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JULY 2010

CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION • San Diego Chapter

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JULY 21-24CLCA SFX in San JoseSee www.clca.org

BeautificationAward Winners!

Sony Corporate Headquarters,installed by Benchmark Landscape Inc.,

Takes Top Honors at ChapterBeautification Awards.

For a complete list of winners, see pages 7-10.

AUGUST 18Raising the Bar:A Green DialogueStewardship of the EnvironmentSee page 5

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Hawthorne CAT is the authorized dealerfor Caterpillar construction and powerequipment in San Diego, Hawaii, Guam,Saipan and American Samoa. Hawthornesells, rents, provides parts and service tovarious industries including heavyconstruction, general buildingconstruction, earthmoving, excavation,quarry and aggregate, landscaping, marine,paving, waste management, engine power,power generation and groundsmaintenance.•Machinery Division - Located in RanchoBernardo, this is the corporate

headquarters for all the Hawthornedivisions. In addition, it is home forsales, product support, parts, service,marketing, and finance personnel, whoare the hub of Hawthorne's staff of over500 employees worldwide.

•Power Systems Division - Provides sales,rentals and services the powergeneration, marine, on-highway trucking,and other engine-related markets. It hasoutstanding skills in building, rebuildingand packaging engines and powersystems of all sizes from standby powerto turnkey generators and cogenerationplants. Located in Kearny Mesa, thisdivision has branches in Hawaii andGuam.

•Rental Service Division - Offers rentalequipment to the construction andindustrial market including the rental ofheavy and compact equipment,generators, lighting, welders,compressors, dump trucks and morefrom Caterpillar and other allied brands.This division has branches in San Diego,Hawaii and Guam.

•Samoa Division - Located in Pago Pago,this division fills the marine andconstruction needs in American Samoa.This facility provides complete sales,parts, and service staff to the worldwidetuna fleet, the construction industry,power plants, and all aspects of theindustrial markets.

•Hawaii Division - Located in Waipahu,Hawaii, this division provides sales,rentals, parts and service of Caterpillarmachinery and power systems. It alsorepresents Kubota®, Toro®, Club Car®and other allied brands to complementits product line. Eight branch facilitiesare located throughout the region onOahu (Waipahu and Mapunapuna),Hawaii (Hilo and Kona), Maui, Kauai,Guam and Saipan.

Platinum Sponsor ProfilesEach month, we will highlight the businesses who have commited to sponsorour chapter at the highest level. We appreciate your support and encourage ourmembers to support the firms who support our chapter and its events.

Blue Skies Landscape MaintenanceBrickman GroupBriggs Tree CompanyColumbine Landscape Inc.Crossman Landscape Inc.Garden Art International

Heaviland Enterprises Inc.HydroPlant Hydroseeding Inc.Mark Schroeder & Co.Natural Environmental Inc.Nature Designs LandscapingNew Way Landscape

Norman’s NurseryORCO BlockRCP Block and Brick Inc.Yasuda Tree Nursery

RUBY SPONSORSRecognition in The Offshoot and at all chapter events during 2010. Two complimentary tickets to: Kick-Off Dinner.

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ThankYou to Our 2010 Sponsors!

Bradley Landscape DevelopmentGreen Valley Landscape &Maintenance Inc.

H.A. Casillas Landscape

John Deere LandscapesLandscape Contractors Insurance

Services Inc.Martinez Farms

Pardee Tree NurseryTorrey Pines Landscape Co. Inc.

EMERALD SPONSORSRecognition in The Offshoot and at all chapter events during 2010. Two complimentary tickets to: Kick-Off Dinner and Holiday Dinner.

PLATINUM SPONSORSRecognition in The Offshoot and at all chapter events during 2010. Foursome at the Golf Tournament; two complimentary tickets to: Kick-Off Dinner,Beautification Awards Ceremony, four tickets to the Holiday Dinner; and a plaque sponsorship for the Beautification Awards.

GOLD SPONSORSRecognition in The Offshoot and at all chapter events during 2010. Two complimentary tickets to: Kick-Off Dinner, Golf Tournament, BeautificationAwards Ceremony, and Holiday Dinner; and a plaque sponsorship for the Beautification Awards.

