ICHA News Spring 2020

University Hills Postpones Group Events; Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions Are Underway

In an effort to minimize the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, the Irvine Campus Housing Authority, in consultation with the Homeowner Representative Board, is cancelling upcoming community events indefinitely, including: Earth Day, Community Garage Sale, the Foreign Film + Food Truck series, Storytime in Spanish, Kids Item Exchange, and the Spring Egg Hunt. In addition, the reservation system on uhills.org will no longer accept existing reservations for the Community Room, Activity Room, and Media Room/Social Lounge (existing Community Center reservations are unaffected. Please contact the ICHA office with questions). Please check Uhills.org for the most recently updated information on events in University Hills.

Additional Resources From UCI

Coronavirus Precautions Are in Place at the Community Center If you have 1) recently travelled internationally or 2) have symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath, please consider the health of others by not entering the Community Center or the ICHA office. R each ICHA by phone: Community Management: (949) 824-2424 Sales: (949) 281-7345 Rental: (949) 281-6254  icha.uci.edu/contact-us/

Electric Vehicle Chargers Require Architectural Approval And Possibly City Permit

Electric vehicle operators are specifically reminded that any and all charging equipment must be mounted inside a garage and out of site from public view. A Property Improvement Application is required and must be submitted to the HRB/ICHA prior to the installation. If the charging device is “hard-wired” into your home’s electrical system, a City of Irvine Electric Vehicle Charging Station permit may be required, with a copy provided to ICHA. If your vehicle charger is a portable unit that simply “plugs” into an existing 110 watt electrical duplex existing in your garage, no permit or Property Improvement Application is required. Charger connector heads and cables must also be stored out of site. Several homeowners have already relocated exterior mounted units that had been installed without approval. All other exterior mounted units are either in process of relocating or will be contacted shortly to revise their installations .

Uhills Property Improvement Application

City of Irvine EV Charging Permit

University Hills Homeowner Representative Board Election Results Are In The Annual Homeowner Representative Board Elections were held in February with three incumbents being re-elected. Susan Pearlman, Andrea Canfield and Brad Conley will continue with two-year terms. Gerald Parham, previously a member of the HRB for 2018-2019 will rejoin the Board with a one-year term. Board members serving the remainder of their two-year terms are Hobart Taylor, Sandrine Biziaux-Scherson and Zack Nelson. This year’s voting marks historic community participation with 20% of eligible households submitting ballots by the voting deadline. Congratulations and thank you to new and re-elected Board members and nominees.

University Hills Street Safety Campaign: We Need Your Cooperation to Make Our Community Safer!

Speeding cars and kids playing on the street have become a source of concern for residents in our newest area, especially on Turing Street and Coltrane Court. ICHA is aware of this concern and has held several meetings with affected residents, HRB members and the UCI Police Department. These meetings have resulted in the HRB Transportation Committee and ICHA developing a plan, in consultation with concerned residents, to improve traffic safety and awareness. We are asking for your cooperation and focus to increase awareness and improve safety. The proposed plan centers on three "Es": Engineering, Enforcement, and Education. Working in concert, these three approaches are intended to improve safety for children, bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers in University Hills.

ENGINEERING

ENFORCEMENT

EDUCATION

Immediate Actions Include: Turing and Coltrane will be painted with SLOW DOWN warnings. In addition, existing crosswalks and STOP bars have been repainted with reflective paint to improve visibility. UCI Police Department will step up enforcement of the speed limit. Two projects to be completed by the end of 2020 will alleviate some of the concerns. First, the Miramonte Rental Townhomes will be completed, eliminating construction worker and construction delivery vehicles in the neighborhood. Second, the opening of three new parks in the community, Gateway Park, Vista Park and Playground Park, will provide additional, off-street alternatives for children to play. We are committed to improving safety and awareness for families with children, pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers using the streets, sidewalks and driveways. We are thankful for the participation of the HRB Transportation Committee, the UCI Police Department, and you!

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UCI Police Officers Receive Life Saving Award For Rescuing University Hills UPS Driver One day last October, UCI Police Officer John Zumwalt was patrolling in University Hills when he noticed a UPS truck stopped at a strange angle along the side of a street. Pulling over to check, Officer Zumwalt discovered longtime University Hills UPS driver Darrell Graeler slumped over the steering wheel and unresponsive. Officer Zumwalt notified police dispatch and Sergeant Eladio Acuna arrived. The officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Graeler was taken to the hospital and stabilized. At its annual awards banquet in January, the UCI Police Department, joined by Darrell Graeler, presented Sergeant Eladio Acuna and Officer John Zumwalt with the Life Saving Award, thanking them for their quick response. Thank you, UCI PD!

