Jan 11th Sunset Pointe Update

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

Sunset Pointe Newsletter and Update

SUNSET POINTE LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE / LA COUNTY PARKS LLAD 2, ZONE 21 MEETING/November 16, 2009

General Summary

Irrigation/Landscape Improvement Project

Wes Perryclear (Special Districts/LA County Parks and Recreation) provided the following updates and information to the committee:

The original completion date of the irrigation system will be extended in order to do additional repairs discovered during the course of the current renovation.

Landscape plans have been completed and bid documents are being processed. Handouts for the committee’s review included a proposed plant list for the upcoming landscape portion of renovation and the Landscape Planting Plan, which includes the scope of work to be used for bidding purposes.

Weather permitting planting is scheduled to begin around 3/1/2010.

New Maintenance Contract

Patrick Malekian (Special Districts Administrator/ LA County Parks and Recreation) proposed that the start date for the new landscape maintenance contractor, Rich Meier's Landscaping, Inc, begin 1/1/2010. The committee approved his proposal. American landscape will continue on a month-to-month basis until the new contractor’s start date.

SUNSET POINTE LANDSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE / LA COUNTY PARKS LLAD 2, ZONE 21 MEETING/October 5, 2009

General Summary

Summary of revenue and expenditures zone no. 21 (Sunset Pointe)

The following report is for 7/01/08 thru 8/31/09:

Tree Trimming Project

For all intent and purpose tree trimming has been completed.

As reported here earlier this year, because it’s been so long since the trees have been trimmed, cutting was limited to trimming to handle heavy winds as well as limbs that endangered the health of the trees. As needed, more regularly scheduled trimming will be a focal point of the new landscape maintenance contract.

Irrigation Upgrade Project

Angeles Contracting was awarded the contract to renovate Sunset Pointe's existing irrigation system. Work is currently in progress. Weather permitting, completion is tentatively scheduled for the end of November.

Landscape Replanting Project

Upon completion of the irrigation system renovation planting is scheduled to begin. Weather permitting, completion is tentatively scheduled for the end of January. A proposed Landscape Planting Plan was presented to the committee for review (The darkest areas represent where work is currently planned to begin):

New Maintenance Contract

Rich Meier's Landscaping, Inc. has been awarded the new landscape maintenance contract for Sunset Pointe. At this time it is planned that the new contract will begin at the completion of the current landscape/irrigation renovation project. In the meantime American landscape will continue maintenance on a month-to-month basis.

The new contract is available for review. Obtain a copy at the LA County Parks and Recreation office located at 28245 Avenue Crocker, Suite 240 , Valencia , Ca.

Sunset Pointe Fuels Reduction/Fire Safety Project

Clearance in and around the undeveloped property surrounded by Wintergreen Ct, Hollyhock Ct, and Laurelcrest Ln was completed in August. The project reduced the fuel ajacent to the structures directly abutting the brush island, enhancing the safety of citizens and firefighters in the event of a wildland fire. The Los Angeles County Fire department provided this service as a one-time courtesy while an investigation is underway to identify the landowner who is responsible for the clearance.

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 November 16, 2009

ANTONOVICH LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE STATION FIRE MAP

WEBSITE CAN BE ACCESSED BY VISITING HTTP://ANTONOVICH.LACOUNTY.GOV/FIRE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – To ensure that residents affected by the Station Fire have access to updated information on evacuation and pet evacuation centers, Supervisor Antonovich has launched an interactive Google map of the Station Fire, which can be accessed by visiting http://antonovich.lacounty.gov/fire you can also track fires here http://inciweb.org/

The map will give residents:
· Locations of evacuation centers for families and individuals
· Location of evacuation centers for animals
· Latest evacuation orders for communities affected by the fire.

Fire information is also available 24 hours a day by calling 211 or (626) 821-6700.

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