Laguna Woods, CA

SPECIAL OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Board of Directors is holding a special open meeting to review Version 3 of the proposed 2027 Business Plan. The plan calls for a total basic assessment of $933.94 per manor per month, a 13% increase from 2026. The board will discuss the budget and may provide direction for changes before the final plan is presented in September.

• Total Basic Assessment increases to $933.94 PMPM, up $107.16 (13%) from 2026
• United Basic Assessment increases to $619.65 PMPM, up $54.79 (9.7%)
• Reserve Fund contribution increases by $2,000,000 to $249.48 PMPM
• Contingency Fund contribution increases from $3.00 to $9.00 PMPM
• Water costs decrease by $245,825; property insurance decreases by $86,996

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Maintenance and Construction Committee is meeting to discuss and consider a supplemental appropriation for CH1 gym lighting replacements and an update on golf cart path repairs. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and meeting report, a project log, and a ChargePoint summary. The meeting is open to the public.

• Supplemental Appropriation for CH1 Gym Lighting Replacements
• Golf Cart Path Repairs Update
• Project Log July 2026
• ChargePoint Summary
• Future agenda items: Building E Design, V Ditch Repairs, Clubhouse 1 Acoustic Panel Pilot Results

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Community Activities Committee will discuss and consider several items, including the use of strobe lights in GRF facilities, recreation request forms, and a status update on the Recreation and Special Events Department policy. They will also review a donation from the CNC & 3D Printing Club and a resident request for a video switcher at the Performing Arts Center. The meeting includes reports on a club flyer exception and paver donations, as well as a supplemental appropriation for a golf course debris blower.

• Discussion of use of strobe lights within GRF facilities
• CNC & 3D Printing Club donation and 3D printing room designation
• Resident request for Performing Arts Center Auditorium video switcher
• Golf Course Debris Blower Supplemental Appropriation Request
• Meiklejohn North American Seniors Table Tennis Tournament review of facility rental rates

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Landscape Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior meeting report, hear updates from the department head, and consider a consent calendar. The main actionable item is a tree removal request for property 3486-3G. The committee will also discuss follow-up on member comments and set the next meeting date.

• 3486-3G Tree Removal Request
• Tree Work Status Report
• Landscape Crew Training Schedules
• Ticket Aging Report
• Quality Control Report

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Board of Directors will hold its regular open meeting on August 11, 2026, to consider several actions, including approving an update to the washing machine fee, revising standards for satellite dishes and solar panels, and adding Ting Fiber installation to the pre-sale inspection check. The board will also vote on consent calendar items, including recording liens against six member IDs and denying three tree removal requests. Committee reports and an open forum for member comments are also scheduled.

• Approve update to United Washing Machine Fee (28-day notification satisfied)
• Revise Standard 7: Satellite Dishes (initial notification)
• Revise Standard 35: Solar Panels, One-Story Buildings and Buildings with Unshared Roof Space (initial notification)
• Add Ting Fiber Installation to Pre-Sale Inspection Check (oral discussion)
• Consent calendar: record liens against 6 member IDs; deny removal of trees at 90-C Calle Aragon, 106-A Via Estrada, 2148-D Ronda Granada

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION MOBILITY AND VEHICLES COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Mobility and Vehicles Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of the agenda and prior meeting report. The main items are a ridership update and a demonstration of potential software for the Journey service. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or email.

• Ridership Update discussion
• Potential software for Journey - demo
• Next meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Finance Committee is meeting to review June 30, 2026 financial statements, a year-end forecast, and an operating surplus transfer. They will also discuss a laundry revenue fee review and an emergency roofing repair supplemental appropriation. The meeting includes public comment and a closed session.

• Financial statements for June 30, 2026 show $1.931M excess revenue over expenses, $2.213M favorable to budget
• Year-end forecast based on June financials
• Operating surplus transfer discussion
• Laundry revenue fee review
• Supplemental appropriation for emergency roofing repairs

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors will hold its regular open meeting, addressing routine approvals and several substantive items. The board will consider approving a schedule of traffic monetary penalties, amendments to recreation policies, and establishing new standing committees for energy and disaster preparedness. It will also discuss authorizing a request for proposals for solar panel design services at the Maintenance Center Building D and review external promotional opportunities for Laguna Woods Village.

