Newport Hills Community Association

NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTIONS

COMMUNITY UPDATE

The Newport Hills Community Association Board of Directors has been diligently working on a series of important maintenance projects and proposed improvements aimed at enhancing the neighborhood. The following updates provide detailed information on current and upcoming initiatives, as well as essential policy changes and resources for residents.

ENTRY UPGRADES

The entry upgrades are underway. The upgrades consist of new fencing along the entries at Port Sutton and Eastgate, upgraded brick veneer on the stucco walls and new corner walls and softscape. The median guard house at the Port Sutton entrance will also be refreshed with new paint, stone, and lighting. The entry upgrades should take approximately 3 months to complete.

ADOPTED- IDR POLICY & ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND SCHEDULE OF FINES

DATE:                    OCTOBER 24, 2025

SUBJECT:            NOTICE AND APPROVAL OF INTERNAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION POLICY AND ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND SCHEDULE OF FINES      

In accordance with Civil Code Section 4360(c) the Newport Hills Community Association is providing notice and approval of the following policy changes that were adopted during the October 14, 2025, regularly scheduled Board meeting. After having provided at least a twenty-eight (28) day comment period and having heard and considered the members’ comments as required by Civil Code Section 4360, not less than a majority of the Association’s Board of Directors voted to approve the following.

The Association adopted a revised Internal Dispute Resolution Policy

The Association adopted a revised Enforcement Policy and Schedule of Fines

Both documents became effective on October 14, 2025, and can be found on the Association website at www.newporthillshoa.com or at the bulletin board in the pool area.

 Should you have any questions regarding the newly adopted policies or if you would like a hard copy of any documents, please notify the Association by contacting us at (949) 721-1929, and a hard copy will be provided to you at no charge.

NEWPORT HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
1900 Port Carlow Place • Newport Beach • California • 92660

Phone (949) 721-1929 • WWW.NEWPORTHILLSHOA.COM

Date: November 9, 2026
To: Newport Hills Community Association Members
From: The Board of Directors

Newport Hills Community Association

Subject: 2027 Annual Budget Report and Annual Notices

The 2027 Annual Budget Report for the Newport Hills Community Association has been prepared. Effective January 1, 2027, the Association Assessment will remain the same, and the total will be $1,790.00 annually, or $895.00 semi-annually which will be due on January 1, 2027, and July 1, 2027.
Your statement for payment will be emailed to all owners on December 1, 2026. The Association will be offering payment of Association Assessments by check, credit card or Zelle beginning January 1, 2027. A link to pay by credit card and the Zelle account information will be provided on the annual invoice being emailed to all owners. Statements WILL NOT be mailed.

Included with this cover letter is the Annual Policy Statement pursuant to Civil Code Section 5310. The 2027 Annual Budget report includes the following items; 2027 Fiscal Year Budget, Reserve Study as of September 3, 2026, 2027 Assessment Collection Policy, Notice of Summary of Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures, Current Insurance Notification, Assessment & Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary, Notice of Summary of Architectural Control Procedures, and the Notice of the Discipline Policy.

If you would like a hard copy of the complete 2027 Annual Budget Report, please notify the Association by contacting us at (949) 721-1929 or via email at jill@newporthillshoa.com and a hard copy will be provided to you at no charge. You may also access the complete Annual Budget Report online at www.newporthillshoa.com or review a copy at the clubhouse bulletin board.

ANNUAL POLICY STATEMENT
(Civil Code §5310)

1.Designated Recipient. The name and address of the person designated to receive official communications to the Association, pursuant to Section 4035, is Newport Hills Community Association, c/o Jill Schwalbe, 1900 Port Carlow Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

2.Right to Notice to Two Addresses. A member may opt to have notices sent to up to two different specified addresses, upon written request to the Association’s management company. In addition, in compliance with Civil Code §4041 all owners may complete an Annual Notice of Address, Representative and Rental Status form, where they may indicate as many as three addresses for Association mailing purposes.

3.General Notice Location. General notices (pursuant to Civil Code §4045(a)(3) will be posted on the bulletin board(s) located at the pool deck at 1900 Port Carlow Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

4.Right to Individual Delivery. Notwithstanding item #3 above, a member may opt to receive general notices by individual delivery, pursuant to Civil Code §4045(b), upon written request to the Association’s management company.

5.Right to Minutes. The minutes, minutes proposed for adoption that are marked to indicate draft status, or a summary of the minutes of any board meeting, other than an executive session, shall be available to members within 30 days of the meeting. The minutes, proposed minutes, or summary minutes shall be distributed to any member upon request to the Association’s management company, and upon reimbursement of the Association’s costs for making that distribution.

6.Collection Policy. The Association’s Assessment Collection Policy is included in the 2027 Annual Budget explaining the association’s collection procedures.

7.Lien Policy. The Association’s policies and practices in enforcing lien rights or other legal remedies for default in the payment of assessments are included in the attached Assessment Collection Policy, which is part of the 2027 Annual Budget Report.

8.Rules Enforcement Policy. The Association’s policy concerning discipline of members, including the schedule of penalties for violations of the governing documents, is included in the 2027 Annual Budget.

9.Dispute Resolution Procedures. A copy of the association’s Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) policy and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) policy is included in the 2027 Annual Budget. Failure of a member of the Association to comply with the alternative dispute resolution requirements of Civil Code §5930 may result in the loss of the member’s right to sue the Association or another member of the Association regarding enforcement of the governing documents or applicable law.

10.Architectural. A summary of the requirements for Association approval of a physical change to property pursuant to Civil Code §4765 is included in the 2027 Annual Budget.

11.Overnight Payments. The mailing address for overnight payment of assessments is: Newport Hills Community Association, 1900 Port Carlow Place, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

For more information on protecting your home please contact the City of Newport Beach Crime Prevention Department at (949) 644-3717 or log on to www.nbpd.org and type in crime prevention.