inside - CLCA San Diego Chapter

MAY 2016
CALIFORNIA LANDSC APE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION San Diego Chapter
INSIDE:
Beautification Awards Banquet Coming
in June! Page 2
CLCA Annual Convention Coming to
Paso Robles in November Page 5
San Diego Chapter Seeks Volunteer to
Fill Treasurer’s Position Page 5
Registration Open for WaterSmart
Innovations Conference Page 6
Legislative Watch Page 6
Sponsor Spotlight: KRC Rock Page 7
New Member Spotlight: JAIN Landscape Products Page 8
Member Benefit: Flyers Fuel Page 10
Nominations Sought for Certification
State Chair Award Page 10
CLCA San Diego Chapter
Beautification Awards
2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Joan Kroc Center for
Peace and Justice, USD
Stunning Landscapes Featured at
2016 Beautification Awards
A breathtaking view of San Diego, ample
opportunities to socialize with contractor
and supplier members of CLCA, and a
stunning audio visual presentation
highlighting this year’s entries into the
Beautification Awards await you on
Saturday, June 25, at the Annual CLCA
San Diego Chapter Beautification Awards
Banquet.
This year’s event will be held at the
Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
at the University of San Diego from 6 to
10 p.m. A no-host cocktail reception
followed by dinner will be held on the
patio area with a beautiful view of
Mission Bay and San Diego. The awards
presentation will be held in the theatre
with projects displayed on the big screen.
Make plans to join us for this gala
event—the hightlight of the CLCA San
Diego year. If you entered projects,
consider bringing your client, foremen or
other key employees to share in the glory.
The cost for the evening is $95 per
person before June 6. Tables of 8 are
available for $720. Register early to take
advantage of the early bird rate. All
reservations must be made by June 17.
Register online: http://conta.cc/1VHtqS7
If you RSVP and are unable to attend, you must
cancel your reservation at least 24 hours prior to the
event, or you will be invoiced for the reservation. All
registrations are prepaid; there are no refunds if you
do not attend.
At right: Steve and Ann Jacobs at a
previous awards program held at the
Joan Kroc Center.
FILTER
EH-12 HEAD
EH-12 EMITTER
A BETTER IDEA BY DESIGN
A logical idea - Drip irrigation in a
head - twelve individual pressure
compensating outlets. The patented
filter is built right into the unit, and
good filtration is what makes drip
work.
Drip irrigation designed for landscape - not adapted to it. Call or write
10910 Wheatlands Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
619 562-3100, 800 77OLSON
2
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
Thank You to Our 2016 Sponsors!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
CONTRACTOR SPONSORS
Brickman/ValleyCrest
EMERALD SPONSORS
HydroPlant
Hydroseeding, Inc.
Hydroseeding and
Erosion Control
RUBY SPONSORS
CLCA San Diego Chapter • 2016
3
2016 San Diego
Chapter Officers
2016 CLCA State
Executive Board
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
(619) 322-2664
MIKE SALCEANU
PRESIDENT
Steve Jacobs
(760) 945-4321
Landscapes USA
[email protected]
PRESIDENT ELECT
Tim Hendricks
(800) 891-7710
PRESIDENT
STACEY STURNOT
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Javier Lesaca
(661) 836-0229
(858) 201-1093
Brightview Landscapes
[email protected]
PRESIDENT ELECT
OPEN
Belle Terre Landscapes
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/LEGISLATION
LARRY HALL
(858) 278-5151
Horizon
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
RICK MANDEL
(619) 402-8432
Ewing Irrigation
WILLIE VALDEZ
[email protected]
(760) 500-9863
Free Flow Products
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION
(858) 353-4881
MELISSA TETZLAFF
LCIS
TREASURER
JOHN THOMAS
Cuyamaca College
[email protected]
(619) 804-4934
[email protected]
SECRETARY
JERRIE BEARD
(530) 621-1701
Beard & Associates
Fax (530) 621-2043
[email protected]
AM REPRESENTATIVE
LOREN GODES
(858) 522-1175
Hydro-Scape Products FAX (858) 292-7747
[email protected]
COLIN FARRELLY
(858) 220-3327
Imperial Sprinkler [email protected]
CLCA Headquarters
1491 River Park Drive, Ste. 100
Sacramento CA 95815-8899
(916) 830-2780 • (800) 448-2522
(916) 830-2788 Fax
email: [email protected]
ON THE COVER:
Marciano Residence by Torrey Pines
Landscape Co. winner of the Design and Build
Estate Award at the San Diego Chapter
Beautification Awards held in June 2015.
