Presidents’ Council Meeting Recap

THE PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL Oct. 7, Clubhouse 4 and Zoom Tele-Video Conference

The regular monthly meeting of the Presidents’ Council of Leisure World Seal Beach was convened at 1:30 p.m. by President Bruce Bowles, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Clubhouse 4, Zoom Tele-Video Conference, and YouTube Live. The following is a recap:

• Presidents’ Council meeting minutes of Sept. 2, 2026, were approved by the Council to stand as written.

• GuestspeakerMoniqueMiner provided a presentation on the City of Seal Beach Bathroom Accessibility program and “Making Bathrooms Safer for Leisure World.” The grant provides small, targeted improvements, for example: lower tub entry/tub cutdown, new glass shower enclosure, grab bars and/or shower bench, and high-boy toilet. It is important to communicate clearly with shareholders regarding this program, including any questions about what becomestheshareholder’s responsibility and what, if anything, remains the Mutual’s responsibility when a shower in your Mutual is cut down. Presidents may email Miner at monique@civicstone.com with any questions or for further clarification.

• GRF President Jeffrey Mulqueen informed the council on feedback he received from his “Listening and Learning” meetings; there will be a summary available in the LW Weekly. Mulqueen expressed his appreciation for hearing everyone’s comments, noting that they were both helpful and reassuring. He also shared that many of the topics and concerns discussed closely mirrored those currently on the minds of GRF directors. Mulqueen announced that a Director Recognition Party will be held on Dec. 5 and encouraged all directors to save the date. All building inspectors have been provided with iPads and should be utilizing them for inspection notes, pictures, etc. Mulqueen also addressed the issue with the 28-day posting for GRF Notice of Proposed Rule Change, the council advises GRF board to defer rule(s) implementation until a more formal and legally appropriate process for providing notice, posting information, and obtaining comments from shareholders hasbeenestablished.Mulqueen addressed a question regarding GRF director’s resignation.

• Senior Director of Facilities MarkWeaverprovidedupdates on community projects. The GRF board has approved an isolated lefthand turn signal on north and south bound St. Andrews and a contract for Clubhouse 2 roofing has been executed; both projects should begin soon. Weaver addressed the confusion regarding Dr. Pest notifications and reports, clarifying the distinction between the two. Weaver elaborated on the street sweeping and parking issue that takes place on the four Wednesday evening and Thursday morning every month. Clubhouse 2 is the only lot that allows overnight parking. Weaver will bring Mutual Street Sweeping concerns (re: efficacy, lack of parking options, etc.) to GRF Facilities Committee. Mutuals are entitled to one (1) cleaning of Organic Waste Bins per year and must be requested through Physical Properties. It is advised to communicate to Mutual shareholders that Compost/Organic Waste Bins are now picked up by Athens on Wednesdays and not Fridays. Weaver advises all Mutual boards to verify that your Mutual requires a homeowner’s insurance policy to be active upon close-ofescrow.

• Senior Director of Mutual Administration Jodi Hopkins provided an update on Mutual Administration Report. Hopkins informed the council on election planning; a timelinehasbeenpreparedand Mutuals that have requested acclimation voting have already been provided with the timeline. Hopkins asked that any proposed bylaw changes be submitted by November 2026 for consideration. She also reminded the board that all budgets must be approved by the end of October to meet the required mailing deadline. Mutual Administration is fully staffed and continues training on all processes to strengthen staff knowledge. Hopkins also provided an update on the Stock Transfer report and informed the council that the Stock Transfer department is fully staffed and continues to strengthen the coverage that the office needs to remain open at all times. The CINC violation lists have been updated and cross-referenced with the executive closed logs. A consensus was made to have the report sent out by email along with the Mutual Master Roster, pet, renter, and caregiver report.

• Executive Director David Norvell read a statement from LabCorplocatedinsideOptum Health Care Center regarding nonresident appointments. Norvell also discussed the proposed $600,000 reduction in GRF labor services and the impact on the mutuals and on quality of life for shareholders. Norvell noted that it is premature to comment at this time. Although a motion has been made, each committee is still conducting its final budget review. Until the final budget is established, he cannot provide specific details regarding how the allocated funds will be managed. Norvell advised Mutual boards to contact their respective GRF representatives with any questions or concerns regarding the motion, as the GRF representatives will be responsible for voting on the matter and making the final decision at the upcoming meeting. Norvell addressed a question regarding last month’s GRF board meeting.

• Executive Manager Dave Potter provided information on Budgets and reserve studies. Eight Mutuals have passed their budgets and adopted their reserve study by the end of September. Potter expressed his appreciation to everyone for their diligence and hard work in completing this challenging task within the required timeline, which is necessary to ensure the budget packets are finalized and mailed out in the month of November. Potter did not have an update regarding the insurance renewal for the upcoming year. However, he provided revised estimates, including conservative and optimistic low-end bids, both of which are below the amount currently budgeted. Potter also provided information on GRF and Mutual properties (combined assets).

• Next Council Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at Clubhouse 4, Zoom Tele-Video Conference and YouTube LIVE.