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The Fairfield Fire Department Prevention Bureau has issued the following information to inform residents about steps they can take to prevent fires, prepare for an evacuation, assemble an emergency "go-kit," and sign up for NIXLE. Fire Information

Notice About Park Facilities

There have been a number of incidents where park users are putting large trash items down the park Port-a-Potty, which is causing damage, and if we can not stop it, impacts our ability to contract with a vendor and offer restroom services. Please supervise children while at the park, and make sure the facilities are being used properly and not damaged. If residents notice potential vandalism happening at the park, please alert Security. Thank you.

Annual Ranch Solano Food Drive: June 20-21

Mark your calendars for the annual Rancho Solano Food Drive on June 20-21, 2021. Barrels will be stationed at all gates beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, June 20th, and food will be gathered throughout each day, with barrels being removed around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21st. Volunteers will deliver paper donation bags to each home on Saturday, June 18.

Neighbors can plan ahead what they would like to donate. There will also be an option to make a financial donation to the food bank. Please check back for the link. Thank you to our volunteers for organizing this year's drive, and thank you to all those who can participate!

Reminder

Please remember that any home improvement planned on the exterior of your homes or yards (front, back or side) other than routine maintenance must be approved by the Landscape-Architectural Review Committee. Examples include, but are not limited to landscaping, painting, window replacement, sheds, fencing that does not meet guidelines, solar installations, etc.

Please visit the members pages for CC&R Rules and Guidelines and the Application Form(s) that must be submitted. Work completed without approval is a violation of the HOA rules and guidelines and may result in a "Work Without Approval" letter and, possibly, a hearing before the Board, fines and/or a requirement that you correct the work at your expense.

Update on Fire Efforts

The HOA Board of Directors has undertaken several measures over the past several months to address fire-readiness. Among those efforts are:

The HOA approved a new, second annual session of defensible perimeter weed abatement that adds to the early summer abatement, to include one in early Fall;

After reviewing bids and studying information on the benefits of livestock grazing and fire protection, approved a bid for renewal of the current cattle grazing program for weed abatement. Included in that arrangement is the maintenance of fire break paths in the open space hills;

Taken on clearing and maintenance of certain open space areas within Rancho Solano that were previously, but no longer, maintained by the City.

On the subject of fire readiness and the need to evacuate Rancho Solano in the event of an emergency, the City of Fairfield would like to confirm with residents that Rancho Solano must take no actions or establish any procedures that might interfere with the City’s jurisdiction to order and direct an orderly exit from the development. It is also recommended that residents strongly consider registering for Nixle for up-to-date information from the City of Fairfield Emergency Services regarding emergencies.

Sign-Up for NIXLE Alerts

During our recent wildfires, and during any emergency, residents should use local authorities for the most up-to-date information. The following link contains an update from the morning of Wednesday, August 19, 2020 and contains a link to sign up for alerts through Fairfield's NIXLE alert system. NIXLE (PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT a recent update, this update is for purposes of showing a recent example and providing the sign-up link.)

Temporary Change in Parking Policy

On March 26, at a Special Meeting, prompted in part by the Covid-19 virus outbreak, the Board of Directors voted to approve a temporary change to the HOA's parking procedures to alleviate concerns caused by an increase in family members sheltered together in the community. The changes are primarily focused on Parking Permits, which are still issued from the Rancho Solano Kiosk, as followed:

Obtain a parking pass from security per the regular process and display it on the vehicle's dash;

Passes obtained during California's shelter-in-place order will not be counted against a resident's annual allotment of passes;

A pass will now be valid for up to 30 days. If the shelter-in-place order is still in place after 30 days, another 30 day pass can be obtained.

Please Note: Cars parked in the street during the hours of 2-5 a.m. that do not have a pass will continue to be ticketed per the regular policy.

We understand that normal routines of homeowners have been disrupted by the Coronavirus outbreak and we hope this change will allow us to continue to track unfamiliar vehicles in our community, while at the same time support families presented with parking challenges, as we are all working through this together.

Park Guidelines During Shelter-in-Place

Residents who use the Rancho Solano park are asked to observe current health guidelines and only use the park while keeping a six foot distance from each other. It is not feasible to disinfect the play structure, so residents should avoid using the structure and only use open space where they can safely maintain their distance.

Kelly Company Operations During Shelter-in-Place

To comply with the shelter-in-place mandate, the Kelly Company is closed to the public, but is available to residents via e-mail and by phone at 707-447-7797 during business hours.

Please feel free to contact us with your comments and suggestions.

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2020 Annual Meeting Summary

Posted on Jan 13th, 2021

The Annual Meeting of the Rancho Solano Homeowners’ Association was held on October 15, 2020.

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