January 21, 2020
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Joe Engle, President; Sandy Bagley, Secretary / Treasurer; Alan Bates, Vice President and Ed Ring, Member at Large
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT
Victor Blanc, Member at Large
MANAGEMENT COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT
Heather Eisfelder of Scott Management Company (SMC)
CALL TO ORDER
The following are the minutes of the 555 Esplanade Condominium Owners Association Board of Directors open session meeting, held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in the 535 building lobby, 535 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, California 90277. A quorum of Board Members was established and Mr. Engle called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Ms. Bagley made a motion to accept the November 19, 2019 meeting minutes as drafted. Mr. Ring made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Board reviewed the November and December 2019 Financial Reports. Mr. Engle would like to review further before approving.
HOMEOWNERS FORUM
Homeowners were provided with the opportunity to address the Board regarding items of interest or concern, in accordance with the open meeting act, CA Civil Code 4925(b).
OLD BUSINESS
- 17 Stack Balcony Deck Repairs: While WICR Waterproofing & Decking was on-site they noticed that the 17 stack balconies are in poor condition. The unit owners have been informed of the same and have obtained proposals from WICR for the needed repairs. Unit 317 presented a proposal from Ewell Construction for destructive testing to the corner post. The Board would like more time to review these proposals.
- Balcony Railing Repairs: It was reported that this project is progressing. Morison Construction is recommending that the Association use an automotive-level quality of paint. Mr. Engle made a motion to proceed with this recommendation and approve the change-order. Ms. Bagley made a second to the motion and the motion carried with all in favor. Morison Construction is to provide another change order for the recommended stainless-steel brackets.
- Hydro-jetting: The Board reviewed a revised proposal from LA Hydro-jet. An additional estimate from Radisic Plumbing is pending.
- Lower Deck Resealing: It was reported that this project is scheduled to start on February 10th. All belongings that are on the deck need to be moved in advance of the project. The Board would like to assist the affected unit owners. SMC is to contact both WICR Waterproofing & Decking and Offshore Maintenance to inquire about cost to move and return the items that are on the deck.
- Spa Fence Insurance Requirement: The Association’s insurance carrier is requiring that a fence be installed around the spa. Several proposals have been obtained from multiple vendors to install a railing fence around the spa, to install a glass fence around the spa, to remove the spa as well as to resurface the spa. The Board is putting this information together for the membership to vote on if they would prefer to remove the spa or keep it with the installation of a fence. SMC drafted a ballot and the Board would like more time to review and edit it before submitting to the homeowners for a membership vote.
- Sundeck Resurfacing: Craig Schlumbohm from Pacific Construction Analysts met with a few of the Board member on-site in order to walk the property and answer any questions related to their project consulting proposal. Craig provided a revised contract and the Board would like more time to review it.
- Lighting in Stairway Landings: It was reported that there are mismatched light fixtures and lack of light in the West stairway landings. Mr. Engle made a motion to approve Moffitt Electric’s proposal to remove the existing lights and replace with LED fixtures. Ms. Bagley made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
- Monthly Walk-Thru Report: Two (2) Board members performed the monthly walk-thru. The common areas, including the gym, were inspected.
- Smoke Detector Replacement: Southland Fire was dispatched to the property due to a hallway smoke detector that was sounding. Fred provided a proposal to replace all of the detectors due to their age. The Board agreed to only have the one faulty detector replaced.
- SB 323 / Election Rules: Senate Bill 323 went into effect on January 1, 2020 and requires all community Associations to adopt new election rules. The Board reviewed the summary of new legislation. Mr. Engle made a motion to have the law offices of Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP draft the new set of election rules. Mr. Ring made a second to the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was called to order at 8:08 PM to review executive session meeting minutes, homeowner discipline matters and delinquent accounts. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Submitted by: Heather Eisfelder
PLEASE NOTE: Any grievance or clarification on issues can be addressed by: (1) Airing the issue at the next scheduled Public Board meeting, or (2) contacting Scott Management Company (Phone: 310-370- 2696; Fax: 310-370-2364; Mail: Scott Management Company, PO Box 3159, Torrance CA 90510-3159). Calls/correspondence should reference 555 Esplanade/Casa Bahia.