The CLCA San Diego Chapter newsletter is published monthly. Copy and advertising deadlines
are the 10th of the month preceding publication.
Please send all typewritten copy, black and white
photos, line art and ad materials to: Jerrie Beard
& Associates, PO Box 7, Pollock Pines, CA
95726. Emailed submissions also welcome at
[email protected]. For information on
advertising and rates, contact Jerrie Beard at
(530) 621-1701.
4
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
JUNE 9
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Elizabeth Burns
(310) 831-6132
ASLA San Diego Design Awards. Reception
and Student Awards and Sponsor Exhibits
5:30–7 p.m., Awards Program 7–9 p.m.
McMillin Event Center, 2875 Dewey, San Diego. Register by June
6 at http://asladesignawards.bpt.me Cost: $65 Professionals/$35
Students/$450 Table
DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION
Michael Martin
(805) 644-7188
JUNE 14
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Ted Sandrowski
(530) 345-6101
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jerrie Beard
(530) 621-1701
VICE PRESIDENT EVENTS
JANET POZZUOLI-VALLIN (858) 487-8639
ATTENTION: If you RSVP for an event and
are unable to attend, you must cancel your
reservation at least 24 hours prior to the
event, or you will be invoiced for the
reservation. All registrations are prepaid;
there are no refunds if you do not attend.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Mike Salceanu
(619) 322-2664
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Open
DIR. OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Shari Collins
(805) 517-1971
CO-DIRECTOR CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
COUNCIL SOUTH
Ed Wallace
(562) 755-9914
CO-DIRECTOR CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
COUNCIL NORTH
Regan Barry
(831) 438-4747
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTOR
Andrew Baker
San Diego Chapter Presidents
Past chapter presidents of the San Diego chapter.
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1982
1979
1978
1970
Mike Salceanu
Lawrence O’Leary
Lawrence O’Leary
Sharon May
Sharon May
Diane Downey
Sandra Grow
Craig Mohns
Loren Godes
Harry Funk
Mark Sterk
Ken O’Haver
Jerry Sebby
Steve Jacobs
Tom Heaviland
Alan Stockton
Pete Navarro
Bill Schnetz
John Mohns
John Mohns
Brian Maynard
Ron Heaviland
Steven Smith
Lynda Wightman
Ciro Delgadillo
John Binkele
Glenn Wilhite
Jon Ewing
Tom Ewing
Thom Maxwell-Miller
Gary Weems
Gary Weems
Joseph Kono
Keith Wilhite
San Diego Chapter General Meeting. Mimi’s Cafe, 10788
Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126. 8:45 a.m. breakfast/
networking, 9:15 a.m. meeting. All welcome.
JUNE 25
6 p.m. San Diego Chapter Beautification Awards Banquet at the
Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San
Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego. $95/person before June 6.
After June 6, prices go up to $110/person. Register online at
http://conta.cc/1VHtqS7.
AUGUST 9
San Diego Chapter General Meeting. Mimi’s Cafe, 10788
Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126. 8:45 a.m. breakfast/
networking, 9:15 a.m. meeting. All welcome.
AUGUST 12
9 a.m. San Diego Chapter Golf Tournament, Rancho Bernardo
Inn. Sponsors needed. Contact Larry Hall at (858) 278-5151 or
[email protected].
SEPTEMBER 13
San Diego Chapter General Meeting. Mimi’s Cafe, 10788
Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126. 8:45 a.m. breakfast/
networking, 9:15 a.m. meeting. All welcome.
