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The First Neighborhood News is published by the First Neighborhood Property Owners Association 31830 Village Center Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361 (818) 889-0632

www.firstneighborhood.org

Vol. XL No. 126 July 2017

Homeowners MeetingThe Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center Cardroom. All homeowners are invited to attend. Just a reminder there will not be a meeting in August.

Welcome New NeighborsThese new residents have recently moved into our First Neighborhood and we wel-come them. As new residents and mem-bers of the First Neighborhood Property Owners Association, you should call the Community Center office (818) 889-0632 if you have any questions regarding your new home or neighborhood.

Charles & Joan, 31736 Bainbrook Court

Freedom Square Access GatePlease call the office to obtain the code for the gate at Freedom Square. You must be a First Neighborhood resident and will be asked to identify yourself.

Pool Party Rule ReminderAll property owners are invited to bring guests to use the Community Center pool when the property owner is present. If the property owner is planning to bring more than a few guests or have a small party, prior approval is necessary from the Board of Directors by submission of the Com-munity Center use application. If you have more than 10 guests you will also need to submit a certificate of insurance to the office and hire an Association lifeguard. It should be noted however, that the pool is always open for use by all residents.

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Summer Camp News

Hi FNDC families!

The first few weeks of camp have flown by; and they’ve been absolutely incred-ible! In the first two weeks we’ve cooked up some interesting food, raced “around the globe,” had our 3rd annual color run! We’ve even gone to Golf n’ Stuff, laser tag, Build-a-Bear and Underwood Farms.

In the next few weeks we have even more excitement planned. We have our 2nd an-nual FNDC after Dark on July 14th, the favorite Survivor week, Messy Games Day, and more!

If you haven’t signed up for camp, do so now! Online registration is quick and easy, but spaces are going QUICK! Thank you for your continued support and for making this camp a truly special place.

Jelly Bean Jenn

FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION,

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9TH, 2017. Mark your calendars and look for

your invitation coming in July.We are also looking for former

alumni’s. If you know of anyone who has lived in First Neighborhood and would like to be invited to this special event please call the office

with their name and address (818) - 889-0632. Thank you!

First Neighborhood ElectionAt the annual meeting held on June 21, 2017 to close the nominations for the election, only two candidates nominated themselves. There were two positions available. Tony D’Amore and Richard Shin were elected. According to the as-sociation’s election rules, if at the close of nominations the number of candidates is less than or equal to the number of vacan-cies on the board, at the annual members meeting the Association may, without fur-ther action declare the candidates to have been elected by acclamation. No election ballots will be distributed to the owners.

First Neighborhood News - July 2017

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Community Center Calendar of EventsJuly-August 2017

JULY 2017Saturday 1 Party 9:00 a.m.Saturday 8 Party 9:00 a.m.Wednesday 19 First Neighborhood POA/Architectural Meeting 7:00 p.m.Saturday 22 Party 9:00 a.m.

AUGUST 2017Saturday 5 Party 9:00 a.m.Saturday 12 Party 9:00 a.m.Sunday 13 Party 9:00 a.m.Saturday 19 Party 9:00 a.m.

The Sheriff’s Department Community TipsFamily Vacation / Fun And SafetyPlanning a family vacation? Whether your destination is Disney World, Den-ver, or Denmark, there are certain things you need to keep in mind. Making the trip fun and enjoyable for everyone is key; that’s what it’s all about. But just as important to the success of your trip will be steps you take to make it a safe one.

Before you leavePreventing crime during family travel starts with making sure your home is protected while you’re away. The key is to make it look like you never left:• Keep shades and blinds in their nor-

mal position.• don’t stop mail and newspapers, ask a

neighbor to pick them up every day.• Put timers on several household lights

so they turn on and off at appropriate times.

• Arrange to have grass mowed while you’re gone.

• Make sure all your door and window locks are in working order - and use them. Activate your home alarm (if you have one).

You might even leave a radio on - or put it on a timer. Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway overnight - anything that might suggest someone’s home. And don’t forget to lock all doors and win-dows when you leave.

