Spanish Ranch #1 Information
RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE
Manager: Teresa Cruz,
Rutherford Investment Co.
Office address: 28400 Granada Circle
Phone: 510-783-5535
Office hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday.
Rent may be dropped in mail slot in office door
(next to laundry room).
Jeffrey Stoops, Assistant Manager
On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays
In an emergency, call 510-783-5535.
Call will be directed to a pager.
ORGANIZATIONS
The Spanish Ranch #1 Association and the Spanish
Ranch #1 Ladies Club are automatically comprised
of park residents. There are no dues.
MEETINGS of the residents Association are the FIRST
THURSDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse.
LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of each
month at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse.
The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD
SR-1 Association & Community Contacts
ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President: Dawn Plaskon — 214-2199
Vice President: Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
Secretary: Patty Little — 783-1534
Treasurer:  Ruth Horton—732-6671
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Kathi Calvert,
Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins
Spanish Ranch I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse
unless otherwise announced.
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets on a date announced
at the general meetings (or call one of the officers)
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse.
COMMITTEES
Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck, 783-7294
HMOA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran La Torre, 887-1509
Lunch Bunch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open
THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch at
various area restaurants.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the
SECOND TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse
BINGO is the FIRST and LAST SATURDAY
of each month.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Clubhouses are available to residents for
private affairs. Contact the Office, 510-783-5535
SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB
Pool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round.
The POOL ROOM inside Main Clubhouse is available
for residents to use. See the office for a key.
COMPLAINTS/SUGGESTIONS/REPORTS
are to be submitted to Park Management in
WRITING and must be SIGNED.
For any complaints or suggestions concerning
safety, maintenance, replace/repair, notify the
Executive Board as well. This may be done through
the website at www.spanishranch1.org,
RESIDENT SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT FORM ON PAGE 14.
Bus transportation information on page 15.
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Gomez, 782-5183
N.E.R.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Plaskon, 887-2199
N’borhood Watch. . . . Darlene Richardson, 274-1771
Spectrum Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise West, 264-1428
EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
e-mail: eltoro.editor@comcast.net
OR eltoro@spanishranch1.org
Deadline for all submissions to the El Toro is the
10th of each month for the following month.
WEBMASTER
Rev. Charles Eldred
webmaster@spanishranch1.org
EL TORO MAGAZINE
is published monthly by Mobile Home Park Magazines
and distributed by volunteers around the first of the
month. Dates and times of activities are noted
on the calendar therein. Special activities will be
announced in the regular pages.
Extra copies of the magazine (or replacement
copies if you got missed) are available in the Main
Clubhouse after distribution is complete.
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JOIN US  
at the meeting of the 
SR-1 Homeowners Association
THURSDAY,   made up of homeowners and residents
March 3, 2011 at
7:00 p.m.  THE ELECTION WILL BE HELD APRIL 7,
in the main clubhouse
EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE
is asked to attend   officers and four to six
(not just the homeowner).
Next meeting:
THURSDAY, April 7, 2011
The April meeting will include
ELECTION OF OFFICERS and vot-
ing on revisions to the BY-LAWS.
Please review changes pp10-12.
NOMINATIONS
ARE OPEN FOR OFFICERS OF
THE SPANISH RANCH 1 ASSN.
of Spanish Ranch 1 MH Park
2011 AT THE REGULAR MEETING.
If the proposed revi-
sions to the by-laws are
adopted, three or four
board members will be
elected by the residents
in attendance at the
April meeting.
Please see ARTICLE
IV, Elected Officers,
beginning on page 10 for
the revised language. This section also contains
the description of the duties of each office.
The number of officers and board members will
depend on community interest in serving in the
positions. The positions are open to any regis-
tered resident living at Spanish Ranch 1.
Newly elected  persons assume office May 1.
If YOU want to run for an office or are will-
ing to serve on the Board, please call Nominating
Committee chairperson Kathi Calvert, 784-0105,
or leave a message for her on the association’s
voicemail 510-274-1771.

PARK WEBSITE! NOTICE:

By court order, former resident
for Mary Dimsdale may not come into Spanish
Ranch 1 under any circumstances.
SPANISH RANCH I If any resident sees this person anywhere on the

RESIDENT INFO
property, they are asked to immediately notify
the Hayward Police Department and ask that she
be arrested. Your call should reference case no.
www.spanishranch1.org 412208 dated December 6, 2010.
The El Toro and the Bylaws of the
Spanish Ranch 1 Association are posted here. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

All the latest! Check it out!
Voicemail phone number for the associa-
tion is: 510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1).
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Letters to the Editor are welcome
on any subject. Send to:
eltoro.editor@comcast.net.
(You MUST sign your name but we
won’t use it if you don’t want us to.)
 HMOA THANK YOU!
Residents of SR1 donated 31 coats and
Information about the Hayward jackets to the “One Warm Coat” drive.
Mobilehome Owners Association, a
coalition of residents of Hayward's
nine mobilehome parks is available at
www.HMOA.net.
HMOA meets the third Saturday of
January, March, May, September and
November at one of the nine Hayward
Mobilehome Parks.

