Welcome to Columbia Homeowners Association

Columbia is a Planned Development comprised of 208 single-family homes. Each homeowner in a planned community is responsible for maintaining his yard in good condition to commensurate with the standards of quality established for the community.

Association Manager

For the use and benefit of all owners and residents in Columbia your Association Manager can be reached at COL@harborbay.org or 510-865-3363, ext. 358.

Maintenance Work Order Request

Click below to submit a maintenance work order request for items in the common area.

Association Maintenance Responsibility

Maintenance responsibilities include all common areas (parks, private roads, walkways, etc.) within the community. The Association assesses its members to fund insurance, maintenance, operations and reserves. Please note that all homeowners and rental residents (if any) are responsible for observing both the Columbia Association Architectural Guidelines and the Community Architectural Committee (CAC) Rules and Standards.

Exterior Modifications

Exterior Modification requires the prior approval of the Architectural Committee. An Architectural Application must be submitted and approved in writing by the CAC before work may commence. For more information, consult the Architectural Review Process and the Columbia Architectural and Landscape Guidelines.

Trash Pickup

Individual unit trash pick-up is the responsibility of each resident and containers must be stored so they are not visible from the street.

Parking

All streets within the Columbia are City of Alameda streets. If you have a parking issue, please call 510-522-PARK. For more information visit www.AlamedaCA.gov/parkingcitations.

Park your car in your garage, rather than in the driveway or on the street. This allows a clear street for early morning City street sweeping, less chance for vehicle accidents, parking for your visitors and a generally more attractive Association.

Due to the overflow parking for the ferry terminal, Columbia requires a residential parking permit Monday – Friday between 8 AM – 6 PM. Please click on the links below for specific information and to download a parking permit application. Parking permits may be picked up from the Community Offices Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Please read your rules carefully for required documents to obtain the permit(s). If you have any questions, please contact us at 510-865-3363.

Columbia Parking Information

Columbia Parking Permit Application

Pets

Please control your pets so they don’t disturb your neighbors. Persistent or prolonged barking, howling or making unusual noises violates Alameda Municipal Code Section 7-3.10. Any violation of this section shall be deemed a violation of Section 4-10.5 of the Alameda Municipal Code and subject to the penalties in Section 4-10.12 of the Alameda Municipal Code.

Your Dedicated Board Members

Position Name Term
President Gary Lym 6/2024
Vice President Pauline Chow 6/2025
Secretary Michael Martin 6/2024
Treasurer May Ng 6/2025
Member at Large Suann Lee-Chin 6/2024

Association Documents

Board Member History

YearPositionsMember
2017PresidentSteven Cvitanovic
1st Vice PresidentPauline Chow
2nd Vice President Paul Ravetti
Treasurer Gary Lym
SecretaryMichael Martin
2016PresidentSteven Cvitanovic
Vice PresidentPauline Chow
SecretaryDifferent Management
Treasurer
Member-at-Large
2015President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2014President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
SecretaryDaniel Chin
Treasurer
2013President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
SecretaryDaniel Chin
Treasurer
2012President
1st Vice President
Director
Secretary
Treasurer
2011President
1st Vice President
Director
Secretary
Treasurer
2010President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2009President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2008President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
2007PresidentGary Lym
1st Vice PresidentCarrie Minault
2nd Vice President Pauline Chow
SecretaryDaniel Chin
Treasurer Michael Martin
2006PresidentGary Lym
1st Vice PresidentCarrie Minault
2nd Vice President Joyce Chou
SecretaryDaniel Chin
Treasurer Michael Martin
2005PresidentGary Lym
1st Vice PresidentJoyce Chou
2nd Vice President Carrie Minault
SecretaryOscar Lee
Treasurer Tim Wellman
2004PresidentGary Lym
1st Vice PresidentMichael Martin
2nd Vice President Joyce Chou
SecretaryOscar Lee
Treasurer Tim Wellman
2003PresidentGary Lym
Vice PresidentMichael Martin
Member-at-LargeJoyce Chou
SecretaryOscar Lee
Treasurer Dennis Kolowich
2002PresidentGary Lym
Vice PresidentMichael Martin
Member-at-LargeOscar Lee
SecretaryJudy Craney
Treasurer Dennis Kolowich
2001PresidentGary Lym
Vice PresidentPhil Albert
SecretaryJudy Craney
Treasurer Dennis Kolowich
Member-at-LargeMichael Martin
2000PresidentMary Foss
Vice PresidentTom Kulick
SecretaryGary Lym
Treasurer Dennis Kolowich
Member-at-LargePhil Albert