The Villager
Vol. XXXVIII No.10
Village Park Community Association
OCTOBER 2007
Visit our Website: www.vpca.net
VILLAGE PARK OFFICE
4552 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 786-8722
Fax: (949) 786-8072
www.vpca.net
Sheila Robbins, CCAM®
General Manager
Email: sheila@vpca.net
Peggy Paradise
Administrative Assistant
Email: peggy@vpca.net
Board of Directors
Jean Anne Turner, President
Steve Allameh-Noori, V. P.
Amira Mansour, Sec/Treasurer
Rob Armstrong, ACC Liaison
Bob Bazargan,Facilities Liaison
Jonathan Mayshar, Member
Arlin “Art” Haines, Member
Committee Chairs
Architectural Control:
Michael Schafer
Facilities: Soroush Rahbari
Greenbelt: Jean Anne Turner
Finance: Amira Mansour
From the desk of Sheila Robbins, General Manager
Homeowners/Residents of VPCA are very considerate about putting their
trash containers out of sight right after pick up days. It is unusual when we
have to send reminders. Keep it up and good for you!
 New service providers: Thank you to Frank Gaffey for his help over
the past few years. His other responsibilities take priority, so
janitorial is now Calico Building Services, Inc. and security is now
Nordic Security Services. Please continue to call the VPCA office
with janitorial, security or maintenance concerns.
 Pools: Small pool is heated year round. The gates are open all
year from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you hear or see someone
trespassing during unscheduled hours please call the police at
(949) 724-7200 or Security Dispatcher at 1-800-883-3880. We
have had considerable damage from people climbing over the
fences, leaving gates ajar and breaking locks. How can anyone
leave a gate open when it could mean a child could get in and
drown? Please help monitor this problem. Leave gates locked.
 Not personal: Real estate sales and property values are declining
and the competition for buyers is accelerating. If you receive a
letter asking that you improve the appearance of your home with
new paint, roof, fence, or better landscape maintenance for
example, please don’t take it personally. Each of you contributes
toward the value of the whole community by maintaining the
condition and appearance of your property and part of my job is to
help keep your neighborhood looking great.
 If you notice vehicles parked more than 72 hours in common areas
without being moved, please call the office so we can ticket them
and help relieve some of the “packed” areas.
BITS FROM THE BOARD
INFORMATION
Insurance
(949) 752-6335
Animal Control (949) 724-7740
Irvine Police (949) 724-7200 or
911
After Hours Emergency Only
Pool
(949) 678-8739
Irrigation
(714) 720-6199
Facilities
(949) 929-8768
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INSIDE
Bits from the Board – pages 1-2
Board Summary – page 3
Summary of ACC– page 3
Facilities Summary – page 4
Greenbelt Summary – pages 4-5
Bulletin Board– 5
Calendar – page 6
LANDSCAPING ISSUES:
If you have requested that bare areas near your home be filled in, please
be patient. To the extent the 2007 budget for plant material allows, new
plantings will be done this year, however, many areas will have to wait until
2008. Meanwhile, we are aware that in some of our shrub beds, not all
plants receive adequate water due to the type of sprinkler heads that were
installed. Our landscape supervisor, Jose Ordaz, plans to change the
heads in the shrub beds to allow for better distribution of the water. We are
also aware that in some areas, our soil needs conditioning and we will be
working to improve soil conditions in 2008 through cultivation and with the
use of gypsum. This will allow water to be absorbed more readily and
should improve plant growth. Thank you for your patience.
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DOG OWNER SURVEY:
A homeowner conducted an informal survey of 17
people over seven months who were walking
/running their dogs on our main greenbelt and/or
paths. Nine of these were not residents of VPCA.
(They came from UCA, Terrace, Parkview
Apartments and Parkside. When our manager
contacted these associations they claimed that an
equal if not greater number of our residents walk
dogs on their property. All nine stated that they had
been barred or threatened with fines by their own
associations and our pathways were inviting to them
since there were no consequences here. Two stated
that they use our doggie bag dispenser and no longer
provide their own bags. Two claimed not to know
there was a leash law in Irvine. All claimed to be
unaware that our association has rules regarding
pets.
Of the eight people who reside in our village, three
felt it was the maintenance people or the gardener’s
responsibility to pick up after their dogs and two said
they carried doggie bags but never used them. Two
claimed not to know of the Irvine leash laws and
several carried leashes but let their dogs run loose.
And far worse, there was an incident where dogs off
leash got into a fight near a tot lot with children
present and their owners could not restrain them.
