June General Membership Meeting Recap

It is never a bad time to evaluate your landscape, maintenance, and onsite operational practices, but the summer not only provides a convenient, mid-year opportunity to do so, but presents unique seasonal challenges, as well. The Apartment Association of Orange County’s (AAOC) General Membership Meeting on June 21st featured a panel of experts that provided online meeting attendees with valuable guidance aimed at helping them “Avoid the Summertime Blues — Operational Best Practices, Safety Tips & Resources for Housing Providers.”

The first panelist of the evening was Liz Juarez, business developer with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. She started her remarks discussing the dire drought situation affecting the state, and the need for us to limit our watering to twice a week — maximum. Juarez then shared several water-use efficiency tips including keeping the water off while shaving or brushing teeth, limiting showers to five-minute, and installing smart sprinklers and irrigation systems. On the landscaping front, she discussed the need for healthy soil which equates to hearty plants and the ultimate goal of texture and color in landscaping — creating visual interest. Overall, she suggested complimenting your landscape design layout with the building architecture.

Following Juarez was panelist Roger Klump, owner of Pacific Coast Commercial Pool Service. Klump pointed out that maintaining a proper water level is very important, particularly in the summer months. If the water level is too low, it can cause chlorine distribution issues. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady amount of chlorine in pools, as residents are utilizing them with greater frequency during the summer months. Klump also recommended going lower on a human pool capacity to better maintain this good chlorine level. He felt it was imperative that resident managers become familiar with chlorine levels and that they take certified courses to gain this knowledge.

The third panelist of the evening was Rosie Rodriguez, Director of Residential Real Estate with Greenwood and McKenzie. Rodriguez shared some of the summer protocols implemented by her onsite property managers, which included completing educational courses in CPR and identifying the signs and dangers of heat stroke. Around the pool areas, there are many safety signs posted, and gates are fully functionable. On the general operational side, she recommended having extra portable fans and air conditioners stored on site, which helps to avoid scrambling at the last minute to locate those items. Rodriguez also indicated that her property newsletters provide helpful tips to keep units cooler, such as keeping windows and blinds closed during the day, and that Greenwood and McKenzie has installed doublepained windows to help in this regard.

Wrapping up the program was AAOC President Frank Alvarez, with Buffalo Maintenance, who shared several maintenance and safety tips and guidelines. Alvarez pointed out that if the air conditioner fails, a common cause is the trip break capacitor. He recommended keeping extras on-hand to better ensure a faster repair time and getting the unit operational. He also offered a reminder about replacing dryer vents, and being mindful of the safety risk and fire hazard posed by residents who use their grills and hibachis on their balcony.

AAOC wishes to thank its three sponsors of the June General Membership Meeting: Colliers International: Pat Swanson Apartment Team; Kay Properties and Investments Company; and Royal Roofing. Their support of the association and their fellow members is greatly appreciated.

Please be sure to join us for our next AAOC General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 7 p.m. at The Villa in Orange. If you have any questions or suggestions for future meeting topics, please contact Sandy Gimpelson at sandyg@aaoc.com.

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