Packing for preventionPreparing for a family trip requires a lot of planning. You need to decide where you’re going, where you’ll stay and how you’ll get from one place to another. You also need to decide what to take with you. Planning can decrease the chances of crime joining you on your journey. Some tips on what to take: • Clean out your wallet or purse before

you go; take only essential credit cards. Plan to use credit cards or trav-eler’s checks instead of cash wherever possible.

tracted, weighed down with bags, and carrying cameras, tickets and money, unsuspecting travelers attract crime like a magnet. The best advise for you and your family is to do all you can to blend in with the crowd.• Don’t display expensive jewelry, cam-

eras, bags, and other items that might draw attention.

• Check maps before you go out so you can tour confidently.

• Stick to well-lighted, well-traveled streets at all times - no shortcuts.

• Always lock your car when it’s parked, even if the stop is brief. Keep valu-ables out of sight, preferably locked in the trunk. Don’t advertise that you’re a tourist by leaving maps and guide-books on the seat or dashboard - keep them in the glove compartment.

Traveling safely with your fam-ily also means sticking together and keeping an eye on your children at all times. Make sure they know where you are staying (name and address), and teach them what to do if they get lost or separated. You might want to agree on a meeting place, just in case. And by all means, make sure your kids know not to accept rides or favors from strangers. Make your family vacation a memo-rable one for all the right reasons.

• Carry your purse close to your body, or your wallet in an inside front pocket. Better yet, take “fanny packs” or wear a money pouch under your clothes.

• Pack as lightly as possible. Lots of heavy, cumbersome bags will slow you down and make you more vulnerable to getting robbed.

• Expensive designer luggage can draw unneeded attention to your belong-ings. Pack your things in inconspicu-ous bags.

Community Crime Prevention Tips • Keep a separate record of the contents

of checked luggage. And keep any-thing of value such as medicine and jewelry in a carry-on that stays with you.

• If you are going on an extended vaca-tion, consider shipping large bags to your destination in advance. For the return trip, mail bulky new purchases home, or ask merchants to do it for you.

Out and aboutYour home is secured and you’re packed. Now it’s time to go. While you and your family are traveling, it’s important to remember that tourists make tempting targets for thieves. Often lost or dis-


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Westlake VillagePlaces of Worship

St. Jude’s Catholic Church ............. (818) 889-1279Fr. Jim Stehly32032 Lindero Canyon Rd. - Westlake Village, 91361

St. Paul Lutheran Church, MO Synod ...................................... (818) 889-1620Matthew Nolte, Pastor30600 Thousand Oaks Blvd. - Agoura, 91301

Temple Adat Elohim ........................ (805) 497-7101Rabbi Andrew Straus2420 E. Hillcrest Dr. - Thousand Oaks, 91362

The Church of the Epiphany ........... (818) 991-4797(Episcopal)Rev. Melissa McCarthy5450 Churchwood Dr. - Oak Park, 91377

The Calvary Community Church ..... (818) 991-8040Shawn Thornton, Pastor5495 Via Rocas - Westlake Village, 91362

Conejo Valley Congregational Church .................. (805) 381-0484Dave Clack, Pastor750 Erbes Road - Thousand Oaks, 91362

Westminster Presbyterian Church ... (818) 889-1491Rev. Dr. Richard H. Thompson, Pastor32111 Watergate Road - Westlake Village, 91361

United Methodist Churchof Westlake Village ........................... (805) 497-7884Rev. Dr. Gary Alan Dickey, Pastor1049 Westlake Blvd. - Westlake Village, 91361

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints............................ (818) 991-2550La Venta at Watergate - Westlake Village, 91361

First Church of Christian Scientist ... (805) 495-3203305 Conejo School Road - Thousand Oaks, 91362

New Hope Lutheran Church ............ (818) 889-8700Craig Beeker, Pastor29295 Agoura Road - Agoura Hills, 91301

Temple Etz Chaim ........................... (805) 497-6891Rabbi Richard Spiegel1080 Janss Road - Thousand Oaks, 91362

REFERENCE INFORMATION FOR HOMEOWNERSFirst Neighborhood Property Owners Association

Homeowners and Architectural Committee meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Your attendance is most welcome at all regular meetings. The Architectural Committee requests your applications for review and approval of all exterior modifications to your home or landscaping (reroofing, tree removal, etc.) Newsletter deadline is the 3rd Monday of each month. Please submit information in person, by phone or mail to the Community Center.

