Riviera Homeowners Association

As word trickles in about recent burglaries about town, the RHA reminds residents to keep their guard up and garage doors down.   A recent arrest in Torrance (not the Riv) reminds us that the days of the so-called ‘knock-knock’ burglaries are not-not behind us.  The Torrance PD constantly reminds us to keep our doors and cars locked, valuables out of sight, and to follow safe guidelines for vacation getaways.  Click here, they can explain it much better in the latest in a series of videos the TPD produces, with important information about forming Neighborhood Watch groups.

Parents!  Last call for scholarship applications, if you have a senior graduating high school.  The RHA Scholarship committe will soon be poring over applications and awarding to the most promising of the bunch.  For a look at past RHA scholarship recipients click here, and follow the link on that page to instructions on obtaining an RHA scholarship.

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The February 8 RHA meeting featured a lively exchange with Torrance City Councilman Pat Furey over the issue of trees, views, and the prospects for a ‘tree ordinance’ to cover the hillside overlay districts within Torrance.    The RHA has been actively investigating the pros and cons of an ordinance, and what similar communities have achieved.

Councilman Furey outlined the past history, and challenges, behind attempts to enact such ordinances, and took many questions dealing with how residents can cope with view obstructions, both from neighbors’ vegetation as well as trees maintained

Councilman Pat Furey speaks at the 2012 February 8 General Meeting.

by the city and TUSD school district.  (Both are dealing with severe budget constraints.)  He also stressed the common-sense approach of neighbors collaborating with each other in honest and frank conversation and negotiation.

The RHA has an online petition which you can view and sign, if you agree with the request to have the  Torrance City Council and staff to consider such an ordinance.  If you are interested in spending some time to pursue such an ordinance, please contact the RHA by clicking here.

For photos of the February 8 meeting,  click here.  Stay tuned for more news on the prospects for a Torrance tree ordinance.

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Reminder:

The next Riviera Homeowners Association meetings is this Wednesday, February 8 at 7:00 at Richardson Middle School (directions).

Come to participate in a discussion about view preservation, with Councilman Pat Furey.

We’d love to also have you volunteer to participate in some of the Association’s upcoming activities.

Refreshments will be served. Spread the word!

Click the link below for more information…

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The topic of the February General Meeting presentation will be trees, views, and how they affect our quality of life and property values in the Riviera.  This is a subject related to the Hillside Overlay  Ordinance and was recently identified by those Riviera homeowners who completed our survey, as the #1 area of concern and interest to area residents.  Many survey respondents said they would like to find a way to peacefully resolve their issues regarding trees and views.  The Hillside Overlay does not directly address the topic of trees or vegetation.

Our October meeting described the history and impact of the Hillside ordinance on current structure constraints, and also its limitations in regards to trees and views.

Invited to speak is Torrance City councilman Pat Furey.  You’ll have a chance to share your opinions on views, and vegetation.  You may email questions, in advance, to president@hollywoodriviera.org.

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So ends 2011, with great hopes for a wonderful year ahead.

The RHA held a memorable Holiday Program this year, with holiday sounds brought to you by the South High Chorus, the Richardson Chorus, and the South High Jazz band.

You can see here a snippet of song from among many heard that night:

You can also click here to view a photo slideshow from the program.  Whether you were there that night or not, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the sights and sounds.

Take a look at the latest Landscape Award (click on the picture to see all the recent awards):

December 2011 - the Ely residence - 24219 Neece St

Stay in touch with the RHA in the weeks and months to come, as we bring you more news and activities, including the upcoming February 8 General Meeting, featuring councilman Pat Furey and a discussion of trees, views, and property values.

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