DIAMOND SPONSORSRecognition in The Offshoot and at all chapter events during 2010. Two complimentary tickets to: Beautification Awards Ceremony, onecomplimentary ticket to the Kick-Off Dinner and Holiday Dinner; and a plaque sponsorship for the Beautification Awards.

Natural Stone & Boulder

No July Board MeetingJULY 21-24CLCA Summer Family Extravaganza (SFX) atthe Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Visitwww.clca.us/summer or (800) 448-2522.AUGUST 12 -ThursdayCLCA San Diego chapter board of directorsmeeting. 8:30 a.m. Scripps Ranch Library,10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego. Allmembers welcome.

AUGUST 14An Evening in San Simeon. Hosted by the San Luis ObispoChapter. Gardens and Vistas Tour, followed by dinner. Call Aaron(805) 235-9503.AUGUST 18Joint CLCA/ASLA meeting at RCP Block and Brick, 577 N. VulcanAve., Encinitas. Raising the Bar: A Green Dialogue - Stewardship ofthe Environment. 5:30 p.m. networking, 6:30 p.m. catered dinnercompliments of RCP, 7 p.m. program. See page 5.SEPTEMBER 9 -ThursdayCLCA San Diego chapter board of directors meeting. 8:30 a.m.Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego. Allmembers welcome.SEPTEMBER 9CLCA San Diego chapter night at the ballpark. See page 5.OCTOBER 2Landscape Industry Certified field test, Petaluma. Visitwww.clca.org/clca/education/certification.php or (800) 448-2522.OCTOBER 6Educational event/new member meeting, Cozymel’s in UTC.OCTOBER 14CLCA San Diego chapter board of directors meeting. 8:30 a.m.Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego. Allmembers welcome.OCTOBER 28Tentative date. CLCA San Diegosocial hour. Stone Brewery.NOVEMBER 10-13CLCA Annual Convention. Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim. Visitwww.clca.org or (800) 448-2522.NOVEMBER 11CLCA San Diego chapter board of directors meeting. 8:30 a.m.Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego. Allmembers welcome.


CALENDAROF EVENTS

2010 San DiegoChapter OfficersCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDSANDRA GROW (858) 279-7661Mark Schroeder & Co., Inc.Fax (858) [email protected]

PRESIDENTDIANE DOWNEY (760) 804-1661The Yard Fairy Fax (866) [email protected]

PRESIDENT ELECT

VICE PRESIDENTSROB McGANN (760) 744-7360Hydro-Plant, Inc. Fax (760) [email protected]

FABIAN MONI (805) 764-2600Bamboo [email protected]

CRAIG MOHNS (858) 513-7190Benchmark Landscape Fax (858) [email protected]

SHARON MAY (760) 275-9830Agri Service Inc. Fax (858) [email protected]

TREASURERALAISHA MARTIN (619) [email protected]

SECRETARYJERRIE BEARD (530) 621-1701Beard & Associates Fax (530) [email protected]

AM VICE CHAIRMENBOB ORCUTT (760) 757-1780Orco Block Company (760) [email protected]

LOREN GODES (858) 522-1175Hydro-Scape [email protected]

CLCA Headquarters1491 River Park Drive, Ste. 100Sacramento CA 95815-8899(916) 830-2780 • (800) 448-2522(916) 830-2788 Faxemail: [email protected]

ON THE COVER:Rick Hein, owner of Miramar Bobcat, SandraGrow CLCA San Diego Chairperson of theBoard, and Bill Schnetz, CLCA State Presidenttake a break on a bobcat during the CLCA SanDiego chapter Golf Tournament. Photo by GregRoesink.

The CLCA San Diego Chapter newsletter is pub-lished monthly. Copy and advertising deadlinesare the 10th of the month preceding publication.Please send all typewritten copy, black and whitephotos, line art and ad materials to: Jerrie Beard& Associates, 1024 Simon Dr., Ste. G,Placerville, CA 95667. Emailed submissionsalso welcome at [email protected]. Forinformation on advertising and rates, contactJerrie Beard at (800) 605-1701.