For Emergencies Or Problems:Police (Sheriff) 911 (Emergency) or 818-878-1808; 818-991-0522 (fax) Fire/paramedics 911 (Emergency) or 818-889-1122; 818-889-1626 (business)Animal Control 818-991-0071Gas Leaks 1-800-427-2200Electrical Power Loss 1-800-611-1911Broken Water Main 818-251-2100 (Las Virgenes Water Dist.)Telephone Repair 611Las Virgenes Water Dist. 818-251-2100Vector Control Rodents 626-430-5450Mosquitoes 310-915-7370

For General Information:Community Center Office 818-889-0632 (8:30 - 12:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.)Manager - The Emmons Company 805-413-1170 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.)City Hall 818-706-1613Health Dept. 818-880-3409LA County Health & Human Service Program 211

To Report Common Area Problems:Continuously Running Sprinklers:On City Property (Cul-de-Sacs, Medians, Park) 818-706-1613 (9 am - 5 pm, Mon.-Fri.)On First Neighborhood Property (Greenbelts Only) 818-889-0632 (8:30 am-12:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.)Lights Out On Greenbelt: Customer Service 1-800-655-4555Community Center Alarm: Aid Alert Security 818-991-6002

Board of Directors: Architectural Committee:Sophie Brown - President Todd SpiegelTony D’Amore - Vice President Jane HeitingKelly Ray - Treasurer Janie McKayRichard Shin - Secretary Caroline Raser Bill White - Member-At-Large Michael Harris Greenbelt Committee:Robin Hirsch, Chairman (818) 822-7091Bruce GruverAllisyn Cashdan

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The following applications have been approved by the architectural committee.#0140 32000 Watergate Court Block Wall#0158 32000 Kingspark Court Patio Cover#0260 3923 Middlegate Court Gate#0337 31820 Langspur Court Flat Roof#0341 31817 Langspur Court Garage Door#0369 31935 Kingspark Court Tree Removal#0451 4324 Hartfield Court Wall Repair#0452 4315 Hartfield Court Wall Repair#0646 4425 Regents Court Windows#0658 4211 Beaucroft Court Gate

Approval of MinutesMOTION – A motion was made by Kelly Ray to approve the April 19, 2017 Regu-lar Minutes. Motion was seconded by Richard Shin and passed unanimously.

Financial / Delinquency ReportTish Matthews presented the Financial/Delinquency Report. Ms. Matthews reported the total cash on hand as of April 30, 2017 is $708,900.88. The reserve fund total is $395,691.47 with $28,750.00 in the special event fund. All expenses are within budget. MOTION – A motion was made by Tony D’Amore to approve the April Financials. Motion was seconded by Bill White and passed unanimously.

Old BusinessSophie Brown reported on the First Neighborhood 50th Anniversary Celebration. Ms. Brown stated she has met with the caterer of Cielo Catering and partook in a food tasting which was very successful. Activities are coming together and just waiting for the final deposits for the vendors. The Board discussed the Community Center office lighting and asked that management obtain an additional bid for the next meeting.

CorrespondenceThe Board discussed a letter from a resident regarding his neighbor flying a drone over his property. Tish Matthews stated this is considered a nuisance under the CC&R’s Article III, Section 3.01, I, which in part states: “No nui-sance shall be permitted to exist or operate upon any lot so as to be offensive or detrimental to any property in the vicinity thereof or to its occupants.” The Board agreed an article be placed in the newsletter informing residents. The Board also agreed an exception will be made for brief drone usage for the purpose of marketing a home that is for sale.

Community Center ApplicationsThe following applications for the use of the Community Center were reviewed and approved.