OCTOBER 11
San Diego Chapter General Meeting. Mimi’s Cafe, 10788
Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126. 8:45 a.m. breakfast/
networking, 9:15 a.m. meeting. All welcome.
NOVEMBER 8
San Diego Chapter General Meeting. Mimi’s Cafe, 10788
Westview Pkwy, San Diego 92126. 8:45 a.m. breakfast/
networking, 9:15 a.m. meeting. All welcome.
NOVEMBER 16-19
CLCA Annual Convention and Trophy Awards. Paso Robles Inn,
1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles. Connecting With Our Roots,
Growing Into Our Future. Watch for details.
DECEMBER
CLCA San Diego Chapter Holiday Party. Details TBA.
Visit www.clcasandiego.org for up to date calendar listings.
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
November 16-19:
Mark Your Calendar
for the CLCA Annual
Convention
CLCA recently announced the dates for
the 2016 CLCA Annual Convention and
Trophy Awards, November 16-19 in Paso
Robles, CA.
Paso Robles is located in the wine
country halfway between San Francisco
and Los Angeles along California's famed
Central Coast. The convention
headquarters hotel is the idyllic Paso
Robles Inn, set in the heart of historic
downtown Paso Robles. This boutique
hotel offers unmatched access to
shopping, dining and entertainment - all
within walking distance.
The CLCA Events Committee is still
finalizing all convention details, but
members can look forward to the General
Membership Meeting, Recognition
Luncheon, educational sessions,
networking and, of course, the everpopular Trophy Awards.
San Diego Chapter Seeks Volunteer to Fill
Treasurer’s Position on Chapter Board
The San Diego Chapter is seeking a
volunteer to fill the position of treasurer
on the chapter board of directors. This
office is responsible for monitoring and
maintaining sound financial status for
the chapter, keeping financial records in
good order and meeting any regulatory
requirements of the chapter. This person
will be responsible for working with the
chapter bookkeeper, attending monthly
board meetings, collecting and paying
invoices, and attending and handling
the cash box at chapter events. This is a
volunteer only position and must be
filled by a current CLCA member,
preferably a regular member.
Treasurer’s Responsibilities:
•Ensure that bank signature cards are
filed promptly with chapter's bank.
•Prepare and approve the chapter's
annual budget prior to January 1.
Funds for expenses should be allocated
in accordance with the chapter's plan
for the year.
•Invoices should be approved by the
board member responsible for the
project/activity.
•Require a two-signature policy for any
financial transactions
•You as treasurer, along with the
chapter board of directors, are liable
for all chapter funds; thus you should
have and maintain an accurate record
of chapter assets at all times.
•Provide updates to your chapter board
at every board meeting. Prepare
monthly financial statements for each
board meeting or as needed.
•Collect revenues from all chapter
activities, make related disbursements,
and be prepared to make chapter board
members aware of any concerns.
•On a monthly basis, submit the reports
to state headquarters.
If interested, please contact Stacey
Sturnot at (858) 201-1093 or
[email protected], or one of the
board members.
Gothic Landscape is looking to acquire great
COMMERCIAL landscape MAINTENANCE
companies in Southern California.
If you are thinking of selling your business, don’t be
inmidated by the process. It’s easier than you think.
For a 100% confidenal consultaon, please contact Christopher
Wick at
[email protected]
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
5
Industry News
CLCA Legilsative Watch
Registration Open for WaterSmart
Innovations Conference
Registration is now open for the 9th
Annual WaterSmart Innovations (WSI)
Conference and Exposition, scheduled for
October 5-7 at the South Point Hotel and
Conference Center in Las Vegas.
An urban water efficiency conference,
WSI is offering an “early bird” registration
fee of $335 at WaterSmartInnovations.com
through June 2. Beginning June 3, the full
conference registration fee will be $395.
To qualify for the early bird rate, register
online at WaterSmartInnovations.com and
enter the authorization code gettheworm.
