Contact the Board: BTHAboard@balboaterrace.org

IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALLEYWAY CLOSING FOR RESEALING JUNE 1-7

To help preserve and extend the life of our alleyways, the asphalt alleys behind our homes will be resealed in June.  During the resealing work, the alleys will be closed to vehicle access, and residents will not be able to drive through the alleys or remove vehicles from garages during the closure period. Please plan to park on nearby streets during this time. 

Recology will not offer alleyway pickup June 1-7; curbside service is available on your regular pickup day if you are able to access sidewalk safely from the rear of your residence.  

It is anticipated that each alleyway will take approximately one day for resealing, and one day to dry and cure depending on weather conditions.  

Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the Balboa Terrace website or you may email the Board at bthaboard@balboaterrace.org for updates. 

SCHEDULE FOR ALLEYWAY CLOSURES 

Weather permitting this is the schedule for alleyway closures; please refer to map for location of your alleyways and group number.  

Closure will affect residents in the following ways: 

• No access to vehicles parked in or adjacent to garages. 

• No access to pedestrians 

• No shortcuts on grassy breezeways which intersect with alleyways; this is especially important to note for faculty members and students who attend Aptos Middle School and Commodore Sloat Elementary School. Sealcoating is an asphalt emulsion. You do not want this on your shoes, staining sidewalks, steps and concrete throughout the neighborhood.  

• Pets should be monitored carefully and kept on leash.  

• Tenants should be alerted about alleyway closures as well as gardeners, contractors and caregivers.  

Please do not remove any signage during the resealing project. Caution tape, orange cones, signage and sawhorses will be placed throughout the neighborhood to block entrances to alleyways, and where feasible, breezeways. 

The Balboa Terrace Homes Association is responsible for maintaining community infrastructure, including alleys and common areas. Periodic resealing helps keep the alleys in good condition and delays the need for more costly replacement work. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Please contact us if you have questions. 

Balboa Terrace Homes Association Board of Directors 
bthaboard@balboaterrace.org 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
RESULTS ANNOUNCED

At the reconvened Annual Meeting of Members and Election of Directors, the following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors. Terms will end in April 2027.

A full report on the ballots cast is available here: 2026 Election Certification

ELECTION RESULTS

During the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on April 6, the following individuals were elected as officers: Honoria Sarmento, President; Karin Hu, Vice President; Adam Kunicki, Secretary; and William Tucker, Treasurer. 

The Board of Directors thanks the following members of the Board for their recent service: Daniel Connolly, Lee Jackrel, Mary Jung, Mee Mee Kiong, Andje Medina and Michael Schlemmer. 

Congratulations to our new officers and Board members.

BALLOTING EXTENDED FOR VOTING ON CC&RS AND BYLAWS
UNTIL JULY, 2026

A quorum was not achieved for the opening of ballots and tabulating votes on the new CC&Rs and Bylaws at the Board of Directors meeting on April 6, 2026; therefore, the voting period has been extended an additional 90 days until Monday, July 13, 2026. 

HOA members who have not voted will continue to receive reminders and instructions on voting or members may contact The Inspectors of Election (TIE) directly for assistance.

Printed Ballots:
Individuals who opted to receive printed ballots vs. electronic ballots have until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Paper Ballots must be received by The Inspectors of Election, P.O. Box 131778, Carlsbad, CA 92013 via USPS by that date. Please allow ample time for your ballot to reach its destination. 

Online/Electronic Voting
If you are voting electronically, online polls are now open and will close at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026.

All members are urged to vote immediately; don’t wait until the last minute!

If a member has not received a ballot, needs a replacement or has questions, they may speak to any team member of The Inspectors of Election by calling 888-211-5332 or by visiting https://inspectorsofelection.com/voter-resources/.

Please add BalboaTerrace@tieivote.com as a safe sender in your email account. If you do not do this, important election information may end up in your SPAM folder.

Also, remember that each election (Board of Directors and CC&Rs/Bylaws) has a unique password; please save any emails and letters associated with the election process from The Inspectors of Election or BalboaTerrace@tieivote.com for reference. 

CC&Rs/Bylaws Revisions

The Balboa Terrace Homes Association must update its Governing documents. The deadline for an association-wide vote to approve the revised Governing Documents has been extended until after the July 2026 Board of Directors meeting.

Why Must BTHA Adopt Revised Governing Documents?

Our governing documents have remained largely unchanged since their inception in 1920, making them outdated and noncompliant with both state and federal laws.

The information below, “Member Perspective on Proposed CC&Rs”, is being posted pursuant to Civil Code section 5105(a)(1). Please note that the content of the statement is the responsibility of the member who submitted it, and the Association is not responsible for the content.

A comprehensive summary of governing document changes prepared by the Balboa Terrace Board of Directors and the rationale behind many of the updates is available in the summary below.

Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers

Answers to questions raised at the Town Hall and House Meetings.

Copies of the existing CC&Rs and Bylaws can be requested from BAPS Management or viewed on the Homeowner Info page here.

Member Perspective on Proposed CC&Rs

“Member Perspective on Proposed CC&Rs”, is being posted pursuant to Civil Code section 5105(a)(1). Please note that the content of the statement is the responsibility of the member who submitted it, and the Association is not responsible for the content.

Fatigue Is Not Consensus

The board is asking members to approve a complete replacement of our CC&Rs and Bylaws in a single vote.

The engagement with Adams Stirling began in 2021. Since then, audited legal expenses have fluctuated significantly, and the 2026 budget allocates $30,000 across three legal-related line items — roughly 28% of projected non-reserve operating expenses. Operating costs have grown roughly 80% since 2019, outpacing inflation by a wide margin.

In 2022, the Association's attorney prepared a detailed comparison table explaining proposed changes. When a similar plain-language breakdown of the current voting drafts was recently requested, the board responded that it did not have the resources to provide one.

This review provides a structured, cited analysis of what is being proposed — using the governing document drafts, recorded deed restrictions, and California statute.

Read the proposal and this review before you decide.

Balboa Terrace Homes Association Member Response to
"What Are You Actually Voting On?”

Restated CC&Rs and Bylaws Updates

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FAMILY ZONING PLAN UPDATE

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the new Family Zoning Plan with a 7-4 vote. On Dec. 12 Mayor Lurie officially signed the Family Zoning Plan into law. It takes effect on Jan. 12, 2026. According to SPUR (San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association), this new policy rezones more than 60 percent of San Francisco and “represents the largest transformation to citywide land use” in 50 years. 

More information is available on the San Francisco Planning Department website. 

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