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room, pool room, library, swimming pool, laundry room etc.). In addition, in March 2006 the park management put together a more detailed description of maintenance items that it would undertake during specified months, such as bringing in a dumpster for all residents' use and trimming the mulberry trees by the end of September (to avoid the accumulation of leaves in the streets). A copy of those standards is also attached to this report as Exhibit 2. Notwithstanding these standards, not all the residents within the HMP have been satisfied with the park owner's maintenance of the park. On April 17, 2007, a number of residents voiced their concern to the City Council (under Meeting Open to the Public) about the condition of the park. A copy of those minutes are attached to this report as Exhibit 3. In general, there were comments that the maintenance standards, whether under the agreement or otherwise, were not being observed rigorously. In particular, there was concern that the condition of some of the sidewalks made it unsafe for residents to use the sidewalks, especially at night. After hearing the residents, Council directed staff to review the conditions at the park with the owner and then to make a report to Council. DISCUSSION The park owner attempted to address the most hazardous of the sidewalk conditions by concrete ramps. The owner and the park on site management personnel have met with resident groups on a monthly basis since June, including a walk through of the park in which sidewalks, fences, and trees were inspected. The owner has encouraged residents to put into writing their concerns about maintenance issues and has promised to hold monthly meetings with the residents at which their concerns about maintenance issues may be voiced. In August, the clubhouse is scheduled to be fully cleaned including professional carpet cleaning. Street lights are being replaced throughout the park with new energy efficient bulbs. The sidewalk slabs with the most significant displacement are scheduled to be removed and replaced before the Council's August 21 meeting and, with the City's permission, certain trees that are causing the sidewalks' displacement, will be removed. The owner believes that the monthly maintenance standards (Exhibit 2) have all been met. From the comments made by the residents, staff believes that additional items still need to be addressed such as replacing a water heater in the laundry room, replacing inoperable washers/dryers in the laundry room, and installing hand railings at the exits from the clubhouse to the pool deck. The residents also feel that the park landscaping has been allowed to deteriorate. The park owner, however, has indicated to staff that these items will be addressed in the near future and, in particular, the irrigation system (to support the landscaping) will be renovated. Page 3 of 4