Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sunset Pointe Landscape Advisory Committe/LA County Parks LLAD 2, Zone 21 Meeting/ July 19, 2010


Summary


Irrigation Renovation Project
Wes Perryclear (Special Districts/LA County Parks and Recreation) fielded advisory committee member's questions and complaints regarding the current performance of the newly installed irrigation system. Concerns included irrigation frequency and duration, inadequate coverage in some areas, none in others. Wes said he would investigate.

The committee was informed that the new irrigation system has a one year warranty.

The contact numbers for homeowners with any questions or concerns about irrigation and/or landscape maintenance were clarified:
Judy Benavidez ( County Landscape Monitor) : 661.257.6592
LLAD Secretary: 661.294.3520
Urgent landscape problems after hours or weekends: 562.401.9349

Landscape Renovation Project
Because of summer weather conditions replanting has been stopped for the time being. Areas left will be replanted in the Fall, when the weather is cooler.

Sunset Pointe Native Oak Trees
Judy Benevidez (County Monitor/Sunset Pointe) handed out a preliminary report on the condition of the oak trees, and several specific eucalyptus trees, located on the slopes of Sunset Pointe. The report was prepared by certified arborist Frank Madero. A final report is to follow.

Landscape Maintenance
Richard Cambaliza (Maintenance Operations Manager/Rich Meirer’s Landscaping, Inc.) was available to answer any landscape maintenance questions the committee might have. Rich Meier's crews are on site to maintain the LLAD landscape area every Thursday.

Updated Map of Sunset Pointe (LLAD 2/Zone 21)
Research by the committee and the County continues regarding issues that pertain to the establishment of an accurate, updated map of the district. Special attention is being given to Assessor Parcel Numbers 2826-040-037 and 038 (see map below) :




This 6.11 acres of vacant land situated within the Sunset Pointe subdivision should be maintained on a regular basis. An attempt is being made to locate the current owner who could be found responsible for that maintenance.



Sunset Pointe Website Flyer
The committee approved the content for a flyer to be distributed to the homeowners in Sunset Pointe. The handout will include information about the Sunset Pointe website as well as important contact numbers. The Flyer will be distributed in the near future.

For service requests or to report any irrigation or landscape issues contact:
Judy Benavidez(County Landscape Monitor) : 661.257.6592
or e-mail at:
jbenavidez@parks.lacounty.gov
LLAD Secretary: 661.294.3520
Urgent Landscape needs (e.g. irrigation pipe broken) after hours and weekends: 562.401.9349



Your Questions And Input Are Important To Us.
Please feel free to contact the Sunset Pointe Advisory Committee directly @
SunsetPointeAC@gmail.com


Next Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for September 13, 2010 @ 10 AM