The Villager
Vol. XLI No.2
Village Park Community Association
FEBRUARY 2012
Also visit: www.vpca.net The newsletter and web site are the only official communications from VPCA
VILLAGE PARK OFFICE
4552 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: (949) 786-8722
Fax: (949) 786-8072
www.vpca.net
From the desk of Sheila Robbins, General Manager
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Sheila Robbins, CMCA, CCAM®
General Manager
Email: sheila@vpca.net
Peggy Paradise, CCAM®
Assistant Manager
Email: peggy@vpca.net
Board of Directors
President, Chris Graham
V. P., Ed O’Rourke
Treasurer, Bob Meyers
Secretary, Carol Tipper
Samantha Y Haug, Member
Lesley Sattin, Member
Lisa Andric, Member
Committees
Architectural Control:
Michael Schafer
Facilities: Anne Koike
Greenbelt: Jean Anne Turner
Finance: Chris Graham
INFORMATION
Insurance
(949) 752-6335
Animal Control (949) 724-7092
Irvine Police (949) 724-7200 or
Emergency only dial 911
Report running water or
excessive overspray to the
office or after hours emergency
number
After Hours Emergency Only
Irrigation
(714) 720-6199
Patrol & Facilities: Contact Nordic
re: VPCA EMERGENCIES on
weekends (800) 883-3880
INSIDE
Bits from the Board – page 2
Board Summary – page 3
Summary of ACC– pages 3- 4
Greenbelt Committee –page 4
Annual Meeting – page 5
Web Site & Calendar – Page 6
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Trashed! – Of all times to be wrong on the newsletter
calendar, I had to be wrong the busiest week of the year
for trash pickup! I sincerely apologize to homeowners who
did not get their trash picked up on Thursday December
29th. It was my understanding that the land fill would not
be open so I listed December 30th as trash day. Since I
prepare the newsletter many weeks in advance, it is
probably a good rule of thumb to always put the trash out
on Thursdays and if a day early, so be it. At least you
won’t be stuck with it for another week! You can also call
Waste Management at 714-558-7761 or go online
www.wm.com whenever you want to be sure of trash pick
up days.
Vandalism – Please help us keep damage in the common
areas to a minimum. During school breaks in particular we
pay for more broken sprinkler heads and mischief. Last
week the sink was broken at the small pool and it is
obvious there were undesirable activities at both pool
locations. If you notice such behavior when the office is
open, just call us and we will follow up. If office not open,
please call Nordic 800-883-3880 or police 949-724-7200.
Parking is limited to 72 consecutive hours on any
public street; City of Irvine Ordinance No. 27. Don’t be
surprised if you are parking more than 72 hours and your
vehicle gets ticketed and/or towed by the city or VPCA.
Whether on the streets, in parking bays or cul de sacs, all
vehicles must be in working order and have a current
license and tag. If garages and car ports are used for
extra rooms, storage, ping pong tables, offices, etc.,
instead of vehicles, it means your neighbors are being
unfairly inconvenienced. Please utilize your garages and
car ports for their intended use and do not “store” vehicles
in the streets or parking areas.
Holiday Lights & Decorations – We respect the many
different holidays celebrated by homeowners in VPCA but
ask that decorative fixtures and lighting be removed from
structures and landscapes 30 days or less after the actual
holiday.
One Login and Password Per Homeowner – The web
site access requires just one so we cannot enter multiple
Logins and Passwords from the office computer.
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project budget that takes potential surprises into
account.
BITS FROM THE BOARD
What will the new pool deck look like? We are
planning to have large lightly tinted sections with
traditional cement gray surrounding detail. The vertical
wall between the pool deck and the upper deck will be
faced with stacked stone for added architectural detail.
That stone accent will be repeated at the base of the
supporting columns of our patio overhead at our
entrance area. When we get some renderings of the
proposed project, we will post them outside of our
office for homeowners to see.