Continental • Hayward Mobile Country

Club • Eden Gardens • Georgian Manor •
New England Village • Pueblo Springs •
Spanish Ranch I • Spanish Ranch II
HMOA Representa­tive for Spanish Ranch 1:
Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509

HMOA MEETING SCHEDULE:

All meetings are at 10 a.m.  
unless otherwise noted.
March 19, 2011—Spanish Ranch II
May 21, 2011—Pueblo Springs
Sept. 17, 2011—Georgian Manor
Nov. 19, 2011—Hayward Mobile Country Club

Congratulations to Dawn Plaskon, new

President of HMOA, and a thank you to  
outgoing president Kathy Morris for her 
more than eight years of service.
PROBLEM?
H Please notify the office if there is a problem with
COFFEE is
park facilities or lighting.
H Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains are
available in the blocked.
Clubhouse daily during H ALSO, call the office to report suspicious activ-
ity, solicitors, excess noise, etc.
regular office hours for residents H Report criminal activity the police first, but ALSO
of Spanish Ranch 1. to park management, and Neighborhood Watch!

Please Wear White at Night! SR-1 Helping Hand

Walking the dog? Are weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants on your
lot a cause for concern? Is your home in need of
sprucing up with washing or painting?
. * Walking home? We’re here to help!
We Can’t See (particularly the low income,
°• elderly or disabled)
.. You in the Dark! Give Marvin a call, and we’ll
View of the street We all know there isn’t see what our team can do to
at 8:14 p.m. on extend a helping hand. Call
a moonless night. enough light in the park. us, or park management, to
Wear something white or reflective schedule a lot assessment.
even if it’s just to throw a white sweater over 510-274-1771
your shoulders or around your waist. This (Association voicemail);
simple precaution could prevent a tragedy. Marvin 783-0360.

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 MANAGERS’
What pleasant weather
CORNER
we are having this February.
It is difficult to believe that it
is actually February and not
April or May. With this pleas-
ant weather we still have to
remember that it will con-
tinue to get chilly when the
sun goes down. Since most
hot water tanks are outside
in the cold we have some
hints for helping with your
Natural Gas usage.
It is well known that our hot wa-
ter heaters use a great deal of
energy. This occurs when we are
not actually using hot water. The
hot water heater stores hot water
and keeps it at temperature.
Here are some tips on lowering
our gas usage:
1. Lower the temperature of
the thermostat on the hot water
tank.
2. Purchase a “insulating
blanket” for the hot water tank.
Main Clubhouse,
Small Clubhouse and
the BBQ area
in the courtyard
are available for
your events!
Both clubhouses and the BBQ
area courtyard may be
reserved by residents for private
events. Call the office,
783-5535, for information.
3. Flush the hot water tank
once every three months. (This will
remove the sediment at the bot-
tom of your tank that act as an in-
sulator preventing the flame from
effectively heating the tank).
Annual Lot Inspections are go-
ing to commence very shortly.
We will be reinspecting those resi-
dents that still may have “open
items” from the inspections in
September. Please check around
and get ahead of our inspec-
tions.
Speeding. Too much of it.
When you see a speeder, please
note the make/model/color and
the license plate number and re-
port it to the park office.
If you discover unknown indi-
viduals on your space, please no-
tify the Hayward Police Depart-
ment.
Guillermo’s Corner
Guillermo continues to repair
street lights. If you see a light out,
please inform the office.
Car wash hoses: Guillermo has
noticed over the past months that
someone is purposely damaging
the hoses provided by manage-
ment for your use. Please report a
damaged hose and anyone you
see abusing these benefits.
Graffiti: Guillermo continues to
be on top of the graffiti but needs
your assistance. Please report to
the park office AND the police
when you see someone involved
in “tagging”.
Jeff Stoops,
SR1 Assistant Manager
Meter Reader
Spanish Ranch I utility meters
are read during the middle of
each month. The meter reader
is employed by an outside com-
pany that is responsible only for
monthly meter readings and has
no responsibility for the amount of
your utility bills.
Our meter reader, Ron, is just
doing his job. You can help him
do that by keeping meters clear
of obstructions and by treating
him with respect and courtesy.
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Food Bank
Donations
for the Alameda
County Food
Bank Barrels,
an ongoing community
service project,
may be
dropped off
in the office.
(Due to scavenging and theft,
the barrels are kept in the
conference room, but staff will
see that all donations are col-
lected into them.)
PLEASE DONATE!
Thank you!
COMPLAINTS/
Suggestions or
Reports
must be submitted to Park
Management in WRITING
and must be SIGNED.
Only the person with the prob-
lem or concern may file the
complaint. None will be accepted
from third parties on behalf of
someone else. Forms are avail-
able in a bin on the wall next to
the bulletin board in the main
clubhouse AND in almost every
issue of the El Toro.
To help your elected SR1 Assn
leadership help you, please pro-
vide a copy to the SR-1 Assn.
Fill out the form on the website
or leave a copy with Spectrum
at the clubhouse T-Th 3:30-5
or in the editor’s papertube,
28408 Granada Circle (across
from clubhouse laundry room).
 Ongoing Charity Drives
instituted at SR1
In addition to the ongoing Food Drive for the
Alameda County Food Bank food barrels, resi-
dents will be asked to contribute to other worthy
causes throughout the year.
February-April: Animal shelter.  Spring is a busy
time for the shelter with an influx of puppies and
kittens. Gift cards from grocery or pet supply
stores, dry or canned dog and cat food, and vari-
ous other items are needed by the Hayward animal
shelter.  See specific list on page 6.
Coming up May-July: school supplies to benefit
Hayward’s Tools for Schools.
To make a donation as part of our drive, please
call 510-274-1771 and leave a message or email
president@spanishranch1.org to request a pickup
of your donation.
Donations may also be dropped off at the club-
house on Spectrum days, T or Th, 3:30-5, at the
Bingo snack bar on Bingo Saturdays or the March
12 flea market snack bar. Just tell the Spectrum
helpers or the snackbar staffers what it’s for.
Most exterior changes to
Your Home Require a Permit!
Did you know that a permit is required for
most physical changes to your home?
The State Department of Housing & Community
Develop­ment (HCD) requires a permit for exterior
changes, such as:
• awning extensions
• room additions
• air conditioner installations
• storage shed construction
• porches
• decks
Park managers are required by HCD to sign
off on a permit application for exterior items.
You might be surprised to learn that
HCD requires permits for changing your homes’
interior as well, but management does not get
involved in this area.
The management office has plot plan forms
required for the permit application.
Teresa Cruz, park manager

