2020 4th of July Rules
Dear Association Member,
Prior to the COVID-19 virus State of Emergency Declaration, the Board was considering proposing minor revisions to the Association’s Fourth of July rules and regulations with the intent of adopting a set of rules which could remain in place for years to come. In light of the COVID-19 virus and the current State of Emergency, at their Special Board Meeting on June 9, 2020, the Board of Directors conducted a member hearing and approved changes which repealed many of the typical standard Fourth of July rules and regulations for this year’s event.
Please view the “2020 Fourth of July Event – Rules and Regulations” decided on by the Board that will be enforced this year.
Changes from 2019 to 2020
- Restatement of the rules with an alpha and/or numeric numbering system to make them easier to read and reference. The proposed rules also remove all reference to specific dates so that they do not have to be amended annually.
- Provide that each year the Board will determine the number of wristbands to be distributed to Members and guests at its April meeting consistent with the Board’s duties to control the Association’s recreational areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly condition with notice to the Members. As was the case previously, any Member can petition the Board to request additional wristbands. This year the number was set at the eight (8) Resident Wristbands and two (2) Guest Wristbands, which have already been distributed. Wristbands will not be available for collection the day of Fourth of July 2020. Wristbands will not be required for alcohol consumption. However, all underage drinking will continue to be subject to citation and strict enforcement.
- Prohibited guest vehicles from accessing the Bay on Fourth of July. Vehicles must be equipped with a valid Emerald Bay decal to be granted access (no Fourth of July Guest Vehicles Passes will be issued this year). Guest vehicles which access the Bay prior to Fourth of July must park on the Member host’s property the day of the event.
- Updating the rules to allow wine bottles on the beach on condition that they are removed from the beach area after use – consistent with the Association’s modified glass on the beach rule previously adopted.
- Allowing golf carts to be driven by anyone holding a valid learner’s permit.
It is with great disappointment to all of us that this year’s fireworks have been cancelled. The Board and staff wish you and your family the safest of holidays and look forward to when our typical full Fourth of July celebration filled with music and fireworks can be had once again.
If you have any questions regarding the new rules, please contact the Association’s Office & Member Services Director, Eric Sirignano either by phone at 949-494-8571 or by email at esirignano@ebca.net for assistance.
Sincerely,
Emerald Bay Community Association
