The Waverly- Community Update
Greetings Waverly Residents,
We hope this message finds you well.
Please see the information below in our community e mail. While we strive to keep you informed about the community, we encourage you to continue monitoring local information sources. An informed community is a strong one. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review the contents of this email, your feedback and suggestions are highly valued.
Here are some updates on ongoing items and events within the Waverly Community:
Management Office Hours –
The management office is normally open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:30 am – 5 pm.
Meeting of the Board of Directors
The Waverly Board of Directors will be meeting on Tuesday 11/14/2023 at 4 pm via zoom only. A separate e mail with zoom link and instructions has been sent. A reminder will also be sent before the meeting. We encourage Waverly HOA members to attend these meetings, as they are exclusively for association members.
Alley Gate:
The gate replacement was finally completed this week. The Security guard who was stationed at the entrance has been discontinued. Our regular overnight security officer is still onsite from 10 pm – 6:30 am. We continue to ask residents to remain vigilant and to report any unusual activity.
A/C System biannual maintenance service
Information and instructions on scheduling biannual maintenance was sent to all homeowners. Several homeowners have signed up for the service and Magic Touch will be onsite beginning Monday 11/13/2024. For those that still need to schedule your service, please contact Magic Touch directly. Their phone number is 818-335-4100 ext. 1. Their email address is info@magictouch.la
Dryer Duct Maintenance
Reminder: Manufacturers of dryer appliances have long specified that dryer exhaust ducts systems must be serviced at least once per year to remove accumulated deposits of lint. This helps shorten drying times and helps reduce the risk of lint fires. Well-exhausted dryer ducts increase the efficiency of the dryer, saving energy costs and help extend the life span of the dryer. A compromised vent will not exhaust properly to the outside. As a result, overheating may occur, and a fire may ensue. Professional dryer vent cleaning not only ensures your dryer’s external airflow, but also helps prevent lint-based dryer fires from starting. Management has found a vendor to provide this service at a discounted rate depending on how many units sign up for the service. The vendor believes this service may be done without the need to enter the units. So far, we have received a few requests for service. Based on the number of requests we have, Vendor has agreed to a price of $89.00 per unit. If we can get 27 or more units requesting the service, they will bring down the price to $58.00 per unit. As of now, we received requests for scheduling for 12 units. A separate e mail with instructions on setting up service directly with the vendor will be sent out.
Dry Cleaning Service
Management has worked with Ritz Dry Cleaners & French Hand Laundry to secure a 20% discount on all orders for Waverly residents. Ritz Dry Cleaners & French Hand Laundry has the ability to pick up any day of the week and deliver to The Waverly with turnaround time of 2-3 days. Please stop by the concierge for information and laundry bag if you wish to use their Service. So far we have received excellent feedback on their service.
Exterior Lighting – Olympic
Installation of all new light fixtures on the Olympic side is complete. Lighting on Olympic has still not been adjusted to the building’s timer. The issue is the programing system currently in use is discontinued. The vendor expects to have programmers on site towards the end of next week and we hope to have this issue finally resolved.
Communications with SMPD
Management meets monthly with Captain Thomas McLaughlin to walk Tongva Park and address ongoing concerns and criminal activity in the surrounding community. This past week, 2 members of your Board of Directors joined management and Captain McLaughlin in an effort to strengthen community relations and look for ways to address the unhoused activity and encampments while still being sensitive to the issue. Security and front desk teams continue to work together to keep The Waverly residents as safe as possible. We encourage residents to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement and Management.
Updating Contact Information and Desk Instructions
If you have recently changed your email or phone number, please provide the updated information to the front desk. Accurate contact details are essential for timely communications. Additionally, please exercise caution and courtesy.
Upcoming Santa Monica Community Events
Please note that this list is not exhaustive. For a comprehensive list of events in the city, refer to your preferred news source.
PRIDE NIGHT | | Wednesdays on Ice
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 22, 2023. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Ice at Santa Monica 1324 5th St. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Celebrate the season with your chosen family at Ice at Santa Monica. Join us for a festive night celebrating Santa Monica’s LGBTQ+ community.
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH JANUARY 10 | 7 P.M. AND 8:30 P.M. SESSIONS
Ice at Santa Monica, presented by Netflix, invites guests to join Wednesdays on Ice themed skate nights
during the 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. sessions throughout the season. For more information on each themed night, visit iceatsantamonica.com.
Turkey Trot
Date and Time: November 23, 2023. 7:45 am – 12 Pm
Location: Crescent Bay Park. 2000 Ocean Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405
It’s time for the Thanksgiving 5k, 10k, 15k, or Half Marathon on Thanksgiving Day Thursday 11/23/23! This is a fun run that is clock timed (not chip timed).
This is an open course. Please be courteous to other pedestrians, runners, and cyclists on the beach path.
Thanksgiving Quad specials — register for the first three days 11/23, 11/24, 11/25, and the 4th day is free! Email abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for information about Thanksgiving Quad – 4 races in 4 days
Family/group discounts – Turkey Trot special discount for a group of 4 or more participants – email abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for 11/23 family discount. Last day is Tues 11/21 7PM.
Course map: The course is super easy to follow. It will consist of counter clockwise loops around the beach path that will be marked.
5k (1 loop), 10k (2 loops), 15k (3 loops) with an aid station at every loop:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245011
Half marathon is 3 x 4.36 mile loops with aid station at every loop:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6245013
Participants are not allowed to run with dogs. Running/walking with a stroller is allowed. 3:15 time limit for the half marathon. If more time is needed, please email us at abetterworldrunning@yahoo.com for early start.
This is a small informal event. Everyone will get a finishers medal as well as a goodie bag. To keep costs low we do not offer any special awards or t-shirts. This is not your normal large festival like race. We are a low key race that emphasizes a more personal satisfaction to racing. Thank you and look forward to seeing you out there!
NO REFUNDS.
Start times — please make sure to start in the wave for your distance and your bib is in the front and visible or your time might not be recorded correctly.
– half marathon & 15k – 7:30AM
– 10k – 7:30AM
– 5k – 7:45AM & 9:30AM (Late start 5k noncompetitive family walk/jog, finish by 10:45AM)
Bib pick up times —
– half marathon, 15k – 6:50-7:20AM
– 10k – 6:50-7:20AM
– 5k – 6:50-7:40AM for 7:45AM wave, 9-9:30AM for 9:30AM wave
Menorah Lighting at The 3rd St Promenade
Dates: Thursday December 7th – Thursday December 14th
Location: The 1400 block of Third Street Promenade (located between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway).
Celebrate the Festival of Lights during the Hanukkah season with nightly menorah lightings on the 1400 block of Third Street Promenade (located between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway). The lighting ceremonies will begin at sundown. The final lighting ceremony will take place at the ice rink.
Thank you for taking the time to read through these updates. We appreciate your continued support and cooperation in making the Waverly Community a wonderful place to live.