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Greener Community Living Begins With You PLANT a community garden pg. 6 Out of the red and into the GREEN pg. 14 BILLIARDS tournament pg. 22 COMMON ASSESSMENT MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2010

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2010 EVENT CALENDAR All dates, times and locations subject to change. Please visit our website, www.cai-sd.org, for an updated calendar.

J A N U A RY

JULY

21-23 21-23

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PMDP M-100 Course CA Law Seminar – Tucson, AZ

F E B R U ARY 5

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Trade Show DoubleTree Hotel Mission Valley Legal Update 2010 Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership

Morning Educational Program Getting the Most Out of Your CAI Membership Courtyard By Marriott

AUGUST 18

27

Day at the Races Del Mar Race Track Trade Show DoubleTree Hotel TBA

MARCH

SEPTEMBER

3

12

26

10

17

22-23 22-25

Morning Educational Program HOA Board Elections Can Be Fun!!

Billiards Tournament Jolt ‘n Joes La Mesa CID Law Course Courtyard by Marriott

12 Legislative Day in the Capitol Sacramento, CA 16 Educational Conference & Trade Show DoubleTree Hotel Topics TBA 28-May 1 CAI National Conference Las Vegas, NV

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TBA

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14-15 29

APRIL

Morning Educational Program Dealing with Dysfunctional Boards CAI San Diego Golf Classic Coronado Golf Club PCAM Case Study Large Scale Managers Workshop Reston, VA

OCTOBER

M AY

CID Law Course Courtyard by Marriott Trade Show Topic & Location TBA Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership M-320 – High Rise Management Statewide CAI Law Conference Irvine Marriott

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21

Monte Carlo Night Kona Kai Resort Morning Educational Program Budgeting & Reserves

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Trade Show Hollywood Esquires DoubleTree Hotel

DECEMBER

24-26

CEO-MC Retreat Chicago, IL

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JUNE

NOVEMBER 5

Morning Educational Program Almost Free Legal Advice Courtyard by Marriott

18-19

PMDP M-203 Course

Holiday Award Luncheon & Trade Show DoubleTree Hotel Mission Valley

Contents Features

Departments

30 News Stand

6 Cleaning Up the Past and Greening Up Our Future

4 President’s Message

40 Service Directory

BY JEFF MORIN, LEED AP, CCAM

BY ERIC SHEPARD

13 Enjoy the Earth Together – Plant a Community Garden

BY CHRIS HODGE, PCAM

Back Cover 2010 Marketing Plan

Inside Front Cover Chapter Event Calendar

42 What’s New in San Diego 42 New Members

16 Renewing Members

Chapter News

17 CLAC Donations Honor Roll

25 March 12 Billiards Social

21 Homeowners Corner: Amending Documents?

Items to Consider, Part II

24 February 2010 Trade Show 35 March Morning Educational Program Sponsors

BY SAM DOLNICK

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18 LED Lighting: The Latest and the Greatest

BY KIMBERLY WEISS

BY DAVID HARTMAN

BY JOSH ALLEN

26 Please… Keep ON Our Grass!

33 Out of the Red and Into the Green 36 Window of Opportunity: The Time is Right Now

BY DUNCAN NEWMAN

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PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

Reduce, Reuse, Go Green!

Common

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHRIS HODGE, PCAM...................................... PRESIDENT Elite Community Management CYNDI KOESTER, PCAM........................ PRESIDENT ELECT Mutual of Omaha Bank LOUISE STETTLER.....................................VICE PRESIDENT Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC

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can’t believe that half of the year has gone by already. The chapter has had great success so far on their education events as well as

TINA ROZYCKI, CMCA..................................... TREASURER Curtis Management MARIE DONOVAN............................................ SECRETARY Homeowner

the social events. The Billiards tournament and La Bella Venezia (Monte Carlo Night) were both a true success for the chapter. We have the Day at the Races and the Golf Tournament coming Chris Hodge, PCAM is a Community Association Manager Member who has worked at Elite Community Management for the past 15 years. He holds the designation of PCAM through the Community Association Institute.

this summer. The board approved two half-day

Mr. Hodge is the 2010 President of the CAI San Diego Chapter.

He previously served on the Board of Directors for six years and was the Chapter President in 2002.

He has served on various committees and is also a director of the Baker/ Dolnick Education Foundation.

basis that can lower your carbon foot print. I am

educational classes this year to be run by CLAC to educate board members on the how to be effective

DIRECTORS DAVE ABRAMS... Community Association Manager Member JIM FRAKER, PCAM..... Professional Community Management ELIZABETH FRENCH, ESQ........... Green, Bryant & French, LLP ELAINE GOWER........................................................Homeowner KIMBERLY LILLEY, CMCA, CIRMS....Berg Insurance Agency, Inc. JASON PAYNE..................................Payne Pest Management RICK SALPIETRA, ESQ......... Law Offices of Richard Salpietra KARINA TATUM...................... SD Preferred Property Managers RAY WAITE.................................................................Homeowner

as such.