2010 CLCA StateExecutive BoardPRESIDENTBill Schnetz (760) 591-3453

PRESIDENT ELECTRobert Wade (949) 413-6839

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTHeath Bedal (916) 457-5925

SECRETARY/TREASUREREric Watanabe (818) 831-1390

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONSChuck Carr (818) 300-0176

DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICESAndy Simpson (916) 721-1635

DIRECTOR OF EVENTSMichael Hertzer (800) 761-9191

DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIONShari Collins (805) 552-9457

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONSteve Jacobs CLP, CLT (760) 945-4321

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIPJavier Lesaca (661) 836-0229

DIR. OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENTFrank Niccoli (650) 592-9440

CO-DIRECTOR CHAPTER PRES.COUNCIL SOUTHKevin Fairchild (714) 541-1000

CO-DIRECTOR CHAPTER PRES.COUNCIL NORTHMichael Mitchell (916) 501-5393

ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORTom Noonan (916) 652-9530

San Diego Chapter PresidentsPast chapter presidents of the San Diego chapter.

2009 Sandra Grow2008 Craig Mohns2007 Loren Godes2006 Harry Funk2005 Mark Sterk2004 Ken O’Haver2003 Jerry Sebby2002 Steve Jacobs2001 Tom Heaviland2000 Alan Stockton1999 Pete Navarro1998 Bill Schnetz1997 John Mohns1996 John Mohns1995 Brian Maynard1994 Ron Heaviland1993 Steven Smith1992 Lynda Wightman1991 Ciro Delgadillo1990 John Binkele1989 Glenn Wilhite1988 Jon Ewing1987 Tom Ewing1986 Thom Maxwell-Miller1982 Gary Weems1979 Gary Weems1978 Joseph Kono1970 Keith Wilhite

R O O T E D I N Q U A L I T Y

JIM MUNCILLTERRITORY MANAGER • SAN DIEGO COUNTY

1589 N. Main St., Orange CA 92867OFFICE 714-279-3164 • FAX 714-279-3199

Cell 714-231-2760www.villagenurseries.com/[email protected]


August 18Raising the Bar:A Green DialogueA Green Dialogue with LandscapeArchitects and Contractors will kick offthis summer at the ‘Raising the Bar: AGreen Dialogue’ event at RCP Block andBrick, 577 N. Vulcan Ave., in Encinitas onAugust 18. This event marks the beginningof an on-going dialogue between membersof the ASLA and CLCA that we hope willcontinue for many years. It will begin withthe introduction of ‘stewardshipstandards’ and ‘best managementpractices’ for how the entire industry canlearn to practice and operate in a moreholistic manner.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. withnetworking and vendor tabletop displaysfollowed by a complimentary dinner at6:30 p.m. courtesy of RCP. The programwill commence at 7:00 p.m. with guestspeakers Marian Marum, ASLA and SteveJacobs, CLCA Director of Education.

Please RSVP by August 13, to GinaAdams at (619) 247-6594 [email protected].

September 9Chapter Baseball OutingPadres vs. GiantsAttention all CLCA members! This is anopen invitation to come have a great timewith members of the San Diego Chapterand other chapters around the state. Weare talking about our annual CLCA SanDiego Padre Night. This year it isscheduled for Thursday, September 9, onthe Rooftop of the Western MetalsBuilding at Petco Park in downtown SanDiego. The Padres will be facing the SanFrancisco Giants with a 7:05 p.m. gametime.

There is no better spot to enjoy a ballgame with friends and colleagues thanatop the Western Metals Building. Inaddition to the spectacular view of thefield and the park, you also overlook all ofSan Diego Bay. And, the $50 per personcost of admission includes all food anddrink. The Padre’s staff arranges adelicious buffet with everything fromnachos to Kosher dogs, hamburgers, corn

on the cob, pasta salads and desserts. Thebuffet is available from 6:00 p.m. toaround 8:00 p.m., so don’t be too late.

Please RSVP and send payment bySeptember 1, to allow time for ticketdistribution. Make checks payable toCLCA San Diego Chapter and send to:Imperial Sprinkler Supply Inc.Attn: Harry Funk630 Enterprise St., Escondido, CA 92029

For more infomation, contact HarryFunk at (760) 738-8301.

