FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR GREEN CREW
Landscape Manager George Hilder asked for the release of funds, approved in October by the Board, to add three additional landscapers to Green Crew at a cost of $13,600 per month. The additional manpower will address property-wide overgrowth, improve tree care, and help regular maintenance get back on a three-month schedule. The Board approved this, 5 to 3, with one abstention. The allocation will be revisited during the 2027 budget discussion.

SPEED WARNING IN GARAGE COURT DRIVES
The VG Court Council, in an effort to curtail speeding drivers and delivery trucks, proposed a “Slow Down” message to be stenciled on Garage Court driveways. As the proposal did not lay out costs, the Board chose not to move forward with the recommendation for now.

ANNUAL MEET THE CANDIDATES EVENT FORMALIZED
At the urging of Court Council, the Board passed a resolution to schedule one in-person and one virtual Meet the Candidates event prior to each Board election.

SIDEWALK REMOVAL BENEATH OAK
George Hilder requested permission to remove the buckling sidewalk under Oak Tree #1166 in the East Circle garage court. Maintenance will do the work at no extra expense to the Association. It was approved.

IN OTHER NEWS

• ​Requests involving the Finance Ad Hoc Committee were discussed.
  
• The Board President asked that directors circulate their resolutions to each other prior to Board meetings to ensure they have sufficient time to review and research.

ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT
We remain on hold for final inspections in Buildings 14, 16 and 86. LADBS has requested additional corrections that it had not identified during the previous inspection. Triple C will continue to endeavor to hit this moving target.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAINTING/INSULATION
Building 63 is complete. Carpentry repairs, patching and painting should be complete. Work on Building 15 is underway.

BALCONY REPAIRS
By April 2026, twenty (20) of the Association’s one hundred (100) Level 4 balconies will have been repaired. An estimated thirty-seven (37) Level 4 balconies will be repaired between 2026-2028.

SERPENTINE WALLS
Boston Brick & Stone (BBS) determined that our existing supply of used bricks is suitable for this project for repair at Unit 5120. The plan to reuse the bricks was presented to Lambert Geisinger from LAOHR, who approved. Work is expected to begin shortly.

ANNUAL GARAGE INSPECTIONS
2025 garage inspections have been completed.

SECURITY SCREEN DOORS
Management has selected Got Security Screens as the preferred vendor. A formal recommendation will be forthcoming.

Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
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The December Board meeting was held on December 16 and was attended by 34 people, including seven members of the Board, management, residents and guests. 

NEW PAINTING IN GARAGE COURTS
The Board approved funds ($19,775) to repaint and refresh the striping and signage (“No Parking,” “Head in Only,” etc.) in the parking areas.

VIDEO DOORBELLS
The Board approved rules allowing owners to replace existing doorbells with video doorbells (the “Ring” variety). The rules will be sent to owners for a 30 day comment period before being officially adopted and added to the VG Handbook.

OLIVE TREE ALLÉE MAINTENANCE
For the sake of the trees’ health, the Board approved removing the turf underneath the Olive tree allée near the Clubhouse. The grass will be taken up and the area will be mulched and tarped.

ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT
LADBS has required yet another change for Buildings 14, 16, and 86. Electrical contractor Triple C is negotiating a solution.

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAINTING/INSULATION
After a November rain delay, buildings 25, 28, 38, 46, and 47 are now complete. Repair of Building 61 began on December 10.

GARAGE RESTORATION
All carpentry repairs and painting in Court 2 and 9 are complete, except for some eaves; delays are due to water damage and repair. Work on Court 12 should be complete.

SEMI-ANNUAL ROOF CLEANING
This project was completed on December 22.

ANNUAL GARAGE INSPECTIONS
Management has completed the first round of garage inspections and will issue notices for units out of compliance, and schedule re-inspections as needed.

GARAGE COURT LIGHTING UPGRADES
Still waiting for delivery of replacement fixtures.

SECOND-FLOOR UNIT LANDING REPLACEMENTS
Management has contacted several architects recommended by Architectural Resources Group to create drawings for twenty-one entryway landings that need repair or replacement.

Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.

Manager Sherri Giles updated the Board of Directors on topics including electrical upgrades; residential, administrative, and garage building maintenance; serpentine walls; roofing and balcony projects; SoCal Gas lines, lighting improvements; eUnify software; garage inspections, and security screen doors.

Manager Sherri Giles updated the Board of Directors on topics including electrical upgrades; residential, administrative, and garage building maintenance; serpentine walls; roofing and balcony projects; water supply lines; SoCal Gas lines, lighting improvements; eUnify software; and security screen doors.

Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C. 
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Assistant Manager Maybeen Polanco updated the Board of Directors on topics including electrical upgrades; residential, administrative, and garage building maintenance; serpentine walls; roofing and balcony projects; water supply lines; garage court lighting; eUnify software; and security screen doors.

Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.

Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical pilot project, residential and garage building maintenance, HOA reserves, garage court pilot lighting project, tree pruning, annual roof cleaning, and SB326 balcony inspections.