ALERT! Scams target MH community

Contractor fraud
The Contractor’s State License
Board (CSLB) has advised us
that unscrupulous and unlicensed
contractors continue to target
mobilehome parks throughout
California. Many mobilehome
park residents have launched
complaints against dishon-
est contractors who have taken
advantage of them. Such scams
involve home re-piping, heating,
air conditioning, jack repairs, pad
changes, and re-leveling.
“Travelers,” or clans of illegal
contractors move from town to
town soliciting elderly mobile-
home owners to sign contracts for
work. Many times these unsus-
pecting residents are talked into
repairs that are unnecessary and
when the work is performed, it is
generally substandard or incom-
plete. The elderly are targeted
because they tend to be more
trusting or can be intimidated
and feel they must agree to the
pitch. Also, because of a lifetime
of saving, seniors generally have
more cash available or equity
in their homes. Unfortunately,
when they become the victims of
scams, many elderly are reluc-
tant to file a complaint as they
feel it might reflect upon their
ability to handle life situations.
In order to combat these
scams, the CSLB created a
Statewide Investigative Fraud
Team (SWIFT) which has been
successful in various undercov-
er sting operations throughout
the state. Bands of unscrupulous
and illegal contractors have been
cited and misdemeanor notic-
es have been issued for court
appearances.
Beware the “free” inspection
If anyone offers you a “free”
inspection, please take heed!
Check their contractor’s license
number with the CSLB and verify
that the license number, busi-
ness name and business address
match with information given by
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the contractor.
Anyone performing contract-
ing work in excess of $500.00
MUST be licensed by the CSLB.
In order to become licensed,
contractors must have worked at
least four years in their selected
field, pass a two-part examina-
tion, post a license bond, and
provide worker’s compensation
insurance for their employees.
The Contractors State License
Board operates under the umbrel-
la of the California Department
of Consumer Affairs. The CSLB
licenses and regulates California’s
278,000 contractors. It is inter-
esting to note that the CSLB
investigates 25,000 complaints
against contractors annually. If
you wish to launch a complaint
against a contractor, or suspect
contractor fraud, please call 1
(800) 321-2752 or go to www.
cslb.ca.gov.
For more info see www.hmoa.
net/alerts.html
 Are you a new resident? Please help the
Hayward Animal Shelter
We’d like to  
get ready for the busy spring and summer!
welcome you
to our   Here’s the wish list:
Dry & canned dog, cat, puppy & kitten food
community! (Nutromax and Royal Canin brands)
Our newly reac- “Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul”
tivated WELCOMING Brand dry or canned kitten food
COMMITTEE has gifts (yeah, we never heard of it either, but it’s available at
and information that can help make your Hayward’s Pet Club and Petfood Express)
introduction to mobile-home living easier and
KMR & Esbilac kitten & puppy formula
friendlier.
Royal Canin “BabyCat34” dry food
And you’ll have some new friends!
Nutromax “small bites” dog food
Our friendly welcomers are anxious to hear Kitten nursing bottles (new)
from you! Call Patty Little, 783-1534 or Judy
Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894. Also: Cat toys: toy mice, pompoms
If you’ve been here awhile and are say- Large garbage bags with drawstrings
ing, “hey! nobody ever welcomed us when we
moved in”, give the welcomers a call because
• Ziplock® bags • storage containers
we all want to meet you too! • elasticized food covers or shower caps
(like you pick up in a hotel—to cover food bowls)
• Dryer sheets (any brand or fragrance)
LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third
Perishables (bring to the flea market ONLY):
THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of For the bunnies: Carrots with leafy tops,
each month at 12 noon. All are welcome to parsley, cilantro and timothy hay
join us as we visit area restaurants.
For certain dogs: Hot dogs and cheese
2011
Donations may also be dropped off at the clubhouse
March 17 Elephant Bar, Hayward
on Spectrum days, T or Th, 3:30-5, at the Bingo
April 21 Hometown Buffet, Hayward
snack bar on Bingo Saturdays or the March 12 flea
Join us! Meet at the restaurant a few minutes market snack bar. Alert the Spectrum helpers or the
before noon and look for our group of ladies. snackbar staffers about what you’ve brought.
Informal, separate checks, lotsa gab.