While we are no longer allowed to restrict pet
owners from walking their dogs on the main
greenbelt, we implore our pet owners to use common
sense, obey the law and exhibit common courtesy.
VPCA residents are subject to all Animal Regulations
in the City of Irvine. These include a licensing law, a
leash law, a noise nuisance law, an excreta nuisance
law and a regulation regarding unattended animals.
We have published these in their entirety and they
will be republished in our newsletter when space
allows, however, there have been numerous articles
regarding this matter in the Villager – one as recent
as two months ago.
It is difficult to imagine that anyone could not be
aware that they must clean up after their own pet and
not allow a pet to create a nuisance. In addition,
pages 43 and 44 of our Information Handbook
provides all the specifics on Animal Regulations as
does our website. Residents should remember that
the city provides a dog park on Sand Canyon, which
is open to the public free. Most importantly, when
violations are spotted on VPCA property, residents
should not hesitate to call the Irvine Police or Animal
Control Services to report violators. The numbers are
in the Villager every month. Let’s work together to
change this situation. Thank you.
BLOCK CAPTAINS:
Although the changes to HOA election laws have
changed the traditional role of our Block Captains,
we hope our captains will continue to function as
valuable liaisons for residents to answer questions
and/or serve as emergency contacts. We are in the
process of compiling a welcome packet for Block
Captains to deliver to new homeowners in order to
welcome them and answer questions they may have
about the community they are entering. We hope to
have a sample ready to share with the Block
Captains before too much longer and will schedule a
meeting to discuss the contents of the packets and
share ideas on how to best deliver them.
Thank you to homeowners serving as Block
Captains: Anna Freeman, Steve Allameh-Noori,
Nancy Kenyon, Kay Yang, August Lobato, Nicole
Dubuc, Helen Arfin, Linda Snetsinger, Annie
Worsely, Barbara Williams, Yvonne Tsai, Carol
Lamphier, William & Sandy Crouch, Michele Hood,
Mary & Frank McGill, Bonnie Wright, Cynthia & Luis
Balcarcel, Carol Petersen, Marion Grady, Leila
Balcora, Tonda Guizar, Gary Crouch, Binh Nguyen,
and Janet Brooks. We need someone for Laurel
Tree. If you are interested, please contact Peggy
at the VPCA office.
UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
In the last Villager, we reported on proposed
improvements to the facilities at University Community
Park that were discussed at a public meeting. A second
public meeting was recently conducted with some minor
changes made in response to the first meeting. At this
point, we still do not believe the proposed project will have
any significant adverse impact on VPCA. For more
information, call city staff member, Debra Mears, at 7246672. A public hearing before the Irvine Community
Services Commission to approve the project is scheduled
for October 17 at 6:30 in City Hall.
LARGE POOL SPA WILL BE CLOSED
OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH TO REPLACE
EXPANSION JOINTS AROUND THE
PERIMETER.
BOARD SUMMARY
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4 Almond Tree–Replace damaged wood, paint to
match previously approved paint colors from
Scheme VIII Group A.
52 Almond Tree–Painting wood to match
previously approved paint colors Scheme X,
Group C.
7 Aspen Tree– Painting home to match previously
approved paint colors Scheme IX, Group E.
42 Sequoia Tree–Painting fascia and front door.
37 Willow Tree–Paint fascia, trim & front door.
Scheme I, Group D.
18 Oak Tree–Paint fascia. Scheme I, Group A.
Condition – confirm former paint colors.
AUGUST 30, 2007 Upon due notice given and received,
the members of the Board of Directors for the Village Park
Community Association met in General Session at 7:00
P.M. at the Village Park Clubhouse, 4552 Michelson Drive,
Irvine, California. Present: Jean Anne Turner – President,
Steve Allameh-Noori – V.P., Amira Mansour –
Secretary/Treasurer, Rob Armstrong – Member, Bob
Bazargan – Member, Art Haines – Member, Jonathan
Mayshar – Member, Sheila Robbins – General Manager.
FENCE REPLACEMENT - Approved
21 Acacia Tree–Replace wood fence with
slumpstone.
47 Willow Tree–Replace wood gate.
68 Sequoia Tree–Replace fence & gate front of
home.
4572 Green Tree–Replace fence.
Approved July 26, 2007 General Session Minutes.
Passed unanimously with Jonathan Mayshar
abstaining as he was not present July 26th.
Approved
Financial Statements for the month
ending July 31, 2007 subject to year end audit.