Each full conference registration
includes admission to the WaterSense
Partner of the Year Awards luncheon on
October 6, hosted by the Alliance for
Water Efficiency and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s
WaterSense Program.
WSI will again feature more than 100
professional sessions and an Expo Hall
showcasing water-efficient products and
services. Several pre-show workshops,
which are not included with the WSI
registration fee, are available October 4.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority
is presenting WSI 2016 in partnership
with the Alliance for Water Efficiency,
American Water Works Association,
Audubon International, California
Landscape Contractors Association,
California Urban Water Conservation
Council, the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense
Program, Green Plumbers USA, Imagine
H2O, International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
International Center for Water Technology,
International Code Council, and Irrigation
Association.
6
CLCA’s legislative committee is watching
the following bills as they make their way
through the state capitol. If you would
like to be involved with the legislative
committee, please contact Michael Martin
at (805) 644-7188.
•AB 1738 – Defining “dark” greywater
from kitchens and asking for installation
of greywater use systems in the building
code. Watch position.
•AB 2601 – Would require new single
family and multi-family developments
to implement a distributed greywater
system. Watch position.
•AB 2486 – Asks CSLB to update their
website allowing zip or location based
searches for consumers to find a
licensed contractor. Support position.
•AB 2525 – Requires DWR to create a
program encouraging local agencies to
create incentives to support responsible
use of water and have coordinated
ordinances/framework to promote
economic incentives. Watch position.
•SB 1340 – Would add to the MWELO
the requirement of a permit starting July
1, 2017 for installation, expansion or
replacement of automatic irrigation
systems for residential landscapes
exceeding 10,000 square feet and nonresidential properties except cemeteries.
Watch position.
San Diego Chapter Golf
Tournament Seeking Sponsors
The CLCA San Diego Chapter Annual Golf
Tournament will be held August 12 at
Rancho Bernardo Inn in Rancho Bernardo.
This is a great opportunity to get out and
mingle with chapter members in a laid
back and fun atmosphere.
The golf committee is currently
seeking sponsors for the tournament. If
you would like to sponsor a hole, a tee, a
meal or drinks, please contact Larry Hall
at [email protected] or call
(858) 278-5151.
The committee is also looking for
items for goodies bags and some really
great raffle prizes. Contact Loren Godes at
[email protected] or call
(858) 522-1175.
Horticultural Encounters at Village Nurseries
Village Nurseries is offering Horticultural encounter tours at their facility on
Governor Drive in San Diego between May 9 and May 27.
Join Suzie Wiest for an informative journey through vignettes showcasing plants
best suited to Save Water Stay Green™. Several low water use plant types will be
highlighted including:
•Dry Lush - low water plants with a tropical feel
•CA Natives - for coastal deserts & foothills
•Pollinators - magnets for bees and
hummingbirds
View the design effects that can be accomplished
with these plants and gain a deeper understanding of
how and where they thrive.
To join a group or schedule a private tour, contact
Suzie Wiest at [email protected].
Appointments are required.
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
Each month, we will highlight the
businesses who have commited to sponsor
our chapter at the highest level. We
appreciate your support and encourage
our members to support the firms
supporting our chapter and its events.
Platinum Sponsor Profile:
KRC Rock
In August of 1984 KRC Rock, (originally
known as KOR-ROCK), revolutionized the
landscape industry in Southern California
with the introduction of a unique boulder
delivery and placement system.
The ability to deliver boulders to a
jobsite and place them with an
uncommon amount of accuracy and
precision has opened new vistas to
Introducing the JAIN
Landscape Team
The CLCA San Diego Chapter recently
welcomed JAIN Landscape Products as a
new member of the chapter. Now we’d
like to introduce their support team.
