Many of the long term turf issues in the community are related to irrigation failures and/or shade of maturing trees.

An analysis of the irrigation system showed that there were severely damaged or sub-optimal areas and that they affected 40% of the homes in the community.

Renovations and repairs included the repairs of underground line breaks at 1617 and 1620 that have rendered the area from 1600 - 1622 non functional for 6 or more months; broken underground wires and valves that causing the Wilshire cul-de-sac and part of Wilshire Lane (1916-1922) to be down for 6 months; re-engineering of an abandoned valve at 2005 Wilshire that has caused 1913-1917 to be down for 2 years; line obstructions that have caused the bed sprinklers at 1910 to be down for a year or more; a broken valve at 1911 that caused failure of service to 1905, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1911 - down since 2008; and low line pressure causing a watering shortage to 2011-2021.

In addition to basic repairs and replacements, a new zone had to be created for 122, 1916-1922. The underground line problems were too extensive to be repaired. To resolve chronic line pressure problems on Wilshire drive from over loaded zones, 3 new plumbing/zones were created.

Thinning of Tree Canopies

To reduce risks of vehicle damage to home owners, and to reduce the risks of accidents to the public during the anticipated traffic congestion in the upcoming years with the Highway 183 expansion, the exit warning sign was renovated and returned to service and the speed bump (as recommended by the manufacturer will be installed in front of the traffic spikes to slow traffic to 5 MPH.

These actions were taken to protect home owners and the public and reduce he Associations liability.

The manufacturer makes the following safety recommendations - a) it is extremely important that traffic spikes are installed in an area that is illuminated and clearly marked with warning signs to increase awareness for potential danger, b) traffic must be slowed to a cautious speed prior to crossing the traffic spikes to avoid accidents and excessive wear and tear on hardware or damage to vehicles, c) speed-bumps should be installed where additional speed control is desired, d) traffic spikes must always be installed at a 90° angle to traffic, e) regular inspection and removal of dirt, debris, gravel, and rock is required in order to keep traffic spikes functioning properly (neglecting to regularly clean dirt and debris from inside traffic spikes is the number one cause of excessive spring breakage and malfunction), f) traffic spikes should only be used in a areas where traffic can be slowed to a maximum of 5 miles before crossing. More information from the manufacturer.

Residents are reminded to cross the bumps at speeds no greater than 5 MPH as tire damage may result at higher speeds.

The fall landscaping weekend was a success as 75 new plants were planted in the community. This follows the planting of the winter rye grass lawn a few weeks earlier to green up[ the property and fill in all the bare/muddy spots. This weekends efforts included filling in holes on both sides of the entry, screening plants by the Wilshire mailboxes (to cover the service side of the boxes), and a natural fence planted by the exit alley.



Participating homeowners received their plants for $8.50. With the rain softened soil planting ended up being only $2.50 per plant!

Together, we planted 15 Photinia, 10 Andora, 3 Burford, 23 Leather Leaf, 5 Privots, 1 Pittosporum, 8 Abelia, 2 Euonymus, 4 Seagreen Junipers, 5 Olenader, and 1 Italian Cypress.