Welcome to Alicante

To the Owners and Tenants of Alicante,

Annual Meeting Date Update

The Annual Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom beginning at 6:00pm. All absentee Ballots must be received by 5:00 pm on May 20, 2026, or ballots can be hand delivered to Management before the May 21^st meeting.  The Board will Hold an Executive and Regular Session on April 23, 2026.

Safety First

The Safety Committee would like to remind all residents of the following things you can do to improve building safety:

• Do not leave any valuable possessions visible inside your vehicles
• All vehicle windshield tags must be securely attached to the vehicle window or portable tags must be removed from the vehicle to prevent theft.
• Please pause at top of the garage exit ramp when exiting and wait until the vehicle gate closes. In addition, please pause at the bottom of the ramp when entering the garage to make sure that no other vehicle or pedestrian is entering the garage.

And if you see something please report it to Hugo Munoz the Alicante General Manager at hmunoz@actionlife.com

Did you know that flushable wipes are not actually flushable?

Toilet paper is specifically designed to disintegrate in water. Wet wipes, even those labeled “flushable”, are made from synthetic or natural fibers that are woven or bonded together to stay strong — even when wet. That’s what makes them feel thick and durable in your hand. Unfortunately, that durability doesn’t go away once they enter the pipes.  Once inside the sewer system they accumulate. They tangle together and catch on pipe joints and debris.    Plumbers report that wipes are one of the most common culprits in residential sewer backups.

Some wipes carry certifications from industry groups stating they meet “flushability” standards. The problem is that those standards were largely written by the same industry that makes and sells the wipes.  As of  October 2021 California requires all manufacturers of diaper, cleaning and cosmetic wipes to display clear “Do Not Flush” warnings on their packages but still the myth that these wipes are flushable persists.

The good news is that you don’t have to give up your wipes — just change where they end up. Toss used wipes in the trash can. It takes about two seconds and protects Alicante’s pipes.

Stay in the social loop!

Check out the latest Social Committee updates-  meet April’s VIP, Jonesy, RSVP for the ceramic workshop with blind artisan Jennifer Finlan of Gifted Back, and see what other events are coming up.

Do You Have Alicante Photos You’d Like to Share? If you have photos from recent Alicante events, or photos you have taken from your Alicante balcony like the ones shown here below that you would like to share, please submit them to Management and you may see them in our next newsletter

To the Owners and Tenants of Alicante,

Board Meeting

The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on March 26, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom with Open Session starting at 6:00pm.

Annual Meeting

The Alicante Annual Meeting will take place on April 25, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom. Ballots will be mailed out this month.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th

On Saturday, March 14^th, there will be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival in the Bankers Hill area from 9:00am to 6:00pm with the Parade starting at 10:30am. Please note that the parade route will go past Alicante on the 5^th Ave side. For more information regarding the Parade and Festival along with the Parade Route, click on the following link: Parade Location / Route – ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND IRISH FESTIVAL (stpatsparade.org)

Garbage Disposal

Garbage disposals should be used cautiously, or not at all.

Key Reasons to Avoid Using a Garbage Disposal

• Plumbing Clogs: Contrary to popular belief, disposals don’t grind food into liquid; they create small particles that can accumulate, especially when combined with grease, leading to significant clogs in building plumbing systems and common-area sewer lines.
• Damage to Pipes and Motors: Fibrous foods (celery, corn husks) wrap around the impellers, while hard items (bones, fruit pits) can break or dull the grinding mechanism.
• Starch Accumulation: Starchy foods like pasta, rice, and potato peels create a paste-like substance that packs into pipes.
• Environmental & Water Waste: Using a disposal requires running roughly 2 gallons of water per minute, and it adds unnecessary organic waste to municipal sewage systems.
• Grease Solidification: Even if ground up, fats, oils, and grease can solidify inside pipes, causing major blockages.
• Better Alternatives: Composting food waste is a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative, helping protect Alicante’s plumbing infrastructure.

Kitchen sink strainers prevent food debris from clogging your plumbing and can act as stoppers to fill the sink with water. Senior Community Manager Hugo Munoz has several strainers. Please feel free to come pick one up, no charge, courtesy of the Alicante Board of Directors.

Let’s Get Social

The Alicante Social Committee is excited to introduce a fantastic lineup of social activities this year! From Alicante Animal Residents, Resident Experts and Shh… A Little Birdie Mentioned… please see social committee flyers for more information on these fun activities!

Let’s make this year unforgettable together!

Board Meeting

The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on January 22, 2026 in the Community Room and via Zoom with Open Session starting at 6:00pm.

Resident Conduct

Pursuant to Rules and Regulations, section Resident and Guest Conduct, page 13, #1: Loud or unruly conduct anywhere on the Alicante property, including your residence, which disturbs the comfort and quiet enjoyment of others, is prohibited. In addition, after 9:00 PM volume must be significantly reduced in order to not disturb other residents. For a full list of the Association’s rules regarding noise levels, please refer to the Association Rules and Regulations section Resident and Guest Conduct, page 13, #1-8.