As the topic of the magazine this quarter is “Going Green,” I would ask that you look at one item in your life that you can do on a weekly not a very green person myself but I think if we each make one change to lessen our carbon foot print we can make improvements for our future generations. Maybe you will find more than one item to change. Good Luck.

As you may have been aware a few weeks back we celebrated earth day. Since I now have a son in grade school I am learning things all over again.

My son was doing a biography on John Muir, considered to be the father of the National Parks.

He helped found Yosemite National Park and many others. Earth Day is celebrated on the week of Muir’s birthday. Muir also founded the Sierra Club back in the late 1800’s. Just some interesting information – aren’t kids wonderful?

Let’s all work together to make our communities more green. I am sure we can make the next half of the year a great success for CAI as well.

CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BARBARA OZENBAUGH, CMP 619-299-1376 MANAGING EDITOR BARBARA OZENBAUGH, CMP 619-299-1376 NEW & RENEWING ADVERTISING SALES BARBARA OZENBAUGH, CMP 619-299-1376 DESIGN & PRODUCTION KRISTINE GAITAN REY ADVERTISING & DESIGN / THE CREATIVE DEPT. 760-746-8700 MAGAZINE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE CYNDI KOESTER, PCAM, CHAIR...... Mutual of Omaha Bank KIMBERLY LILLEY, CIRMS................... Berg Insurance Agency JIM DANOW, ESQ.................Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC SAM DOLNICK......................................................Homeowner ANY FERRELL.............................Merit Property Management LESLEY FINCH...........................................................................

JEFF FRENCH, ESQ...................Green, Bryant & French, LLP LAURIE POOLE, ESQ........................ Peters & Freedman, LLP BARBARA OZENBAUGH, CMP...Chapter Executive Director TINA ROZYCKI......................................... Curtis Management LOUISE STETTLER..................... Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC KEVIN WEXLER................................................... Summit Security All articles and paid advertising represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and not necessarily the opinion of either Common Assessment Magazine or the Community Associations Institute - San Diego Chapter.

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Cleaning Up the Past

Greening Up Our Future 6

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he Industrial Revolution

on in communal areas including parking

and the last 150 years

garages or clubhouses. Find out if all

have shown us that our

areas need to be lit for safety throughout

generation is on an

the evening. Energy savings in these

unsustainable path. In the

areas can be realized by installing motion

last part of the 20th century, we have

sensors that automatically turn on and

been experiencing a cultural uprising to

off when areas are in use. Motion sensor

clean up the environmental impacts of

lights help to save energy and even can

the world’s progress from the last two

act as a deterrent for individuals that

centuries.

may be entering a pool late at night or in

The notion of green living has been

closed areas.

in play for a long time, but the trend

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of green is far from over. In fact, it has

lighting company to review communal

developed into a movement, a new way

areas and update them with higher

of living. The time has come where we all

efficiency lighting where possible. To

must make a difference…as individuals,

save costs, start the program by utilizing

as families, as communities and most

more efficient lights as bulbs need to be

importantly as world citizens.

replaced. Changing from incandescent

Due to these trends, we are on the

(CFL) can provide up to 75% more

in the marketplace. Association board

efficiently than typical incandescent bulbs

members and community management

and last up to 10 times longer.

companies have opportunities to through influencing how common areas

all must make a difference… as individuals,

Conserving Water, Everything Counts Upgrade irrigation systems by

are maintained and residents consume

implementing smart controllers, watering

resources. Although these groups are

programs or irrigation head upgrades.

not part of an environmental movement

If funding is a problem, depending on

per sé, they are highly influential decision

your timing, you may have luck looking at

makers who can affect how a community

sources of outside support by researching

impacts the environment.

federal, state, municipal and other

Outlined below are a few “small

come where we

lighting to compact florescent lamps

ground floor of a major transformation

positively impact the environment

The time has

as families, as communities and most importantly

organizations’ grant programs. Check with

steps” to lessen their environmental

your association landscaper or possibly

footprint.

a local consultant that specializes in

as world citizens.

landscape and water saving techniques.

Lighting: On or Off?

