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Del Mesa Carmel is a 55+ Active Community located in Carmel, CA GENERAL INFORMATION Location : Just a mile east of Carmel-by-the-Sea, set on a plateau within the Carmel River Watershed, Del Mesa Carmel offers stunning views of the Carmel Valley, the Santa Lucia mountains, and Point Lobos. Setting : Home to an active adult community, Del Mesa Carmel comprises 289 condominium units clustered in a park-like setting of specimen trees, shrubs, and perennial gardens. Security and Upkeep : At the gate to the tree-lined entry road, a 24-hour security guard insures residents' privacy and security. Del Mesa Carmel's full-time gardeners and the maintenance staff maintain the grounds and all facilities. Facilities and Amenities: At Del Mesa Carmel and in the surrounding area there are many opportunities to sustain a healthy lifestyle, whether residents are active in the workforce or have retired: An exercise gym and indoor swimming pool Extensive hiking and bike trails in the Carmel Valley and Big Sur The Beaches of Point Lobos and Carmel Del Mesa Carmel maintains a well-stocked library of local and national newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines, and a varied selection of fiction and non-fiction titles Clubs and classes, such as Lawn Bowling and Aerobic Dance Read more > THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES & AMENITIES LOCATION CONTACT US COMMITTEES & CLUBS CLUB HOUSE TOUR VISION & MISSION EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ABOUT DEL MESA Up SALES INFORMATION Real Estate Documents Properties at Del Mesa Carmel are listed with individual real estate agents chosen by the owners. The Del Mesa Carmel Home Owners Association does not list or sell properties, but directs buyers and owners to choose one of the many real estate agents available on the Peninsula. MAP OF THE PROPERTY floor plans REQUEST FOR ESCROW DEMAND LETTER OR QUESTIONNAIRE Email Victoria Contreras (Accounting) at accounting@delmesacarmel.org GO BACK

COMMITTEES AND CLUBS Strategic Planning Committee The Strategic Planning Committee works with Del Mesa Carmel HOA leadership, residents and staff, to define a vision for Del Mesa's future, identify organizational goals, and prioritize objectives to make recommendations to the Board of Directors. Clubs and Associations provide opportunities to socialize, share interests, or engage in activities such as lawn bowling, gardening and hiking. Informal groups arrange Book Club meetings, Bridge and other games, as well as a puzzle group, pool players, etc. Sanctioned Committees consist of volunteers who work with the Board of Directors to enrich the lifestyle of all residents. Below are some examples of Committees, Clubs and Associations. Use the < and > symbols on the pictures below to move through the list. GO BACK

DEL MESA EVENT PHOTOS BYOB Mondays Anniversary Party 2024 Ice Cream Social Sept 8, 2024 Thanksgiving 2024 Community Forum FIRE DRILL Sept 9, 2024 Welcome Reception 2024 Halloween 2024 Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 EVENTS & A CTIVITIES Del Mesa Carmel has a variety of weekly and monthly events; some are represented by the pictures below. Move your mouse over each picture below to learn more. Meetings for Committees, Clubs, and the Board of Directors normally occur once a month. Other weekly events include a variety of opportunities to share common interests, exercise, see a movie, play games or socialize with fellow residents. Clubhouse Main site for meetings, classes, games and social events. Enrichment Monthly concerts and speakers on a variety of subjects. Dining Options With 2 dining rooms and an outdoor patio, carry out or delivery Senior Citizen Exercise Class Weekly classes aimed at gently improving strength & balance. Water Aerobics Twice weekly in our indoor heated pool. Tai Chi Weekly class helps improve balance & relaxation. Social Events Weekly social hour, happy hour, and BYOB to chat, drink, and socialize. Lawn Bowling Join Club members on the Green to learn a great new sport. Show More GO BACK

