and beliefs,
  • Create a community where diverse views are respected.
  • manage conflict in a respectful, rather than a confrontational way respect
  • avoid disparaging others through personal attacks, intimidation, and innuendo,
  • respect and preserve the safety of others, and
  • use language that is useful, avoiding language or behavior that is incendiary

         While input from the community is vital, it is important that members not interfere with the duties of the Board, the Committees, ECIA management, and staff or contractors.  All communications with contractors must go through the Board, the Committees or Management, or must otherwise be in accordance with Board policy. 

         It is the responsibility of all Members and residents of the ECIA to speak up when they see others not upholding these standards and to remind each other to take a step back.   If that is not effective, the behavior should be reported to the appropriate person, and/or a complaint may be filed with the Management Staff or the Board of Directors.

         This is our community and we are all accountable for making it a safe and civil place to live and conduct our business.

The Fifth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Eldorado Community Association state every two years an Ad Hoc ECIA Committee shall conduct a review of the Bylaws.  The Bylaws were last amended in 2018, and a review will begin in June of 2019. All Members are encouraged to send comments and suggestions for consideration.  Members should send comments to ECIABylawsReview@gmail.com.  Comments will be accepted until July 16, 2019.

If the Bylaws Review committee proposes another revision, a Forum open to the Members will be held (most likely in January 2020), prior to submitting the revision to the Members for voting in April of 2020.

The Pool Project- Fact vs. Fiction

There will be an Executive Session of the ECIA Board of Directors on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm to discuss personnel and legal issues.

5.14.19

There will be a Special Board Meeting on Monday May 13, 2019 at 10:00 am to appoint new Board members and to conduct the Board organizational business.

5.10.19

Annual Report Correction

There is an omission on Page 3 of the 2018 Annual Report.  It should read:

You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting of the members of the Eldorado Community Improvement Association Inc., which will be held on May 6, 2019, at 7:00 PM at the Eldorado Community Church (La Tienda Shopping Center).

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused, and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting on May 6th.

~ECIA

4.1.19

 

2019 Nomination Petitions 

Members are hereby notified there were no Nomination Petitions submitted for the 2019 Board of Directors election.  The current Bylaws address the issue of vacancies.  The Board of Directors will adhere to the Bylaws requirements following the Annual Meeting of Members held on May 6, 7 P.M., in the Eldorado Community Church space at La Tienda.

 

Annual Mailing

The Annual Report Packet for Members will be mailed on March 28th.  Enclosed in your packet is the ECIA Annual Report booklet with the Agenda for the Annual Meeting, a message from the ECIA Board, committee reports and budget report.  If your 2019 assessment was paid in full and posted to the receiving bank by March 1st you are a Member Eligible to Vote and will also receive a Quorum Proxy Statement with secure postage paid return envelope.  To ensure Bylaws quorum requirements are met for the Annual Meeting, Members are asked to sign, date and return the Quorum Proxy Statement.  Members can either mail (allow 14 days) or hand deliver the provided return security envelope to the ECIA office no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 2.  If you do not receive this packet by April 15th, notify the office immediately.  If you have any questions about the Quorum Proxy Statement call General Manager Julie Navarro, 466-4248.

~Election Committee

 

3.28.19

The ECIA’s Conservation Committee is a group of dedicated members who are passionate about protecting the existing natural resources of the community, enhancing these resources, and providing recreational opportunities for all Eldorado residents to enjoy.  If you have hiked the beautiful trails of the Eldorado Community Preserve and make use of the Greenbelt trails, you know what a wonderful amenity these are.  The Conservation Committee is currently looking for new members who are highly interested in this mission.  The Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, as announced.  Prospective members must attend a minimum of three meetings, then upon approval by the Committee are recommended to the ECIA Board for appointment. 

Our first community work day in the preserve is scheduled for April 13. We plan on working on a new trail off Trail Head 4. Volunteers should bring gloves, water and snack. We'll meet at 9 am at the Community Center and car pool to the Trail Head.

Please come join us!

~Conservation Committee

3.21.19

Dear ECIA Residents,

 
The Board of Directors would like to share with you the monthly Managers’ Report which includes projects currently being worked on by each committee and each office staff member.

 
The report also includes information on the work that is performed at the office each month.
 
 
Read the Manager’s Report for April 2019>>

To view previous General Manager's Reports, please go to Resident Resources-->General Manager's Report or click the link below:

http://eldoradosf.org/general-manager-s-reports.html

~Julie Navarro

2.26.19

2/20/2019

The ECIA's CPA has released a summary of the Forensic Audit that he completed on August 30, 2018 to determine the extent of the fraud perpetrated by a previous HOAMCO employee.  HOAMCO has reimbursed the ECIA for the full amount of the fraudulent charges and has implemented internal controls to prevent future occurrences.  

Click here for the Audit Summary>>

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