Look into planting drought tolerant

The best way to analyze lighting and

and native plant material throughout

electrical usages is to question whether it

common areas of the community and

is essential to have all community lights

encourage residents to utilize the Continued on page 8

BY JEFF MORIN, LEED ® AP, CCAM ®

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CLEANING UP THE PAST Continued from page 7

same plant materials when landscaping backyards. Work with your landscaper, board and possibly even a landscape architect on creating a strategic plan for the landscape. Developing a plan can assist in budgeting for large future plantings and allow the association to prioritize water-wise plant material changes which will eventually eliminate high-water using areas. Working from a strategic plan provides consistency year in year out, and also eliminates quick decisions where plant replacement is necessary on your monthly landscape walks.

Aside from landscaping, water usage at community pools and restrooms can be another area where communities can scale back. Cut down on water consumption using some of the following techniques: • Install push button or motion censored faucets and showers.

• Install low flow heads and faucet water pressure restrictors or faucet aerators.

• Upgrade toilets by adding dual flush

Salt + Solar + Motor Speeds = Savings Are you seeing high bills on pool chemicals? Consider a salt water chlorinating system. Salt water pools

and low flow toilets or retrofit the

are known to cut the operating costs.

handle of an old toilet.

Pools will still need stabilizers, but there

• When walking the property monthly,

should be a dramatic reduction in your

make sure that faucets are not

typical operating cost for pool chemicals,

leaking and toilets are not running.

especially in the summer with high-use

• Provide community awareness

and evaporation. Salt water pools also

signage, i.e. shower signs that

reduce exposure to the chlorine powders

request resident assistance in

and liquid spills. Crystal clear water,

conserving water.

containing very low levels of natural salt,

Does your association have a parking

looks and feels great. No more red eyes,

garage, pool deck, tennis court or other

green hair, dry irritated skin or the smell of

concrete surface that requires occasional

chlorine.

light washing where a hose is used? For

Consider a solar pool heating system.

high traffic areas, sun lotion build-up or

Communities reviewing pool solar panels

other concrete stains, check into a water

can cut the annual pool heater fuel by

broom. These high pressure spray brooms

50 - 70%. You may also check with your

were approved for rebates with the

pool contractor to see if LED pool lights

Southern California Metropolitan Water

are permitted in your county next time a

District, can use 75% less water than a

pool light needs to be replaced. Some

hose, and will provide a better clean to the

companies boast that they can produce

surface.

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Utilizing variable speed motors for pool pumps can be responsible for an electrical operating cost savings of over 25%. The motor also produces less heat and vibration than traditional induction motors. Reducing these factors not only cuts down on noise, it will result in less fatigue and stress on pump components and creates a longer life expectancy for the motor. Check with your pool vendor as county health departments may require a permit for the initial change-over which may extend the time it takes to achieve your return on investment.

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CLEANING UP THE PAST

1,000 insects per hour according to their

Continued from page 8

body weight.

Be proactive with the janitorial service

Talk with an expert for acceptable

options like owl boxes, raptor perches and bat boxes. With these alternatives it’s possible to reduce your pest maintenance monthly bills while reducing pesticide runoff into the surrounding environment.

Barn owls eat up to 1,000 rodents a potentially rid your community of 2,000 rodents a year if a pair of owls nests in the box. This may decrease the need for the amount of rodent reduction pesticides needed in your community. Another option for rodent control may be the use of a raptor perch. Making it easy for local hawks to keep an eye on your slope may help with the reduction of rodent problems. If you live near a water source or have a mosquito problem, rather than continuing to use fog treatments, consider

using to see if they are able to purchase

methods. There is no guarantee that bats

cleaning products that have less impact

or owls will inhabit these boxes, but with

on the environment. Feedback has been

the help of a professional there is a better

well received on green cleaning products

chance you will have success.

and for many products there is little or no

Resident Activity: Clean Up with Group Involvement Entice residents to form community

Working with Consultants at Your Property

groups, anything from gardening groups

Many times community managers

to litter and recycling committees. Some

are expected to be an expert in a variety

communities have found a section of

of areas when in actuality many times it

common area and dedicated it to resident

is simply not possible to gain the depth

growing areas for small gardens. Check

and understanding of a specific process

out “community gardens” online for

or component without past experience or

more information on creating a great

education in the trade.

community program and give individuals an opportunity to grow their own food.

Many communities are finding that working with consultants to review utility usage is a way to scrutinize these areas to

trying a bat box. One bat can eat 600 to 1/19/10

and review the cleaning products they are

locations to implement all of these

financial impact.

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Improving more than just your property.

