Transcript The Watergate Community Association

The Watergate Community
Association
Presents...
CHANNEL 10
Tennis Court Cleaning
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The Tennis Courts will be closed for
cleaning every Tuesday during the summer
between the hours of 1:30 p.m. and 6:00
p.m.
COMMUNITY UPDATE
The Watergate Community Association
communicates important community
news via the Watergate Hatchcover,
Lobby bulletin boards and the WCA
Channel 10.
Another venue has been added via the
World Wide Web!!
Join us at the new:
www.watergatecommunityassociation.com
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
REMINDER
Treat all alarms as the real thing. Evacuate your unit
immediately. It is very important and worth a little
inconvenience to respond to a false alarm than to ignore it
and have it be the real thing. A little inconvenience may just
save your life! It is important that our residents remember
that when the alarm goes off that it will continue to ring
until the all clear signal is given from the Fire
Department. Please remember that the Fire Department
must physically check the building to determine if this is a
false alarm. If it turns out to be a false alarm you will hear a
voice over the loud speaker giving you the all clear signal for
you to return to your unit.
Again, we appreciate your patience and concern during this
time.
Fire Alarm System Do’s & Don’ts
Please keep in mind that the Fire Alarm equipment in the
building’s hallways and Common Areas is sensitive to smoke,
fumes and dust as well as heat and fire. These devices will
detect any smoke, dust or fumes that escapes from
your unit and set off a general building evacuation alarm
regardless of the time of day.
If you do burn food in your unit, DO NOT OPEN YOUR
UNIT DOOR - taking this step you will set off the nearest
hallway smoke detector triggering the building alarm system.
To allow smoke, dust or fumes to escape your unit: First, turn
on your stove fan; then open your unit windows and patio
doors to help the smoke, dust or fumes to escape.
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Board Meeting Minutes
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FAQs
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Important Notice
Evacuation Assistance List
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The WCA is in the process of updating our list of
residents that require assistance or special notice
from Security staff in the event of a building
evacuation.
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If you have not contacted Security to be included on
this list that is provided to the Emeryville Fire
Department. Please call 772-5005 as soon as
possible to be included in this months update.
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If you need a copy of the “WCA Fire and Earthquake
Emergency Procedures you may obtain a copy at the
Security office located at 4 Commodore Drive.
New Recycling Laws
effective February 9, 2006
Visit www.watergatecommunityassociation.com
for a direct link to information regarding the new
recycling laws that became effective on February 9,
2006.
 Or go to Alameda County’s website –
www.stopwaste.org for the latest information on
recycling electronic devices, batteries, light bulbs and
other items
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ALAMEDA COUNTY HAZARDOUS
WASTE DROP-OFF SITES
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Batteries and Light
bulbs
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Electronic Devices
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Located @ 1501
Bayshore Hwy, Berkeley
Hours: M-F 10a-5p, Sat
12p-5p
Eligible items: cell
phones, monitors, faxes,
printers, electronics,
televisions, VCRs
Call 510-528-4052 for
more information
Located @ 2100 East 7th
Street, Oakland
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 Call 800-606-6606 for
dates, hours, fees &
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complete list of items
 Eligible items:
 Batteries-AA,AAA,C,D,
button
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 Bulbs –Florescent tubes and
bulbs
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A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY REMINDER
All Regular Monthly Assessment Payments are
DUE on the first day of each month.
Payments received 15 days after the due date will
incur late charges of 10%. The Watergate
CC&R’s do not grant an extension or waiver of
late fees when the payment is received after the
15th
day of each month.
Payments dropped through the payment drop slot
at the WCA Office are collected 7 days a week.
Please plan accordingly to avoid late charges.
IKEBANA
Japanese Flower Arranging
Classes held at the Clipper Club
On the 1st & 3rd
Monday of each month
From 7 pm – 9 pm
For further information
Please contact Dr. Shuji Ikeda
At (510) 845-1634
Watch those Weep holes !
In the base of your windows, you may
notice the little holes to the outside - these
are your “weep holes.”