Michael Derewenko
(San Diego 858-775-5836)
[email protected]
Hailing from Central Florida, Michael
began his career working for his father’s
large commercial landscape company
where he quickly learned the importance
of irrigating landscapes efficiently and
effectively. With a strong background in
pumps, two-wire systems and irrigation
design, there is not much in irrigation that
Michael hasn’t encountered. Now
operating in Southern California as a
Territory Sales Manager with Jain
Irrigation, Michael is applying his vast
knowledge of conservation-based products
and experience in product development to
a region that is in dire need of water
resource management.
landscape architects, homeowners and
landscape contractors. The opportunity to
go to a supply yard and choose boulders
of different sizes, colors and styles was
also a new and exciting concept. As the
trends in landscaping changed, the desire
for a larger more available selection of
natural stone was apparent. KRC Rock
recognized this trend and continues to
add new varieties of natural and
manufactured stone to accommodate the
discerning tastes of a more adventurous
and creative customer base.
Today you can rely on the longevity of
the experienced and enthusiastic team at
KRC Rock to bring you the best variety,
selection, and inventory of natural stone
available. You’ll find landscape boulder,
various types of flagstones and tile—
including slate, sandstone, quartzite,
argillite, and schist—as well as a wide
variety of pavers, building stone, thin
veneer, river rock, beach pebbles, pond
kits, one-of-a-kind stone fountains, and
unique specialty stone, cleaners and
sealers. With their specialized delivery
capabilities and unparalleled service and
free Do-It-Yourself classes, KRC will help
you achieve your vision from the design
stage to project completion.
While selecting the right material for
your project is important, it’s only half the
battle. KRC Rock provides a variety of
fabrication, delivery and placement
services to help you get the material you
want, where you want, when you want it.
KRC Rock has been an active member
and supporter of CLCA and the San Diego
Chapter since joining in the late 1980’s.
Jerry Sebby, KRC’s co-founder, served on
the chapter board of directors during the
1990’s and as chapter president in 2003.
He also served on the Landscape Industry
Show committee for many years. KRC
continues to support the chapter through
sponsorship and hosting Rocktoberfest.
Bethany White
Andy Belingheri
(Los Angeles 559-981-6396)
[email protected]
Bethany graduated from Fresno State
University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree of
Science in Criminology. As a student,
Bethany cheered professionally for the
San Francisco 49ers. While with the NFL
organization, she volunteered to assist
with many 49er Foundation charity events
and fundraisers, and went on to represent
the 49ers as a Gold Rush Alumni
Cheerleader. In 2010, she earned an Event
Management Certificate from the
University of San Diego and volunteered
as the lead assistant for numerous types of
charity, social and corporate events.
Bethany joined the Jain team in 2011 as
the Marketing and Tradeshow Coordinator.
It was in this role that she learned the
importance of efficient irrigation and the
necessary role our products play in the
agriculture and landscape industries. She
is using her new position as a Territory
Sales Manager to help Southern California
residents find water saving solutions.
(Nor Cal, NV and AZ 702-600-8911)
[email protected]
Andy Belingheri is a 20-year landscape
industry veteran with extensive
experience in landscape maintenance,
design and construction. He has a degree
in Landscape & Urban Horticulture from
BYU and is an ISA Certified Arborist. As a
native of the Nevada desert he
understands the importance of water
conservation and sustainable landscape
practices. He also believes in wellthought-out landscape designs that have
profound impacts on people. Andy enjoys
all things plants and loves to help
neighbors, relatives and friends in their
landscape and garden efforts.
Jain is recognized by Harvard Business
to be one of five global sustainability
champions. Our irrigation manufacturing
capabilities include everything behind the
pump to the flush valve at the end of the
laterals. We lead in manufacturing
technology, owning both our extrusion,
and mold manufacturing equipment
providers.
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
7
Board Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
San Diego CLCA General Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
ValleyCrest, 150 Vallecitos de Oro,
San Marcos.
President’s Report
•As of April 1, 2016, the San Diego
Chapter CLCA has motioned, seconded
and voted unanimously that the position
of PR/Marketing Director be permanently
added to the Board of Directors. Amy
Conrad of Conrad PR will be holding this
position.
•The board discussed how often and at
what time to hold board meetings for the
remainder of the year. Alternate
locations were discussed. Stacey will
investigate.