OUR COMMUNITY Del Mesa Carmel is independent living at its best, with on-site fine dining, a fitness center with indoor swimming pool and spa, exercise classes, a workshop for arts and crafts, garden plots, and a USLBA lawn bowling club. A variety of resident committees and clubs host educational speakers, first-rate movies, art exhibits and films, as well as casual gatherings and community-wide parties. While Del Mesa Carmel feels secluded among the trees, it is close to The Crossroads and other shopping centers, including supermarkets and drug stores, and nearby doctors, dentists, hospital, restaurants, banks, service stations, theatres and specialty shops. Within a five-mile radius are historic sites, golf courses, and recreational activities. Charming Carmel-by-the-Sea is famous for its art studios, galleries, restaurants and shops. Historic Monterey was California’s first capital and the site of the famous Cannery Row which now houses the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium with its unique sea otter rescue program. Beauty abounds along the famous 17-Mile Drive and at Pebble Beach, as well in historic Pacific Grove with its Lovers’ Point Park. Whale watching is a favorite pastime and can be enjoyed while walking on Carmel Beach, along Monterey Bay, or the coast-line trails of nearby Point Lobos Park. Move your mouse over pictures below to see what's available around Del Mesa Carmel TAKE A TOUR Beautiful Views Scenic Hiking Trails Monterey Aquarium & Cannery Row Picturesque Parks & Bike Trails Gorgeous Mountain Destinations One-of-a-kind beaches World Class Golfing Facilities & Amenities A t Del Mesa Carmel and in the surrounding area there are many ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, whether residents are active in the workforce or have retired: Club and classes such as Lawn Bowling and Dancercise An exercise gym and indoor swimming pool Extensive hiking and bike trails in the Carmel Valley and Big Sur Beachcombing and whale and dolphin watching off Point Lobos and Carmel Beach A well-stocked library of local and national newspapers, weekly magazines, and a varied selection of fiction and non-fiction titles Also see the About Del Mesa page for more information. GO BACK

SALES INFORMATION Del Mesa is a condominium development of 289 homes designed for active seniors 55 years of age and older. Among the amenities provided are 24-hour security guard, a clubhouse with dinning room, library and meeting rooms, and enclosed swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a lawn bowling green, a putting green, an arts and crafts building, tables tennis, a woodworking shop, several laundry rooms, and six guest rooms for rent to guests of our residents. Association Documents To operate and control the affairs of our community, the Del Mesa Carmel Community Association has been established as a nonprofit corporation. The Association operates under its governing documents (Articles of Incorporation, Declaration of Protective Restrictions, Bylaws and Ground Rules) and a Maintenance Contract. Ownership, transfer of ownership, lease or rental are strictly the function of the homeowner as long as any new permanent occupant is approved by the Association. All owners and occupants are subject to the provisions and requirements of the Association Documents below: Article of Incorporation Bylaws Ground Rules CC&Rs dmc financial operations Annual Disclosure Cost of Living at Del Mesa Condominium owners must pay a monthly association fee based on the size of their home. This fee covers the cost of utilities furnished to the units, garbage, collection, external maintenance of the homes, liability insurance for the common areas, costs of operating the common facilities (clubhouse, swimming pool, etc..), security at the clubhouse, and salaried for approximately 38 employees. Also, the monthly association fee does not cover the following: 1) real property taxes to your home, 2) cable TV, 3) telephone, 4) earthquake insurance, 5) insurance on your personal property & interior upgrades and finishes (furniture, clothes, jewelry, cabinets, carpets, etc..) and 6) public liability insurance in case of individual liability for injury's to others. Cost, Fees & Services 2024 Operating Budget Reserve Study Homeowners Insurance DMC - Insurance Certificate What Type of Homeowners Insurance Should You Buy? As an owner of a condominium unit, you need to purchase what is known as an HO-6 policy. A condominium owner’s policy provides coverage for certain building components within the interior of the unit not covered by the Association’s Master policy and your furniture and personal property. This is known as Dwelling Coverage and Personal Property/Contents Coverage and it ensures that your damaged or destroyed property is protected up to the insurance limits you purchase. Your condominium owner’s policy should also include Personal Liability coverage in the event that you are sued for accidentally hurting other people or damaging their property. Read more... Remodeling of Homes and Landscaping To ensure the existing architectural and landscaping integrity is maintained, before making certain changes to a home, inside or out, a resident must obtain approval from the Building and Grounds Committee. Specific requirements can be found in the Del Mesa Ground Rules. Application for Approval of Ownership or Occupancy Ownership, transfer of ownership, lease or rental are strictly the function of the homeowner as long as any new permanent occupant is approved by the Association. No person may permanently occupy a home at Del Mesa before approved for occupancy. Each prospective resident must complete and submit an Application of Ownership or Occupant to the General Manager. After receipt and approval of the completed application, staff will reach out to schedule a meeting with the General Manager. This meeting is designed to welcome new residents into the community and inform them of the Association policies and procedures. Occupancy on a permanent basis is restricted to two persons per home unless an exception is authorized by the Board of Directors. Minimum age is 55 years, except for a married couple where only one spouse needs to meet the 55 years of age requirement. Application for Ownership or Occupancy Send all completed Application for Ownership or Occupancy Forms to the Office Administrator, Alyssa Ayon aayon@delmesacarmel.org Cars & Driving Each home is provided one covered parking space. There are a limited number of uncovered parking spaces for residents with a second car. Del Mesa discourages residents from keeping more than two cars on the property and prohibits the parking of trucks and RV's in the residential parking areas. Del Mesa expects residents with a restricted drivers license to striclty obey those restrictions. The maximum speed limit on Del Mesa road is 25 miles per hour. Pets Although Del Mesa is not the most appropriate community for pets, pets are permitted if they are kept inside the homes, on a leash when outside the home, and are not a nuisance to other residents. Pet owners must remove their pet's excrement from the common area immediately. GO BACK

