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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2026 27 Ad hoc Wildfire Mitigation Committee FIRE INSURANCE IS A "HOT" TOPIC AT TOWN HALL Our committee was formed to advise on two impactful subjects — insurance and fire regulations. As you probably saw, we encouraged those of you who have faced unusual increases in your fire insurance to watch a very informative webinar put on by State Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh and then come to the Town Hall to meet with representatives. More than 200 residents attended the Ad Hoc Wildfire Mitigation Committee's first Town Hall meeting. The program began with an overview of the webinar, hitting the highlights and aiming to encourage those who did not watch it, to do so. All four presentations in the webinar concluded that a key element to lower our insurance rates is an increased control of risk factors. PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY. It's not a coincidence that our committee has been advising you on both of these issues in our Breeze articles. We then heard from Nick Calero from Senator Bogh's office who updated us on the current legislation and outlined the community support the senator's office offers. Next was Julia Juarez, Director of Outreach Programs from the California Department of Insurance acquainting us with that department's directives and how they are attempting to make our insurance system sustainable and bring it in line with the rest of the country. What followed was an extensive question and answer period with residents engaging our guests on the issues that concerned them most and suggestions on how they thought the system could be improved for the benefit of all. Explanations were given about how we got into this position, and the steps that are being taken to create a sustainable insurance market. Those of you who were unable to attend, the Town Hall video is on our website. The Senator's webinar is on her website at senator.ochoabogh@senate.ca.gov. This very successful Town Hall marked the one-year anniversary of the formation of our committee. Your Board and HOA have worked diligently to put together the right team to study and advise. It's been a busy year. If you have suggestions, questions, or concerns, please feel free to attend our meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 1 pm in the RCN. ~ Cathy Goldsmith, cathyhg13@yahoo.com By now most of you know that the ARC articles are sparked by issues that have recently been brought to our attention. As the community ages, many homeowners are concerned about trees that are too close to their property lines. The current version of the Architectural Guidelines and Standards (Guidelines) states that trees shall be a minimum of half full growth spread from the required setback. To clarify, this means that if a tree at full growth will have a spread of 10 feet, it cannot be placed nearer than five feet from the sidewalk and/or neighboring property lines. Guidelines also require that all trees placed at or near the property lines require separate ARC applications from both owners. An agreement from either owner attached to a single application does not meet the requirement. All tree plantings require ARC approval regardless of where it is in the yard. ARC does not enforce any violations of this or any other requirement that becomes an issue after the ARC application is approved. If you have an issue with a tree that is already planted and you cannot resolve the matter with the neighbor, it should be referred to the management company. ARC is also receiving requests for information about security alarm systems including cameras and motion detecting lights. Most alarm systems require a permit from Beaumont prior to installation. There is a cost for annual permit renewals. Security cameras are also regulated by both city and state laws although the current Guidelines do not specifically mention them. Please contact the Beaumont City Building Department before installing any camera or alarm system. An ARC application will also be required before installation. Four Seasons Beaumont is an exceptionally low crime area. If you are contacted by a security system salesperson, please be aware that they may lie about the crime rates and try to scare you into purchasing a system that you may not need. Motion detector lighting is addressed in the Guidelines. • There cannot be any light trespass (no light may illuminate any neighboring property including common areas) • all fixtures must be mounted within five feet of an entrance or exit door or alcove of the residence • no fixtures may be installed more than eight feet above ground • fixtures may be illuminated with a maximum of two light bulbs of no more than 75 watts each • no fixture may remain on after being triggered for more than 10 minutes and • the light cannot be triggered from more than 30 feet away. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. ~ Steve Cooley, (801) 815-5302, cooleyaudit@gmail.com Architectural Review Committee

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