•The board will be accepting bids to have
the chapter website redone as a mobileresponsive site. Amy Conrad has
developed a Scope of Work for the
project.
•Mike and Stacey have been working with
the bank to change the administrator and
signers on the chapter bank account.
Mike has been working with the
bookkeeper, Nancy Anderson, to
reconcile all accounts. Amy Conrad will
be the administrator on the bank account
and be in charge of the debit card. Mike
and Stacey will have online access to the
accounts and will be signers on the
accounts.
•The board discussed where to store the
chapter’s files, etc. Currently they are in
a storage space at Cuyamaca College.
Amy will get the items from Cuyamaca
and will store the chapter banner at her
house. The rest of the materials will be
stored at Ewing Irrigation in El Cajon.
Landscape Boulder
Pavers, Flagstone
Aggregates
Building Stone
River Rock
Pebbles, Cobble
Colored Deco Gravel
Stone Fountains
Retaining Wall Systems
Stone Tile
Thin Veneer Stone
Coronado® Stone
•The bookkeeper has purged the PayPal
account and reconciled the books for the
first quarter and sent the reports to state.
•Mike reported that the chapter made a
profit on the Kick-off and Holiday
dinners.
•Melissa will be providing the contract
from Rancho Bernardo Inn for the golf
tournament.
•The board asked to see an invoice from
the bookkeeper and a proposal from her
to have her continue working on the
chapter’s books.
•The board discussed the need to find a
treasurer who is a CLCA regular member
who can sit on the board, provide reports
at board meetings, handle the cash box at
events and write checks. This would be a
volunteer only position.
Secretary’s Report
•Jerrie provided feedback and background
information from state on utilizing the
Trophy Awards entry form for the local
awards. In 2017, an online version of the
Trophy Awards entry form will be
available for chapter use. This form can
be customized for the chapter event and
award categories. At the close of entries,
state will provide the chapter with a
spreadsheet of all entries.
•A News section has been added to the
website. Industry news items will be
posted there on a regular basis.
Beautification Awards
•The Beautification Awards Banquet will
be held at USD at the Joan B. Kroc
Center for Peace and Justice on June 25.
•The board discussed the need to pre-sell
Golf Tournament
•Janet motioned to hold the golf
tournament at the Rancho Bernardo Inn
on August 12 with a 9 a.m. start.
Seconded by Loren Godes. Passed.
•Larry Hall, Willie Valdez and their
committee are working on sponsorship
sales. Ryan from KRC Rock is securing
raffle prizes. Loren Godes is working on
filling the goodie bags. Emails aimed
specifically at sponsors will be going out
soon.
•In addition to tee box sponsors, Larry
proposed having green sponsors on the
holes that don’t have a sponsor set up at
the tee box.
•Gothic Landscape has offered to sponsor
a Bloody Mary bar.
•Discussion ensued regarding pricing for
sponsorships and pricing for drink ticket
sponsorships.
•Amy will provide Larry with a schedule
of emails for sponsorship so that Larry
can coordinate phone calls with e-blasts.
•Tickets for the golf tournament will go
on sale on June 1.
Serving since 1984
Stone & Boulder
San Marcos • Poway • Lakeside
1-800-KRC-ROCK
www.KRCRock.com
Your One-Stop Stone & Masonry Headquarters
8
drink tickets for the awards as it is a
cash only bar at the venue. Online ticket
sales will begin May 4.
•The board discussed options for the
master of ceremonies.
•Stacey will contact all the Contractor
Only sponsors to remind them that they
receive a free project entry.
•Janet motioned to approve Eyescapes as
the vendor for Beautification Awards AV
production including selected additional
services as per the proposal submitted to
the Board for review. Mike seconded.
Passed.
(1-800-572-7625)
Mark Hommel
(951) 972-2504
(800) 233-5254
P.O. Box 709
30932 Palm Ave.
Nuevo, CA 92567
www.agsod.com
Growers of Quality Fescue & Bermuda Sod
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
Board Minutes
•Janet is looking into pricing at the
Rancho Bernardo Inn for the Holiday
Party. She is open for additional
suggestions.