Hello my name is John Baker My Story We live in a beautiful part of the world and in a unique location within a forest of trees and close to the coast. There is a sense of community here that I wish to see fostered with amenities, activities, and adapting to the needs of the residents. To maintain the investment in our homes and our living standard, there is a balancing act with such things as preserving our social environment, maintaining and upgrading our infrastructure, and adapting to future demands from insurance, environmental regulations, and electric vehicles. One particular direction seems advisable, looking at ways to place a greater emphasis on renewable resources and on our electrical infrastructure. I have lived full-time at 172 Del Mesa since 2023 with my wife, Kathy Baker. We appreciate what we have here and hope to maintain and strengthen what has been created. In the past, we lived in Pennsylvania for many years and in San Jose before that. We have three sons living in San Luis Obispo CA, Pittsburgh PA, and Victoria BC. Now retired, my prior careers were as a university professor, satellite communications engineer, and classroom teacher. My hobbies have included travel, hiking, playing the viola, tennis, and reading. While here at DMC, my activities have included co-chairing Sustainable DMC and serving on several committees: Governing Documents Committee, Communication Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. I am a member of Lawn Bowling and frequently use the gym facilities. It’s a joy to attend Enrichment, parties, and events sponsored for the community. I appreciate the work that the administration, maintenance, and landscaping staff provide for us. Contact I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect. offwegothen@comcast.net 808.557.5701

VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES The Vision How are we viewed in the world? To be an innovative aspirational community for the active 55+ of every generation. The Mission What we're doing now and plans for the future. We seek to provide the highest level of vibrant living and inspire a strong sense of leadership, pride, and responsible home ownership by providing ethical and fiscally responsible solutions, promoting a strong sense of community, focusing on excellence in amenities and activities, and being worthy stewards of our natural environment The Values Integrity - A constant and absolute commitment to trust through honesty and transparency. Accountability - The obligation of each of us to be realistic to carry out our mission and to achieve our vision day to day and on an ongoing basis. Fiscal Responsibility - For Del Mesa Carmel and each community member to promote and ensure a strong financial foundation to maintain and invest in our shared areas, now and in the future. Community - We seek to foster a espirit de corps and an enriched quality of life while strengthening the bonds that exist among each of us, built upon trust, stewardship, and respect. Our goal is to build meaningful relationships with all those whose lives we touch - our neighbors, staff, guests, vendors, and partners. Environmental Sustainability - Caring for, optimizing, and honing the abode and our collective surrounding areas which we reside. Safety - To minimize the risk of danger. GO BACK

