October Talega Delegate Meeting Recap

Thank you to the many Delegates that were able to attend the Delegate Meeting on October 18th!

Important Election Details
If you are not present, your neighborhood vote will not count!

Your role as a Talega Delegate is to represent your neighborhood constituents during the Election of Directors at the Annual Meeting.

As a reminder, the Talega Maintenance Corporation (TMC) Annual Election Meeting will occur on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Talega Swim & Athletic Clubhouse. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect two (2) members for a three (3) year term to the TMC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are representatives who are elected by the community Association. It is the Board’s responsibility to supervise the properties of the Association, to approve budgets, and in general to make the decisions which strive for the betterment of the Association and the community.

November 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. -  Annual Meeting & Election

To learn more about the upcoming election and to view candidates, please click HERE.

Thank you for you continued participation in our Neighborhood Delegate Program!

Battery Energy Storage Facility

A recent Site Plan Permit application was submitted to the City of San Clemente, proposing the construction of a 200-megawatt Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), also referred to as a "battery farm," on a 14.9-acre vacant lot located behind the Pinnacle Apartments at the end of Avenida Pico.  Recent incidents of BESS fires, including one at the PG&E Moss Landing facility in California and a more recent fire at the TerraGen facility in Valley Center, have raised resident concerns, particularly as a significant portion of Talega is designated as a Cal Fire 'red' Fire Hazard Severity Zone. If you would like to learn more and voice your stance to the proposed Sandpiper Battery Energy Storage Facility behind Talega, please click the buttons below.

To view the Facebook group, please click HERE.

To view the petition, please click HERE.

Prima Deshecha Landfill Expansion

OC Waste & Recycling is in the process of creating an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate a proposal to double the daily tonnage limit at the Prima Deshecha Landfill, allowing for an increase from 4,000 to 8,000 tons per day, with provisions for emergency days when the limit can be exceeded. Community members have expressed their opposition to this expansion, citing concerns about increased tonnage, the introduction of imported trash, and expansion to Zone 4 before Zone 1 is full, with worries about visual pollution and health impacts in the Talega Community. Additionally, they express concerns about altering the hillside landscape for trash storage, which could result in more trucking, noise, and environmental pollution. The public comment period is open until October 27th.  To learn more and share your perspective on this matter, please use the buttons below.

To view the Facebook group, please click HERE.

To view more information, please click HERE.

To view the petition, please click HERE.

Transition to a new Management Company

November 1st is the formal transition date. You can expect a detailed letter from GrandManors that will be sent to each homeowner with their new account signup information and answers to many of the questions you might have.

We appreciate your understanding and support during the transition and we are confident the change will bring improved services and enhanced community management to Talega.

Warm regards,

Board of Directors

To view the letter from the Board of Directors about the transition to a new management company, please click HERE.

Upcoming Facility Closures

Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)
Friday, November 24
Sunday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Sunday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)