Updated July 2, 2009
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Upcoming CdMRA Board Meeting
CdM Residents are always welcome to attend

Thursday, July 16
7:30 a.m.
Agenda & Location

Guest Speaker TBD
PO Box 1500
Corona del Mar, CA  92625

Info@cdmra.org

July is Smart Irrigation Month

Automatic sprinklers offer convenience and control in protecting your landscape investment. Irrigation
systems help you to enjoy your yard, and to keep it healthy and beautiful. However, most homeowners tend
to over water their lawn or waste water through inefficient habits. Adopting water-savvy habits is essential to
maintaining and extending your community's water supply, especially during peak use.

The key to efficient outdoor irrigation is applying just enough water and only when necessary. Water-wise
habits will result in a healthier lawn and landscape, in addition to conserving water. Plus, reducing your
consumption will help reduce your water bill.

  • Check sprinklers for over watering:
  • Water overflows the curb and flows into the gutter
  • Moss is growing on the ground of landscaped area (especially in shady areas)
  • Soil is saturated 5” below the surface or soil is muddy.
  • Adjust sprinkler heads that are watering driveways, sidewalks and streets
  • Consider purchasing a weather-based, “smart” irrigation controller
  • Periodically inspect your irrigation system. Fix leaks and broken sprinkler heads.

Visit www.watersmartnewport.org for more water saving ideas.

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Noise Abatement Code:  We get many questions about hours of operation for lawn, gardening and
construction equipment.  Noise of that nature is covered by the City's Municipal Code.  For approved hours
of operation and a status report from Council Member Nancy Gardner on this topic, click here.
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Neighborhood Watch News

Neighborhood Watch Newsletters - Click here
Neighborhood Watch Crime Alerts - Click here
NBPD Press Releases - Click here
NBPD Calls for Service - Click here
NBPD Online Reporting Service - Click Here
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Family Emergency Preparedness

                  
               SAVE THE DATE:  Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Sherman Library & Gardens
            CdM residents and businesses are invited to a Neighborhood Preparedness Meeting.  
           Details to follow.

CERT VIDEO:  Want to get a sense of how important the CERT program is to you as a resident of Newport
Beach?  Take a few minutes to view this video prepared by NBTV and hosted by Chief Steve Lewis of our
Fire Department.  You will be glad you did.  Click here to view video.
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E-Select Notification System - Sign up now
If you would like to receive information about a variety of City services and events, simply register for E-
Select Notification on the City's website.  Click on the  E-Select logo and follow the steps to complete your
registration.  You can chose to be notified by email, phone or fax.

Don't delay.  This is a great way to stay informed on a variety of city activities and projects.
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City Council Information

  • Council Member Newsletters
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Code Enforcement - Here to Help You

We are frequently asked by our members who they should talk to at City Hall to report a problem relating to
noise, construction hours, water pollution, street drainage problems, etc.   

The Newport Beach Code Enforcement Office is geared to answer your questions and react to problems
when reported.  They can be reached by phoning 949.644.3215.  For more information about how Code
Enforcements protects us, visit their website by clicking here.

Graffiti Hotline = 949.644.3333
Call this number to report any graffiti you find in or around CdM.
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Extra Extra Read All About It!

We are in the process of revamping our News Page to cover more of the projects you have requested.  
Check back in end of Summer and see how much progress we've made.

  • Project Updates (City Hall, Banning Ranch, Aerie, and more)
  • Group Homes
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Disaster Preparation & Planning
  • And lots more
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CdMRA Membership

Just a reminder, CdMRA dues are renewable each January for $20.    IIf you would like to check on your
membership status, just send us an email.   

Joining and renewing are easy.  Just click on Membership for details.  

And don't forget to let us know if your contact information changes (new mailing address, new email
address, new phone number).  Simply send us an email with your new information.  Mailing costs are
directly impacted by how accurate our member information is.  Thanks for doing your part and keeping us
informed of any changes.

2009 Goals for CdMRA

This year CdMRA will focus its attention on community preparedness.  As a civic organization focused on
improving the quality of our community and neighborhoods within in Zip 92625,  we believe we have an
opportunity to learn more about resources that are available to us in the areas of safety and preparedness,
and to work on projects and issues that will have a direct positive impact in these areas.

We will highlight this topic in our Newsletters (both electronic and printed) and on our website.  We will ask
for our members' feedback, and will allocate time on member and board meeting agendas for guest
speakers and reports highlighting safety and preparedness.  Examples will include NBFD Emergency
Preparedness (CERT), NBPD Neighborhood Watch,Water Quality and Conservation, as well as others.  

Stay tuned.  We have an exciting and informative year planned for all of us!

Have you seen our latest Newsletter?  If not, just click here.

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with this website?

If so, contact
Admin@cdmra.org
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Wheeler North:  CdM's Historically Important Resident Profile

We are pleased to feature Wheeler North  in our current resident profile.  Click here to read about him.

If you would like to nominate someone for our Profile, please send us an email with the candidate's
name and a brief writeup for consideration.    
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Volunteers working to protect, preserve and improve our community's quality of life

    Important - Please Note




General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Implementation Committee
This Committee is reviewing residential development standards for bluffs and canyons throughout the city which
will have a direct impact on future rebuilds and remodels. This includes development along Ocean Blvd, Carnation
Ave, Pacific Ave, Brighton Rd, Milford Dr and development along Buck Gully and Morning Canyon. Residents in
these areas should participate in the Zoning Code update process so that their concerns, comments and
suggestions can be considered.   Click here for more information.
                   

                         Happy 50th Anniversary CdM Branch Library!!!!
                 Mark your calendar for a week of festivities starting July 28 @ 9:00 am.
                         For event details, click here.

Save the Date:  August 19 @ 6:00 pm - Sherman Library & Gardens
Corona del Mar Neighborhood Preparedness Meeting
An informative and fun evening is being planned by the City's Disaster Preparedness Team and CdMRA.   
Registration, hosted refreshments, and Information Kiosks will be set up in the lovely Sherman Gardens.  You will
see examples of Family Emergency Kits and Supplies, talk to Corona del Mar volunteers from CERT (Community
Emergency Response Team), CERT Communicators, RACES Volunteers (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Service), view maps showing CdM volunteers and emergency meeting locations, and more.

Details will follow in July.  Be sure to put this important event on your calendar.

Spring Newsletter
We hope you enjoyed receiving our Spring Newsletter.  Be sure to let us know what you would like to see in our next
Members-only newsletter scheduled for mid-Summer.  If you did not receive our newsletter in the mail, please let
us know, and we will get one out to you.  Or you can view and print a copy by clicking here.
                                       Upcoming Events
                                                    Click on Event Descriptions for more details
July

 Summer Concerts in the Park Schedule
 Smart Irrigation Month


August