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. Due to the New Years Day Holiday, the office will be closed on Saturday 12/30 and will re-open on Tuesday 1/2/24.

Meeting of the Board of Directors

For any upcoming meetings of your Board of Directors, updates on meetings will be emailed approximately four days prior. Agendas will be posted in the mail room, at the front desk, west building elevator entrance on the lobby level, and in your resident portal. If a meeting is canceled, information will be communicated via email and postings. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Management or the Front Desk team. We encourage Waverly HOA members to attend these meetings, as they are exclusively for association members.

Updating your HOA dues for 2024

Waverly Homeowners who currently have auto pay set up for HOA monthly payments. Please be sure to adjust the amount accordingly for 2024 as the amount has changed from your current dues. This can be done in your homeowners’ portal. On the left side you will see the Financial tab, click there, then you will see Manage Auto Pay. This is where you can make the necessary Changes.

Bell Carts

Please be sure to return bell carts to their proper location after each use. There are 4 bell carts available for use. Their locations: West Building P1 and P2 Elevator Landings. East Building: P2 elevator landing and by the Mail Room. Additionally you may borrow the smaller shopping cart from the concierge desk.

Guest/ Visitors/ Amenity Spaces

Visitors must be accompanied by a resident when using the amenity spaces including the Gym, Skybridge Lounge and Pet Spa. Owners who have leased their units are prohibited from using the amenity spaces while their unit is leased.

Building Safety

Please be sure to close doors behind you when entering/exiting the building. Additionally, please be aware when entering the garage of the possibility of unknown people entering behind you. The cold weather along with the rainy season causes unhoused individuals to seek indoor shelter. Please be sure to report any suspicious activity to the concierge or call and report to the Police if it is warranted.

Work done in units

No decorating/cosmetic work may proceed at The Waverly until a Unit Decorating Agreement has been approved. Only minor repairs or replacement of appliances are exempted from this requirement.[1] Please be sure to discuss your plans for decorating/cosmetic work with management.

[1] Decorating/cosmetic work would include alterations that are limited in scope (such as bathroom and kitchen modernization where no changes are being made to plumbing systems) or involve purely decorative work (such as floor scraping, painting and wall papering). Alterations affecting structural components of the Project, “Common Area”, or Project systems will require the Owner to obtain the consent of the Design Review Committee after the Design Review Committee’s review of the plans and specifications for said alterations and to enter into an Alteration Agreement with the Design Review Committee, the form of which is available from the Manager.

Vendors/Workers

As a reminder, anyone working in your units must have proper insurance and licensing (when needed). Please be sure to check in with management or the concierge team any time you are scheduling any work for repairs needed in your unit. We will not allow work to be done without the proper documentation needed. 

Exterior Lighting – Olympic

Installation of all new light fixtures on the Olympic side is complete. The West Building is now adjusted working on the timer for the building. The East Building was found to have a wiring issue which will be addressed on Tuesday 1/2. We hope this will finally resolve all issues and complete this project.

Communications with SMPD

Management meets monthly with Captain Thomas McLaughlin of SMPD to walk Tongva Park and address ongoing concerns and criminal activity in the surrounding community. Management continues its weekly walk through Tongva Park looking for and reporting any encampments that may begin to pop up. 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.

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. We continue to receive excellent feedback on their service.

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 and Things to do

Please note that this list is not exhaustive. For a comprehensive list of events in the city, refer to your preferred news source.

Sweet Maple is now Open

Sweet Maple is open for breakfast/brunch 7 days a week from 8 am – 2:30 pm. Be sure to inform them you are a Waverly resident as they have agreed to offer all Waverly Residents a 10% discount. So far we have heard excellent reviews from several residents and staff who have visited.

Surf City Tours “Malibu Tour”

Management has negotiated a 20% discount with SurfCity tours for Waverly residents. Use Code WAVERLY at check out for the discount to apply. https://surfcitytours.com/malibu-stars-homes-beach-tour/ This tour is great for visitors if you have family in town as well as locals. Take a drive along the iconic Malibu Coastline and lose yourself in Malibu’s mystique as they show you historic sites, filming locations & much more on this fully narrated tour of the exclusive Malibu beach area. See the best beaches, celebrity hangouts, restaurant hotspots and learn the rich history of Malibu. Tour includes a 1-hour stop where you can choose between getting your feet sandy on Surfrider Beach, hanging at the Malibu Pier, or grabbing a bite & shopping at the lovely Malibu Country Mart. The tour can be customized to your group depending on how many travelers are in your group. Be sure to stop by for brunch at The Paradise Cove Beach Café and enjoy a Mimosa on the sand. See for your self why this tour is so highly rated on Trip Advisor.

New Years Celebration at The Fairmont Miramar

Join The Fairmont Miramar for New Year’s Resolutions, with light snacks, live music, and a balloon drop at midnight. Curated champagne cart, Sazerac boxes, and cocktails will be served until 1:30 am. No reservations- first come, first served.

Polar Bear Plunge at The Beach House

January 6, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Looking for a bold way to kick off 2024? The Annual Polar Bear Plunge is a great way to refresh, reset, and have some fun. If you have never been part of a Polar Bear Swim, it’s time to see what you’re missing. The morning starts with a 10 a.m. check-in at Guest Services before heading to the shoreline in front of the Beach House. The first plunge takes place around 10:15 a.m. starting with the youngest Polar Bears, followed by the rest of the crowd. The most stalwart Polar Bears can take part in the 300-yard swim around a buoy. At this no judgement zone, whether you stick your toes in the ocean, take a quick dip or round the buoy, it’s a great experience that gets the blood pumping and the skin tingling. After the invigorating ocean plunge, warm up in the heated Beach House pool. Gather with friends and family, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and grab a photo with our very own Pat the Polar Bear mascot.

Pool admission will be charged for Polar Bears and others entering the pool deck to visit, soak, swim in the heated pool, or take a hot shower.

In-person registration will be available but may be limited on the day of event. Parking is $3 per hour or $8 per day.

Pool Admission: $10/adult, $5/senior adult age 60+, $4/youth age 1-17.

Regular Pool Rules apply while swimming at this event. Youth under age eight and under four feet must be accompanied by an adult in the pool at all times. Questions? Please call 310-458-4904, email beach.house@santamonica.gov or visit www.annenbergbeachhouse.com for more information.

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.

 Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy New Year