Members of the Advisory Group representing Las Flores, La Perla and La Princesa – absent was Las Palmas – along with Co-Chairs Don Smith and Don Bushell and Long Range Planning Leader Felicia Bell, and also Glenn Welch and Jim Vitale, met at 8am on Friday 8/15 for a walk-around of the Central Campus. Objectives of the inspection tour were to examine the state of landscaping in this area of the Shores, to learn from Jim Vitale which plants do well and which plants are not doing well in our local microclimate, and, to prepare a recommended course of action aimed at improving landscaping in this area. A list of specific recommendations has been prepared and work on this area should commence in 2009 when funding allocated for this purpose becomes available. Meanwhile, recommended work on the South Campus, mentioned in the July L&R Newsletter, is now well underway. During the regular monthly meeting on 8/18, the Advisory Group began to deliberate various possible options to improve the landscaping at the Main Entrance and to address the need for upgrades to the landscaping along the entire perimeter of the Shores community.

v The Operating Budget is favorable thru July. Beach Club income has increased with well received activities. The subsidy budgeted to reduce expenses may be slightly more than will actually be needed.

v The Roeder, Beach Club, and El Camino Pools salt cells are no longer effective. It was recommended that chloride dispensers be used instead of salt cells and generators.

v A 2009 Operating Budget of $2,083,894 was proposed and a 2009 Capital Replacement Budget of $169,600 was proposed, for approval in September.

v The General Manager was empowered to proceed with the winter months’ energy conservation plan to close each pool one at a time on a rotating schedule and to adjust activities as necessary.

v The Recreation Advisory Group recommended increasing the fee for a photo id card from $20 to $25 effective January 1. Action will be taken at the September meeting.

v The Enforcement Committee has reduced their monthly assessment from $25,000 to $10,000.

v The lighting standards and shades in Phase 2 that are peeling paint will be replaced/repainted under warranty by the manufacturer.

v A closed Workshop was scheduled for L&R Reps and/or Association Presidents to discuss several different security / enforcement issues.

v An Australian Coral Tree near the El Mirador gate that fell on the perimeter wall and a vehicle will be removed. Landscape will recommend a replacement tree under 25 feet high at maturity.

v A $6,905 contract to trim 24 Corals, 8 Mela-leucas, and 3 Metrosideros trees was approved.

v L&R was directed to determine if: The current Beach Club elevator is the proper equipment for the location; A different model may be better; Enclosing the elevator in a weather proof tower would make a difference; and, To contract with an Engineer/Architect to determine the best location for a ramp, to design a ramp, and to determine the cost of a ramp.

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY 9/18/08

FYI: The Navy will hold a public hearing and open house informational session to provide information and receive oral and written comments on the draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Developing Homeport Facilities for Three Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers at North Island: On 9/3/08 at the Coronado Community Center – Nautilus Room. Open House: 3pm - 6pm. Public Hearing: 6pm - 9pm.

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