SUNSET POINTE LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE / LA COUNTY PARKS LLAD 2, ZONE 21 MEETING/January 11, 2010
General Summary
Irrigation/Landscape Improvement Project
Wes Perryclear (Special Districts/LA County Parks and Recreation) reported that the irrigation renovation has been completed. The new irrigation system includes state of the art water management controllers designed with a focus on water conservation, labor savings, and better irrigation control. This new system is now in operation, and is being closely monitored for any minor adjustments that understandably could occur.
The proposed plant list was discussed in more detail. Committee concerns included additional assurance by the county that fuel modification (in case of fire) will be kept in mind when replanting is done. Thanks for input on this subject go to Keith Condon (LA County Fire Department, Fuel Modification Unit), advisory committee member Bill Westcott, and Sunset Pointe homeowner, Tom Bristow (Deputy Forester/Vegetation Management Unit). Thanks also to advisory committee Member Jim Lynn for more information on the subject by providing a copy of the LA County Public Works “Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris, and Erosion Control”.
Several committee members also made the county aware of their concern that additional trees are proposed to be included in the replanting. Several reasons were cited including the additional tree trimming landscape maintenance expense for homeowners in the future.
The committee was informed that the Landscape Planting Plan is scheduled to go out to bid in February.
New Maintenance Contractor
The committee had the opportunity to meet Richard Cambaliza, maintenance operations manager for Rich Meirer’s Landscaping, Inc. Rich answered questions and gave an overview of what landscape services his company will be providing. Beginning in February, plans are to have a crew of five workers on site each Friday. The committee is working on streamlining an updated procedure for individual homeowner maintenance requests. Until further notice, for service requests or to report any irrigation or landscaping issues, continue to contact your County Monitor: Judy Benavidez at (661) 257.6592 or e-mail at jbenavidez@parks.lacounty.gov.
Updated Map of Sunset Pointe LLA District No. 21
Research by the committee and the county is ongoing regarding any issues that pertain to the establishment of an accurate, updated map of the district. A clear-cut description of the areas the County is to maintain within the district is one of the top priorities. Recent relevant research findings were shared and discussed.
YOUR QUESTIONS AND INPUT ARE IMPORTANT TO US
Please feel free to contact the Sunset Pointe Landscape Advisory Committee directly @ SunsetPointeAC@gmail.com
Next Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2010
