Focus Group Minutes V Nov 7, 2002

Attending: Jane Wheeler, Gordon MacKenzie, Nancy Waymire, Philip Childress, Tony Caldwell, Ed Canades, Randy Randazzo, Joseph Hertlein, Lynn Ann Rosen

Called to order 2:05pm

  1. Starla Warren was absent, but sent the following report. In regards to ADA assessment, Monterey County planning dept is not able or qualified to do an ADA assessment for us. They suggested an architect or other compliance group as a resource.
  2. Starla recommends we discuss what levels of ADA compliance and adaptability we need on this site, what level we currently have and what will the costs be to achieve compliance. Currently, two items on the budget estimate, windows and kitchens, total $2.4 million; it would seem a good place to start in paring down the budget estimate.
  3. Also, have someone check on Prop. 46 just passed for money available for handicapped improvements.
  4. We discussed getting ADA compliance survey, cost $15,000, no decision reached. We need to review ADA requirements, get copy for each group member from Henry Ruhnke.
  5. Philip Childress will research Prop. 46 for possible monies available for Rippling River.
  6. Review budget improvements list item by item for possible cuts. Much discussion regarding utility metering, cost, tenant contribution.
  7. Separately meter units & housing meters - $366,000, needs more study of comparative costs.
  8. Power connections to new furnaces, we need more information from Henry Ruhnke.
  9. Removed new site lighting $100,000, upgrade to common areas $75,000, replace exterior mounted lights -$29,000 - removed.
  10. Replace fire alarm system - $125,000, questions about cost and quality of current system.
  11. Replace emergency call system, removed. Jane Wheeler explained "Lifeline" system she uses.
  12. Resident relocation expense $450,000, we believe we can cut this by doing one building at a time and sharing handicapped units.
  13. If units are upgraded to meet current seismic requirements, add $2,876,000, we had questions for Mr. Ruhnke on this also.
  14. Landscape & irrigation upgrades $50,000, we believe this figure could be reduced to $10,000 with pump only repair of the well.
  15. Concrete paving replacement/repair - $75,000, yes, but prob. $50,000.
  16. Parking lot paving/repair -$30,000 - removed. Storm drainage repair - $15,000 - removed. New concrete curbs at parking lot - $10,000 - removed.
  17. ADA parking spaces $8,000 - removed.
  18. New septic system $200,000 - removed, but need another pump out per year.
  19. Upgrade exterior ramps to meet ADA $100,000 - question for Mr. Ruhnke.
  20. New trash enclosure $12,000 - removed.
  21. Upgrade walkways/ replace guardrails/stucco repairs - $200,000 - need Mr. Ruhnke’s input on this item also.
  22. Front door and hardware $79,000, possible variance on this item. PG & E offering some weatherproofing free.
  23. Bedroom door hardware $7900, Jane got hers for $10.00, see reduction of $7100 here.
  24. Replace windows -$142,000 -ADA requirement?
  25. Replace bathrooms -$1,185,000 - why?
  26. Replace kitchens - $1,185,000 - same question, ADA requirement?
  27. We had questions for Mr. Ruhnke on the remaining items, so will table until next meeting. Items removed totaled $701,000; items still in question tabled.

Next meeting will be Nov 21, 2002; Ed Canades will conduct a site and unit tour at the next meeting.