MUTUAL

EIGHT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY REPORTS FOR

February 2020

(See information attached.)

Presidents Report – February 2020

Another whirlwind month is flying by. J&J Landscape will start round two of

trimming 8 trees next week. We are putting together a program to identify trees

that need trimmed each year, every two years or three years. If there are areas

that you do not want trimmed in your garden area please call the hotline to

request red flags and we will get some to you. The gardeners will not work in an

area that has red flags.

Raccoons have been spotted throughout the mutual. They have destroyed some

lawns and been seen on porches. Please do not feed squirrels, birds or rabbits as

the Raccoons will pick up the scent of food and will hang around your area. Do

not approach them as they are aggressive animals.

Rules and Regulations have been passed by the Board and should be on the

Mutual 8 website by the end of the week.

Dates to remember: April 15th will be a Town Hall meeting in Clubhouse 4 from

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Roseman Law Firm will be there to go over any

questions that you may have regarding the Proposed Bylaws that will be place on

the ballot. We should have the Bylaws ready to place on our website for you to

review soon or you can go to Administration to request a copy as a Mutual 8

shareholder. A Notice will be put up in the laundry room with a copy of the

Bylaws and a Mutual 8 email blast will be sent out to keep you up to date.

Tuesday May 26th is our Annual Meeting in Clubhouse 4. We are planning on

having Home Town Buffet provide lunch.

Attached you will see a Draft of a Proposed Extended Patio program. The

Architecture and Design Committee have put a lot of thought and time to develop

the program and it has also been reviewed by our legal council. I believe it is a

plan that will definitely enhance our Mutual. If you have any questions regarding

the draft please call the hotline and a director will call you back or e-mail us and

we will respond.

Thanks again for everyone’s support and comments -- we’re all getting this job

done together. See you around the neighbor.

PROPOSED EXTENDED PATIO RULES AND REGULATIONS

MUTUAL EIGHT (revised 1/15/20)

These patio rules and regulations (“Rule”) establish comprehensive standards for Seal Beach

Mutual 8 (“Mutual”) with regard to extended patios and porch areas and were developed in an

attempt to improve the appearance of our community, enhance property values and encourage

social interaction within the Mutual.

DEFINITION OF TERMS:

1.) A patio is any surface other than garden material that is attached or adjacent to the

exterior boundary of the porch of an individual unit, and which is covered by a non-grass

surface, as more particularly described herein (“Patio”).

2.) A porch is the space under the roof of the structure open to the outside or enclosed from

the weather.

3.) A porch and Patio can be built as a continuous structure and if built as such, will be

considered and maintained as a Patio within the terms of this Rule.

4.) Transfer of title shall have the same meaning as used for determination of when a

California transfer tax on real property is assessed by the state.

STIPULATIONS FOR EXISTING PATIOS:

1.) All currently installed Patios/porches will be considered as allowed until such time as

transfer or sale of share. However, the following use and maintenance requirements

must be adhered to at all times, and in all cases.

2.) At time of transfer or sale of share, the seller must bring existing Patio into full

compliance with this Rule at seller’s cost. The buyer shall agree to sign the License and

Indemnity Agreement provided by the Mutual and will manage, maintain and insure the

Patio, or it shall be removed at the seller’s cost.

PATIO APPROVAL PROCESS:

1.) For request for Patios to be considered at an upcoming regularly scheduled meeting of

the Mutual Board of Directors (“Board”), such requests must be submitted to the Golden

Rain Foundation (“GRF”) Physical Properties Department at least 3 weeks prior to the

Board meeting. The plan will be reviewed by the GRF Physical Property inspector and

the Mutual architectural committee and any recommendations will be made to

Shareholder. The final plan will then be reviewed for approval at the next Board

meeting.

2.) To be considered, detailed plans must be drawn with easily understood dimensions and

must include concrete slab and footing details, wall details, gate details, wall finish and

cap details, color details and floor covering. Also, locations of affected trees, sprinklers

and utilities must be noted.

3.) GRF and City of Seal Beach permits will be required, and all modifications must meet

city codes and Mutual specifications. All work must be performed by GRF approved and

vetted contractors.