Pet Owners! Come to the Main clubhouse on

the Second Thursday, at noon!
Keep ’em IN!
Only indoor pets are allowed   DIME BINGO
in the park. Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
Don’t let your CAT out to be digging in
Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!
your neighbors' landscaping or flowers! + .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to some-
body at the first gathering in January.
Walk your DOG on a leash Congrats to Fannie, winner of the 2010 bank!
(it’s the law) For more information call
and it’s your Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
responsibility to
Dime Bingo 2011 Dessert Schedule:
pick up your dog’s March: Louise • April: Fannie
waste and properly May: Vicki • June: Bridgette • July: Jeanie
dispose of it.
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 . . . . . . . BARGAINS GALORE!! . . . . . . .

Saturday, March 12, 2011

9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

at the Spanish Ranch Main Clubhouse

TABLES ARE $10! Reserve by March 5.

Contact Patty Little, 783-1534 to inquire about available space.
————————————

DROP BY WITH A DONATION FOR THE HAYWARD ANIMAL SHELTER!

They need: Dry and canned dog, cat, puppy and kitten food
(Nutromax and Royal Canin brands preferred)
Clean towels and blankets • Garbage bags, zip locks • storage containers
uuuu See page 6 for SPECIFIC wishes! tttt

Drop off perishables during flea market ONLY! Carrots with leafy tops, parsley,
cilantro and timothy hay for the rabbits, hot dogs and cheese
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 SR1 Assn Board Meeting 1/27/11
Present were Judy Allen-Rogers,
Patty Little, Kathi Calvert, and Dawn
Plaskon.
Revisions to the bylaws were dis-
cussed with a meeting of the revision
committee set for Sunday, Jan. 30 at
4pm.   a general meeting will be held on
Proposed changes from tonight’s
meeting include:
Consider whether the current lan-
guage allows for a person to serve as
both VP/Secretary or VP/Treasurer or
Secretary/Treasurer.  Article IV Section
1 states that the elected officers of
the Association shall be the President,
Vice President, Secretary, and
Treasurer.  The text does not specify
that these offices must be held by 4
individual parties.   ing, and that amendments will be
Modify Article IV Section 6. Reduce
the required number of board mem-
bers from 6-8 to 4-6 in addition to the
officers.
Modify Article IV Section 7 to require
that the board provide a detailed
monthly accounting of income and
expenses for publication in the El Toro.
Perhaps include a statement that resi-
dents seeking to question or contest
board expenditures should come to
the monthly board meeting?
Modify Article VIII Section 1 to state
that the board will meet monthly and
its recommendations published in the
El Toro through the minutes. Dates
of upcoming board meeting to be
Next meeting:
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
7pm in the Clubhouse
Meeting Schedule:
June 14, 2011
August 2, 2011—
National Night Out
October 9, 2011
November 13, 2011
posted at the clubhouse and on the
website as well as in the El Toro. Note
that meeting dates would need to be
confirmed 2 months out to be useful
in the El Toro
Modify Article VIII Section 2 to that
the first Thursday of April to elect offi-
cers and board for the coming year
and other meetings will be called as
deemed necessary. 
Modify Article VIII Section 3 to
remove the seemingly superfluous ref-
erence to ‘the right to call meetings
and MRL’
Modify the Article IX Section 1 to
reference proposed changes being
brought to the monthly board meet-
voted on at an association meeting
(that being one of the ‘deemed nec-
essary’ instances).
We also discussed the possibility of
holding brief association meetings at
the start of any association-sponsored
event like a spaghetti feed or wienie
roast.
Those of us at the meeting hoped
to have the draft ready for presenta-
tion at the coming association meet-
ing on Feb. 3. This would let us vote
on them at the start of the April meet-
ing just before elections.
Kathi has agreed to serve as nomi-
nations chair for the coming elec-
tions.
We chose April 16 for the Home
Fair, and will submit a reservation
request.  We proposed $20/table plus
publicizing the event to all mobile
home communities in Hayward.
Respectfully submitted,
Patty Little, Secretary
BE KIND TO THE
EARTH & RECYCLE!
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Neighborhood
Watch 2/8/11
New Meeting Dates: February,
April, June, August National Night
Out, October and November.
Meeting dates have been
changed to coordinate with the
City’s Neighborhood Alert meet-
ings which are now bi-monthly.
Reported Crime:
Mail Stolen
Mail was stolen from a home
on Miranda. The resident saw the
person taking her outgoing bill
payment mail and gave chase
and called the police. The police
were given a description of the
car, make and model and also a
partial plate number. So be safe
and take your mail to the USPS
blue box at the main clubhouse.
The car was a silver 1990s model
Pontiac Grand Am (had several
big dents on the vehicle) with
partial California license plate #
5vp753. The driver of this vehicle
was a black man 25-35 years of
age with a round, chubby face.
Speeding Car
A resident complained about
cars racing down Murcia by the
upper car wash at around 11:30
– 1 a.m. at night. Vehicle is report-
ed to be dark gray/black supped
up sports car. If you know who
is doing this or get a can get a
license plate number report it to
the police and management.
Donation Bags Rifled
Thieves are again going through
donations bags out front of homes,
sometimes leaving clothing strewn
about. Residents are requested to
put donations out in the morning
and not the night before, and
if possible to keep an eye out
during the day until the charity’s
truck comes through.
The upper car wash has been
left unlocked, if you see either of
the car washes not locked up at
night, call the office.
Management report:
No report from management
Kevin Kelly
 Senior Dinners available Tuesday and Thursday!
Denise West and Len Tisdale handle Tuesdays; Kraig & Alicia Reed handle Thursdays.
Students from Moreau High School are providing able assistance with the monitoring, dishing up,
serving and cleanup that is required by the program. The cheerful presence of these young people
has a added a friendly family vibe to the experience. JOIN US TODAY!

