Homeowner
irrigation timers. Homeowners can greatly increase the effectiveness
of their home landscape irrigation, as well as reduce water
usage, by setting their irrigation timers for multiple (say
3 to 6) short duration (say 2 to 4 minute) waterings, spaced
a short time (say 30 to 90 minutes) apart. This "cycle
and soak" technique is especially applicable to our locale,
with its low permeability soil and steep slopes. Run times
and soak intervals will be unique at each home. Watch for
water runoff or wilting plants and adjust settings accordingly.
Waterings should be necessary only every few (say 2 to 4)
days, depending on the weather, and completed in the morning
hours, before 10 a.m.
Overwatering.
With shorter days and lower temperatures, Fall is a time for
homeowners to systematically reduce watering of residential
landscaping. The “cycle and soak” technique still
applies, with minor adjustments. Start by eliminating one
or more days from your weekly watering schedule. Then begin
eliminating “cycles” and allowing more “soak”
times on watering days, as water runoff is noted and Winter
approaches,. Run durations at each “cycle” should
not need changing. Also, be sure to remember to shut off sprinkler
systems on rainy days.
Parking.
Homeowners are asked to ensure visitors and vendors do not
park in front of mailboxes, Monday through Saturday, because
it interferes with the speedy delivery of mail by postal service
letter carriers. Homeowners who witness a vehicle so parked
should take a moment to locate the driver and have the vehicle
moved.
Overnight
Parking Ban. Homeowners are reminded to obtain an Overnight
On-street Parking Permit from the Gate Attendant when temporary
overnight parking by their guests or themselves is unavoidable.
Gymnasium
at Loma Alta Park is open for business. Salsa/Ballroom dancing
and exercise programs are available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Also, the Gym directors are looking for volunteers who are
skilled (or just plain willing) to assist kids with developing
their basketball skills. Drop in and volunteer to help if
you can.
West
Altadena Community Redevelopment Project Area. Homeowners
are urged to attend the periodic meetings of the redevelopment
project planned along Lincoln corridor. See http://www.lacdc.org/economic/redevelopment/waltadena.shtm
Association
Committees. Homeowner volunteers with an applicable interest
or skill are needed in the Architectural Review, Communications,
Facilities, Finance, Landscape, Security, and Welcome Committees.