Name Event DateNon-Resident Shower 06/11/17Non-Resident Party 09/02/17Resident Meeting 10/21/17Non-Resident Reception 11/11/17Non-Resident Reception 11/18/17

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Sharon Howard, Recording Secretary

The First Neighborhood Property Owners Association Board of Directors as-sembled and held its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at the First Neighborhood Community Center at 31830 Village Center Road.

Call to OrderPresident Sophie Brown called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Members Present and Constituting A QuorumSophie Brown, President Tony D’Amore, Vice PresidentKelly Ray, Treasurer Richard Shin, SecretaryBill White, Member-at-Large

Others PresentJenn Kestenbaum, Summer Camp DirectorBruce Gruver, Greenbelt CommitteeTodd Spiegel, Architectural CommitteeRoy McGinnis, City of Westlake Village Public Safety Advisory BoardSharon Howard, Recording SecretaryTish Matthews, Association Manager

Homeowners PresentThere were no homeowners present at the meeting.

City of Westlake Village Public Safety Advisory Roy McGinnis from the City of Westlake Village Public Safety Advisory Board was present at the meeting to bring the First Neighborhood Board up to date regarding the formation of the Public Safety Advisory Board. The purpose of the Public Safety Advisory Board is to assist the City in raising awareness and about safety throughout the community. Mr. McGinnis stated he would like to be the liaison for First Neighborhood. The Board thanked Roy McGinnis for attending the meeting. There are two other First Neighborhood residents appointed to the board.

Greenbelt ReportBruce Gruver reported the butterfly gardens have recently been completed. Tish Matthews supplied the Board with a proposal from Treescapes to replace three trees in the greenbelt near Royal Glen and Foxmoor Court in the amount of $985.00. MOTION – A motion was made by Kelly Ray to approve the proposal from Treescapes to replace three greenbelt trees in the amount of $985.00. Motion was seconded by Sophie Brown and passed unanimously.

Summer Camp ReportJenn Kestenbaum, Summer Camp Director reported registration has slowed down a bit however families always sign up the first day of camp. Staff is almost completely hired and looking forward to a great summer.

Management ReportTish Matthews asked for the Boards permission to remove the pay phone from the pool area which is costing $78.00 a month. The Board directed Ms. Matthews to have the pay phone removed since it is no longer needed.

Architectural ReportTodd Spiegel reported for the architectural committee. Mr. Spiegel stated the committee is getting ready for the 2017 Annual Walkthrough which will begin June 21st, 2017. The committee will pay special attention to the greenbelt gates and hedge heights which seem to be a safety issue for some.

Minutes of the First Neighborhood Property Owners AssociationBoard of Directors Meeting • May 17, 2017


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PlantingBiennials. For blooms next spring, sow seeds of Canterbury bells, foxglove, hol-lyhocks, sweet William, and verbascum now. Transplant seedlings to the garden on fall when they are about 4 inches high. Patriotic Pots. Decorate for the Fourth with some tricolor container plant-ings. For red, consider begonias, pen-tas, petunias, verbena-even miniature roses. White: candytuft, petunias, sweet alyssum, verbena, vinca, Blue: annual salvia, Chinese delphiniums, foamflower, petunias,

Subtropicals. Add palms, philoden-dron, tree ferns, and other evergreens; flowering shrubs like cestrum, datura, hibiscus, and princess flower; avocado, citrus, guava, sapote, and other exotic fruits; and bougainvillea, passion vine, Stepbanotis Floribunda, thunbergia, and trumpet vine.

Summer Vegetables. For a late summer harvest, continue to plant vegetables in coastal and inland gardens. Set out cucumber, eggplant, pepper, squash, and tomato plants. Sow snap beans and corn. Plant basil, chervil, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, and thyme. In the lower desert start pumpkins and winter squash.

MaintenanceCare For Cymbidiums. Next year’s flower spikes are developing now. To encourage proper development, water plants weekly and feed them with a high-nitrogen fertilizer.

