Manager’s Messages
Annual Members Meeting & Election Results
The Annual Meeting of the Members of Moulton Ranch III Homeowners’ Association was held on October 13, 2026. The Election of Directors was completed. Three (3) Directors were elected to serve two (2) year terms. Below are the election results:
NAMES OF CANDIDATES / NUMBER OF VOTES CAST
Alejandro Alva – 50
Daniel Chow – 77
Christopher Ferri – 19
Angela Hewan – 45
Anthony Maciel – 66
Patricia Young – 54
The three (3) candidates receiving the highest number of votes are as follows and will serve for a two (2) year term.
NAMES OF DIRECTORS ELECTED
Daniel Chow
Anthony Maciel
Patricia Young
RECALL OF DIRECTOR SAEID HARIRI
The members also voted on the recall of Director Saeid Hariri. Under the Bylaws, removal of a Director before the expiration of his term requires (1) the affirmative vote of a majority of the members, which is 263 votes, and (2) that the votes cast against removal not be sufficient to elect the Director under reverse cumulative voting. The reverse cumulative voting requirement was met; however, the number of votes in favor of the recall did not reach the 263 votes required for approval by a majority of the members. The recall was therefore not approved, and Director Hariri will continue to serve on the Board of Directors for the remainder of his term. Because the recall was not approved, no additional seat was filled, and the three (3) Director seats were filled as stated above.
In Favor of Recall – 77 votes
Opposed to Recall – 6 votes
The new Board of Directors will select officer positions at the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6 PM via Zoom.
Thank you to all owners who participated in this year’s election!
Help Reduce Rat Activity Around Your Home
Management has received an increase in reports of rat activity throughout the community. This is not uncommon, as warmer weather and seasonal changes typically result in increased rodent activity during this time of year. While the Association actively monitors and addresses rodent activity within the common areas, homeowners are encouraged to take proactive steps to protect their own property.
The Association contracts with a licensed pest control vendor that regularly services and maintains rodent bait stations located throughout the common areas. These stations are inspected on a routine schedule and replenished with bait as needed as part of the Association’s ongoing rodent control program. However, because rodents readily travel between common areas and private properties, the Association’s efforts alone cannot eliminate rodent activity throughout the community.
Residents are encouraged to implement rodent abatement measures on their own lots, including:
- Do not leave pet food or water outdoors overnight.
- Keep trash and recycling containers tightly closed.
- Promptly remove fallen fruit, nuts, and other food sources from your yard.
- Store bird seed and animal feed in sealed containers and avoid overfilling bird feeders.
- Clean up after outdoor meals and barbecues.
- Trim dense vegetation and groundcover that can provide shelter for rodents.
- Seal openings around your home, including gaps around pipes, vents, doors, garages, and foundations, to prevent rodents from entering.
- Eliminate standing water whenever possible.
If rodent activity persists on your property, homeowners should consider consulting with a licensed pest control professional to evaluate the situation and recommend appropriate treatment measures.
If you choose to use rodent control products, please do so responsibly. Whenever possible, use enclosed tamper-resistant bait stations or traps and avoid the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which can pose a serious threat to hawks, owls, coyotes, bobcats, domestic pets, and other wildlife that prey on rodents.
If you observe significant rodent activity in the Association’s common areas, please notify Action’s Community Care Department with the location and any relevant details so the Association can investigate and determine whether additional pest control measures are warranted.
By working together to reduce food, water, and shelter sources and by taking appropriate preventative measures on individual properties, we can help minimize seasonal rodent activity and maintain a cleaner, healthier community for everyone.
Coyote Activity
Dear Moulton Ranch III Residents,
The Association has recently received several reports of increased coyote activity throughout the community. Coyotes are native to Southern California and are commonly found in residential neighborhoods adjacent to open space. While sightings are not unusual, it is important for all residents to take precautions to help keep our community safe.
Please help reduce the likelihood of coyote encounters by following these recommendations:
- Never feed coyotes or other wildlife.
- Keep cats indoors whenever possible.
- Always supervise small pets outdoors and keep dogs on a short leash while walking.
- Avoid walking pets at dawn, dusk, or after dark, when coyotes are most active.
- Secure trash containers and remove outdoor pet food and water bowls.
- Pick up fallen fruit and clean outdoor cooking areas to eliminate food sources.
- If you encounter a coyote, do not run. Instead, make yourself appear as large as possible, make loud noises, clap your hands, wave your arms, or use a whistle or air horn to encourage the coyote to leave the area.
The Association will continue to maintain the common areas, including trimming vegetation where appropriate to improve visibility. However, because coyotes are native wildlife, there is no effective way to permanently remove them from the area. The most effective way to reduce coyote activity is for the community to work together to eliminate food sources and reinforce coyotes’ natural fear of people.
If you observe a coyote exhibiting unusually bold or aggressive behavior toward people, please report it to:
Mission Viejo Animal Services
Phone: (949) 470-3045
Website: https://cityofmissionviejo.org/departments/animal-services
California Department of Fish and Wildlife – South Coast Region
Phone: (858) 467-4201
Website: https://wildlife.ca.gov
If there is an immediate threat to public safety or a coyote attack on a person, call 911 immediately.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep Moulton Ranch III a safe community for residents, pets, and wildlife.
How to Report Street Light Outages
For street lights located on the community streets (which are public), maintenance is handled by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). If you notice a street light that is out or malfunctioning, please report it directly to SDG&E through their online reporting system or customer service line. When reporting, be prepared to provide the nearest address or the pole number (if visible) to help expedite the repair. The link to the online outage reporting is: https://www.sdge.com/residential/customer-service/outage-center/report-street-light-outage
For light poles located within Moulton Ranch Park, these are maintained by the Association. Any outages or issues with park lighting should be reported to Management so they can coordinate repairs.
Timely reporting helps ensure that lighting issues are addressed quickly, keeping our community safe and well-lit.
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