Education
•The education committee is planning an
educational event at Agri-Service later
this year.
•The education committee continues to
solicit vendors and others for
educational videos to feature on the
chapter website.
Resource Management
•San Diego County continues to lead the
way in water conservation efforts.
Recently, the State Board certified
potable water supplies from the Claude
“Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant
as drought-resilient, reducing the
regional impacts of the state’s emergency
water-use mandates. The state also
adjusted conservation targets for some
agencies based on their climate. Draft
conservation targets starting in March
are between 8 percent and 29 percent for
Water Authority member agencies, with
a new aggregate regional conservation
target of about 13 percent compared to
2013. The State Board’s revised wateruse regulation extends through October.
Lowered conservation targets across the
San Diego region allow residents and
businesses to continue conserving water
while gaining flexibility to irrigate trees
deeply, replace lawns with WaterSmart
landscapes, and preserve fire-safe buffers
around homes near open spaces. More
information about the state regulation,
including a comparison of local
agencies’ initial and revised conservation
targets, is at www.sdcwa.org/state-boardregulations.
•SB 3 passed and was signed by the
governor. This bill affects mandatory
paid sick days and the rate of minimum
wage. The new minimum rate will
change incrementally from January 1,
2017 to January 1, 2022 for employers
with 26 or more employees. And from
January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2023 for
employers employing 25 or fewer
employees except when the scheduled
increases are temporarily suspended by
the governor, based on certain
determinations. See page 6.
•Larry shared information on bills that
CLCA is watching.
such as those put on by SDGE and the
Water Authority.
•It was suggested that CLCA create a
presence on Houzz and include pictures
of all the award-winning projects.
Membership
•The board discussed ideas for future
events. Ideas included:
--panel discussion
--family event
--educational event on bioswales
--student oriented event to raise money
for scholarships
--behind the scenes tour at Del Mar
Racetrack or day at the races
--behind the scenes tour at Petco Park
--it was suggested that Mike from
Green Meadows would be good
speaker
•Rick Mandel and Willie Valdez continue
to contact all new members.
•Rick would like to establish a membership committee. Interested parties
should contact Rick.
•Rick and Willie are developing ideas to
attract non-member C-27 contractors and
to reach out to past members.
•It was suggested that membership
information be available at the big
chapter events.
•It was suggested the association
approach unlicensed individuals,
promote the advantages of being
licensed, and guide them to licensure.
•The board also discussed the need to
market to and educate the homeowner
on the advantages of hiring a licensed
contractor.
•It was suggested that the chapter host
booths at homeowner targeted events,
Public Relations
•The board discussed the chapter’s Google
ads program. Currently, the chapter is
spending $75 or more each month for
Google ads which promote the online
contractor search. The board asked to
have the click-through information
presented at the board meeting each
month.
•Amy will send out PR on the 2016 board
members to local media.
New Business
The next General Meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, MAY 10, 8:45 a.m. at Mimi’s
Cafe, 10788 Westview Pkwy, San Diego
92126.
Delivering Unsurpassed Quality, Selection and Service
Jim Muncill . . . . . [email protected] . . . .(702) 400-2397
Rene Hieshetter . [email protected] . .(619) 654-9724
www.villagenurseries.com
www.sod.com
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
9
San Diego Chapter Member Standings
CLCA Member Benefit:
Congratulations to the following companies for reaching membership milestones.
Flyers Fuel Program
23 Year Members
5 Year Members
Sunlite Landscape Inc.
Treebeard Landscape
21 Year Members
1 Year Members
Robert Brown Landscape Irrig.
Heatstrip USA
Disneyland Landscape Maint.
Ramirez Landscape & Tree
Integrated LS Design & Consul.
West Coast Turf
CLCA has partnered with
commercial fuel distributor Flyers
Energy to offer you a full service,
premier commercial fuel discount
and security program.
