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Dear Members of The Sea Ranch Association,
It’s been another productive week for TSRA staff. Ohlson pool renovations are awaiting sign-off from the County and we look forward to re-opening in time for Memorial Day. Mowing continues across TSR with machines and sheep. Election season is in full swing. Please cast your vote! Wishing all a sunny week ahead.
Thank You,
Menka Sethi
TSRA Community Manager
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Website Improvements
Changes to TSRA website layout and functionality will continue to roll out. This week, the TSRA home page was updated to simplify design and streamline information!
Email [email protected] with questions or input.
Board of Directors Election: Time to Vote!
Election Day is almost here! Two seats for the The Sea Ranch Board of Directors will be filled on Saturday May 27. As of today, The Inspector of Election’s current received ballot tally is: 980 ballots received, or 44.12%. Mailed ballots must be received at the The Inspectors of Election offices in Carlsbad, CA no later than noon on May 26. After that time, your vote can still be counted by bringing it to The Del Mar Center on Election Day from 10:00 am to noon. Thank you to all of those that have participated in this year’s election and good luck to all the candidates!
If you are missing or have misplaced your ballot, contact The Inspectors of Election immediately at [email protected] or 888-211-5332.
Solar Array Update
TSRA contractor Mynt abandoned the project and we are pursuing our legal options.
Sea Ranch Connect Subcommittee® of the Utilities Committee
Sea Ranch Connect Subcommittee of the Utilities Committee
Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 10:00 am to noon
Zoom login information is available on the Association website.
Communication Committee Meeting
Communication Committee Meeting
Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Zoom login information is available on the Association website.
Native Plant Committee Meeting
Native Plant Committee Meeting
Date: Friday, May 19
Time: 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Meeting information is available on the Association website.
Commons Landscape Committee Meeting
Commons Landscape Committee Meeting
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Winter storms are fresh in memory and the summer fire season is about to begin. As the CLC updates the Area Plans to consider climate change, member observations are vital in identifying climate hazards and vulnerabilities in neighborhoods throughout TSR. Round-table exchanges among members will inform recommendations for managing and adapting our commons in the face of uncertainty. Bring photos, drawings, stories to describe your observations.
The meeting will be hybrid, but in-person attendance is encouraged to get the most from the roundtable discussions.
Zoom login information is available on the Association website.
Ecology Subcommittee of the Planning Committee Meeting
Ecology Subcommittee of the Planning Committee Meeting
Date: Sunday, May 21
Time: 3:00 pm
Zoom login information is available on the Association website.
Support Your Volunteer Firefighters
Our Fire Department is celebrating 50 years of service with the annual barbecue on May 28 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, at One-Eyed Jack’s Playground.
Firefighters and volunteers will serve hamburgers, hot dogs & links, veggie burgers, and trimmings. Homemade desserts included, and a choice of a soft drink, beer, or wine. The arrival of Smokey Bear at 1:30 pm will signal the start of kids games including sack races, three-legged races, water balloon toss, and tug-o-war! Details: https://tsrvfd.org
Hike: A Tour of the TPZ
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Location and Time: Meet at the Ohlson Recreation Center parking lot at 1:00 pm or at the intersection of Timber Ridge Rd and the Ridge Trail – off Deerfield at 1:10 pm
A good workout with lots of contrasting scenery. Beginning at TP122 at the north end of the Ridge Trail, this hike takes us through a mixed forest of redwoods, firs, pines, tan oaks and madrones. We will visit the Walk-in cabins, admire ocean views and native azaleas and stop by a water tank before returning to TP122. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Save The Date: FMP Discussion and Walk
Please join staff on Thursday, June 15 at 12:00 pm and/or Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am for a walk and discussion about the different types of fuel breaks that were proposed in the Fuels Management Program update.
Staff will provide a detailed and tactical explanation of what has been proposed for the shaded and roadside fuel breaks. We will also have time for questions and answers and discussion afterwards. Please reserve these dates and times, and stay tuned for additional details.
These events are intended to increase clarity around what has and has not been proposed for fuel breaks on The Sea Ranch. If there are specific questions or comments you would like to submit in advance, feel free to send them to [email protected].
If you would like your event or activity to appear as an InfoAlert, please submit your information to our online Request Form or email to [email protected].