BIKE ROOM REKEYING

Dear Owners/Residents,

 

The common area locksets were recently rekeyed for safety reasons. The rekeying should not affect the keys in your possession for the bike rooms. However, a few residents have noted that their bike room keys no longer work. If that is the case, please see the Head Concierge to exchange for a new key.

 

We apologize for the inconvenience.

TEN YEAR STRUCTURAL REVIEW SURVEY

Dear Owners,

 

Enclosed with this notice you will find a Structural Review Survey created by Structural Solutions Engineering Inc. to be completed and returned to either Concierge or the office of Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd.

 

The ten (10) year structural warranty on the building is coming up next year and it is imperative that any outstanding issues are brought forward within this warranty period.

 

Please fill out the attached survey and return the completed survey in any of the following ways by no later than Monday, August 31^st, 2015:

 

·        Drop off at the Concierge desk,

·        Fax to Rancho at 604-684-1956 at the attention of Kristen McManus,

·        Email to Kristen directly at kmcmanus@ranchogroup.com, or

·        Mail to Rancho at the 6^th Floor, 1190 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC

 

As noted, completed surveys must be received on or before the deadline of Monday, August 31^st, 2015 in order to be submitted to the structural engineers.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Project No.:   J902

Date: July 27, 2015

                                                           

Structural Review Survey

 

Address:                                  1082 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C., “FREESIA”

 

Strata Corporation Number:   BCS 1903

 

Unit number:               __________________________________________

 

Contact number:         __________________________________________

 

Contact name:                        __________________________________________

 

 

Please restrict comments to structural concerns only (e.g. do not include any plumbing, heating, electrical or esthetic items).

 

 

Are you aware of any deficiencies that may present a structural concern in any of the common areas?  Please be specific about the location and the concern (e.g. large crack in concrete over parking stall number 100).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you aware of any deficiencies that may present a structural concern within your unit?  Please be specific about the location and the concern (e.g. large crack in living room ceiling).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please kindly drop off the completed survey at concierge or email to Kristen McManus at KMcManus@ranchogroup.com. The deadline of submitting your survey is August 31, 2015.

 

If you wish, you can email JPEG photos of any areas of concern. Please include your suite number and location of the concern within the email. Please direct any questions or concerns to your property manager at Rancho Management Services (B.C.) Ltd.

July 8, 2015 - Exterior Dryer Vent Cleaning

Please be advised that National Air Technologies will be on site to clean the exterior dryer exhaust vents for the building from:

Monday, July 13^th to Wednesday, July 15^th, 2015
9:00am - 5:00 pm daily

(Note:  Work will continue Friday, July 17^th if it cannot be completed by Wednesday)

Access is not required to your unit to perform this cleaning.  All work will be completed off a boatswain chair.  As such, please be on the lookout for workers during this time.  You may want to close your window coverings.

For units with dryers venting to balconies, please move any obstacles out from under the dryer vents.

Due to the building’s overhang, suite access will be required to Units ending in ’09.  More information (including a schedule of access) will be provided to these Units shortly.

Building Power Shutdown Reminder - July 14, 2015 8 AM - 2 PM

Please be reminded that the second of two (2) rounds of electrical vault maintenance will be conducted by Accurate Power Group and during the following schedule there will be no power to the building:

Tuesday, July 14^th, 2015
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The electrical power to the entire building will be shut down during the above times in order to perform the described work.  Please be reminded of the following:

• All in-suite electronic equipment should be turned off.
• Your security alarm company notified in advance of such work taking place.
• Ensure your refrigerator/freezer remains closed for the duration.
• Ensure heating/cooling units are turned off.

Additionally, there may be no water in the building during this time.  NOTE:  Only the emergency lighting, parkade gates/fob readers and one elevator will be working during this time.  There will be no power inside suites during this time.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The electrical vault maintenance is required by BC Hydro to be completed once every three (3) years. 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Strata Agent.

Slamming of Suite Doors

Please be mindful of your neighbours when closing your suite door.  We have received an increase of complaints about suite doors slamming shut at all hours of the day and night, causing a disturbance. 

