LANDSCAPE
ADVISORY GROUP
With the summer growing season in full
swing, the L&R Landscape Advisory Group (LAG) is very busy with several projects at
the Shores. Equal funds have been allocated to
each individual building for landscaping improvements immediately adjacent to but
exclusive of the entryways. Each building has
considerable leeway for the use of these funds; however, the LAG is providing oversight to
ensure a degree of continuity in the appearance of landscaping throughout the community. This work is in progress at some of the buildings
and will continue throughout the remainder of 2009.
Maintenance of existing landscaping at the
Shores is a key concern of the LAG. Group
members report specific and general maintenance concerns to the L&R Manager for
consideration and attention at each meeting. It
has been observed that pruning performed recently was a bit severe. The landscape contractor providing this service
promised to address the problem through better training of his crew. Also, group members are concerned with the handling
of patches of bare ground that invite intrusion of weeds and other debris. The LAG is examining the merits of wood chips vs
living ground covers at specific locations to remedy this problem. The bougainvillea and hibiscus planted around the
perimeter in March are establishing nicely and are adding noticeable color along Strand
Blvd. and Avenida del Sol. As they mature,
these plantings will become quite spectacular.
Residents who frequent the Roeder Pavilion,
the Beach Club, and the four pool areas may have noticed some recent improvements in these
areas suggested by the LAG and implemented by the landscape contractor and crew. Further improvements are in the works. Some modest improvements have also been made to the
Avenida del Sol entrance and the South entrance. The
recently added landscaping at the Northeast corner of the community is now well
established and represents a major improvement to that area.
The LAG is researching the possibility of placing an ornamental flowering
tree behind the corner wall at La Playa as an additional enhancement. Two candidates, a Little Gem Magnolia or a Hong
Kong Orchid, are contenders. Owing to the
expense involved in acquiring a specimen of reasonable size for this prominent location,
recommendation and approval of this proposal may be deferred several months.
The LAG is also giving consideration to
enhancing landscaping color during the autumn and winter months through the use of
winter-blooming perennial shrubs. One
possibility being explored is to use the Camellia plant.
Other options will be considered before making a final decision, so
residents should not expect to see any immediate changes during the summer months.
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TENNIS
INTEREST GROUP
WELCOME to our summer
tennis players. Looking for a match? Check the open bulletin board at the main courts. Players are encouraged to fill out an interest card
indicating their ability level, their preference for singles or doubles, and how they can
be reached. Players then arrange their own
matches. For those interested in tennis
lessons, several local pros are available to give private and group lessons on our courts. A list of authorized pros is available at the
L&R Office. In addition, players should
become familiar with the rules for the tennis courts posted on the message boards located
at the main courts and courts 7 & 8. One
key rule to note: All players must wear proper footwear.
This means shoes that do not leave
black scuff marks on the courts. Shoes
that generally do leave such marks are running shoes, skate shoes, and sandals.
JUNE
L&R ACTIONS
v Net
Income is favorable to budget by $55,648.60. $55,038.76
of $169,600 budgeted has been spent on Capital Replacements in 2009.
v The
Internal Audit of L&R Procedures #1 thru #13 found L&R in compliance. #2 Signature Authority Level was amended.
v During
May and June, the Maintenance Staff installed a light fixture over the Roeder BBQs,
replaced 3 high pressure sodium transformers in ground lights with fluorescents, and
modified 20 broken chaise lounges for the Cabrillo Pool area.
v A
new Electric Maintenance Cart will be purchased for $6,698.28 to replace a 10+ year old
cart that is rusted and unsafe. Repairs would
have cost $3,489.63.
v An
additional 3 benches will be purchased for the Adopt a Bench program as needed.
v As
Phase 1 of 4, 103 50watt and 85 100watt High Pressure Sodium Pole Lights will be re-lamped
with induction lighting, saving 34,551 kilowatts = $5,873 annually. Induction lights provide the same quality.
v The
Easy Lobby Gate Access System software will be purchased and installed so that the L&R
Office and all ten buildings can interact with the front gatehouse kiosk.
NEXT MEETING: JULY
16 – 2:30PM
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