VPCA Pool Deck February Update
When is the Board going to make a decision on the
Pool Deck Project? At the regular January 26th
board meeting. As always, homeowners are welcome
to attend.
Why did the Board have a special Meeting on
January 12th? To save time. Timing for the Pool
Deck Project is critical. If we decide to proceed and
replace the pool deck this year we want it finished and
ready for our homeowners and swim team by June.
We need to gather our information, get our questions
answered and make a decision so the project can
begin by March. At the January 12th meeting the
Board met with the project manager, Michael Kiss, and
two
representatives
from
the
most
highly
recommended contracting company.
The Board
looked at the bid, discussed the scope of the project,
asked questions about the materials and construction
techniques. We want to thank the homeowners who
took the time to attend the January 12th meeting and
ask questions and share comments.
SUMMARY - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS JANUARY 12, 2012
Upon due notice given and received, the members of the Board of
Directors for the Village Park Community Association met in General
Session on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Park
Clubhouse, 4552 Michelson Drive, Irvine, California. Present: Chris
Graham – President, Ed O’Rourke – Vice President, Bob Meyers –
Treasurer, Carol Tipper – Secretary, Samantha Younghans-Haug and
Lisa Andric – Members. Sheila Robbins – General Manager. Absent:
Lesley Sattin – Member.
OLD BUSINESS
This was a special meeting called by President Chris
Graham during the December 15, 2011 Board meeting
for the purpose of further discussion and decisions
regarding pool decks project and the proposed bid from
Orange Coast Building Service, Inc. Notice of the
special meeting was in the January 2012 newsletter
and posted on the web site and at the office to confirm
special meeting date and to notify the homeowners.
Does the Board have all the information they need
to make a decision now? Almost. By January 26th
we will have our remaining questions answered and be
ready to make our decision. We will have a report from
the finance committee to let us know how much we can
afford to spend on the project right now. We will have
an additional bid on replacing the plumbing and
electrical while the deck is torn out. We will have
prices on additional contract requirements such as
length of warranty, and service bonding.
Mike Kiss, AIA, Jim Ongaro and Steve Ruiz from
Orange Coast Building Services, Inc. were present to
answer questions and provide more information about
the pool decks project. The board members requested
specific information for consideration during their
regularly scheduled meeting January 26, 2012. All
homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Won’t the Pool Deck Project cost a lot of money?
Yes, but the Board will only authorize that portion of the
project that the VPCA Reserves can cover WITHOUT a
special assessment. While we would love to replace
the entire concrete area at the main pool right now, we
will scale down the project as needed to fit our budget.
The remainder of the concrete will be replaced as we
are able when the reserves build up again over the
next few years.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT
Clubhouse 7:00 P.M. March 28th
Once a year there is an event to honor the contribution
of time and help from homeowners giving so much to
their community. In addition to the Board Members, we
honor those serving on the Architectural Committee,
Facilities Committee, Greenbelt Committee, Finance
Committee, Ad Hoc Committees and as Block
Captains. Many have been involved for years! If you
would like to meet some great people and give some
time to help your community, contact the office and we
will be happy to provide more information about how to
become a volunteer.
What about costly unexpected surprises once the
project has begun? Michael Kiss and the Board are
building into the project budget a contingency fund.
And we are including the cost of features that may be
required by Health Department codes. Michael Kiss
has already begun the process of taking the plans to
the city and the county. He is helping us create a
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VPCA BOARD MEETING SUMMARY
authorize Mike Kiss to move forward with
contacting Orange County Health Department
and City of Irvine to acquire more detailed
information regarding possible requirements and
related expenses.
President Chris Graham notified the Board of a
Special Meeting for the purpose of further
discussion and decisions re: pool decks.
Tentative date is January 12 with Executive
Session at 6:30 P.M. and General Session at
7:00 P.M. Notice will be in the newsletter and
posted at the office to confirm special meeting
date and notify the homeowners.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011
Upon due notice given and received, the members of the Board of
Directors for the Village Park Community Association met in General
Session on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village
Park Clubhouse, 4552 Michelson Drive, Irvine, California. Present:
Chris Graham – President, Bob Meyers – Treasurer, Carol Tipper –
Secretary, Samantha Younghans-Haug and Lisa Andric – Members.
