The May Issue of the Pony Express Magazine is out now. The Issue includes our Managers Message, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Candidate Statements and much more!
The Laguna Hills City Council reviewed a Housing Element Update Report Laguna Hills CC Presentation at a workshop March 26, 2022. The city is considering approaches to meet the state Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Currently under consideration is rezoning business properties to allow potential redevelopment that would allow additional lower income compliant high density units.
Adoption of a plan will be considered at a future regular city council meeting the 2nd or 4th Tuesdays. If you would like more information or have any questions or comments, please email the Planning Division at planning@lagunahillsca.gov, Please note all comments provided are public record.
These changes to the housing element may affect our neighborhood and we want you to have an opportunity to provide input and participate in the process.
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The May Issue of the Pony Express Magazine is out now. The Issue includes our Managers Message, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Candidate Statements and much more!
This camp is geared towards ages five to twelve with campers divided into age groups. Each day, campers will groom horses, have one-on-one riding time, and participate in many fun learning activities.
Novice Camp Schedule
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Nellie Gail Ranch June 1, 2022 Annual Meeting / Ballot
This year it is doubly important for each homeowner to participate in the annual meeting by casting your vote for directors and the special ballot measures related to 24-hour or 12-hour mobile patrol services and Vehicle and License Plate Recognition Cameras. Ballots for the annual meeting were mailed to all homeowners of record the beginning of May. If you haven’t already, please help us achieve quorum by promptly returning you ballot. Postage is pre-paid to make it easier than ever to submit!
How to complete your ballot:
Follow the ballot instructions as to how to vote.
Each return envelope lists the homeowner of record.
The homeowner of record must sign the envelope in which the ballot and ballot envelope will be returned.
Effective April 14, 2022, the state has released all quarantine sites in Orange County, San Diego County and Los Angeles. Our Equestrian Center has returned to normal unrestricted operations. However, we recommend everyone remain cautious and keep a “heads up” when traveling to horseshows or other facilities to ensure the Nellie Gail Ranch community can remain safe for the months to come.
Recommendations per CDFA remain as follows:
Limit horse-to-horse contact
Avoid use of communal water sources
Avoid sharing of equipment unless thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses
Monitor your horse for clinical signs of disease and report any temperature over 102°F to a veterinarian
We thank you again for all your efforts in successfully keeping our community safe from the EHV-1 outbreak.
Next Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agendas for the Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Open Session Meeting, the April 19th Executive Session Meeting and a Special April 20th Executive Session Meeting. The Open Session Meeting will be held at the Association Clubhouse at 7:30 p.m.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Feedback Regarding Flock Safety System
Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association (NGROA) contracted with Flock Safety Incorporated to provide Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) services for the Nellie Gail Ranch community as part of its overall security strategy. The NGROA ALPR system, connects with other public and private Flock ALPR systems throughout the region to provide an integrated public safety network. The interconnectivity of this broader network of ALPR systems provides law enforcement with an enhanced investigative capability to respond to and deter criminal activity throughout the Nellie Gail Ranch community and the City of Laguna Hills.
The NGROA ALPR system connects seamlessly with the City of Laguna Hills’ ALPR system. Together, these systems are being used by a variety of units within the Sheriff’s Department. Some of these units include, but are not limited to: Laguna Hills Police Services, Lake Forest Police Services, the Directed Enforcement Team (DET), the Gang Enforcement Team (GET), Sheriff’s Investigations, the Regional Auto Theft Detail, the Traffic Enforcement Bureau, the Special Victim’s Unit (SVU), and the Sheriff’s Crime Analysis Bureau.
Prior to this system being added to our City, Police Services had very little success in locating stolen vehicles. However, in the last six months, our staff has used this system to successfully locate nine occupied stolen vehicles, which resulted in thirteen arrests. Some of these stolen vehicles were occupied by multiple subjects, who were in possession of evidence linking them to multiple crimes in multiple jurisdictions. Four of these arrests were directly related to criminal activity which occurred in the Nellie Gail Ranch community. These are examples of how this system has enabled us to remove sophisticated criminals from our streets and prevent them from victimizing our residents.
I truly appreciate NGROA’s proactive approach to home security and public safety. By investing in this technology, you have provided a significant resource to our officers which has increased our ability to respond to and investigate criminal activity directly impacting our city. This system has been an excellent addition to our community, and we anticipate continued positive results in the future.
Captain Matthew Stiverson
Chief of Police Services | City of Laguna Hills
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Trail Safety – Bicycle Use Prohibited
Nellie Gail Ranch’s 25 miles of trails are interwoven throughout most of the 1,407 homes in the community. These easements are set aside for equestrian purposes and are one of the most unique and valued features of our community. For safety reasons, bicycles are prohibited on Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrian Trails to reduce the opportunity for startling horse and rider leading to potential injury.
Most bicycle enthusiasts when informed of the restrictions immediately comply but some have on occasion responded with comments that they are homeowners with a right to use the trails. There is an important distinction we should keep in mind with respect to the trails. Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association owns very little of the trail system. The underlying ownership of the property is each of our homeowners. It is important for us to all be aware that whenever we are on a trail we are guests on another homeowner’s property. A bicycle on a trail that is set aside for equestrian purposes is no different than riding your bike across someone’s front yard. It is a trespass that could potentially cause injury. A piece of litter dropped on a trail or pet waste bag left in the bushes is no different than leaving that same litter on someone’s front yard.
As we each enjoy our shared use of the trails, let’s be sure to be good guests and reflect appreciation to our 1,407 hosts.
28th Annual Summer Tennis & Swim Camp
Equestrian Novice Camp
This camp is geared towards ages five to twelve with campers divided into age groups. Each day, campers will groom horses, have one-on-one riding time, and participate in many fun learning activities.
Camp Schedule
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The April Pony Express Magazine is out now. The issue includes our Easter Egg hunt, Director’s Message, New Election Rules, a Spring Time Smoothie and much more! Click here to view
EHV-1 Update
Rio Vista and Sierra Vista Stables have been released from quarantine in San Juan Capistrano. Unfortunately Sycamore Stables in San Juan Capistrano has a new case as of Wednesday as follows:
March 30, 2022: One (1) additional horse on the premises displaying neurological clinical signs was confirmed positive for EHV-1 on March 30th. The horse is alive and under veterinary care. To date, there have been three (3) confirmed EHM cases (EHV-1 infection with neurological signs) and twenty-four (24) positive EHV-1 fever-only or mild clinical cases on this premises with two (2) asymptomatic positives off premises but associated with this incident. CDFA is actively monitoring the situation.
Additionally, due to a new case in San Diego County, Blenheim EquiSports has cancelled their equestrian competition scheduled for next week. Our Equestrian Center continues to implement safety protocols to limit interaction with horses outside of the Equestrian Center.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
A Lost Ring was Found
Have you lost a ring or know anyone that has lost a ring? A ring was found on the trail behind the Equestrian Center. Please contact the Nellie Gail Owner’s Association Office at 949.425.1477 for more information.
28th Annual Summer Tennis & Swim Camp
Equestrian Novice Camp
This camp is geared towards ages five to twelve with campers divided into age groups. Each day, campers will groom horses, have one-on-one riding time, and participate in many fun learning activities.
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The April Pony Express Magazine is out now. The issue includes our Easter Egg hunt, Director’s Message, New Election Rules, a Spring Time Smoothie and much more!
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