4.) All Patio requests will be considered on a site-specific basis taking the following into

consideration:

a.) Aesthetics

b.) Functionality.

c.) Utility boxes, transformers, enclosures or panels.

d.) Sprinkler lines, valves, time clocks.

e.) Adjacent unit access.

f.) Sidewalks,

g.) Landscaping

h.) Laundry rooms

i.) Impact on other units or residents

5.) A majority vote of a quorum of the Board is necessary for approval and no work may

commence until plans have been approved by all parties, and permits are obtained.

6.) As a condition of Patio approval, the Shareholder must secure and maintain liability

insurance coverage with regard to any Patio. Such insurance policy or policies shall

contain a policy limit of no less than $100,000.00 in coverage, and shall cover any risk

of loss.

7.) Shareholder must complete and submit the AGREEMENT TO PATIO REGULATIONS

FORM, as part of the approval process and prior to commencement of work.

PATIO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

1.) Patios must slope away from building and in the case of walls, adequate weep holes

must be installed.

2.) Patio top surface material must meet the current friction coefficient code. Outdoor

carpet is NOT ALLOWED.

3.) Patios may extend up to 96” from unit perimeter wall line and may not exceed 100 SQ.

FT. in usable area including wall thickness. Size and shape will vary due to

asymmetric configuration of available common space.

4.) Patios may be enclosed by a wall to a maximum height of 36” TO GRADE. Walls are

to be constructed of 6” concrete block surfaced with stucco and or masonry veneer.

Optional method can use open or filled matching screen block. Wall to be painted to

match building stucco. Walls to have a complimentary masonry cap.

5.) A 36” free and clear access must be maintained from the entrance of the Patio to the

entry door with no obstructions including potted plants. All Patio window spaces must

be kept clear to maintain safety egress from bedrooms.

6.) A non-locking gate made of weather resistant material may be installed as long as 36”

clearance is maintained.

7.) Walled Patios must have a monolithic steel reinforced 4” concrete slab with 12 x 12

perimeter footing. Existing aprons or landings must be removed, and new concrete is

to be dowelled into old concrete. A 5” mow strip is to be added adjacent to grass

areas. Refer to Fig. A.

8.) Non-walled Patios may be monolithic slab without footings or pavers/stone/brick set in

sand and surrounded by a 5” concrete mow strip and built on grade. Refer to Fig. B.

9.) Hose bib riser must be replaced with type L copper and be protected by a plastic pipe

sleeve where it passes through slab. If hose bib is relocated, all new pipe is to be type

L copper.

10.) Patios might have been built over sewer, water, electrical, or other types of utilities that

may require access or relocation and this could require removal of all or a portion of

the Patio at the shareholder’s expense. A disclosure regarding the same must be

signed by the selling Shareholder and be provided to the purchasing shareholder with

the License and Indemnity Agreement.

PERGOLA ADDITIONS. (Arbors, retractable awnings)

1.) A vinyl or aluminum (NO wood or composite) open roof pergola may be installed

within the Patio footprint. It must be free standing and not be attached, or come into

contact with, the building in any way. Existing support areas of the Patio must meet City

of Seal Beach code requirements of cement foundation to support the structure with

proper footings and anchors.

2.) At no time may the pergola extend above the roofline of the building.

3.) Pergola must have a no-paint surface and Shareholder will be charged for any extra

prep or protection required when building is painted, or other maintenance/repairs are

required.

4.) No electrical outlets, fans, lighting of any kind including extension cords are allowed to

be attached to the pergola.

5.) No permanent screens, shade screen or solid panels on the roof, or hanging blinds,

screens or curtains from headers or rafters.

6.) A detailed architectural rendering and plans are required and must be installed by vetted

and licensed contractor.

7.) No retractable awnings such as Sunsetter (et al.) may be installed.

PATIO/PORCH USE REGULATIONS:

1.) Patio areas must be kept clean and uncluttered at all times. The determination of

whether a Patio is cluttered is within the sole discretion of the Board.

2.) Furniture expressly designed for Patio use may be used. No interior furniture allowed.

3.) One properly anchored umbrella that does not encroach on walkway and is kept closed

when not in use is permitted.

4.) Potted plants may not extend into walkway, and if on top of wall, cannot be more than

24” high. Cannot be in nursery pot and must have water collecting plate underneath.

Pots may be no closer than 24” apart.

5.) Propane barbeques may be placed on Patios but must be covered when not in use.