Sheila Robbins – General Manager. Absent: Lesley Sattin – Member,
and Ed O’Rourke – Vice President.
SUMMARY OF ARCHITECTURAL
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 3, 2012
Approved November 17, 2011 General Session
minutes.
Approved After review of the financial
statements for the month ending November 30,
2011, said financial statements were approved
subject to final audit.
Approved To receive and file the December 6,
2011 Architectural Committee Minutes as
presented.
Approved To receive and file the December 1,
2011 Greenbelt Committee Meeting Minutes and
the December 12, 2011 Greenbelt Committee
Walk Minutes. Approved the December 2011
Tree Trimming, Removal and Replacement List.
All of the above approved unanimously.
Approved To proceed as collection policy
dictates and to report by account number (only)
in General Session Minutes. Unanimous.
Annual Election Time Line – The Board was
provided with a time line for the Annual Election.
POOL DECKS PROJECT
Mike Kiss, AIA was available for questions or
comments regarding the pool decks project. It
was announced to the homeowners that after
review of four general contractor bids, and a
comparison of costs for concrete deck
replacement V.S. deck coating, it is the Board’s
decision that deck coating be off the table as an
option. Unanimous.
Present: Michael Schafer - Chairman; Paul Ciranno, Maureen
Rakhshani, Gil Kveen, Rob Armstrong and Goli Khatibloo Members; Sheila Robbins - VPCA Manager. Absent: Lesley
Sattin - Board Liaison. Approved Minutes of December 6, 2011
unanimously by those who were in attendance.
PAINT
18 Aspen Tree – Detached – Vanderbilt –
Composition roof – paint fascia/flashing
“Brushwood” – Vista. Approved.
7 Redwood Tree – Attached – Oxford –
Composition roof – Replace damaged wood and
paint as needed to match existing. Adding new
rain gutter on South facing side – paint to match
existing background. Approved.
GENERAL ALTERATIONS
43 Redwood Tree – Attached – Oxford – Tile
roof – install 2 White Milgard sliding doors, same
size as existing, in living room/dining room.
Approved.
4712 Royce Road – Detached – University –
Composition roof – install 2 Milgard Bronze
Aluminum windows in kitchen, same size as
existing, no grids. Approved.
34 Cedar Tree – Detached – Tulane –
Composition roof – driveway/entryway walk
replacement using Brick and cement, same size
as existing. Approved.
The Board will follow recommendation of Mike
Kiss and invite a General Contractor to meet
with the Board and to consider Phase I and
modified Phase II (example: without doing all
the cement outside the front gate). Also to
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59 Acacia Tree – Attached – Oxford – Tile roof –
install 2 new WinDor White vinyl sliding windows
in 2 locations where no windows presently exist.
Not Approved.
rebate and the cost of turf removal limit its
relevance to VPCA.
Several young trees were noted as needing
re-staking.
Plants will be added to one location.
Asparagus fern and Honeysuckle will be
added to the top of the Banyan Tree
portion of the freeway berm.
Mr. Ordaz will submit a proposal to add an
additional lateral irrigation line to the
large Redwood Tree island. This would
improve the water pressure so that the
heads can pop up to their full extent and
prevent the leakage that occurs when
they don’t.
A homeowner pointed out a wet cement
gutter running along the path behind
Redwood Tree. Mr. Ordaz informed the
committee that all irrigation in the area
has been off for a while. The manager
will contact the adjacent homeowners to
see if their water bills indicate possible
water leaks on their property.
A dead Locust tree on the main greenbelt
that was transplanted will be removed
and replaced.
RGS has been asked to restore the site
where they removed a large Pine tree.
The committee visited all the locations
where trees were removed in 2011.