They allow water to escape from the panes
to the outside.
Cleaning them regularly will help to prevent
clogging and will allow for proper drainage.
WCA Office
EMERYVILLE
SMOKING POLLUTION
CONTROL ORDINANCE
The Emeryville City Council passed a Smoking
Pollution Control Ordinance at the December 5, 2006
regular meeting.
Effective March 1, 2007, smoking will be prohibited in
all indoor and outdoor common use areas at
Watergate.
As a result, residents and their visitors are only
allowed to smoke in their unit and/or respective patio
or balcony.
POOL & SPA CLEANING
SCHEDULE!!!
As authorized by the Board of Directors, the
Clipper Club Pool & Spa is CLOSED from
9:30am until 3:00pm every Monday.
The purpose for this closure is to provide New
Wave Pools with uninterrupted access to the
pool and spa, thereby ensuring a thorough
servicing of the facility!!
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COMMON
AREA
HALLWAYS
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Please be advised that NOTHING is to be
placed in the common area hallways.
If you have door-mats, floor-mats, shoes,
and other items placed in your hallway
 please remove them.
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Everyone’s cooperation is very much
appreciated!
Register Your Cars!
Registering your car is a
requirement of the community!
Please contact Security at
(510) 772-5005 for instructions
on registering your vehicle(s).
ALL UNREGISTERED VEHICLES
ARE SUBJECT TO TOW AT
OWNER’S EXPENSE
Have a Movie Request?
As with all WCA events, the movies
shown have that personal touch.
If you have a request, or want to
offer some input (to any event),
Please contact
Leah or Fred at
(510) 654-4040.
Everyone’s participation is enjoyed!
Hatchcover Newsletter
Items
Have an idea for an article?
Do you have a “scoop” you would
like to share?
The deadline for articles in the Hatchcover
is the 1st of the month
prior to the month of publication.
Call the WCA Office at (510) 428-0118
WCA Emergency Assembly
Area
In case of an emergency,
the designated assembly area
for all Residents are..
The Tennis Courts
on
Captain Drive
Insurance for Condominiums
Be prudent and proactive
by checking with your
insurance agent to make sure
that your insurance package
best suits your situation here at
Watergate!
Landscape
Concerns?
If you have any concerns or requests
regarding landscaping issues, please
drop by the WCA Office to complete an
“Application for Landscape Issues”
form which gives you a direct line to our
own Matt Heebner.
Thanks -- WCA Office
CONSERVE ENERGY!
We are trying our best to
conserve as much electricity
and energy as possible!
Let us all work together
as a community to save
energy and electricity!
Do Not Feed the
Animals!!
Raccoons are coming to dinner!
If you feed one animal, you’re feeding
ALL of them!
Lately, the raccoons
have been eating
the duck’s leftovers at the lagoon!
Please do not feed the
wild animals that have made Watergate
home ~ for their protection and yours.
BACKUP’S – COMMUNITY
AWARENESS.
PLEASE use extreme caution when rinsing
food items down your drains.
NEVER rinse GREASE down your drains!
Even if it doesn’t cause a problem for you, it
may very well cause a problem for your
neighbors downstairs! If you have any
signs of a backup, call a plumber and WCA
Security immediately at: (510) 772-5005 to
avoid a bigger problem!
Thinking about Remodeling?
Many improvement items, also known
as Unit Modifications, require approval
from the Architectural Control
Committee.
Please drop by the WCA office to pick
up an application packet and to discuss
the nature of your remodeling BEFORE
you begin the work on your unit.
Thanks -- WCA Office
Blood Pressure Checks
Every 1st Friday of the month at the
Clipper Club a representative from the
Emeryville Fire Department provides
free Blood Pressure checks at 11:30 a.m.
This service is free and open to all
residents.
Call Leah or Fred at 654-4040
for more info.
Important Vehicle Safety Tips!
Here are some important safety tips when
parking your vehicle:
1. Lock your vehicles.
2. Don’t leave valuables in sight.
3. Look around when approaching your car.
4. Don’t leave packages in your car.
5. Register your car with WCA Security.
6. Have your keys ready before you get
there.