6.) NO exercise equipment may be stored on Patio.

7.) One plastic/resin low storage locker not to extend above wall may be be placed on

Patio.

8.) NO heaters, firepits, hot tubs may be placed on a Patio.

9.) A water feature may be allowed with proper electrical and plumbing support and

properly maintained for mosquito abatement.

10.) At no time will the Shareholder make use of the Patio area in a way that interferes with

the peaceful possession of the adjacent Shareholders, i.e. late parties, excessive noise,

loud music.

11.) NO unattended pets, or food and water bowls are to be left on Patio.

12.) NO item may be placed on the Patio which the Board decides is inappropriate for use or

storage on a Patio. The Board retains sole discretion regarding items that may be

stored, placed or used on Patios.

13.) Any item in, on, built into or onto a Patio in violation of this Rule must be removed by

the shareholder within 10 days of being provided with written notification. If the item is

not removed after the 10-day period, the offending shareholders will be considered in

violation of this Rule will be subject to fines and other discipline, up to and including the

commencement of procedures to terminate a shareholder’s occupancy at the Mutual.

PATIO AGREEMENT-Mutual 8 (revised 1/15/20)

1.) SHAREHOLDER acknowledges that the Seal Beach Mutual No. Eight (“Mutual”)

Board of Directors (“Board”) may, at their sole discretion, grant a revocable license

for the exclusive use of Mutual common area to the Shareholder for the express use

of constructing a patio area adjacent to the unit; subject to all terms and stipulations

of the current Extended Patio Rules and Regulations as amended from time to time.

2.) Shareholder shall provide detailed plans and Golden Rain Foundation (“GRF”) permit

application to the GRF physical properties department for review, by the GRF

inspector and the Mutual 8 architectural review committee at least three weeks prior

to the next scheduled Board meeting. The Committee and GRF Inspector will review

the plans and make any recommendations to the Shareholder and the Board. The

Board will discuss and vote on the proposed patio at the next scheduled Board

meeting. The decision of the Board will be final.

3.) Shareholder will provide contractor with a copy of Extended Patio Rules and

Regulations and will be responsible that the proposed patio is in full compliance.

4.) Once completed, the Shareholder agrees to comply with all current rules and

regulations governing the use and maintenance of the patio as amended from time to

time.

5.) Shareholder agrees to provide additional liability insurance specific to the patio area

pursuant to the Extended Patio Rules.

6.) Work on the patio may NOT commence prior to Board approval and Permit issuance

,If any such work commences prior to receiving Board approval, all work will be

removed, and the area restored at Shareholder’s expense.

7.) A City of Seal Beach permit may be required based on the nature and extent of

proposed patio and must be issued prior to any work commencing.

8.) Shareholder acknowledges that the patio may inadvertently be constructed over

electrical conduits, tree roots, sprinkler mains, sewer mains, and/or water main lines.

If future repairs are required to such, they will be performed by the Mutual or

appropriate agency, and any damage to the patio and/or costs for removal and/or

subsequent replacement of the patio will be the sole responsibility of the

Shareholder. A disclosure regarding the same must be signed by the selling

shareholder and be provided to the purchasing shareholder with the License and

Indemnity Agreement.

9.) At time of stock transfer, BUYER must accept responsibility for the patio area

including maintenance and insurance by signing the License and Indemnity

Agreement. If buyer fails to comply, the patio will be removed, and the area restored

to original condition at SELLER’S expense.

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Mutual 8 President Date

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Shareholder Date

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Shareholder Date

SEAL BEACH MUTUAL NO. EIGHT - PATIO PROGRAM

FIGURE A : TYPICAL CONCRETE PATIO WITH WALL

FIGURE B : TYPICAL PAVER PATIO

DOWEL #4

REBAR 6” DEEP

24” O.C.

#4 REBAR GRID

24” O.C.