GUARANTEED!
Come and Eat!!
It’s a SNAP!
(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)

All SR-1 seniors* are eligible and invited to participate in

Senior Dinners
through the Spectrum program
A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.
Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.

Tuesdays & Thursdays in the main SR1 Clubhouse

(except holidays)
Martes y Jueves en el Clubhouse (menos dias feriados)

NOTE! Signups are required. You must call before noon the day before.
Tiener que registrarse antes de doce un dia antes. Llamen a Denise West, 264-1428

Call Denise West, 264-1428

for reservations or information.
Meal served 4 - 4:30 p.m. Come early to chat.
Las comidas estaran servidas a las 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Illegue temprano para socialisar.
$3.25 at door • Non-seniors/Guests $4.75 • 10 Dinner Tickets: $30.00
$3.25 en la puerta. • Los invitados pueden atendes por $4.75.
Donations are always accepted.

*NON-SENIORS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME WITH ADVANCE RESERVATIONS.

Family visiting? Bring ‘em! Don’t want to cook? Come on up!
A complete balanced meal for less than $5.00 and all you have to do is call the day before!
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Changes to the By-Laws proposed by the By-Laws
Committee were discussed at the February 3, 2011 Residents
meeting and will be voted on at the April 7, 2011 meeting. All
residents are encouraged to attend.
Principal changes include:
• One annual general membership meeting per year (but retain monthly Board
of Directors meetings which are open to all residents).
• Cut the board to between 7 and 10 people, 3-4 officers and 4-6 board
• Provide accountability and transparency in all matters by publishing all
actions and financial transactions.
Spanish Ranch 1 Association By-Laws
Spanish Ranch 1 Mobile Home Park
Revised: February 2011
Article I Name
The name of this organization shall be SPANISH
RANCH 1 ASSOCIATION, INC. a non-profit organiza-
tion. Hereafter SPANISH RANCH I ASSOCIATION shall
be referred to as the ASSOCIATION.
Article II Purpose and Goal
SECTION 1: It shall be the purpose of the
Association to foster and promote a safe and harmo-
nious living environment for all the residents through
the sponsorship of cultural, education and social
activities of general appeal so that all residents feel
welcomed to participate in the Association. It is also
our goal to promote a friendly environment within
our community for all residents while respecting the
privacy of all individuals. We will always consider
the fact that we are a family park. Our recommen-
dations and decisions will reflect the fact that we
are a family park. Discrimination of any type will
not be tolerated. Lastly, t The Association shall act
as the political action body whenever it becomes
necessary to defend the rights of all park residents
granted under the Hayward Mobile home Rent
Stabilization Ordinance, the California State Mobile
home Residency Law (California Civil Code Sections
798 through 799.10), all other California state laws
and codes, United States laws and codes.
SECTION 2: The Association will work with
and listen to the concerns of residents and discuss with
Management the decisions made at the Executive
Board Meetings and the monthly Association meet-
ings to improve living conditions, safety and well-
being of the residents of our Park. If the park residents
along with the elected officers and the Board of
Directors of the Association feel that the manage-
ment staff is not cooperating with our requests made
concerning the park residents’ amenities and living
conditions, the Association will take all steps neces-
sary to resolve those unsolved issues.
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Article III Membership
SECTION 1: All legal residents of Spanish
Ranch 1 Mobile Home Park are automatically mem-
bers of the Association, without levy, upon establish-
ment of residence. Legal residents shall be defined
as those residents who are registered with the man-
agement of the park and of legal voting age as
defined by the State of California.
SECTION 2: Minors age 14 and under shall
be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all
adult social events.
Article IV Elected Officers
SECTION 1: The elected officers of the
Association shall be the President, Vice-President,
Secretary and Treasurer. The office of President shall
be filled by one person but any two of the remaining
three offices may be held concurrently by a single
individual.
SECTION 2: The term of office shall be for
one year based upon a fiscal year beginning May 1
and ending April 30. The maximum term of service for
any office shall be two consecutive terms.
SECTION 3: The Duties of the elected
Officers shall be as follows:
a. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at
the Association meetings, Board of Directors meet-
ings, and when the Association feels necessary, meet
with Management to represent the residents of the
park and their concerns to foster and maintain unity
and cooperation within the park. The President will
only vote as a tiebreaker and will make sure that all
Association by-laws are adhered to.
b. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall assume
the duties of the president when the President is
unavailable. He/She shall assist the President as
requested by the President. The Vice-President shall
be a de facto member of all committees and shall
assist all committees as necessary.
c. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record and
publish the Minutes of the monthly meetings of
both the Association and the monthly meetings
of the Board of Directors in the El Toro. Should nei-
ther the President nor the Vice-President be avail-
able, the Secretary shall assume the duties of the
President of the Association. The Secretary will also
receive, file and send correspondence as directed
by required (with the approval of the Association).
Recommendations and reports from the Board of
Directors’ monthly meeting will be included in the
published minutes discussed at the Association’s
monthly meeting for review by the residents. All per-
tinent new information will be included in Minutes of
the monthly Association meeting.
d. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall receive,
deposit and dispense Association funds as directed
by the Association members. The Treasurer will keep
written records of all transactions and will report the
status of the Association’s funds at the Association’s
Board’s monthly meetings. At any meeting which
the If the treasurer cannot attend, an Association
monthly meeting, a Treasurer’s Report will be sup-
plied to the members and read by the President at
the Association’s monthly meeting. The treasurer will
