Community Update – January 9

Management:                                                                                  

Pam Pham-Le, General Manager                                                                        pphamle@actionlife.com

Phone: 213.243.0798                                                                                              www.santeevillagela.com

Office Location & Hours:

The management office is located in the courtyard, behind the Eckardt & Cornell buildings.  It is commercial space #5, next to the art gallery.

Hours – Monday-Friday (9:30 am – 5:30 pm)      

Important Contact Information:

Santee Village On-Duty Patrol Officer                                                           Cell Phone: 323.501.1119

Maple Garage Shuttle Van Information                                                        Phone number: 213.434.6712

Hours – Monday-Thursday (6 pm – 11 pm)                                                  Friday-Sunday (6 pm – 1:30 am)

*PLEASE CONTACT MANAGEMENT TO SCHEDULE ALL MOVES AND DELIVERIES*

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL:

Please use the temporary trash bin, located near the ten-minute loading zone adjacent to the basement elevator lobby of the Cornell, to dispose of your Christmas tree. Remember to 1) Remove all decorations, tinsel and stand from the tree. Artificial trees and flocked trees cannot be accepted – please place them in the regular black bin; 2) Wrap your tree before transporting it to the dumpster, and clean up any tree needles that may have fallen off during the trip to the dumpster.

Note: The last day to use this bin to dispose of your Christmas tree is Friday, 01/16/2026.

MAINTENANCE TIPS:

As a resident, there are several items in your condominium to maintain monthly, quarterly, and annually.  For example, the heat pump, washer and dryer stack, faucets, drains, smoke detectors & washing machine, and more. Here are a few maintenance tips:

Dishwasher

• Inspect dishwasher and under the sink for leakage – Monthly
• Clean the large object trap, spray arm, fine filter, and/or pump screen – Monthly

Washer & Dryer Stack (ventless)

• Clean the dryer lint filter, dryer drum, door, seal, and inside the door – Monthly
• Inspect the washer and hose connections for leakage – Monthly
• Wash the dryer air cooler – Quarterly

Plumbing, Faucets & Drains

• Operate any faucet that is used infrequently – Monthly
• Clean the disk/screen aerator in the faucet – Annually

Toilets

• Inspect and repair water leaks – Monthly

Heat Pump

• Vacuum vents and register – Quarterly
• Clean and replace the air filter – Quarterly or Semi-Annually based on usage
• Professionally inspect, clean, and service the heat pump system – Annually

Smoke Detectors

• Replace the battery in each smoke detector – Semi-Annually
• Test Proper operation – Semi-Annually

Sinks, Tubs ,and Shower Surrounds

• Keep bathtub overflow cover tight – Always
• Re-caulk around tubs and enclosures, repair tiles, grout, and seal surface – Annually