84” 12” “”

12” “”

36” MAX. HEIGHT

FROM GRADE

4” MIN. CONCRETE

SLAB “” 5” MOW STRIP

SAND FINISH

STUCCO

STUCCO OR

MASONRY VENEER

6 MIL VAPOR BARRIER

2” COMPACT SAND

WEEP HOLES

FOR DRAINAGE

#4 REBAR 24”

OC FILL CELL

2” COMPACT SAND 5” MOW STRIP

PAVING STONES EXISTING PORCH

AND APRON

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Garden Areas, Trees and Shrubs Committee-

Brunsting Park, N of 190-91

Barbara Berget, shareholder Mike Chang, shareholder Bill Spence, shareholder Camille Thompson, Board In June, we decided to meet every second Thursday of the month, starting on July 11, 2019. We met August 8, September 12, October 10, January 9, 2020, and February 14. We walked the Mutual at many of the meetings and the walks gave us lots of questions and answers. What are dangerous plants to humans and pets? What about how many potted plants? What personal gardens are low maintenance? High Maintenance? What is a drought tolerant planting? Just Southwest or is it Coastal Scrub Plain plants? What trees and shrubs are Coastal Scrub types that grow in clay soils? What trees and gardens promote birds, butterflies and bees? Personal gardens are now allowed to be 48" but sprinklers have to be changed and paid for by shareholder. How do you do this? Personal gardens are many categories or mixes of groups such as succulents, native, traditional roses, camellias and azaleas, hedges/shrubs and some rock gardens. Now we can have no mosquitos due to the new diseases from non native mosquitos, therefore no standing water with pots, just flat bricks or stepping stone type barriers. We decided to continue with bird, butterfly and bee native gardens. We still meet on the second Thursday of the month. The following is a list of plants that feed the birds and butterflies. Please join the Committee. We meet at Brunsting Park off El Dorado, north of bldgs. 190-191 every second Thursday of the month. Here are the proposed types of plants to help have more nature friendly gardens and less water use. Not required but suggestions.

Mutual Eight Bird, Butterfly and Bee Gardens:

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from the Theodore Payne Foundation, Sunland, CA California Native plants for personal gardens. Trees are not all Natives. Mutual Eight Personal Garden suggestions- after one year, self seeding begins, require minimal trimming, minimal water in summer and fall months. Start small with the natives. They also like to be cut down after they flower but dont have to be trimmed to survive and thrive.

Flowers and Small Shrubs:

Indian Mallow (abutilon palmeri) all colors Common Yarrow ( schillea Millefoluim) Manzanita (Arctostaphylos) California Lilac ( Ceanthos) Monkey Flower (dilacus mimulus) California Fuchsia (Epilobium) Seaside Daisy (Erigeron Glaucus) Buckwheats (Erigonum) use as ground cover in off seasons, let go to flower. Douglas Iris (Iris Doublasiana) Sage, Fragrant Pitcher (Lepechinin Frangans) Coyote Mint (monardella) Penstemon (many varieties) Bladderpod ( Peritoma Arboren) California Wild Rose (Rosa Cali) Salvia sage (many varieties) Apricot Mallow ( Pshearalcea Ambigua) California Snowberry bush ( Symphonicarpos) Lilac Verbena ( Verbenea Lilacina) California Wildflowers Milkweed (California Coastal Variety not Midwestern or eastern type)

Medium Showy Trees:

Magnolia 'Little Gem' Myrtles ( all of Myrtles, Crape is the most popular now) Eastern and Western Redbuds (pear tree replacements) Strawberry Trees (Arbutus Marina) Manzanitas (Large and Mediums)

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Hopseed, can be treated as a small tree Indian Mallow California Lilac

Large Trees:

Tipus, Tipuana Fruitless Mulberry's- in low places, wet soils Mexican Sycamore Chinese Elm Modesto Ash Fern Pine (Podocarpus gracilior) Mexican Willow Melaleuca Podocarpus- varieties Desert Willows Southern California Black Walnuts Santa Cruz Island Ironwoods Cassia African Tulip Hong Kong Tulip (2/2020)

Mutual Administration Director’s Report

February 2020

Election time is here!

If you wish to run for a Director’s position on the Mutual Board and be included on the ballot for your Mutual election, please see the staff in the Stock Transfer Office in the Administration Building on the first floor for a candidate’s application form.

Please see the 2020 GRF & Mutual Election and Annual Meeting Schedule in LW Weekly.

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GRF

GRF & Mutual BoardTraining Seminar

When: MONDAY, MARCH 2, 20208:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Where: CLUBHOUSE 4

Coffee, tea, doughnuts & fruit will be served.