Decisions were made as to whether to
replace each tree, and if so, which tree
species to plant. In some locations the
growth of nearby trees over time
negates the need to replace lost trees.
Two ailing Monterey pines behind Cedar
Tree will be removed and replaced with
one California Pepper tree.
12 Sequoia Tree – Detached – Amherst – Tile
roof – Patio cover. Need more information. Will
resubmit with new plans.
8 Spruce Tree – Detached – Composition roof –
Replace all windows and sliding doors with Pella
white vinyl products. Same sizes and locations
as existing but sliding doors have grids like
French doors and kitchen window will be same
size but garden window style. Approved.
NEXT MEETING 7:00 P.M. February 7, 2012
HOUSE OF THE MONTH
54 WILLOW TREE LANE
CONGRATULATIONS!
SUMMARY OF GREENBELT WALK
JANUARY 11, 2012
PRESENT: Chairperson: Jean Anne Turner, Board Liaison: Carol
Tipper, Secretary: Carol Lamphier; VPCA Manager: Sheila Robbins;
Total Landscaping: Jose Ordaz. ABSENT: Luis Balcarcel, Richard
Dirricq, Amira Mansour, Frank McGill, Sona Simsarian, Bill Wright
and Joyce Tachner - Members.
 Six locations were visited in response to
homeowner concerns. Issues were: tree
roots, possible irrigation overspray, tree
safety, street gutters and irrigation.
Four individual trees were added to the fall
trim list as well as groups of trees at two
locations.
The committee discussed the pros and cons
of applying for a turf removal rebate from
a governmental agency. The deadline is
June 2012. It was decided that if there
were areas where turf removal had been
decided on, the manager would pursue
the rebate.
However the terms of the
YARD OF THE MONTH
16 BANYAN TREE LANE
CONGRATULATIONS!
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VPCA ANNUAL ELECTION TIME LINE
Swim Team 2012
Fun for the kids and fun for the adults
too!
There are Four (4) Board of Director positions
open. DEADLINE TO BE A CANDIDATE IS
FEBRUARY 1, 2012 BY 4:30 P.M. – WE NEED
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS BY THEN!
Directors with term to remain on the Board through
April 2013 are Treasurer: Bob Meyers, Secretary:
Carol Tipper and Member at Large: Lisa Andric.
THANK YOU TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS _ PAST
AND PRESENT!
Dear Village Park,
The BEST yearly and ONLY social activity for the
WHOLE family in our Association, is starting
again soon. Yes, swim team! We have the only
swim team in University Park and we are very
fortunate to have it at our pool. The team is in
high demand! We were sold out last year with a
long waiting list. The season starts June 4th and
the Championships this year are
August 4h. This is a great way to build
friendships, confidence and swimming ability.
Annual Meeting Date – Wednesday, April 4,
2012.
10/27/11 Board Confirmed selection of Inspector
of Elections – Steve Schonwit, CPA.
Call for Candidates – mailed with newsletter
December 2011 & January 2012. Candidates
have over 30 days to send in forms and this gives
time to generate/print the ballot and all related
materials to be mailed to all homeowners by
Friday March 2nd, 2012. This allows 30+ days
for homeowners to vote by April 4th.
You are ALL invited to participate in the fun
activities. There are many ways to do so even if
you do not have a child on the team. Children
must be ages 5 to 18 as of June 1st to participate.
If you would like more information or you would
like to register for the team, please call or email:
Luis Balcarcel (949) 278-0715
LUISLMB@AOL.com
www.villageparkpiranhas.org
March Newsletter Candidate Statements listed
according to when received.
Meet the Candidates night Monday, March 12th.
Deadline for Ballots to be submitted to
Inspector of Election. Must be received in
Office of Inspector by 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, April
3rd or hand delivered to inspector night of the
meeting prior to close of polls. April 4th is
Annual Meeting at Clubhouse 7:00 P.M.
Registration at 6:30 P.M. ELECTION RESULTS.