September 8-11EuroAmerican9th Annual Open HouseJoin EuroAmerican September 8-11, intheir display gardens for the 9th AnnualOpen House. You’ll be able to review newProven Winners varieties, speak with theirteam of growers regarding culturalinformation and learn new retailmerchandising trends.

This year’s Open House will havespecific days designed for growers,retailers and landscape professionals,but all are welcome at anytime.September 8Grower Day- A focus on culturalinformation on new varieties and a tour ofthe EuroAmerican facilities.September 9Retail Day- A walk through the mockgarden center showcasing hot varietiesand the merchandising to sell them.September 10Landscape Professional Day- A tourthrough the gardens showcasing mocklandscapes designed by local LandscapeArchitects. Please contact Siena [email protected] with any questionsspecifically related to the LandscapeProfessional Day.September 11Public Plant Sale- The facility will beopen to the public for a plant sale.

Reserve your space by contacting Cindy at888.323.0730 or [email protected] is located at 32149Aquaduct Rd. in Bonsall.

Chapter MembershipMeeting in June ProvesEnlighteningLight bulbs flashed in the heads ofmany CLCA members during the JuneMarketing Training and New MemberSocial at Gordon Biersch Brewery asthey heard effective ideas and newviewpoints for marketing.

Gerry Foster opened many minds ashe discussed marketing and brandingfor Landscape Contractors during thetraining session. His emphasis onfinding a specific niche to separateyour company from the competitionchanged views of the current market aspurely price driven to one driven byspecific company strengths. Gerryrecommended, among many things,that a contractor find a tagline that fillsthe emotional needs of their customers.

Amy Conrad provided practicaladvice with examples and illustrationson how to write and manage a PressRelease. Amy, of Conrad PublicRelations, focuses on the Landscapeindustry. Her firm handles PR for theCLCA San Diego and Orange CountyChapters and many industry clientsand also does website development.Amy also discussed other marketingoptions such as postcards. NewMembers also heard from DonaldBrennan of South West Boulder &Stone and Ty Johnson of Rain Birdwhile enjoying the specialty beers andfood from Gordon Biersch Brewery.

Job WantedI built one of the largest residential land-scape maintenance firms in thenation. Sales revenue grew an averageof 33% annually for six years prior tomy selling the company.

Hire me.I’ll do the same for your firm.Call Rich Redfern at 619-453-9726.Let’s talk.


It’s hard to believe it is June already andthat my year as chapter president isalready half over. It has been a great yearso far, and I am looking forward to thesecond half.

Speaking of the second half of theyear... the chapter, and CLCA state, have anumber of great events planned for thecoming months that I hope you will takeadvantage of.

By the time you read this, the chapter’sawards program will be a recent memory.I hope you were able to attend the event --always one of my favorites. It is a greatplace to meet with fellow contractors andsuppliers in a beautiful setting and seewhat the competition has been up to.Kudos to all who entered projects, andcongratulations to our winners! Your hardwork is what makes our industry lookgood! I hope you will consider enteringyour projects in the State Trophy Awards.The awards presentation will be at the

State Convention inNovember. And, theconvention will beconveniently located at the DisneylandHotel in Anaheim, so there’s no excusenot to attend!

A special thank you for a job well doneto our awards committee: Bill Widas, EastWest Trees; Harry Funk, ImperialSprinkler Supply Inc.; Sandra Grow, MarkSchroeder & Company; Mark Sterk,Columbine Landscape Inc.; Craig Mohns,Benchmark Landscape Inc.; and ourawards chairperson John Mohns,Benchmark Landscape Inc.

In July, the CLCA will be holding theirSummer Family Extravaganza meeting inSan Jose. This is a great oppportunity tomeet and network with CLCA membersand their families from all over the state.There is always a good mix of work andplay at this casual summer event. Iencourage everyone to attend and see

what CLCA is doing for you and theindustry. You can register online atwww.clca.us/summer.