provide a monthly accounting for publication in the
El Toro detailing income and expenses. The treasurer
shall also prepare an annual budget and present it
to the Association for approval May Board meet-
ing for approval and then for publication in the El
Toro by the deadline for the July issue by the June
Association meeting. Residents seeking to question
or contest Board expenditures should attend and do
so at the monthly Board meeting.
SECTION 4: If any Officer vacates their
position, the office will be filled by a person agreed
upon by a majority of the Board Association at
the next Association monthly meeting following the
vacating of the office. This position will be for the bal-
ance of the fiscal year.
SECTION 5: If any officer fails to attend any
three (3) consecutive meetings (Board or Association)
without being formally excused by the presiding offi-
cer or if any officer fails to fulfill the duties of their
office as defined in the by-laws, that officer shall be
removed from their office by a majority vote at the
earliest Board or Association meeting possible.
SECTION 6: A quorum of FIVE SIX Board
members of which TWO must be elected officers,
shall be required to be present before any Board
business can be transacted.
SECTION 7: The Board shall present to the
general membership for prior approval any expendi-
ture not in the annual budget in excess of 25% of the
current treasury. over $50.00.
Article V Board of Directors
SECTION 1: The members of the
Association, at the April Association Meeting, will
elect from nominated members of the Association
to serve on the Board. There will be a minimum of 6
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four and no more than 8 six members of the Board
of Directors in addition to the elected officers of the
Association.
SECTION 2: Serving as a member of the
Board of Directors will be for a period of one year,
from May 1 through April 30. To serve on the Board
the following year, a Board member must be re-
elected by the Association. The maximum number of
terms that can be served by a member of the Board
of Directors would be four (4) consecutive terms.
SECTION 3: Any member of the Board of
Directors who does not attend three (3) consecutive
meetings (Board or Association) without being for-
mally excused by the presiding officer or who does
not fulfill the duties of their positions may be removed
from their office by a majority vote at the earliest
Board or Association meeting possible.
SECTION 4: Duties of the Members of the
Board of Directors (other than Officers) shall be as fol-
lows: (1) Chair or assist in appointing a Chairperson
for the committees of the Association; (2) Investigate
concerns of residents as directed by the Board of
Directors; (3) Facilitate communication between the
members of the Board of Directors and the park’s
residents.
Article VI Committees
SECTION 1: Committees for the Association
may consist of the following: Social Activities,
Welcoming, Youth, Disaster, Grievance, and any oth-
ers deemed necessary by the Association members.
The community positions of Spectrum, Neighborhood
Watch, HMOA Representative and the El Toro Editor
are encouraged to work cooperatively with the
Association and give regular reports at the meetings.
Should a community position become vacant, the
Association will assist in finding a replacement.
SECTION 2: The Spanish Ranch 1
Association is not associated with Los Rancheros
Charities (Bingo).
Article VII Voting
SECTION 1: Each legal resident shall have
One (1) vote in Association matters.
SECTION 2: (a) Voting in the election of
Officers, Board of Directors, or for any motion at an
Association meeting will be by count of hands. A sim-
ple majority shall suffice. If any resident so requests,
voting will be by written ballots.
(b) Voting at the Board of Directors’ meeting will be
by a show of hands of the current Board members.
A simple majority shall suffice. The President can only
vote in the case of a tie.
SECTION 3: Voting on Amendments to the
By-Laws of the Association, which have been prop-
erly submitted and noticed as provided in Article
IX, shall be by written ballots, 2/3 majority of those
Association members attending shall suffice.
SECTION 4: At the February Board
Association meeting, the President shall call for a
Volunteer Nominating Committee from the general
membership of the Association.
 SECTION 5: At the April Association at the Association general meeting or any Special
meeting, recommendations from the Nominating Meeting called under Section 3 of Article VIII of the
Committee Chairperson shall be received along By-Laws for the Spanish Ranch 1 Association.
with nominations from the floor. Elections for the
Association Officers as well as members of the Board Article IX Amendments
of Directors will take place. The new Officers and SECTION 1: Any member/resident of the
Board of Directors members will assume office on Spanish Ranch 1 Association may submit a written rec-
May 1. ommendation for a change in the By-Laws. This infor-
SECTION 6: Rules of Order. The usual par- mation can be brought to the Association monthly
liamentary rules as laid down in “Roberts Rules of Board meeting for discussion. These amendments will
Order” shall govern all deliberation when not in con- be voted on by written ballots at a specially called
flict with the by-laws of the Association. A copy of the next association meeting following a 30-day writ-
the Association By-Laws will be provided to all new ten notice of the proposed Amendments to the By-
registered park residents. A copy of Roberts Rules of Laws. Publication of the Proposed Amendments to
Order will be available for review at all Association the By-laws will constitute the 30-Day Notice.
monthly meetings.
Questions about these proposed revi-
Article VIII Meetings
sions should be directed to the association
SECTION 1: The Board of Directors shall voicemail line, 510-274-1771, where they
meet monthly prior to the Association meeting. will be directed to an officer or member
Recommendations from this meeting will be shared of the By-Laws Committee.
with all Association members in attendance at the
Association meeting and included in the minutes
published in the El Toro. This meeting will be open to
any resident of Spanish Ranch I and the location of
this meeting will be at the clubhouse. and tThe date
will be posted at the clubhouse and on the website.
in the El Toro as part of the monthly calendar of
activities.
SECTION 2: The general membership
meeting of the Association shall be held on the first
Thursday of each month April at 7:00 p.m. in the main
clubhouse for the purposes of electing officers and
a report on the state of the Association. Any perma-
nent change in the Association meeting schedule
shall be given in writing and with no less than 30 day