AQUATICS PROGRAM FOR THE MONTH
OF FEBRUARY, 2012
The Aquatics Program is an active water exercise
program that meets three times each week here at
VPCA. We meet most Tuesdays and Thursdays,
with the third day floating between Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. The class meets from
9:30 to 10:30 in the morning at the small pool facility.
The schedule for February is: 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16,
23, 24, 25, 27 and 28. For information about the
program call Joyce Tachner at 949-786-7767 or
email Joyce at joycee2u@aol.com, subj: aquatics
program.
Organizational Meeting immediately following
the Annual Meeting.
Regularly scheduled Board Meeting
Thursday April 26th, 2012 6:00 P.M.
is
VOTE – VOTE – VOTE – VOTE – VOTE – VOTE!
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DATES TO REMEMBER
VPCA WEB SITE DIRECTIONS
Call 714-558-7761 Waste Management or go to
www.wm.com with questions. When the holiday falls on
a weekday, residential collection will be delayed one day
for the remainder of the week. If a holiday falls on a
Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delays. PLEASE
REMOVE YOUR TRASH CONTAINERS FROM THE
STREETS RIGHT AFTER TRASH PICKUP DAYS.
THERE ARE TWO PASSWORD LOGINS AVAILABLE
BUT ONLY ONE PER HOUSEHOLD. The first is as
always to get into the www.vpca.net web site, the
second is what you do if you want to access your own
monthly statements, make payments, etc.
FIRST
Go to www.vpca.net, 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 or if you have already set
up a different Login and Password, use them.
Navigate with menu buttons on the left any time you
want to change screens. Vendor List, Information
Handbook, forms, etc. are in Documents from left side
menu.
Agendas are listed with Board/Committee
section.
BE SURE TO MOVE YOUR CARS 2ND AND 4TH
TUESDAYS SO STREETS CAN BE SWEPT.
FEBRUARY 2012
Wednesday – Deadline Candidate Form
Thursday – GREENBELT MEETING 7:00 P.M.
Thursday – Trash Collection
Tuesday – ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
COMMITTEE 7:00 P.M.
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8 2 Wednesday – GREENBELT WALK
8:30 A.M. (changed from Mondays)
9 Thursday – Trash Collection
14 Tuesday – Street Sweeping
16 Thursday – Trash Collection
20 Monday – Office Closed Holiday
23 Thursday – BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M.
23 Thursday – Trash Collection
28 Tuesday – Street Sweeping
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SECOND
This is for the accounting web portal access:
Click on the “Pay Dues and Account Information” now
available on the left side of your home page menu.
This takes you to a 2nd Password and Login
Registration so you can use your Statement Account
Number exactly how it appears on your billing
statement and Password as shown on your billing
statement. Once you have entered your First Time
Registration you will be able to use the account online
services and after completing the first time
registration process, your future access will be easier
as a “Current User”.
MARCH 2012 - VOTE – VOTE – VOTE!
NOTICE
1 Thursday – Trash Collection
5 Monday – FACILITIES COMMITTEE 7:00 P.M.
6 Tuesday – ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL
COMMITTEE 7:00 P.M.
8 Thursday – Trash Collection day
12 MONDAY MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT
7:00 P.M. Clubhouse
13 Tuesday – Street Sweeping
14 2nd WEDNESDAY-GREENBELT WALK
8:30 A.M. (changed from Mondays)
15 Thursday – Trash Collection
22 Thursday – BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M.
22 Thursday – Trash Collection
27 Tuesday – Street Sweeping
28 Wednesday - Volunteer Recognition Event
29 Thursday – Trash Collection
The Villager newsletter and VPCA web site
are the only official communications from
VPCA unless specifically stated in
communications such as the annual
mailing of the Budget or Audit. If you
receive fliers, letters, emails from any
source other than these, please be aware
that the Board of Directors is not
responsible for such material and you are
welcome to check with the VPCA office if
you have any questions relating to same.
BE SURE TO VOTE AND
SEND IN THE 3 YEAR
PROXY FOR QUORUM!
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