Committee Chair: Bob Ganch
Vision Statement: Our goal is to encourage and foster an environment whereby each resident of our neighborhood takes pride and ownership of our community, and to actively participate in the upkeep of our shared resources by simply "adopting" a certain area within Diablo View.
Volunteer's responsibility: Adopting an area simply means reporting any problems within that area to the HOA promptly, and to also clean-up debris during a routine walk of the adopted area at an interval that fits the volunteer's schedule - whether it be once a day or twice a month, or somewhere in between. The volunteer decides upon the interpretation of "clean-up debris".
This committee is not about rules and regulations but about residents eager to keep Diablo View one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in. There are no dotted lines to sign your name on, no mandated meetings, and no out-of-your-pocket expenses... just a few minutes of your time every now and then at your convenience. Those of us who have stepped forward:
| Bob | Open Space Area |
| Don | Iris Lane |
| Doug | Upper Muir Road |
| Doug | Black Rock Rock Place Island |
| Johanna | Range Place Island |
| Marian | Tot Lot |
| Sarah | Lower Sweetwater |
Volunteers are needed to claim unlisted areas such as the other islands, the Tot Lot hill, upper Sweetwater Drive, etc. We also need overlap in the larger areas such as the Open Space, Muir Road, etc. Why do we need overlap? It makes the task of keeping our community clean easier for each and every resident! So please, grab your walking stick, grab your dog, grab your hat, grab the kids, whatever your routine may be, and pick an area today! For more information or to volunteer, please call Bob Ganch at 335-9300 or drop by 2222 Dry Creek Court.
Owl Boxes: An owl nesting box has been installed in the open space area on top of the hill closest to Hwy 4.
Our intent is to reduce the need for harmful pesticides by encouraging natural predators and alternative methods of
sustainable pest management. It is important that all members of the Diablo View Homeowners Association (and all guests)
not disturb the new box to encourage the nesting of owls. Please note that all native birds are protected by Federal Law,
especially when nesting. Any disturbance is a Federal offense and we strongly encourage that this information be passed
on to all residents, including children. We also ask cooperation in protecting any owls from poisoning by refraining
from the use of rodenticides especially on nearby properties closest to the shared open space. The Board would like to thank Kathy Minard
for presenting the idea and for her continued cooperation on the project which will include cleaning the nesting box and
monitoring the owl activity.
Picnic table:The Neighborhood Committee recommended purchase of a new picnic table for the central hill open space, since the
old table was no longer usable. The Board of Directors approved the purchase and the new picnic table has been installed. Take
a walk up the hill, have a seat and enjoy the view of Mt. Diablo and the Diablo Valley.
Neighborhood Watch Report:A couple of years ago, burglars stole a car and removed numerous valuable items, including tools, from a garage in the upper area of our subdivision. The homeowner inadvertently left the garage door open overnight and discovered the theft the following morning. Diablo View is a very safe neighborhood, but we are not immune from opportunistic crimes. Be sure to keep your garage doors and gates closed as much as possible so criminals are not attracted to your property.