Sunset Pointe Landscape Advisory Committee/LA County Parks LLAD 2, Zone 21 Meeting/December 6, 2010

Summary

Irrigation Renovation Project
Mike Kriste (Interim Special Districts Administrator) reported that the newly installed controllers are currently operating in the ET mode. According to the manufacturer, in this mode the WeatherTRAK smart evapotranspiration (ET) controllers are automatically adjusting the irrigation schedule based on local weather conditions and landscape needs.

Ongoing irrigation problems/concerns with controller #5 were again called to the attention of the county by committee members, and the County will be monitoring this controller closely.

Landscape Renovation Project
Mike Kriste informed the committee that the replanting of certain areas of controller #5 have been pushed back to March, 2011. Newly designated areas along Laurelcrest and Dogwood are also scheduled to be replanted at that time.

Landscape Maintenance
Judy Benevidez and Richard Cambaliza (Maintenance Operations Manager/Rich Meier’s Landscaping, Inc.) were available to answer any landscape maintenance questions the committee might have. Responsibilities of the landscape contractor regarding ongoing tree maintenance were discussed. In order for the committee to have a clear understanding of the scope of tree maintenance services, further detailed discussion will occur at the next committee meeting.

Sunset Pointe Street Tree Trimming
According to Nathan Birdwell (Tree Operations Supt./LA County Dept of Public Works) a contract has been awarded to trim the street trees in Sunset Pointe. The exact start date will be scheduled at the upcoming pre-construction meeting. In the meantime, contact Nathan at (661)947-7173 ext 257 to schedule an inspection of a street tree that could need immediate attention.

Sunset Pointe Property Easements
An open letter from Sunset Pointe homeowner and advisory council member Bill Westcott:
Many Sunset Pointe properties have easements for landscape and slope maintenance purposes. Each Sunset Pointe property owner, by acceptance of their property deed, has agreed to these easements. The easements were established to install landscaping, irrigation, and drainage for slope protection and stability. These same easements grant access to our properties for maintaining the landscaping, irrigation and drainage systems. Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation (LLAD 2, Zone 21) is responsible for this maintenance. Per the Sunset Pointe Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservation of Easements, no structure, planting, or other materials shall be placed or permitted to remain within the easement areas that may interfere with this maintenance or may change the direction in the flow of drainage channels. To maintain slope stability, it is very important that no owner alters or interferes with the established drainage pattern for their property. Landscaping is an intricate part of maintaining drainage and slope stability. Therefore no property owner shall remove any tree, shrub, or plant within the easement on their property. If you have a concern about a particular tree, shrub, etc., within the easement on your property, contact Judy Benavidez , LLAD 2, Zone 21-Landscape Monitor.

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 February 7, 2011 @ 10 AM