3rd Post: Shock & AWE

We Have IMPACT !!!!!!

- PROJECT  PROMONTORY -

Shock & AWE REALITY

WHAT  EXACTLY  IS  
A "SAFE"  TRACE  AMOUNT ?

          

How safe are the exposed open walls for our LONG TERM health concerns & what are the risks from exposure to the unknown toxins?  

When fibers, spores or particles are released into the air and breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and remain there for a long time.  Over time, these fibers can accumulate and cause scarring and inflammation, which can affect breathing and lead to serious health problems.   

The only way to truly prevent exposure is to vacate during remediation or provide complete containment. 

(reference: National Cancer Institute)

THE  FACTS:  

Mold = Asthma & respiratory infections, Bronchitis, chronic sinus issues, skin rashes and certain diseases known as; Aspergillosis and hypersensitivity to Pheumonitis.  (reference: CBC; Center of Disease Protection)

Asbestos = Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, scarring in lungs & breathing issues.  Asbestos is classified as a known human CARCINOGEN by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and can cause death.  Studies also link this toxin to other illness such as; throat, kidney, esophagus and gallbladder however, evidence is still inconclusive. (reference: National Cancer Institute)

LEAD = Adverse affects to nervous system, kidney function, immune system, reproductive and development systems, cardiovascular and high blood pressure.  High levels can cause seizures, coma including, death. Lead-based paint and Lead-contaminated dust in older buildings are the most common sources of lead poisoning and can be absorbed through air, water and soil.  (reference: Mayo clinic, CDC, EPA)

Independent testing will be required in order to gauge and determine the level of exposure. It is true; owners have the right to conduct major construction on their properties however, they have to provide 60 day notice and appropriate accommodation to tenants. Furthermore, if a residence becomes "UNINHABITABLE"  and can no longer be lived in due to health, safety, noise, etc. while undergoing repairs, tenants can legally move out without providing notice or worry of penalty.  (reference: CA Tenant Law, civil code: 1942) 

APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATION ? 

• LEASE  BREAK:  Option to move out without penalty

• UNINHABITABLE CONDITIONS:  offer tenants alternative living accommodations while the landlord renovates  or remediates to prevent exposure to unknown toxins

• ACCOMMODATION: rent allowance / reduction to supplement inconvenience & imposition, noise and impact to quality of life  (reference: CA Tenant Law, civil code: 1942) 

It's "MOVING" DAY,  EVERYDAY...

Unfortunately, not an unusual sight these days. Be sure to use caution as you try maneuvering around construction vehicles, delivery trucks and now, moving vans. Perhaps a Crossing Guard would help resolve the parking situation because it has become blatantly worse.

 

Some of the designated parking on South East side for construction use 

Fact or Fiction...

"YOUR"  PICTURES  CANNOT  TELL  A  LIE...

According to Property Management and Project Managers, contractors are not allowed to block cars, garages or driveways. However, this contractor's vehicle was parked in a designated "guest" parking spot on the East side for most of the morning. Prior to this report, another resident had her parking spot blocked for 40 minutes until the vehicle's owner was located in order to move it.    

$500 BACK IN "YOUR" POCKET? 

At what cost?
Views from the East Side and will be on West Side soon

         

  $$$$$   DO  THE  MATH  $$$$$

Calculate your last rent increase and be sure to add in the next rent increase...deduct the insignificant - $500 rent allowance for all of the "inconvenience" & determine if that works for you? 

                                                 


A NEW  KIND  OF  HOUSE  GUEST...

Upon demolition of the exterior stucco, it has become evident that there was definitely more to be informed about prior to construction.  Residents should have been educated on things such as; health risk, decible level of noise, vibrations, dust, rodents, termites, dry rot, and other unmentionables.  

Now that the buildings have been ripped open, shocking revelations living within the dry rot and mold infested interior walls, have emerged.  

The photo submitted above, was taken from the Northeast side.  As the resident explained in the meeting, this is where a family of mice scrambled for shelter and found the first available apartment...which was theirs.  

The tenant moved out this weekend...human, not Mice. 

                                                    
                               


NOTICE:  
CHECK YOUR EXTERIOR PERIMETERS DAILY

OPEN GAP LEFT ON OUTSIDE PATIO

Warning: Be sure to inspect your patios before allowing pets to roam...this photo was submitted by a resident that found her patio left with an OPEN gap after contractors left for the day.  In the meantime, it took over a week for her patio to be secured and luckily, she did not lose her small dog.  As far as working in our "best interest" and with regard to our safety and property, this isn't what this resident was expecting and she is moving out of Promontory next week. 

"SAFETY"  FIRST...

The chance someone may need emergency services may be rare...however, if necessary, let's hope the EMT's have good balance and can negotiate the gurney through these narrow openings 

CONSTRUCTION  LANDS  

ON  THE  WEST  SIDE

Resident's on the WEST side have had a real awakening now, as they too are in the middle of the construction.  Crews erected scaffolding frames last week and immediately began jackhammering the building and continued all day long.  

Two more residents are moving due to the extreme decible sound caused by the equipement.  

West  Side, near park

OTHER PRIORITIES: 

DUE TO RECENT BREAK-IN'S, SECURITY MUST BE A PRIORITY! 

HOW DO WE IDENTIFY 

LEGITIMATE 

CONTRACTORS ?

RESIDENT'S VALUE:

SECURITY 

PRIVACY

SAFETY

Climb on up...

      "TO CATCH A THIEF" - Not just a movie anymore!

Due to recent burglaries and attempted break-in's, you would think there would be a great priority to secure scaffolding and prevent unwanted intruders from climbing into our homes.   However, there is no need for the traditional "cat burglar" here, all they have to do is climb on up.  

To date; miminimal security  has been provided and even on duty, security officers have been observed sleeping in their cars at 6:00am.  As one resident voiced, how is one security officer supposed to keep an eye on each section of the construction zone?  

Being that the Irvine Company chose to intrude on the entire complex instead on tackling one section at a time, the scaffolding is up throughout most of the East and now being raised on the West side.

The open scaffolding also poses a danger to one young mother as she is worried about her kids playing on the all-too-tempting jungle gym.

Other Security complaints:  Our pool area is known throughout the community as a free open place to hang out...there is no security or sufficient gates at the Palapa Bar & Fireplace area and both are often full of non-resident teenagers.  What seems to be the bigger joke, the pool is easily accessible to anyone that can reach over and hit the bar.  There have also been many other occasions such as the 4th of July bash when 50 kids showed up to claim the pool and clubhouse...not to fear, they brought their own sound system and rapped the day away until "residents", not Security, chased them away.

SHAKE, RUMBLE & DRILL... DRILL... DRILL 

It's always nice to come home to a surprise...cracks and holes caused to the interior walls, as a direct result caused by the vibration of the equipment.  The resident was not given a time frame of when the "interior" of her home would be repaired.

Interior Walls

Thank you Residents of Promontory Point...Our mission is to help address your concerns and we are working hard to make a difference!!

RESIDENT ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATES:

- Committee has met three times and another meeting is scheduled for: WED.,  OCT. 9  6:30pm  UPSTAIRS, CLUBHOUSE

- Appropriate agencies and departments have been enlisted to work with members re; key issues

- Unconfirmed reports re; Air Conditioners & Air Purifiers might be available by request on a first come, first serve basis.  It is unclear why management has not notified the community or made them available to everyone affected by dust, etc. 

Coyote Warning... 

please be aware of walking in the early morning hours, dusk and evenings.

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