When closing your suite door, please be sure not to let it swing shut on its own.  Residents can prevent excessive noise generated by the doors by catching them before they slam and slowly bringing them to a close.

Please also be sure to keep voice levels to a minimum if conversation must occur in the Common Area hallway.

Thank you for your attention and consideration of others.

Pigeon Control Service - Thursday, June 25, 2015

Please be advised that Pigeon Patrol will be on site as per the following schedule to conduct maintenance on the bird spikes and bird netting:

Thursday, June 25^th, 2015
from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please be on the lookout for workers during this time.  Pigeon Patrol employees will be stationed in the back drop off/loading bay area.

Monday, June 15 - Scheduled Building-Wide Water Shut Down

Please be advised that XPert Mechanical Ltd. will be on site to install shut off valves in the water entry room on:

Thursday, June 11^th, Monday, June 15^th and Tuesday, June 16^th, 2015  

from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

The valves are needed for the installation of the new water treatment system.

In order to accommodate their work, the water (hot and cold) will be shut down to the entire building as per the following schedule:

Monday, June 15^th, 2015
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please Note:  As there will be no hot or cold water in the building, Residents should refrain from using water during the above-noted date and time.  Please also do not use your laundry and/or dishwasher to avoid causing any damage.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Spring Cleaning (Garbage Bins Available May 15th to May 22)

As spring approaches, your Strata Council would like to give Residents the opportunity to do a Spring Clean by providing a bin to dispose of unwanted items.  This bin will be available as per the following:

Friday, May 15^th

through

Friday, May 22^nd, 2015

The bin will be located in the back loading bay.  The following items are acceptable for disposal in the bin:

Mattresses ($25 each)	Tires ($20 each)	Wood / Metal
Appliances/furniture/standard household materials (fridges/freezers must be emptied of all food waste)
Green Waste (branches / clippings are acceptable but any excess dirt must be shaken off)

Please note that the cost to dispose of mattresses ($25 each) or tires ($20 each) will be the responsibility of the Resident.  Please see the Concierge to submit payment and be issued a receipt.

Items that are NOT acceptable for disposal in the bin are as follows:

Hazardous waste	Toxic/Biological waste	Lead-acid (car) batteries
Oil/filters/empty oil containers	Medication/Pharmaceuticals	Insulation
Asbestos	Drywall	Dirt/Sod
Paint, solvents, chemicals, flammable liquids, gasoline, propane tanks, pesticides (empty & dry paint cans, with lid off, are okay)
Rocks, Brick, Concrete, Cement, etc.

Community Association of New Yaletown Update

To: New Yaletown Owners/Residents

We have reached a critical point. Please sign the petition, email mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca and sign up to speak at the Public Hearing on April 14, 2015!

The City of Vancouver continues to ignore the BC Supreme Court ruling that they must consider public input. They are still trying to rush the 1099 Richards and 508 Helmcken developments through separately before the appeal. The ruling says they must be considered together.  Please sign this petition and share with fellow concerned Vancouver residents.  This case sets a precedent for all Vancouver neighbourhoods!  We can't win for you without you!

https://www.change.org/p/city-of-vancouver-no-to-unfair-deals-with-developers-yes-to-fair-public-consultation

To register to speak and have your name added to the speakers list, do one of the following:

• Call the Public Hearing phoneline at 604-829-4238
• Send an email to publichearing@vancouver.ca 
• Register in person at the Public Hearing in the 30 minutes before it starts

Community Association of New Yaletown

Website: www.newyaletown.ca

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/newyaletown

Twitter: @ca_newyaletown

Contact: info@newyaletown.ca

Building Power Shutdown - April 28, 2015

Please be advised that the first of two (2) rounds of electrical vault maintenance will be conducted by Accurate Power Group and during the following schedule there will be no power to the building:

 

Tuesday, April 28^th, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
 

The electrical power to the entire building will be shut down during the above times in order to perform the described work.  Please be reminded of the following:

• All in-suite electronic equipment should be turned off.
• Your security alarm company notified in advance of such work taking place.
• Ensure your refrigerator/freezer remains closed for the duration.
• Ensure heating/cooling units are turned off.