Thanks -- WCA Office
Going Away?
While you’re gone, it may be
necessary to relocate your vehicle.
Please go to the Security Office
at 4 Commodore Drive
and complete a
“Vacation Notification” form
and leave details about who should be
contacted in your absence.
Expertise Required !
If you experience cable problems, please
call Comcast Cable. The phone
number is 1-800-COMCAST (266-2277)
Do Not Attempt to Repair
the Wiring Yourself !
Any such attempt could easily result in
the disruption of cable service within your
unit or within units neighboring yours.
Please Bring Your
Watergate I.D.!
Please carry your Watergate ID card
when using the facilities here at
Watergate. One of the duties of our
staff is to verify residency. With over
2500 residents and the influx of new
residents, staff will be asking everyone!
Please take these inquiries as our staff
doing their job!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Recycle !
The County of Alameda has
comprehensive guides to recycling that
are available at the Clipper Club.
Pick one up and be surprised at how
far this noble effort has come !
Problems With Laundry
Machines?
If you are experiencing problems with the
laundry machines, please advise the WCA
Office of the exact location and code
number (located on the front
of each machine).
The WCA Office will reimburse quarters lost
from malfunctioning machines.
Thank you!
Tai Chi
Classes are offered in the classical Yang style Tai Chi
Chuan form.
Terry Li Instructs.
Tai Chi Practice Club – Thursdays @ 630pm
Universal Tai Chi Study - Saturdays @ 10am
Please call 834-9058 for
more information.
Help Wanted ! !
The Clipper Club
is always taking applications
for seasonal employees to help with
Pool Parties & other events held at
the Club!
Please stop by to pick one up!
Call 654-4040 for information.
Look in your trash chute
rooms…
Watergate has a more comprehensive
Recycling program.
If you have any
questions
about this program,
Please give us a call at 428-0118.
Plumbing Problems After Hours?
If you are experiencing drain back-ups inside
your unit, after hours or on weekends,
please call Abante Plumbing and notify WCA
Security at
(510) 772-5005 to inform them of the nature of
the problem.
Plumbing – found to be the
most reasonably priced and familiar
with Watergate. (510) 534-1636
 Abante
Watergate Toastmasters
COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP!
Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
At the Clipper Club
o Learn to overcome shyness,
o Organize your thoughts,
o Become more persuasive,
o And express yourself!!!
Attention Watergate
Community!
Please be mindful that actions in
and around your unit can have
adverse effects on other residents,
in the enjoyment of their units.
These items include, but are not
limited to, loud noise and
smoking!
Your neighbors will appreciate
your consideration!!
Package Pick Up
Page 28 of the WCA Rulebook reads as
follows:
“Packages may be left at the Clipper Club by
letter carriers and delivery personnel to be
claimed by residents with proper Watergate
ID cards.”
Please remember to bring your valid
Watergate ID to claim your package.
Thank you for making Watergate a great
place to live and work!
Package Pick-up Guidelines
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This service is available to Registered
Residents only . All other packages will be
sent back at staff’s discretion.
 Since the package room is limited in size,
the Clipper Club is not able to accept large
packages such as tires, furniture, etc.
 Packages that are not picked up within 5
days (without a Resident Vacation form)
will be returned to the courier.
Balcony Enclosures
We are not presently taking
applications for enclosures while
we re-bid their installation.
If you have questions please
contact Jim Ellis at
(510) 655-2590.
PARKING SPACE RENTALS
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The Association currently has the following
parking spaces available for rent to
registered Watergate residents on a
first-come, first-served basis:
Anchor Drive – Space #291 and
#294 (outside) available immediately for
$45/mo
“E” bldg parking garage – Space #
#184
available immediately for $60/mo
Courtyards…
Please keep the laundry room sliding
glass doors to the courtyards closed
after entering and exiting the premises.
There have been reports that various
types of animals have entered the
buildings because residents leave the
courtyard doors open.
The WCA appreciates your attention
to this matter!