Mow Lawns. To keep their roots shaded, allow tall fescues to grow to 2 to 3 inches tall. Keep warm-season grasses like Bermuda and St. Augustine below 1 inch tall to lessen thatch buildup.

Sunset MagazineJuly Checklist

Harvest Crops. Pick beans, cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes frequently to encourage further production. Check fast growers like squash almost daily. Cut off seed heads of cosmos, dahlias, rudbeck-ias, and zinnias to encourage more flow-ers for cutting.

Water Carefully. Last winter was a dry one, which stressed plants. Give shade trees a slow deep soak once a month to ensure good health. Water established shrubs and perennials deeply, too. Shallow-rooted citrus and avocados need more frequent irrigation. Water once a week inland, every other week along the coast.

Pest and Weed ControlControl Caterpillars. Spray or dust plants that have pest caterpillars (such as cabbage worm, tomato hornworm, and geranium budworm) with Bacillus thuringiensis. Apply sparingly, starting when caterpillars are small. Handpick large hornworms from tomato plants.Manage Giant Whitefly. Examine the underside of leaves of target plants like hibiscus and banana for white waxy spirals where eggs are deposited. Remove leaves-bag in plastic and dispose of them-or wash away the spirals with a strong stream of water.

Architectural Committee Rule ReminderPlease review the Architectural Committee rulebook before replacing your gates and fences. It clearly states connected side garden walls to the house need to be constructed of slumpstone or wood to match the existing, or wrought iron as approved by the Architectural Committee. This same rule applies to gates. Vinyl is not an approved material. The Architectural Committee rulebook can be found online at www.firstneighborhood.org.

Approved Architectural ApplicationsLot#0011 4531 Guildhall Court WallLot#0141 320001 Kingspark Court Tree Removal, LandscapeLot#0166 32045 Grenville Court ShuttersLot#0187 32018 Royceton Court WindowsLot#0207 31919 Richgrove Court PaintLot#0264 3900 Middlegate Court PaintLot#0376 31920 Watergate Court SolarLot#0646 4425 Regents Court Windows

Trash Can ReminderWe are seeing several trash cans being brought out earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before trash collection and being left out. It is the homeowners responsibility to make sure their cans are out of sight by midnight the day of collection and not visible from the street. Remember failure to comply could result in a monetary penalty. To preserve the beauty of First Neighborhood please bring in your cans. Thank You!

First Neighborhood ProPerty owNers AssociAtioN31830 Village Center RoadWestlake Village CA 91361www.firstneighborhood.org

DATED MATERIAL

What’s Inside . . . Homeowners Meeting First Neighborhood’s 50th

Anniversary Celebration, First Neighborhood Election Welcome New Neighbors Freedom Square Access Gate Pool Party Rule Reminder Summer Camp News The Sheriff’s Department Community Tips Calendar Places of Worship Minutes Sunset Magazine Architectural Committee Rule Reminder Approved Architectural Applications

Greenbelt NewsAs the summer days get hot and promise to get much hotter, it is important to take into account pet safety while walk-ing on the Greenbelt. A little research

reveals some startling statistics. First let’s look at what dogs can tolerate. 120 degrees is the general pain threshold for dogs for direct skin contact with a side-walk. At 140 degrees, permanent damage

results with burns and blisters after only one minute of contact.

Now let’s look at the surfaces where they walk. On a 95-degree day, by as early as 11:00 am, temperatures on as-phalt can approach 130 degrees, while sidewalk concrete is not too far behind at 120 degrees. As the temperature climbs

so too does the surface temperature. In addition to the dog’s feet there is the danger of heat stroke. At a distance of one foot above the surface, temperatures hover at around 110 degrees. How would you like to be dragged around on a leash for half an hour at that temperature?

Bottom line neighbors, on these hot sum-mer days, walk your dogs first thing in the morning or in the early evening when temperatures are far more comfortable. Also, under no circumstances should you ever run your dog on leash while you are on a bicycle. Dogs can get heat stroke too, and the results are often tragic.

Remember, in their desire to please, dogs will go along with whatever you ask of them. It is up to us to make sure they are safe.

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