Breaking Down Boxes

When discarding boxes in the recycling bins, please be sure to break down the boxes first as they take up a lot of room and can lead to overage charges.

Contact Information

In the event you change your email address or phone number, please remember to advise management.  This allows us to continue to communicate important reminders to you!

Architectural Applications

If you are thinking about making a change in your unit that would require architectural committee review and approval, please plan well in advance. Per the Architectural Guidelines, the Committee is allotted 30-45 days for review.  It is also recommended to wait before setting a schedule with your contractor until an approval has been awarded.

News From the Neighborhood 

Paid parking in Balboa Park is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2026. The new parking plan recently approved by the City Council ensures that verified City of San Diego residents can receive discounted parking, and preserves some free parking options, including for park employees and volunteers. Parking revenues will be used within Balboa Park for improvements and maintenance. There will be monthly, quarterly and annual parking pass options for both verified residents of the City of San Diego and for non-residents, who will pay a higher rate. For those not purchasing passes, parking will be available at parking meter kiosks on Balboa Park roads for $2.50 an hour, and in the lots for daily fees ranging from $5 to $16.

Parking meters

Meters will be installed on roads within the park including Balboa Drive, El Prado, Juniper Road, Presidents Way, Quince Drive, Zoo Drive and Village Place. There will also be meters on some adjacent roads including Sixth Avenue, from Elm to Upas streets, and Park Boulevard, from Village Place to Presidents Way. Meter rates will be $2.50 per hour, up to $10 a day and will be enforced between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Meters outside the park on Sixth Avenue and Park Boulevard will also be $2.50 an hour, with a four-hour maximum. Meters take credit cards, Apple Pay/ Google Pay or coins. Download the Park Smarter App to pay using your smartphone

Staff Holiday Schedule

In observance of upcoming holidays, Action Property Management will be closed Wednesday, December 24, 2024, and Thursday December 25, 2024. ABLE Engineering and PMS Janitorial will also be closed for the holiday. For all emergencies, please remember to call 800-400-2284.

Holiday Tree Pick up

Global Disposal will be picking up Christmas trees on Tuesday, January 13^th, 2026. 

If you would like to dispose of your tree, please bring it down next to the Amazon locker

To ensure pickup, please place your tree in the designated location no later than 6:00am on the morning of the 13^th.  Please be sure to clean up any needles your tree leaves behind.  

Patrick Freeman Out on Leave

Our fulltime Building Engineer Patrick Freeman will be out on leave from December 14, 2025 to January 14, 2026 for any emergency issues please contact General Manager Hugo Munoz at hmunoz@actionlife.com or 949-341-1151.

Senior Community Manager Hugo Munoz will be out on leave from January 2, 2026 to January 9, 2026 for any emergency issues please contact 800-400-2284 during this period.

Board Meeting

The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Community Room and via Zoom with Open Session starting at 6:30pm.

Holiday Party – Thank You Message

Thank you to the Social Committee for organizing the 2025 Holiday Party scheduled for December 7, 2025. If you have any photos of the event that you would like to share with other Residents, please send them to Management and they will be added to the Resident Portal.

Contact Information

In the event you change your email address or phone number, please remember to advise management.  This allows us to continue to communicate important reminders to you!

Moves/Deliveries

All moves and deliveries must be scheduled with Management at least a week in advance. A general rule of thumb is if it takes more than one person to move it, then a move must be scheduled.  The reason is simply to protect the building from sustaining damage during a move.  Please be advised that if you are found to have had an unscheduled move or delivery, you will be subject to hearing and fine.  If you are unsure of the scope of your move or would like to schedule a move, please contact the General Manager.  

Drain Maintenance

As the holiday season sparkles into view, let’s keep the festive spirit flowing—by being mindful of what we’re putting down our drains!

No FOG Down the Drain

Don’t let this festive trio fool you. Fats, oils and grease (FOG) can wreak havoc on your pipes. Many sewer blockages occur between the house or business and the utility’s sewer main, where the property owner is responsible for correcting the problem. Avoiding blockages could mean avoiding an unnecessary plumbing bill. 

PREVENT CLOGS

When preparing this year’s meals, be sure to scrape and trash your FOG to prevent clogs and protect your home this season. Here is a list of other items you should avoid flushing down the drain (throw them in the trash instead):

• Wipes (even if they say they’re “flushable”)
• Dental floss
• Cotton swabs or rounds
• Hair
• Paper towels
• Tissues 
• Contact lenses
• Medication

Share Your Photo.

Have a photo you would like to share with the Alicante Community? Email it to Management at hmunoz@actionlife.com

Our Alicante at sunset as seen from the common area of 525 Olive. Shared by Luis-Ferdinand Mann

The Alicante Board of Directors