On August 18, the American Society ofLandscape Architects San Diego Chapter(ASLA) will hold a joint meeting with ourchapter at RCP Block in Encinitas. Themeeting is entitled: Raising the Bar: aGreen Dialogue and will cover ways tomake your green business even greener.Marian Marum and Steve Jacobs willpresent. This is another great networkingopportunity, so come on out!

Harry Funk of Imperial SprinklerSupply is once again putting together anight at the ballpark to watch the Padresplay from the top of the Western MetalsBuilding. Mark your calendar forSeptember 9, and call Harry for tickets.

We are also planning the next “CLCAOktoberfest” at Stone Brewery. The date isstill tentative, but we were thinkingOctober 28 looked pretty good. This eventis always a great time with CLCAmembers coming out of the woodwork fora few pints and some good conversation.

I hope to see you soon at an upcomingevent.

Second Half of theYear Offers Funand Networking OpportunitiesDiane Downey, The Yard Fairy, CLCA San Diego Chapter President


The San Diego Chapter of the CLCA held its BeautificationAwards on June 25 at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club.The CLCA San Diego Chapter presented 48 awards in 23categories, culled from 81 entries.

Above: Solar Turbines,Kearny Mesa, installedby The BrickmanGroup, winner of thePresident’s Award andthe California-friendlyIrrigation/WaterSmartaward.

Left: FarhoodResidence, installed byTown and CountryLandscape Design,winner of the SmallResidential category.

Right: The DavisResidence, byColumbine LandscapeInc., winner of theLandscape Renovationaward.

Left: The Eddy Project,by Paradise Landscape,winner of the LargeLandscape Renovationaward.

Small Residential ConstructionSponsor: KRC RockFirst Place

Town & Country LandscapeDesignFarhood Residence

Achievement AwardSouthwest LandscapeJones Retreat

Large Residential ConstructionSponsor: KRC RockFirst Place

Bradley Landscape Inc.Freundt Residence

Achievement AwardParadise LandscapeEddy Project

Landscape RenovationSponsor: Simplot PartnersFirst Place

Columbine Landscape Inc.Davis Residence

Achievement AwardThe Yard Fairy Inc.Heather Ridge

Large Landscape RenovationSponsor: Southland Sod FarmsFirst Place

Paradise LandscapeEddy Project

Achievement AwardNature Designs LandscapingSilverstein Residence

California Friendly LandscapeConstructionSponsor: Hawthorne MachineryCompanyFirst Place

NPN Landscape Inc.Del Mar Beach House

Achievement AwardJCMS LandscapingFranke Residence

Large California FriendlyLandscape ConstructionSponsor: Hawthorne MachineryCompanyFirst Place

Pink Flamingo LandscapingMission Hills Modern

Achievement AwardAAA Landscape SpecialistsAndrews Residence

Small Design & BuildSponsor: Southwest Boulder andStoneFirst Place

Garden Spirit Inc.Evan’s Eden

Achievement AwardAAA Landscape SpecialistsPhillips Residence La Jolla

Medium Design & BuildSponsor: Southwest Boulder andStoneFirst Place

Falling Waters LandscapeRhee Residence

Achievement AwardTorrey Pines LandscapeCattledge Residence

Large Design & BuildConstructionSponsor: Kellogg Garden ProductsFirst Place

Bradley Landscape Inc.Bahia Way

Achievement AwardTorrey Pines LandscapeKeitel Residence

Residential MaintenanceSponsor: Miramar WholesaleNurseriesFirst Place

Columbine Landscape Inc.WT Johnson House

Achievement AwardBradley Landscape Inc.Freundt Residence

Medium Residential MaintenanceSponsor: Am-Sod Inc.First Place

Mark Schroeder & CompanyVacarro

Achievement AwardBradley Landscape Inc.Bahia Way

San Diego Chapter • June 25, 2010

Beautification2010

Awards Program

Above: The Plaza at La Jolla, maintained by The BrickmanGroup, winner of the Judges Award.

Below: Del Mar Beach House, installed by NPN LandscapeInc., winner of California-friendly Landscape Construction.

Above: WT Johnson House, maintained byColumbine Landscape Inc., winner of theResidential Maintenance award.

