LAGOONS DRAINED 

Recently, the Lagoons were drained and the waterfall was turned off to allow CalAm Water to repair their broken pipe underneath the bridge.  The pipe has been repaired and the bridge has been reopened to two-way traffic.
 

 2012 VEHICLE DECALS 

If you have not replaced your 2010 Vehicle Decal with a new 2012 Vehicle Decal by February 1, your vehicle may be booted until the Vehicle Decal is replaced.  They were issued beginning Summer of 2011.  See your Association Manager.

HC SURVEY 

Attached to this newsletter, please find a Health Club Renovation Survey.  We welcome one Survey from Owners of each Condo Unit, whether you use the Health Club or not.  It is estimated that a 2013 special assessment of approximately $1,000,000 would be needed to improve space, light, ventilation, systems, fixtures, equipment, entrance and aesthetics.  Unfortunately, the square footage cannot be expanded beyond the existing footprint.  Deadline is 3/31.
                                Click here for printable Adobe PDF copy of the survey

INSURANCE 

On January 16, the Insurance Cooperative renewed the Property & Liability coverage with Farmers Insurance for the term 2/1/2012 – 2/1/2013.  Property limits increased to $930,429,525 – which includes $43,920,000 of limited unit owner coverage – for a premium of $396,947.37.  This is a 310% increase in limits since 2007 for a 1.8% increase in premiums.  In 2011, claims paid exceeded premium paid.

COLLECTING EYE GLASSES / PHONES 

Because we have had residents donating used eye glasses and old cell phones, we have decided to collect used eye glasses and old cell phones to benefit local causes.  You can drop off your used eye glasses and old cell phones at the L&R Office during normal business hours: Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  If you know of a specific charity you would like us to contact, please let us know.  We welcome your input and appreciate your efforts.

2012 FAMILY ACTIVITIES 

The Recreation Sub-Committee would like to continue with a very limited calendar of Family Activities in 2012.  The Holidays Give–A-Ways are one activity being considered.  We may also be able to have one Spring Break activity and one or two Summer activities – similar to the Water Park arranged last Summer.  Do you have any ideas to share with the Recreation Sub-Committee?  Please contact the L&R Office at your very earliest opportunity at 619/ 437-1260.

JANUARY L&R ACTIONS 

THRU 12/2011       Budget                    Actual                     Variance

INCOME:                                                              (  ) = Unfavorable
Assess.                  1,976,672.              1,976,674.14                      2.14
Admin                         7,900.                           58.00                (7,842.00)
Recreation                75,000.                     96,589.00               21,589.00
Beach Club            145,680.                   170,003.81               24,323.81
TOTAL:               2,205,252.              2,243,324.95               38,072.95 

COST OF GOODS SOLD:

Beach Club            108,575.                  130,077.62             (38,072.95) 

EXPENSES:                                                          (  ) = Unfavorable
Admin                     418,917.                   414,859.74                 4,057.26
Landscape              260,000.                   252,080.73                 7,919.27
Maintenance        471,592.                   486,288.58              (14,696.58)
Beach Club              98,378.                     99,773.92                (1,395.92)
Recreation              111,192.                   107,843.55                 3,348.45
Utilities                  308,000.                   295,563.70               12,436.30
Security                  428,600.                   411,905.55               16,694.45
TOTAL:               2,096,679.              2,068,315.77                28,363.23 

NET INCOME:       44,931.56                      (2.00)               44,933.56          

v          The 2011 Operating Budget Refund will be fully determined when the 2011 Audit is completed around April 1, 2012 and approved by L&R.  The Refund will be paid at the end of April.

v          Thru December, $104,915.76 of $111,396.00 budgeted for Capital Items, has been spent.  In December, $963.36 was spent on Audio Electronics and Signage.

v          Maintenance Report: The Security Cart was repaired with a part purchased online saving $1000.  The Health Club drinking fountain was repaired with a part purchased online saving $350.

v          Security Violations Reported in 2011: 1,834 Daily Violations (up 10% over 2010); 6,235 Property/Boardwalk Violations (up 10% over 2010); and, 2,057 Parking Violations (down from 2010).

v          Recreation Sub-Committee: Health Club signage is being refreshed and front desk systems updated; Pickle Ball is played on Courts 7 & 8 on Sundays at 2:00pm.

v          Facilities Sub-Committee: All Pool Bathrooms will be remodeled aiming for uniformity, function, and attractiveness with similarities in color, tiles and fixtures.  One pool will be remodeled in 2012.  30 cinderblocks in the wall at Tennis Court 4 will be repaired by Hamilton Pacific for an amended bid of $6,760.

v          Landscape Sub-Committee: A Horticulturalist / Landscape Designer was interviewed to assist with major improvement projects; An Arborist recommends removing the Coral Tree near Las Palmas, and recommends reducing roots and height of the Ficus Tree near the Lagoons.

Next Meeting:
Roeder Pavilion - Thursday, 2 / 16 - 2:30pm