Passed by majority with Art Haines opposed.
Approved To write off bad debts for 2007. Passed
Unanimously.
Approved To proceed with collection as policy
dictates on:
00446-2 and 00211-1.
Passed
unanimously with Art Haines abstaining.
Approved August 7, 2007 Architectural Committee
minutes. Passed unanimously.
Approved To remove the Eucalyptus tree at 4691
Royce Road during tree trimming/removal project in
the fall. Passed unanimously.
Approved To approve contract with Calico Building
Services, Inc to begin janitorial services. Passed by
majority with Art Haines opposed.
Approved To approve contract with Nordic to begin
security services. Passed unanimously.
ROOFING - Approved
4812 Royce Road–Replace red clay tile as exists
and asphalt on garage as exists.
24 Sequoia Tree–Replace tar roof on garage.
GENERAL ALTERATIONS - Approved
4 Almond Tree–Window replacement.
4812 Royce Road–Replace damaged fascia,
beams and paint new to match existing.
69 Acacia Tree–Wood-like aluminum patio cover.
Conditions.
51 Acacia Tree–Request for removal of wood.
Conditions.
60 Oak Tree–Window replacement.
5 Cypress Tree–Glass replacement next to front
door. Conditions.
64 Oak Tree–Roof vent.
23 Cypress Tree–Extend slumpstone fence.
Conditions.
4822 Royce Road–Replace existing siding and
paint.
18 Oak Tree–Remove/repair fascia & Corbels,–
replace wood. Conditions
37 Acacia Tree–Replace windows.
17 Almond Tree–Replace driveway. Conditions.
HOME OF THE MONTH
4501 ELM TREE LANE
CONGRATULATIONS!
SUMMARY ARCHITECTURAL MEETING
RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 4 TO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Present: Michael Schafer – Chair, Paul Ciranna, Gil
Kveen, - Members. Rob Armstrong - Board Liaison
and Sheila Robbins - General Manager. Absent:
Carol Sutton.
PAINTING - Approved
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SUMMARY FACILITIES COMMITTEE
MEETING
AUGUST 6, 2007
Members Present:
Soroush Rahbari – Chair, Karen
Anderson, Fran Cowen, Jim Grady, Joyce Tachner, Bob
Meyers and Bob Bazargan – Board Liaison. Absent:
Frank McGill and Tim Canby.
Members of the committee met for a walk- through
meeting to review condition of the small pool area
facilities. The following motions were approved:
1. Keep footprint of bathroom as is; remove all siding
and repair damaged studs; install new siding; paint
finish. 2. Replace flooring with tile. 3. Replace exhaust
fans & light fixtures. 4. Remove clock. 5. Redirect irrigation.
6. Provide splash guard at water fountain. 7. Clean
equipment rooms. 8. Caulk around all openings, replace
vent screens & provide mesh. 9. Replace roof vent caps.
The next regularly scheduled clubhouse meeting was
scheduled for September 10, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.
GREENBELT WALK SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
Present: Committee Members: Jean Anne Turner, Carol Lamphier and Joyce Tachner. Landscape Supervisor: Jose Ordaz and
and General Manager: Sheila Robbins.
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The committee examined an area where Southern California Edison plans to add an additional
capacitor adjacent to an existing one behind 4492 Elm Tree.
Mr. Ordaz will submit a proposal to change sprinkler heads in approximately 50% of the shrub
beds in order to widen the distribution of water in those beds.
Mr. Ordaz will do a soil test on the Elm Tree entry island in an attempt to learn why the new trees
are failing.
The committee will propose installing stepping stones at back gates where the turf swales have
become too sparse and muddy.
Several shrub beds were noted as needing fill in. Jasmine have done especially poorly due to
rabbits, foot traffic, and irrigation issues. Other species will be used instead.
Several locations where sprinkler heads have broken were noted for repair.
The landscaping bordering the wrought iron fence around the small pool was examined. Ms.
Tachner informed the committee that the Facilities Committee believes that the soil level,
irrigation, and plant size are causing damage to the fence. These conditions need to be
remedied before repairing the fence.
Trees on the Redwood Tree entry island were checked. They have failed to thrive over many
years and it was decided to replace them with a different species.
Nine areas were checked in response to homeowner questions of concerns.
The manager will send letters to seven homeowners regarding maintenance issues on their
properties.
YARD OF THE MONTH
54 WILLOW TREE LANE
CONGRATULATIONS!
SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 GREENBELT MEETING
Present: Committee Members: Richard Derricq, Amira Mansour, Carol Lamphier, Sona Simsarian, Jean Anne Turner,
Jose Ordaz, Total Landscaping and Sheila Robbins, General Manager.
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Homeowner, Chris Wirges, of 32 Oak Tree attended the meeting. He spoke to the committee about
three irrigation issues: start and stop times, duration, and sprinkler head options. The committee
discussed his suggestions.
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Other irrigation concerns were discussed.
Four area maps were collected.
The walk and meeting minutes of June 12, July 5, July 10 and August 14 were approved.
Ms. Turner noted inconsistencies in the service charges levied by IRWD. So far, they have not
given a satisfactory explanation.
Board Treasurer, Ms. Mansour, asked the committee to submit needed items well in advance, if
possible, so that money can be budgeted. She suggested a 3 to 5 year plan so that a reserve could
be built up to satisfy any major greenbelt needs.
Mr. Ordaz submitted proposals for three items: freeway berm renovation and two french drains.
Mr. Ordaz reported on irrigation repairs, vertical mowing, and costs for car stops in the parking
bays.
Discussed a letter from a resident about withholding irrigation from areas not visible in the
association. This has been done in the case of the back slope of the freeway berm. Most other
areas in the association are visible to homeowners and cannot be allowed to go without water.
Ms. Turner gave the committee a budget update through July 31, 2007.
Lunch for the landscaping crew was scheduled for September 18.
Ms. Turner provided a partial list of items for the September 11th walk.
Web Site Reminder – www.vpca.net IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL BOARD WEB SITE. Click on Resident
Login (left side menu), Login with middle 5 digits on your monthly statement plus last name (Example:
00012robbins) then enter password V300. Navigate with menu buttons on the left any time you want
to change screens.
BULLETIN BOARD
Note: To have an ad included in the newsletter, please provide information to Management
before the 10th of the month. Thank you!
VILLAGE PARK HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE 2007 is scheduled for Saturday,
November 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Village Park Clubhouse.
The organizers are looking for artists who would like to participate, so please
contact Abby at 949-786-0262 or Cynthia at cynthiatmw@aol.com by October 8th.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM “CERT” is offered by the Irvine Police
Department and Orange County Fire Authority. The training covers basic skills important in a
disaster, when emergency services are unavailable and you will want to help. With training,
practice and direction, you will be able to do the greatest good for the greatest number of
people after a disaster, while also protecting yourself from becoming a victim. CERT is a group
of responsible, trained individuals who have come together to form a skilled group of Disaster
Service Workers. If you are interested in the training offered, please contact: City of Irvine,
Emergency Management, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606-5208 or, e-mail your interest to:
dfinley@ci.irvine.ca.us.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER 2007
* Not confirmed – please contact office a few days before the meeting to confirm.
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Monday – *FACILITIES COMMITTEE – 7:05 P.M.
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Tuesday – ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE – 7:00 P.M.
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Thursday – Trash Collection
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Thursday - *FINANCE COMMITTEE – 7:00 P.M.
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Tuesday – GREENBELT WALK 9:00 A.M.
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Tuesday – Street Sweeping
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Thursday – Trash Collection
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Thursday -*FINANCE COMMITTEE – 7:00 P.M.
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Thursday – Trash Collection
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Thursday - *FINANCE COMMITTEE – 7:00 P.M.
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Tuesday – Street Sweeping
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Thursday – BOARD MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
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Thursday – Trash Collection
TRASH PICKUP IS AFFECTED BY ONLY THESE SIX MAJOR HOLIDAYS:
NEW YEARS DAY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH AND CHRISTMAS. IF
HOLIDAY FALLS ON A WEEK DAY, THE PICK UP IS ONE DAY LATER.
NOVEMBER 2007
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Thursday – GREENBELT COMMITTEE MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday – Trash Collection
*FACILITIES COMMITTEE – 7:05 P.M. – to be announced
Tuesday – ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday – Trash Collection
Thursday – Trash Collection
Saturday – Holiday Craft Boutique at Clubhouse 9 to 3
Tuesday – GREENBELT WALK 9:00 A.M.
Tuesday – Street Sweeping
Thursday – BOARD MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday – Office Closed
Friday – Office Closed
*Friday – Trash Collection – Check with Waste Management
Tuesday – Street Sweeping
Thursday – Trash Collection
Street sweeping takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Please remove your vehicles from
the street on these days. Thank you!
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