At left: Rhee Residence, installed by FallingWaters Landscape Inc., winner of theMedium Design & Build Construction award.

At left: Bahia Way, installed by BradleyLandscape Inc., winner of the Large Design &Build category.

Below: Vaccaro, maintained by Mark Schroeder& Company, winner of the Medium ResidentialMaintenance award.

Above (top): Stonebridge Estates, maintained byNew Way Landscape, winner of the CommercialMaintenance award.

Above (bottom): The Lakes, maintained by NewWay Landscape, winner of the Commercial HOAMaintenance award.

Above: La Valencia Hotel, maintained byLandcare Logic, winner of the Commercial PublicFacility Maintenance award.

Below: Smith Residence, maintained by NatureDesigns Landscaping, winner of the California-friendly Residential Landscape Maintenance.

Commercial MaintenanceSponsor: Hunter IndustriesFirst Place

New Way LandscapeStonebridge Estates

Achievement AwardThe Brickman GroupVillage II Phase 3

Commercial Business CenterMaintenanceSponsor: Hydro-Scape ProductsFirst Place

The Brickman GroupMission ValleyAvalon Fashion Valley

Achievement AwardThe Brickman GroupThe Plaza I and II

Commercial Public FacilityMaintenanceSponsor: DM Color Express Inc.First Place

Landcare LogicLa Valencia Hotel

Achievement AwardLandcare LogicPetco Park

Commercial HOA MaintenanceSponsor: DM Color Express Inc.First Place

New Way LandscapeThe Lakes

Achievement AwardJCMS LandscapingLas Palmas

California Friendly ResidentialLandscape MaintenanceSponsor: Miramar BobcatFirst Place

Nature Designs LandscapingSmith Residence

Achievement AwardThe Yard Fairy Inc.Sitio Baya

California Friendly CommercialLandscape MaintenanceSponsor: Imperial Sprinkler SuppplyFirst Place

Benchmark Landscape Inc.Sony Corporate Headquarters

Achievement AwardThe Brickman GroupSantee Market Place

Model Home ComplexSponsor: RainBird CorporationFirst Place

Benchmark Landscape Inc.Rockrose Models

Water FeatureSponsor: RainBird CorporationAchievement Award

AAA Landscape SpecialistsPhillips Residence La Jolla

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Landscape LightingSponsor: FX LuminaireFirst Place

Silver Moon Lighting Inc.Nixon Residence

Achievement AwardSouthwest LandscapeWax Estate

Landscape LightingSponsor: FX LuminaireFirst Place

Bradley Landscape Inc.Bahia Way

Achievement AwardSouthwest LandscapeNorris Residence

California-friendlyIrrigation/WaterSmartSponsor: American Society ofLandscape ArchitectsFirst Place

The Brickman GroupSolar Turbines-Kearny Mesa

Achievement AwardNew Way LandscapeStonebridge Estates

California-friendlyIrrigation/WaterSmartSponsor: San Diego County WaterAuthorityFirst Place

Paradise LandscapeGrotting Project

Achievement AwardAAA Landscape SpecialistsAndrews ResidenceBenchmark Landscape Inc.Rockrose Homes

Special AwardsJudges’ AwardBest maintenance project.Sponsor: Agri-Service

The Brickman GroupThe Plaza at La Jolla

President’s AwardBest construction project.Sponsor: Ewing Irrigation

The Brickman GroupSolar Turbines Kearny Mesa

Sweepstakes AwardBest overall project.Sponsor: Horizon

Benchmark Landscape Inc.Sony Corporate Headquarters

Above: The Freundt Residence, installed byBradley Landscape Inc., winner of LargeResidential Construction award.

Above: Mission Hills Modern, installed by PinkFlamingo Landscaping, winner of LargeCalifornia-friendly Landscape Construction.

Above: Evan’s Eden, installed by Garden Spirit,Inc., winner of the Small Design & Build award.