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SECTION 3: Special meetings of the
Association membership may be called by the
President or by any THREE (3) members of the
Board of Directors, or any THREE (3) members of the
Association. The right to make calls for such a meeting
and the right to petition and distribute information for First and Last
a special meeting is provided to mobile home park
residents in the California Mobile Home Residency
Law. This law allows park residents to assemble when
Saturdays of each month,
necessary to discuss park living. All residents of the
park must be notified that such a special meeting NOON TO 3:00 P.M.
will take place. Notice of such a special meeting
shall be given by the convening parties at least one Snack bar open before play and during breaks
week prior to the date of the special meeting. Calls serving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.
for any such meeting by any other than the President
shall be presented to the Secretary in writing, includ- Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183
ing the business to be transacted and the signature
of those requesting the call. A notice of the special Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.
meeting shall be placed in the paper tube of each
residence prior to the special meeting.
SECTION 4: To conduct a General or spe-
NOTICE
cial Meeting and to vote for certain proposals, a Per state law, no one under the age
simple show of hands by the majority of Association
members in attendance shall suffice. All proposals for
of 18 is allowed in the clubhouse
change will be discussed with Association members during Bingo
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 Minutes of the SR1 Assn Meeting 2/3/11
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm on
2/3/2011. Pledge of Allegiance was said.
As the El Toro for February 2011 had not yet been
received, it was moved and approved that accep-
tance of the January meeting minutes be tabled.
Ruth Horton presented a treasurer’s report.  The
association bank account has $593 in it after reim-
bursing Dawn Plaskon for expenses relating to the
small claims lawsuit to recover records or funds from
the prior board.
HMOA
The HMOA Representative distributed a summary
of the 2010 legislation in California that could impact
mobile home owners.  Most of this legislation died,
but it was approved by the state of California that
mobile home park owners no longer need to distrib-
ute the MRL to residents each year.  Instead, they
must provide a notice about substantive changes
and inform residents that they may request a copy
from the office.  Note:  the current MRL is available
at the Spanish Ranch Association website at http://
spanishranch1.org/resources.
Resident Concerns
A resident was told by management to resolve
a reported gas leak and spent $139 to an external
vendor to test his lines.  No leak was found.  PGE was
called and found no leak.  The resident requested
a refund of the $139 from the park office and was
refused.  This issue has been escalated to Rutherford
corporate by the resident.
A bill to allow residents to sublet their homes has
died; however, the current MRL allows residents who
must leave their homes for a documented medical
issue to sublet that home for up to 1 year.
Charity Drives:
The charity drives committee has proposed that,
in addition to the ongoing food bank, quarterly
drives for several different local groups including
animal shelters, school supplies, coats and gloves,
and toiletries be promoted.  The drive for February
through April is for the animal shelter.  Gift cards from
pet supply stores, dry or canned dog and cat food,
and clean towels and blankets are needed by the
Hayward animal shelter.  To make a donation as part
of our drive, please call 510-274-1771 and leave a
message or email president@spanishranch1.org to
request a pickup of your donation.
Between May and July, our charity drive will be
for school supplies to benefit Hayward’s Tools for
Schools.
Between August and January, we will collect
coats, gloves and hats for the homeless, benefitting
HaywardCAN through a One Warm Coat drive.  Our
coat drive last year resulted in a donation of 31
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coats benefiting the homeless in Hayward. During
this period, we will also collect toiletries and hygienic
supplies to benefit the homeless and batter wom-
en’s shelters.  Supplies to donate include women’s
sanitary supplies (pads, tampons), diapers and pul-
lups, razors, soap, shampoo.
Flea Market
A flea market is scheduled for Saturday, March
12.  Please contact Patty Little at 510-783-1543 to
reserve your space.  Flyers with detailed information
have been distributed.
Home Improvememt Services
A Home Improvement Services Fair is scheduled
for Saturday, April 16 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  This
event will allow contractors, insurers, realtors and
other home services companies an opportunity to
talk to you about what they can provide to you, the
homeowner.  This will be an invitational event for the
contractors, so if a service provider has impressed
you, please call 510-274-1771 and leave a message
with details so that our committee can reach out to
invite that provider to our event.  We will be charg-
ing vendors $20 for the opportunity to meet with
you.  The association will donate a table to the  City
of Hayward program providing repair services for
seniors and low-income residents.  We hope to pro-
mote this event at all of the mobile home parks in
Hayward.
Election of Officers
Elections for the association board and officers are