• Motion to approve Schedule of Traffic Monetary Penalties
• Motion to approve amendments to Recreation and Special Events Department Policy
• Motion to establish Energy Committee as standing committee and approve charter
• Motion to authorize RFP for solar panel system design at Maintenance Center Building D
• Discussion of external promotional opportunities for Laguna Woods Village

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION BUDGET 2027- VERSION 3

The Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors is reviewing Version 3 of the 2027 Business Plan and Capital Plan. The proposed plan increases the monthly assessment by $52.37 (20%) to $314.29 per manor, driven by the transition to Ting Fiber internet/TV and higher insurance costs. The board will also consider a $13.14 million capital plan, including $4 million for replacing Building E.

• Assessment increase of $52.37 PMPM (20%) to $314.29
• Ting Fiber transition adds $4.83 million in costs, $31.60 PMPM
• Insurance up $746,069 due to auto liability premiums
• Capital plan reduced by $1.4 million to $13.14 million
• $4 million allocated for Building E replacement

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Maintenance and Construction Committee is meeting to discuss routine consent items and several specific maintenance and construction topics. These include an update on the completed Shepherd's Crook project, a cost estimate for new parking at CDS 344 (3434 Bahia Blanca West), and a supplemental appropriation for emergency roof repairs. The committee will also consider future agenda items, but no action will be taken on those at this meeting.

• 2026 Shepherd's Crook Completed - update
• Cost Estimate for New Parking at CDS 344 (3434 Bahia Blanca West)
• Supplemental Appropriation for Emergency Roof Repairs
• LH-21 Building Storage Area Cost Estimates (future agenda item)

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL WATER CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Water Conservation Committee is meeting to discuss and consider establishing its charter and reviewing water usage. The agenda includes member comments and items for future agendas, but no final decisions are expected on future items.

• Discussion of Water Conservation Committee Charter
• Review of Water Usage report

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Finance Committee will review preliminary financial statements for June 2026, discuss the year-end forecast based on those financials, and consider year-end revenue accrual assumptions. The committee will also receive a department head update and may discuss future fee reviews. No final decisions are expected on these items at this meeting.

• Preliminary financial statements for June 30, 2026 show year-to-date revenues of $32.44M and expenses of $30.50M, with a favorable variance of $623K
• Year-end forecast based on June financials to be discussed
• Year-end revenue accrual assumption review
• Department head update notes $6.5M temporary borrowing from Reserve Fund, first repayment of $1.5M scheduled for July 2026
• Future agenda item: fee reviews

LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The Laguna Woods Village Disaster Preparedness Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and prior meeting report, hear co-chair remarks and member comments, and discuss its Disaster Preparedness Charter and Everbridge alert system. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed for discussion.

• Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting report
• Discussion of Disaster Preparedness Charter
• Discussion of Everbridge Alerts
• Member comments limited to 3 minutes each, 30 minutes total
• Next meeting set for September 29, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Landscape Committee is meeting to discuss and consider three tree removal requests at addresses 90-C, 106-A, and 2148-D. The agenda also includes routine updates on water use, tree work, crew training, quality control, and a bio-herbicide trial. The meeting will conclude with a recess to closed session.

• 90-C Tree Removal Request
• 106-A Tree Removal Request
• 2148-D Tree Removal Request
• Water Use Comparison Graphs
• Bio-Herbicide Trial Report

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION ENERGY AD HOC COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Energy Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss two main items: recommending that the Board establish the Energy Committee as a standing committee and approve its charter, and reconsidering a request for proposals (RFP) for new PV solar panel systems with energy storage devices at the Maintenance Center Building D. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the prior meeting report and member comments.

• Recommendation to establish Energy Committee as standing committee and approve charter
• Reconsider RFP for new PV solar panel systems with energy storage at Maintenance Center Building D
• Approval of meeting report from June 29, 2026
• Public comment via Zoom or email

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION LAND USE AD HOC COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Land Use Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the outline of a future use feasibility process for GRF land, review land identified in the community map, and consider an Expression of Interest (EOI) concept to be included in the feasibility study. The meeting is open to residents, who can participate virtually or by email.

