Riviera Homeowners Association

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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Save the date, everyone: December 7 the RHA will host the annual Holiday Program, this year to be held at the South High School cafeteria, starting at 6:30pm.  This year will be a little different, with performances by the Richardson choir, the South High choir, and the South High jazz ensemble.  The music (and refreshments) promise to be better than ever.   Come enjoy an evening of holiday cheer with your friends and neighbors; a wonderful family experience to set the mood for the season of joy.

Plenty of parking available in the high school parking lot.

For information on this event and more, visit the RHA website’s new Calendar page, which we intend to keep current with happenings around the community.  And while you’re at it, explore this site’s other pages, with information on the RHA’s landscape awards, scholarship awards, meeting announcements, newsletters, and much more.

Check your membership status on the RHA Membership page.  A link at the bottom will show you whether dues have been paid up from your domicile.  The RHA depends on your voluntary membership to stay viable – please consider making your contribution today – and encourage your neighbors to learn more about the RHA, and to get involved.

Also, make sure to sign up to receive these updates in your email, by clicking the “Sign me up!” button found on our website.  And you can use the “Share” button to spread the word.

Thanks neighbors!

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