LOCATION Located on Carmel Valley Road approximately two miles east of Highway 1 and Carmel-by-the-Sea, our hillside is graced by stunning views of the Carmel River Valley and surrounding Santa Lucia mountains. While Del Mesa Carmel feels secluded among the trees, it is close to The Crossroads and other shopping centers, including supermarkets and drug stores, and nearby doctors, dentists, hospitals, restaurants, banks, service stations, theatres and specialty shops. CARMEL, CALIFORNIA Carmel, founded in 1902, is known for its natural beauty and artistic history. The central area of Carmel-By-The-Sea has been a magnet for artists, poets and writers over the years. The quaint downtown area draws tourists and residents alike to its many galleries, restaurants, and shops. The city is known for being dog-friendly, with numerous establishments admitting guests with dogs—among these is Doris Day’s iconic Cypress Inn. Even the fabulous Carmel beach is dog friendly. Carmel culture includes the Forest Theater with its charming theater set among the pines and the Sunset Cultural Center. Sunset has two performance venues, meeting space, an art gallery, and is home to the Annual Bach Festival, as well as other performances, educational programs and classes. The Carmel Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers a range of classes, group exercises, speakers, bus trips to San Francisco, and other helpful resources and lunch options. Link to Carmel Chamber of Commerce carmelchamber.org/carmel-visitor-center/ MONTEREY PENINSULA The Monterey Peninsula is located on California’s Central Coast, a two-hour drive south of San Francisco and five hours north of Los Angeles. It’s a scenic and historic coastal destination welcoming visitors from around the world. The Peninsula encompasses the city of Monterey, as well as charming Pacific Grove, iconic Pebble Beach, and quaint Carmel. The Peninsula provides many opportunities for shopping, dining, ocean-side walks, golf, entertainment, and more. The world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium is located in the historic Cannery Row written about by John Steinbeck. Fisherman’s Wharf offers dining, shopping, and opportunities for whale watching cruises. During certain times of year, you can even spot whales frolicking in Monterey Bay as you walk along the shore. A lengthy series of ocean shore paths and walkways start at the Ocean Institute, go through Lover’s Point and continue around the Peninsula’s tip to the sand-duned beach of Asilomar and eventually to Pebble Beach. Link to City of Monterey Visitor Information monterey.org/leisure GO BACK

Private Events & Catering Clubhouse meeting rooms or dining rooms can be reserved for private events, whether it's a family gathering, friends at Del Mesa, groups from outside Del Mesa, or a combination. Catering is available through Woody's at Del Mesa and can be arranged with advance notice. Room rental fees are waived for groups involving residents. For outside groups, the rental fees are very reasonable compared to other venues on the Peninsula. For more information, contact the Front Desk: 831-624-1853 or see the room reservation form. Please call 831-624-1853 for inquiries. See More Information on Rooms Cater Desserts, Appetizers, Entrees Choose from just coffee & tea to a whole meal. Two Dining Rooms Reserve a table or a room for your party. Garden Room Kitchen Bring your own goodies & use the microwave & frig. Garden Rm Just the right size for a gathering of friends. Caucus Room & TV Gather with friends to watch sports & movies. Crystal Room Perfect for card games, meetings, & larger parties. Library w/kitchenette & stage This room is appropriate for large groups. Patio Dining w/heaters & umbrellas Dine with friends & pets in nice weather.

< Back Waste Management Fines DMC Waste Management Fines for Recycling: A Costly and Unnecessary Burden Ginger Espinoza & Alyssa Ayon DMC Waste Management Fines for Recycling: A Costly and Unnecessary Burden In recent months, Waste Management practices have been subject to stringent regulations aimed at promoting proper recycling and reducing landfill waste. However, as community efforts intensify, so do the consequences for non-compliance, with fines becoming a focal point of debate. At DMC, the fines for improper recycling have reached an astonishing $150.09 per violation—a financial burden that many residents and organizations feel is excessive and, in some cases, unnecessary. Understanding Recycling "Contamination" The term "contamination" in the recycling world refers to the presence of non-recyclable items mixed in with recyclables. This can be as simple as a plastic bag, food residue, or even small amounts of non-recyclable packaging. The concept is rooted in the need to maintain the purity of recyclable materials to ensure they can be processed efficiently. However, it has created a complex situation where even minor, sometimes unavoidable, oversights can trigger fines. The $150.09 Fine: Breaking Down the Consequences FINE DATE AMOUNT REASON 2/23/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 3/8/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 3/22/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 4/5/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 5/24/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 9/6/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 10/18/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION 10/18/2024 $150.09 CONTAMINATION The DMC administration has been receiving a $150.09 fine each time a contaminated recycling bin has been found by Waste Management. We need to make everyone aware that these penalties need to stop, and everyone should take their part in helping to recycle properly. We thank you in advance for doing everything you can to help DMC avoid unnessary violations in the future. Previous Next

< Back ⭐Board Nominations & Elections 🗳️ Self-Nominate by 12/15/24 Bryan Syverson Procedures for the Board Election & Nomination for the upcoming 2025 Board of Directors election have been published on DMC's website. Check them out and self nominate by 12/15/24. Election Rules .pdf Download PDF • 287KB Previous Next