• Discussion of the Future Use Feasibility Process outline
• Review of GRF land as identified in the Community Map
• Expression of Interest (EOI) concept for the feasibility study
• Approval of meeting report from June 25, 2026

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Maintenance and Construction Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of the previous meeting report and a 2027 budget request for sloped roof debris cleaning. They will also consider a denial of a ramp request at Laundry 44 and an alteration accessibility policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected beyond these items.

• 2027 Budget Request for Sloped Roof Debris Cleaning
• Denial of Ramp Request at Laundry 44
• Alteration Accessibility Policy (Resolution 01-26-38)

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Board will hold its regular open meeting, covering consent calendar items including 15 lien resolutions and one foreclosure initiation, plus new business on a dry rot repair appropriation and several policy approvals. The board will also discuss a defensible space presentation and consider electing four candidates by acclamation. Committee reports and future agenda items are also scheduled.

• 15 lien resolutions against member IDs and one foreclosure notice for parcel 932-311-28
• Supplemental appropriation for dry rot repair and replacement
• Approval of Manor Water Shut-Off Valve Policy for multi-manor buildings
• Enactment of Standard 05: Satellite Dishes and revised Damage Restoration, Financial Qualifications, and Herbicide Spray policies
• Election by acclamation of Norman Allen, Howard Fox, James Hopkins, and Donna Rane-Szostak

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

SPECIAL OPEN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE*

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Architectural Control and Standards Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a decorative wall repair at 761-B and revisions to standards on satellite dishes and solar panels. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the meeting report and consent calendar, plus member comments and future agenda items. No public hearings or major contracts are listed.

• Decorative Wall Repair at 761-B
• Revision to Standard 7: Satellite Dishes
• Revision to Standard 35: Solar Panels, One-Story Buildings and Buildings with Unshared Roof Space
• Approval of Meeting Report for May 21, 2026
• Monthly Mutual Consent Report

THIRD BOARD GARDEN VILLA RECREATION ROOM SUBCOMMITTEE

The Third Board Garden Villa Recreation Room Subcommittee is meeting to approve the agenda and prior meeting report, and to discuss several items including a 2026 component replacement update, a revised subcommittee charter, the proposed 2027 budget, and an accent wall paint color selection. The meeting is open to owners and authorized residents, with options to participate in person or virtually.

• 2026 Component Replacement Update
• Garden Villa Recreation Room Committee Charter revision
• Proposed 2027 Budget review
• Accent Wall Paint Color Selection discussion

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Board will hold its regular open meeting on July 14, 2026, to decide on several financial and policy items. Key actions include approving a $15,724 supplemental appropriation for the annual seal coat program, rescinding a $50,000 unbudgeted expense for dry rot inspections in favor of a $600,000 supplemental appropriation for dry rot repairs, and updating the washing machine fee. The board will also consider electing four candidates by acclamation, implementing a tree risk assessment report, and approving revised financial qualifications policy. Consent calendar items include ratifying May 2026 financials, denying a tree removal request at 770-A Calle Aragon, and recording liens against two member IDs.

• Supplemental appropriation of $15,724 for Annual Seal Coat Program
• Rescind $50,000 dry rot inspection expense; approve $600,000 for dry rot repairs
• Update to United Washing Machine Fee
• Election by acclamation of Elsie Addington, Naresh Chadha, Janet LaBarre, Mary Sinclair
• Implement Tree Risk Assessment Report including removal of two trees

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE*

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Architectural Control and Standards Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve the prior meeting report and consent calendar, then take up three substantive items: a discussion of a resale disclosure buyers responsibility agreement, enactment of Standard 05 on satellite dishes, and a revision to Standard 41 on solar panels for one-story buildings. The committee will also list future agenda items including revisions to standards on fences, patio coverings, hot tubs, ramps, and vinyl fences. No variances or accessibility requests are on the agenda.