CLCA members receive a five cent fuel discount on gallons
purchased with a CFN (Commercial Fueling Network) card and a
two cent discount with the Flyers Fleet Card, with acceptance at
over 92 percent of gas stations nationwide. At no additional cost,
this program also comes with security and accounting features to
save your business thousands of dollars.
12 Year Members
Helix Environment Const. Grp.
6 Year Members
CT Scapes
ORCO Block Company
CLCA San Diego Chapter
20+ Year Members
Thank You for over 20 years of support.
Life Members (at least 25 Years of Continuous
Membership) are bolded.
AG Sod Famrs, Inc. • Am-Sod, Inc. • Takendo Arii
Arisocrat Landscape Maintenance • Jerrie Beard • Jerrie Beard & Associates
Benchmark Landscape Inc.• Brickman Group LLC
Blue Skies Landscape Maintenance • California Backflow Specialist
Cuyamaca College • Daniel’s Landscape Inc. • Ewing Irrigation Products
Futaba Landscape • Steve George • Gothic Landscaping Inc.
Green Horizons Landscape & Maint. • Heaviland Enterprises Inc.
Holmes Landscape Co. • Hunter Industries • Hydro-Plant • Hydrosprout
Hydro-Scape Products Inc. • J.M.D. Landscape Inc. • Kim Rusing
KRC Rock Inc. • Landscape Contractors Insurance Services
Lanskers LS Design • Alfred Lehmann • H.D. Lehmann Inc.
Mark Schroeder • Mark Schroeder & Co., Inc. • Milfields’ Nursery Inc.
John Mohns • Nature Designs Landscaping
New Way Landscape & Tree Srvc. • Olson Irrigation
Pacific Green Landscape Inc. • Pacific Sod • Parsons Designscapes
Rain Bird Corp. • Kim Rusing • Schnetz Landscape Inc.
Shasta Landscaping • Southland Sod Farms • Southwest Boulder and Stone
Steven Smith • Steven Smith LS Inc. • Sunlite Landscape Inc.
Valley Crest Tree Co. • ValleyCrest Companies • Van Slyke Landscape Inc.
Village Nurseries • V.I.T. Products Inc. • Western Tree Service
Yasuda Tree Nursery • Gary Weems • Keith Wilhite • Glenn Wilhite
10
Security, Convenience, Value
•Activate and disable cards, set security profiles
•Control limits and monitor activity such as set gallon/dollar
limits, disable cards, set driver ID/PIN numbers, and more
•Control locations, day and/or time of week, daily dollar, daily
transactions
•Purchasing and Tax Summaries
•Invoices with Pay Online feature
•Customer Queries: Select parameters to make customer reports
For more information about this exclusive members-only offer,
contact Nichol Warden at (530) 885-0401 x2260.
Nominations Being Accepted:
Certification State Chair Award
CLCA is now accepting nominations for the Certification State
Chair Award. Is one of your employees deserving of this award?
This award celebrates future landscape industry leaders who
show excitement and passion for knowledge. It is given in honor
of the past Chairs of the State Certification Committee. The
amount of time it takes to Chair the Certification Committee
requires someone who is excited about and dedicated to this
program. We hope that one day our award winners may Chair
the Certification Committee.
•Reward your best employees with an opportunity to earn their
Landscape Industry Certified Technician in 2016 at no cost!
•Nominate your employees today by filling out the nominating
form at http://bit.ly/24kdLxh . Deadine is June 15, 2016.
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
CLCA San Diego Chapter • May 2016
11
Palms 15g to 60”boxes
Palms
35+ YEARS
IN THE INDUSTRY
500 ACRES
IN PRODUCTION
www.evergreennursery.com
Call Today for a Quote
Immediate Delivery Available!
Located in Southern California
We Ship Nationwide
858-703-7667
[email protected]
P.O. Box 503130 • San Diego, CA 92150
Fax: 858-481-5649
Oaks
Oaks &
& Olives
Olives Field Dug, Boxed, Container Grown (All Sizes)
Incredible
Incredible Availability
Availability 4”, Flats, Gallons, 5’s and 15’s