To RSVP, contact Ginni Houck at:(562) 431-6586 ext. 374

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8:30-8:45 a.m. Meet & GreetCoffee, Tea, Doughnuts, & Fruit will be served

8:45 a.m. Pledge of AllegianceLed by Rich Carson, Mutual 12 President

Introduction of SpeakersRandy Ankeny - Executive Director

9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Training Sessions

9:00-10:00 a.m. Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceAttorney - Adam Bouayad

10:00-10:30 a.m. Executive Sessions 101

Attorney - Lisa Tashjian

10:30-11:00 a.m. Department of Fair HousingGeneral info - Lisa Tashjian

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. You Are a Board Member 24/7Mutual Attorney - Ray Kaiser

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Adam Bouayad

WOLFLICK, SIMPSON,KHACHATURIAN & BOUAYAD

Adam is an associate attorney at Wolflick, Simpson,Khachaturian & Bouayad. Mr. Bouayad represents em-players in all aspects of labor and employment law, in-eluding discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wage andhour issues, collective bargaining matters, personnel lawadvice, and in both single-plaintiffand class-action litiga-tion.

He has served as lead trial counsel or second chair, pre-vailing in jury trials alleging: discrimination, harassment,retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage/hour viola-tions. Adam has also successfully defended employersin administrative proceedings before the EEOC, DFEHand Labor Commissioner.

Adam traveled extensively throughout the world before attending UCLA and receiving hisB.A. in Political Science (cum laude) in 2002. He received his J.D. from California West-ern School of Law in 2006, where he served as an Honors Instructor for the legal skillsprogram. Before joining Wolflick, Simpson, Khachaturian & Bouayad,Adam successfullyrepresented school districts in labor and employment law matters at the firm ofWalsh &Associates.

Adam also practices with, and is a partner in, the Workplace Rights Law Group, LLP.

Adam is a member of the California Bar, and is also admitted to practice in all U.S. Dis-trict Courts in the State. When not practicing law, Mr. Bouayad enjoys international travel,running, surfing and spending time with his wife, daughter and rescue Mutts.

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BEAUMONT TASHJIAN

Lisa A. Tashjian, Esq. is a partner with BeaumontTashjian and has devoted her career to repre-senting community associations. Ms. Tashjianfocuses her practice on litigation including dis-pute resolution, arbitration and trial work andsupervises the firm's attorney-managed assess-ment collections department.

In addition to her practice, Ms. Tashjian is activein various community association organizations,such as CAI and CACM.

She is past President of the CAI-Channel IslandsChapter and is past President of the CAI-GreaterLos Angeles Chapter. She is also a member ofthe College of Community Association Lawyers,and is among fewer than 200 attorneys that havebeen granted membership in the College.

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Raymond T. Kaiser

THE LAW FIRM OF KAISER & SWINDELLS

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Raymond T. Kaiser is the founding partner of the LawFirm of Kaiser & Swindells, established thirty five yearsago. He has practiced law in the area of complex civ-il litigation over his entire forty year career. Mr. Kaiseris a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the NationalBoard of Trial Advocacy, and a Certified Legal Specialistin Admiralty and Maritime Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the StateBar of California. He holds the rank of Advocate as a member of the American Board ofTrial Advocates (ABOTA).

He actively represents clients involving breach of contract, real estate litigation, trans-portation, admiralty and maritime litigation (as a proctor in admiralty), bodily injury andbusiness litigation, and common interest development matters, including homeowner as-sociations.

Mr. Kaiser has been rated "AV" by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, its most presti-gious rating, since 1991. He also has been selected as a Southern California "SuperLawyer" each year since 2007.

Mr. Kaiser received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Loyola University School of Lawin 1976. He was awarded the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law andwas a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. He received his Bachelor ofArts degree, cum laude, with a major in physiological psychology from the University ofSouthern California in 1973.

Mr. Kaiser was admitted to practice law in the state courts of the State of California in1976. He was also subsequently admitted to the United States District Courts for theCentral, Northern and Southern Districts of California, as well as to the United StatesCourt of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. In 1980, Mr. Kaiser was admitted to the United StatesSupreme Court on motion by former California Chief Justice Malcolm Lucas.

Raymond T. Kaiser is an active member of the California Association of Community Man-agers (CACM), the Maritime Law Association of the Untied States, Transportation Law-yers Association, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the Propeller Club of LosAnge-les-Long Beach and the Long Beach Bar Association.