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HRB Call for Dog Park Volunteer Liaisons – Over the years, many opinions and ideas concerning the dog park facilities have surfaced from a variety of users. To better organize and facilitate dog park improvements, the HRB is calling for a volunteer liaison for the Indy 500 Dog Run Park and a volunteer liaison for the Petite Paws Dog Park to represent park user interests and ideas. The HRB proposes that dog park users (and perhaps adjoining property owners) informally select a volunteer liaison for each park who will speak for their user group. The volunteers will recommend and forward their group’s issues to the HRB, who in turn will discuss them with ICHA Management. If you are interested in volunteering to be a dog park liaison in University Hills, please talk to your friends and neighbors or contact the HRB. The volunteers should be identified by the end of March. Please contact Kim Encinas or Andrew Herndon at the ICHA office if you have any questions. Picking Up After Pets – When you use the doggie bags and pick up after your pets, please dispose of the bags properly. We have noticed homeowners are throwing their bags over the trash enclosure wall in Schubert and at the apartment communities. Doggie bags are landing on the ground inside the trash enclosures and not inside the trash bins. Please dispose of doggie bags properly.   Barking Dogs – When in one of the dog parks, please be courteous, especially early in the morning, and curtail your dog’s barking. The sound of barking travels and can disturb surrounding neighbors. Please also observe dog park hours of operation posted at entrances.   Dogs Trampling & Defecating in Homeowners’ Front Yards – Private property is off limits to dog urination and defecation! There are common areas and dog parks nearby where homeowners can take their dogs to walk and do their duty.    An additional dog park is under construction near the Miramonte Rental Townhomes, opening before the end of the year.

Area 11 Construction Update

Area 11-4 Milestones  Construction on the final 28 single family detached homes begins March 16, 2020 Vertical construction will begin in June of 2020 The first home is schedule to close escrow near the end of October 2020 The final home is scheduled to close in early December 2020

Area 11-5 – Miramonte Rental Townhomes Milestones The wood framing on all buildings is expected to be complete by the end of March, 2020. The stucco coating on all buildings is expected to be complete by end of April, 2020. Beginning in May, a majority of the remaining construction takes place inside the units. The first 12 units are schedule to be complete by the end of April, 2020 and the first residents are expected to begin moving in in early May, 2020. All 124 units are scheduled to be complete by end of August, 2020. All 124 units are expected to be fully occupied by new residents in September, 2020.

Under Construction at the corner of Angelou and Coltrane

Completion at the corner of Coltrane and Howser What to Expect During Construction: ICHA's construction management team will monitor construction activities daily in an effort to minimize the impact to the community. Residents can expect the following impacts during construction:  Heavy equipment within Area 11 Considerable noise, dust and vibrations Odors Increased truck and equipment traffic along Anteater Dr., Angelou St., Turing St, Graham St., Howser St., & Coltrane Ct. Please stay away from construction areas and equipment to ensure the safety of all residents.

DID YOU KNOW?

Trash Talk Trash bins at Alturas, Los Trancos, Las Lomas and Santiago apartment properties are for exclusive use by residents of those apartment communities. There have been recent occasions where dumpsters have been overloaded with bulky items. We ask that everyone be thoughtful about disposing of trash properly: Do not place any trash on the ground next to the trash bins. Cardboard boxes must be broken down prior to placing in the recycle bins. Renters: Large, oversized, bulky items should not be placed in the trash bins. Please  contact the Rental Department at 824-6254  to arrange for a special pick-up. Homeowners: Waste Management provides four free curbside pickups for oversized items per year. Contact WM at (888) 904-8168. Got Insurance? All University Hills residents are required to carry insurance protecting their home or personal belongings. Homeowners: Required to carry insurance covering 90% of the value of the home. Renters: Liability coverage is required and personal property is recommended. Contact the rental department for the required coverage limits.  Condo Owners: HO-6 coverage is recommended. Street Sweeping Protects the Ocean Street sweeping is a primary defense preventing debris and pet waste from traveling to the ocean. Please move your car off the street every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month to allow the street sweeper to clean the gutters. 

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