ThankYou to Our Judges•Mr. James Benedetti, JPBLA Inc.,Landscape Architect

•Mr. Larry Sheehan, IntegrationDesign Studio, LandscapeArchitect

•Mr. Jim Kuhlken, RickEngineering, Landscape Architect

•Mr. Kurt Carlson, KTU&A,Landscape Architect

•Mr. Steve Sherman, CaliforniaLandscape Technologies,Landscape Architect

•Mr. Scott Seevers, De AlcalaStudio, Landscape Architect

•Mr. Nick Martin, Nick MartinLandscape Architect

•Mr. Ray Gonzales, ImperialSprinkler Supply

Awards Committee•Mr. Bill Widas, East West Trees•Mr. Harry Funk, ImperialSprinkler Supply

•Ms. Sandra Grow, MarkSchroeder & Company

•Mr. Mark Sterk, ColumbineLandscape Inc.

•Mr. Craig Mohns, BenchmarkLandscape Inc.

•Mr. John Mohns, BenchmarkLandscape Inc.

Drivers•Mr. Neb Keeton, Horizon•Mr. Harry Funk, ImperialSprinkler Supply

•Mr. Craig Mohns, BenchmarkLandscape Inc.

•Mr. Bill Widas, East West Trees•Mr. John Mohns, BenchmarkLandscape Inc.

PhotographyFor additional copies of photos ofprojects, contact Charles White,MTEK Multi-media Technologies(951) 212-8022.

SpecialThanks:•Naomi Wade, ColumbineLandsape Inc.

•Natali Navarro, Blue SkiesLandscape Maintenance

Above: The Nixon Residence, installed by SilverMoon Lighting Inc., winner of the LandscapeLighting award.

Below: Avalon Fashion Valley, maintained by TheBrickman Group Mission Valley, winner of theCommercial Business Center Maintenance award.

Above: The Grotting Project, installed by ParadiseLandscape, winner of the California-friendlyIrrigation/WaterSmart award.

Below: Rockrose Models, installed by BenchmarkLandscape Inc., winner of the Model Home Complexaward.

Above: Bahia Way, installed by Bradley LandscapeInc., winner of the Landscape Lighting award.


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Guest SpeakerCecilia Tipton from the County of SanDiego’s Department of Public WorksWatershed Protection Program spoke tothe board about the SustainableLandscape Program and Green GardenerCertification Program that the Departmentis developing.•The Department has joined with the SanDiego County Water Authority indeveloping the program.

•The certification training will target bothcommercial and residential landscapersand include demonstration gardens,retrofits and educational programs.

•Ms. Tipton is seeking input from theCLCA and ASLA. She hopes to tie theprogram into the horticultural programsat area colleges.

•The California Center for SustainableEnergy, on Balboa Avenue, has provideda grant to develop a Fire SafeLandscaping curriculum.

•The Green Gardener CertificationProgram will present an holisticapproach to gardening, showing thebenefits of sustainable practices from thesoil up.

•The program will be targeted tolandscapers and maintenance crews,both English and Spanish speaking.

•The county will be soliciting an industry

stakeholders group in the future. Anyoneinterested in participating should contactCecilia Tipton at 858/694-3691.

Public Relations•Amy Conrad will be the chapter’s newPublic Relations person. She will workwith Rick Griffin on PR for the upcomingawards program. She has worked for theOrange County Chapter as well as BriggsTree Company, Hydro-Scape and severalcontractors.

Membership•Sharon May reported that there were 3new members last month: Landscapes &Beyond, Rancho Hills Landscape andMaintenance, and CT-Scapes.

•The next new member event isWednesday, June 16 - a happy hour atGordon Biersch in Mission Valley.

Resource Management•The Regional Water Quality ControlBoard will hold a meeting on July 14, at9 a.m. at 9174 Sky Park Ct.

•Brian Maynard suggested that CLCA andASLA develop a plant list. Someagencies require designers to use a listthat is less than ideal. Creating anaccurate and thorough list could takemuch research. Fabian suggested aconsortium of nurseries to help fund anddevelop a list. Existing lists includePlant Master, the Nifty Fifty andinformation from Nan Sterman.

Education•Fabian has updated the contact list forthe school outreach program.

•Fabian will discuss possible topics forfuture meetings at the next boardmeeting.