Additionally, there may be no water in the building during this time.  NOTE:  Only the emergency lighting, parkade gates/fob readers and one elevator will be working during this time.  There will be no power inside suites during this time.

 

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. The electrical vault maintenance is required by BC Hydro to be completed once every three (3) years. 

 

Residents will be notified of the second round of maintenance closer to the scheduled date of July 14^th, 2015.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Strata Agent.

URGENT - PLEASE SIGN PETITION BY TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AT 5PM

Please see the communication below from the Community Association of New Yaletown (www.newyaletown.ca). 
 
We are writing with rare urgency. This Tuesday at 6pm, City Council will be voting on proposed amendments to the Downtown Official Development Plan.  It changes the definition of social housing to exclude those who need it the most, and allow unlimited density for developers with not enough in return.  This broad definition will allow for broad abuse.

 

These amendments, if approved, will not just change downtown. These amendments will also set a precedent that will impact neighbourhoods all across Vancouver.

 

To see a quick list of key reasons to oppose the amendments, click the link below.

As of our writing, public opinion collected by City Hall is overwhelmingly for these damaging amendments. 

Distribution Date	Support	Support - Form Letter	Opposed	Other
March 20, 2015	1	102	7	2

 

Your opportunity to stop the amendments is now. Next time, it may be too late.

 

The easiest way to take action:

• Please sign the petition at https://www.change.org/p/vancouver-mayor-and-city-council-vote-no-to-the-proposed-amendments-to-the-downtown-official-development-plan-on-march-24-2015. The petition must be signed before this Tuesday at 5pm. Sign now!

 

Want to do more?

• Forward this email to your own contacts.

• Send your own letter to the list of email addresses below this message. Letters count even more than petition-signing. Feel free to use the bullet points from the petition or the CANY website linked below.

• Speak at the Public Hearing at City Hall on Tuesday, March 24, at 6pm. Use the bullet points from the petition or the CANY website linked below, or make your own points. Speakers make the biggest impact.
• Tweet the link to the petition and share it on Facebook. 

Please act now, before this Tuesday at 5pm. The neighbourhood you save may be your own.

 

http://www.newyaletown.ca/2015/03/say-no-to-downtown-official-development-plan-amendments/

 

Community Association of New Yaletown

Website: www.newyaletown.ca

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/newyaletown

Twitter: @ca_newyaletown

Contact: info@newyaletown.ca

 

Organic Waste Recycling Starting April 1, 2015

In accordance with new requirements laid out by the City of Vancouver, organic recycling is now mandatory for all multi-family condominiums. The City of Vancouver will be enforcing organic recycling very soon and if the Strata Corporation is fined, it will indirectly raise every owner’s strata fees.

An organic recycling bin (Green Bin) will be placed inside the garbage room starting April 1st, 2015. The following steps should be followed in order to begin and maintain your new organic recycling routine:

1. Obtain a kitchen caddy, which can either be purchased on your own accord or from the Concierge at a cost of $15 each (after April 1st).
2. Use compostable bags or newspaper as liners in your kitchen caddy.  DO NOT DISPOSE PLASTIC BAGS into the organic recycling bin.  You may purchase certified compostable liners from the Concierge at 15 cents each (after April 1st).
3. Collect acceptable items in your kitchen caddy (an information pamphlet on recyclable items and the benefits of recycling organic waste is attached for your reference).
4. Take the compostable bag with food scraps out of your kitchen caddy and place the bag in the organic recycling bin.

Join CANY in defending your right to be heard at City Hall

The Community Association of New Yaletown (CANY) is asking for your help. As you may be aware, CANY is a non-profit group of volunteers that came together to fight against a proposed tower at the foot of Emery Barnes Park (508 Helmcken). The City had originally flagged this property as parkland in order to expand Emery Barnes Park and add much needed green space to the area. Instead the City now plans a tower that is 5 times denser and 4 times higher than the Downtown Official Development Plan even allows. The justification used by the City for such a large increase in height and density was the claim of new social housing being added (1099 Richards). However, there will be no net in gain in social housing units with this proposed development.

