Properly Disposing of Refuse and Recyclables

Please ensure you are breaking down boxes before discarding them and that you are putting trash and recyclables in the correct containers.  If these items are not done this could lead to individual fines for Owners and an increase in the refuse costs for the Association.  Thank you for your cooperation.

April 2020 Board of Directors Meeting

The April 2020 Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 via teleconference.

Action Property Management Office

Due to COVID-19 Action Property Management’s office is currently closed to the public, but the office team is working remotely to continue serving Columbia Place.

Volunteers

A list of volunteers was emailed and posted in the community for anyone who needs assistance during this difficult time to obtain essential needs.  Please contact the volunteers directly to coordinate. Thank you to everyone who offered to help.

Gym and Spa Closure

Due to the order from the California government, the spa and gym is closed until further notice.  We appreciate your understanding and patience as the safety of all members is the utmost importance.  

Extra Cleaning

Professional Maintenance Systems has increased the cleaning of the building in light of the current pandemic.  Professional Maintenance Systems is cleaning and sanitizing high traffic areas every two hours such as the elevator buttons, stair railings and door handles.  Onsite engineer, Adan will be installing five hand sanitizer locations as well including in the elevators and near the main entrances of the building.

Stop the Spread of Germs

Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by keeping six-feet between you and others, covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cough with a tissue, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds and avoid leaving your house unless it is essential such as going to the pharmacy or grocery store.

Candidate Solicitation

The Candidate Solicitation form was emailed and mailed to Owners for the upcoming Annual Election for the Board of Directors.  If you are interested in serving on the Board, please fill out the questionnaire and return to Management Assistant at kstewart@actionlife.com no later than Friday, April 17, 2020. 

Pedestrian Gates and Main Entrance Gates

The Board of Directors contracted with A Garage Door & Gate Store to replace the four pedestrian gates leading into the garage.  A Garage Door & Gate Store has completed the project and we appreciate everyone’s patience as this project concludes. With regards to the main entrance gates Management will be contacting architects to find a company who can provide a drawing for the gates for the Board to review.

Clean & Safe – (619) 234-8900

Residents are encouraged to call Clean & Safe if they notice homeless loitering at Columbia Place.  Clean & Safe will ask the homeless to leave and provide them locations of shelters.  Additionally, if residents notice graffiti, broken glass, garbage on the sidewalks around the community on a day where Building Maintenance is not onsite, these things can also be reported to Clean & Safe.  You also can now submit suspicious activity online using the link https://downtownsandiego.org/clean-and-safe/. 

Emergency Situation Protocol (non-life threatening)

In any type of emergency situation, maintenance or non-life threatening, do NOT email – PLEASE CALL!  Action and Action After-Hours can be reached at (800) 400-2284.  If you are experiencing a water intrusion and have called it in, DO NOT LEAVE your unit even if it is a slow back up.  You may end up being responsible for damages due to negligence.  If there is anything that is life threatening, do not hesitate to call 9-1-1.