coming up in April.  Kathi Calvert has volunteered to
chair the nominating committee.  If you would like
to suggest a nominee or help with the nominating
committee, please call 510-274-1771 and leave a
message for Kathi.
We hope to promote more events in the commu-
nity during the coming year.  These events can help
to build a sense of community among residents as
well as generate income for the association.
By-Laws Revision
Proposed revisions to the bylaws of the association
were reviewed and approved by residents in atten-
dance at the February meeting.  These revisions are
intended to adjust the operating requirements of
our association to be more flexible.  The proposed
revisions are included in this month’s El Toro and will
be voted on at the April 2011 meeting before elec-
tions are conducted.  Please review the changes
and plan to attend the April meeting to vote for the
bylaws changes and for a new board.
Submitted by Dawn Plaskon because Patty Little
forgot her glasses
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 Come Get a Book!
Bookshelves in the Main Clubhouse are
available for the free exchange of books by
park residents. Stop by and browse
any time the clubhouse is open.
From the Editor
Articles that appear in the El Toro are presented
as an informational service to the residents. Contents
are the option of the editor but do not necessarily
represent the opinion of the editor, the homeowners
association or management.
Reader response is welcome. Your article must
be in my paper tube at 28408 Granada Circle, or
posted to my e-mail address, no later than the 10th
of the month. All submissions must be signed with
your name/phone number included, as any article
must be verified. Your name will not appear, if you so
request.
Editor has the right to edit for space or libel.
Articles considered in bad taste will not be printed.
Submissions must meet the Editorial Guidelines as set
forth by Mobile Home Park Magazines.
If you are submitting an item someone e-mailed to
you, COPY IT and PASTE it into a NEW e-mail window
to send to us: eltoro.editor@comcast.net.
Thanks,
Jeanie Schultz, editor
BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Route number 68 (which replaced line 77), a 2-direc-
tional circular route, services both the South Hayward BART
station, as well as the Union Landing Shopping Center.
Weekdays, going to South Hayward BART, board the
bus across the street at Tampa / Folsom (where the park is)
hourly from 6:32am until 8:32pm, arriving at BART at 6:46am
until 8:46pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:32am
until 6:32pm.
Weekdays, returning from South Hayward BART, board
the “counter-clockwise”, Tampa directional bus hourly
from 6:30am until 8:30pm, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:42am
until 8:42pm. Weekends and Holidays, service is from 6:00am
until 6:00pm.
Weekdays, going to Union Landing, board the bus at
the corner in front of the 2 houses at Tampa / Folsom hourly
from 6:37am until 8:37pm, arriving at Union Landing at 6:54am
until 8:54pm. On Weekends/ Holidays, service is from 6:37am
until 6:37pm
Weekdays, returning from Union Landing, Board the
“clockwise”, Tampa directional bus hourly from 6:22am
until 8:22PM, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:39am until 8:39pm.
Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:22am until 6:22pm.
Additional frequency (now every 45 minutes, as opposed
to every 1-2 hours) has been added to the “Tuesday &
Friday” shopper’s shuttle (Spanish Ranch to Southland
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Clubhouses available for your events!
Both the main clubhouse and the small clubhouse
may be reserved by residents for private events.
Call the office, 783-5535, for information.
Plumbing
issues:
Please do not flush:
• baby wipes • disposable diapers
• feminine supplies • Depends®
or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!
SAFETY FIRST
IN THE HOT TUB
The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure:
NO Food • NO Glass • NO Floating Devices
NO Toys (including squirt guns) • NO Pets
Approved swimwear only
Use common sense and care when using the
hot tub. Minors should always be accompanied
by a parent or adult. Shower before entering the
hot tub and get out to use the bathroom.
– Route 391).
Busses now leave the Spanish Ranch Clubhouse at
10:10, 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm and arrive at
Southland Mall at 10:35, 11:20am, 12:05, 12:50, 1:35, and
2:20pm. NOTE – The last trip leaving Spanish Ranch at 1:55pm
which arrives at Southland Mall at 2:20pm has no direct
return trip back to Spanish Ranch.
Return trips leave Southland Mall at 10:42, 11:27am,
12:12, 12:57 and 1:42pm, arriving back at Spanish Ranch at
10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm.
Route 22: For those who wish to walk to/from Tennyson
Ave, on weekdays route 22 will go to the South Hayward
BART station every 30 minutes from 6:22am until 11:22pm
weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from
6:22am until 11:22pm. From the South Hayward BART sta-
tion going down Tennyson will leave every 30 minutes from
6:04am until 11:04pm weekdays, and hourly on weekends
and holidays from 6:17am until 11:17pm.
Route 22 is a circular route, serving Tennyson, Hesperian
(both Chabot College and Southland Mall), Winton, and
both Hayward and South Hayward BART stations along
Mission Blvd. Visit AC Transit’s web site at www.actransit.org
for more information.
AC TRANSIT FARES — $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and
65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an add’l 25¢.
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