The City failed to disclose key documents and information to the public as required by law. CANY filed a petition with the BC Supreme Court to quash this development. The judge ruled in our favour, struck down the rezoning, halted construction and ordered new public hearings. The landmark ruling requires City Hall to conduct public hearings that are fair.

Shockingly, City Hall and the developer are now appealing this ruling. CANY must now again go to court to defend against the appeal. CANY can win again for the residents of New Yaletown, but we need help.

Fighting City Hall and deep-pocketed developers is expensive. CANY needs your donation to help pay for the legal costs. We gratefully accept donations of any amount—no amount is too small— and are especially seeking donations above $500 and/or offers of matching donations.

Please donate today. Here’s how:

• Visit www.newyaletown.ca/donate to donate by credit card, PayPal, cheque, or direct deposit
• Please pass this email along to anyone you know who may be in a position to donate
• Share on social media using #CANY, driving all traffic to www.newyaletown.ca/donate

If you or someone you know would like to speak with a CANY member before making a donation, please email CANY directly at info@newyaletown.ca. Any funds raised in excess of legal fees will be donated to social housing initiatives in the New Yaletown neighbourhood.
Community Association of New Yaletown
Website: www.newyaletown.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/newyaletown
Twitter: @ca_newyaletown
Contact: info@newyaletown.ca

 

Slamming Suite Doors

Please be mindful of your neighbours when closing your suite door.  We have received an increase of complaints about suite doors slamming shut at all hours of the day and night, causing a disturbance.

When closing your suite door, please be sure not to let it swing shut on its own. 

Residents can prevent excessive noise generated by the doors by catching them before they slam and slowly bringing them to a close.

Please also be sure to keep voice levels to a minimum if conversation must occur in the Common Area hallway.

Thank you for your attention and consideration of others. 

Annual Fire Inspection (In-Suite Access Required)

Please be advised that Lynx Fire Prevention will be on site to conduct the annual fire alarm equipment, sprinkler system and extinguisher inspection from Tuesday, March 3rd to Wednesday, March 4th, 2015.

IN-SUITE DEVICES (i.e. smoke detectors, sprinkler heads, etc.) will be tested/inspected as follows (access to your suite will be required and is MANDATORY):

TOP TO BOTTOM FLOOR + TOWNHOUSES
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 Between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

The Common Area equipment (including the fire alarm bells) will be tested on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
*The Alarm bell will ring intermittently during this time; elevators may be down for approximately 5 minutes.*

The City of Vancouver Fire and Safety Bylaws state that all in-suite devices (smoke detectors, heat detectors, etc.) are to be tested annually. If you are unable to provide access during the above-scheduled date and time, please leave your keys with the Concierge Staff, 604-662-4915. In addition, please move any items or furniture that may block access to the devices, turn off your security alarm system, and try to keep your pets out of the way in order to facilitate the ease of inspection. Please be advised that all charges associated with a re-visit inspection will be charged back to your strata account. This amount may include a locksmith charge (if access is not being provided).

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rancho.

PARCEL / PACKAGE DELIVERIES

Due to the change in Concierge hours, the parcel storage area is very full on Tuesdays.  As a courtesy to other Residents, please pick up any parcels or packages as soon as possible on Tuesdays to avoid additional deliveries being refused.

VISITOR PARKING PASSES

When using a Visitor Parking stall, please register your vehicle at the Concierge desk. 

When there is no Concierge staff on duty, Visitor Parking stalls are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Please ensure to complete the Visitor Parking log and obtain a Visitor Parking pass available in the parkade.

PARKADE GATE SECURITY

Please be reminded of the importance of stopping and waiting at the parkade gate before proceeding.

Failing to do so allows non-Residents to enter the building, therefore jeopardizing building security.

Doing your part to abide by this enables Residents to feel secure knowing the building is kept safe by active participation of the Freesia community.

Please also report any trespassers or suspicious behavior to the Vancouver Police non-emergency line (604-717-3321) and Concierge, if on duty.