• Discussion: Resale Disclosure Buyers Responsibility Agreement
• Enact Standard 05: Satellite Dishes
• Revision to Standard 41: Solar Panels, One-Story Buildings
• Future items: revisions to Standards 13, 22, 43, 42, 45 (fences, patio coverings, hot tubs, ramps, vinyl fences)
• No over-the-counter variances, variance requests, or accessibility requests

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Community Activities Committee will discuss and possibly make recommendations on several facility-related items, including a proposed Clubhouse 2 Central Plaza project, a photo studio service window at Clubhouse 4, and unauthorized community access. They will also review recreation request forms for speed bumps near pickleball courts and a donation of concrete blocks for the Giving Garden, as well as a donation request from the CNC and 3D Printing Club. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed Clubhouse 2 Central Plaza Project discussion
• Proposed Clubhouse 4 Photo Studio Service Window discussion
• Unauthorized Community Access discussion
• Recreation Request Forms: Addition of Speed Bumps Outside of Pickleball Courts
• Recreation Request Forms: Donation of Concrete Blocks for the Garden Center 1 Giving Garden

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

The Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors will hold its regular open meeting, addressing routine approvals and several notable action items. The board will consider approving a schedule of traffic monetary penalties, amendments to recreation and special events policies, a glass art installation at Clubhouse 4, a supplemental appropriation for the 2026 seal coat program, and a request for proposals for a solar PV system with energy storage at the Maintenance Center. Committee reports and a consent calendar are also on the agenda.

• Schedule of Traffic Monetary Penalties (initial notification, 28-day review)
• Amendments to GRF Recreation and Special Events Department Policy and Procedures
• Supplemental Appropriation for 2026 Seal Coat Program
• RFP for PV Solar System with Energy Storage at Maintenance Center Building D and Broadband Facilities
• Glass Art Installation at Clubhouse 4

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Maintenance and Construction Committee will hold a routine open meeting, approving the agenda and prior meeting report, and receiving updates from the chair and department head. Under consent items, they will review the project log and monthly expenditure report. The main discussion items include a parking request at 3434/3435 Bahia Blanca West, a supplemental appropriation for dry rot repairs, and Garden Villa Building rec room restroom renovations, along with cost estimates for the LH-21 building storage area.

• Parking request at 3434/3435 Bahia Blanca West
• Supplemental appropriation for dry rot repairs
• Garden Villa Building rec room restroom renovations
• LH-21 building storage area cost estimates
• Monthly expenditure report

THIRD LAGUNA HILLS MUTUAL LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

The Third Laguna Hills Mutual Landscape Committee is meeting to discuss routine landscape matters, including a landscape alteration request and a tree removal request, along with updates from the department head. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under the consent calendar.

• Landscape Alteration Request 2356-B
• Tree Removal Request 3413-A
• Tree Work Status Report
• Ticket Aging Report
• Zone 0 Update

UNITED LAGUNA WOODS MUTUAL FINANCE COMMITTEE

The United Laguna Woods Mutual Finance Committee will review preliminary financial statements for May 2026, consider the 2025 operating surplus, review laundry revenue fees, and discuss a supplemental appropriation for the annual seal coat program. The committee will also receive a department head update on financial highlights and the 2027 budget process.

• Preliminary financial statements for May 31, 2026 show $2.31M excess of revenues over expenses
• 2025 Operating Surplus Consideration
• Laundry Revenue Fee Review
• Supplemental Appropriation for Annual Seal Coat Program
• Department Head Update: YTD better than budget by $959K

GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION ENERGY AD HOC COMMITTEE

The Golden Rain Foundation Energy Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and consider several energy-related items, including an update on repairs to the Community Center EV charging stations, a verbal update on lighting automation, a scope of work for installing solar panels at maintenance and broadband facilities, and options for the existing EV chargers. The committee will also approve the agenda and the report from its May 18, 2026 meeting. No final action is expected on future agenda items.

• Community Center EV Charging Station Report and Repair Update
• SOW for Solar PV System Installation at the Maintenance and Broadband Facilities
• Consider Options for the Existing EV Charging Stations at the Community Center
• Community Center Lighting Automation (Verbal Update)
• Approval of Meeting Report from May 18, 2026