Legislation•There was an industry bulletin from theCSLB urging all contractors to updatetheir contact information as quickly aspossible when a personal or businessaddress or telephone number changes.Failure to do so is grounds for adisciplinary action.

Updates:•AB2332 – Withdrawal of Opposition –CLCA withdrew its opposition after theBoard of Equalization assured it will useits authority judiciously in suspending acontractors license when a licensee isdelinquent in payment of sales or usetaxes.

•SB392 – Withdrawal of Support – LLCorganization. The limitations for thesurety bond and minimum liabilityinsurance make it impractical for mostsmall and mid sized contractors tobenefit.

•AB2630 – Passed the Assembly Revenue& Taxation Committee. This bill is forthe $3,000 tax credit for hiring anunemployed person.

•SB1231 – The author of the bill will offeramendments to restore the public worksexemption to the sweatshop labor codeof conduct. This bill requires statecontractors to certify that no supplies ormaterials furnished in a state contract orused in a public works project wereproduced by sweatshop labor.

•AB1834 – Rainwater Capture Systems.

ModelWater Efficient Ordinance,Upcoming Legislation and EventsDiscussed at May Board Meeting

BOARD OFDIRECTORS


PAUL GAUDET(951) 943-1817 (800) 233-5254P.O. Box 130 PERRIS CA 92572

Growers of Quality Fescue & Bermuda Sod

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(951) 302-8500• (877) 750-5247 • FAX (951) 302-8553Cell (559) 999-7078 • email: [email protected]

C27 contractors can be the primecontractor of this system.•Immigration reform – Watch until afterelection, there was a Senate ConcurrentResolution 108 submitted exhorting theCongress and President to enactcomprehensive immigration reform.Additionally ARJ37 was submitted.

•AB2038 – Died in Committee. This billwould suspend a license for unpaidtaxes, second letter may also lead toother obligations being added as a reasonto suspend license; ie obligations ofchild support, fines, penalties, etc.

Letters of Support:•SB1254 – Would authorize the Registrarof Contractors to issue an immediate stoporder when it is found that an employeris performing a work of improvementusing employees who are not covered byworkers’ compensation insurance.

•AJR37 – Urging comprehensiveimmigration reform.

Events•The CLCA Summer Family Extravaganzawill be July 21-24, in San Jose. Allmembers are encouraged to attend.

•RCP Block and Brick will be hosting a

joint CLCA/ASLA meeting onsustainable practices on August 18, attheir yard at 577 N. Vulcan Ave. inEncinitas beginning at 5:30 p.m.

•Harry Funk asked the board if theywould like to pursue a baseball outingon September 9, atop the Western MetalsBuilding. To secure the entire area, thechapter would need to purchase 180tickets. It was suggested that the ASLAbe invited to join the event.

•The next CLT/LIC field test will be onOctober 2, in Petaluma (NorthernCalifornia).

•There will be an educational event/newmember meeting on October 6, atCozymel’s in UTC.

•Craig is looking at October 28, for thegeneral meeting at Stone Brewery.

•The CLCA Annual Convention will beNovember 10-13, in Anaheim.

•The Holiday Party will be held December3, at Maderas Country Club.

Old Business•Diane reported on the status of theLegislator of the Year award. Parke Terry,CLCA’s lobbyist, recommended NathanFletcher and Lori Saldaña. The board

discussed each and decided to recognizeMr. Fletcher. Diane will contact his officeto set up a time to present the award.The Holiday Dinner was suggested.

•There will be no board meeting in July.Board meetings will resume with theAugust 12, meeting at the Scripps RanchLibrary.

New Business•Steve Jacobs discussed the August 18,joint CLCA/ASLA meeting at RCP Blockand Brick, 577 N. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas.The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. withnetworking, followed by a catered dinnercompliments of RCP at 6:30 and theprogram at 7 p.m. The event is entitledRaising the Bar: A Green Dialogue -Stewardship of the Environment. SteveJacobs and Marian Marum will speak.

The next board of directors meeting isscheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2010,at 9:00 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library,10301 Scripps Lake Drive, San Diego.Networking and light breakfast begin at8:30 a.m.


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