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W Trim grocery bills, learn lessons, meet new friends… enjoy yourself.

hat a concept. Just

There’s evidence that gardeners stand

a few years ago, no

to see substantial savings at their grocery

one really thought

store checkout. Mike Metallo, spokesman

about growing

for the National Gardening Association

vegetables. Just 10 years ago, it was a

says a $70 investment in a garden will yield

hunt to find a Farmers’ Market. Now, in

$600 in produce for the year.

most metropolitan areas, you can find

Many of the people that want to get

one almost every day of the week, within

into the gardening movement have never

a few miles of where you live. People are

gained the skills. Many of them came from

taking an interest in local food. Why? A

the era where there was no vocational

few reasons come to mind. Ecoholism is

education, so there was no need to learn

now in full swing. Most people have heard

anything about horticulture or agriculture.

of ‘going green’, solar-energy, filtered

Recently, California elementary schools

water, biodegradable, organic (and more).

have begun a curricula to teach future

These are a few areas of earth-kindness

generations how to save money and grow

that have sprouted up. We are seeing a

your own, through implementing school

renaissance of what is actually good for us.

gardens. There are programs being written

Eating fresh, home-grown food pays big

for all grade levels and all seasons. Science

dividends.

(plant biology), conservation, and now

Growing your own has become en

some multi-cultural lessons are being

vogue. With a constant renewed interest in

learned through a global approach to

eating fresh vegetables and growing your

gardening. The North American garden

own food, folks are taking their backyard

is designed the way Native Americans

growing experiments and beginning

planted, using “the three sisters”---beans,

to garden with neighbors and friends

corn and squash. The corn provides a trellis

in community gardens. The National

for the beans to climb on, and the big

Gardening Association expects 43 million

leaves of the squash help keep the weeds

American households to grow their own

down. Not only are the plants compatible,

fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs and berries

it’s a way to condense the garden.

this year. That’s up 19 percent over the

The African garden features cabbage,

prior year, according to a 2559-household

watermelon and muskmelon, and the

survey the group conducted.

Asian garden has eggplant, radishes and

About a fifth of the gardeners this

cucumbers. The South American garden

year will be new to the activity. Most (54

has tomatoes, strawberries and peppers.

percent) said they will garden because it

Home-gardening advocates see

saves them money on food bills. Others

working in the yard, whether it’s growing

say they garden because homegrown food

vegetables or flowers, as a great way to

tastes better.

connect with your children and enhance Continued on page 14

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the interest of those

American Community Gardening Association www.communitygarden.org

who live close to the garden, because they take ownership and feel proprietary about

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the garden’s wellbeing. These watchful eyes keep an eye out, and help protect the growing bounty. The starting group can also help spread the word,

National Gardening Association www.garden.org Helping young minds grow www.kidsgardening.org

through word-of-mouth and the HOA newsletter.

This ‘grassroots’ type of beginning helps anchor the most interested and enthusiastic gardeners, and others can easily join as planter beds

are added. They also help instill interest and encourage participation of their grade school to high-school aged children.

Having a small diagram and layout of where the garden will be, and the location of the beds, helps to provide a vision for ENJOY THE EARTH TOGETHER Continued from page 12

the board of directors’ approval of funds. To make it easiest to administer (something most HOA’s don’t want more of) the garden can be run by the volunteer gardeners. A Community

their natural curiosity about seeing their labors come to fruition.

Gardening Agreement can be downloaded and edited to fit

Heather Zientek, a 37 year-old mother of 2, in Carlsbad,

your preferences from the American Community Gardening

California, says “My kids love going to the garden and seeing

Association – www.communitygarden.org. The gardeners then

how their ‘babies’ are doing (as they call their newly sprouting

pay approximately $35 per year, which includes seeds and use

seeds).” Gardening is another avenue toward ‘Saving our

of tools.

children from nature-deficit disorder’ says Richard Louv in his

One experience of homeowners’ gardening together

bestseller Last Child in the Woods. “Children may even be

called “lawnshare” was started by eighth-grade teacher, Eliza

encouraged to eat vegetables that they have grown and would

Toomey. She didn’t have enough sunny space in her own yard,

otherwise avoid.” he writes.

so she branched out into her community. Her original idea was

Starting a community garden is simple. Within a

to have 6-8 neighbors growing vegetables and sharing the

homeowners association, finding a piece of land that is not

produce with them. “Then about 20 people showed up to the

used frequently, is a good start. Perhaps a corner tot lot, or

meeting and the project had to morph a little bit to meet the

a small area of open space. A garden doesn’t take a lot of

numbers of people interested.” Eliza says. She continues, “The

financial support, but it does needs some. A typical garden of

advantages of growing your own food is exciting. The idea that

(12) 4ft. x 8ft. raised planter beds, filled with amended topsoil,

tiny seeds can provide a years’ worth of bounty is astonishing,

a small wire fence with gate, and mulch groundcover will cost

and I feel honored to even be a part of the process. So for me,

the HOA less than $4,000 in materials. Get the word out to

one advantage is pure enjoyment and awe.”

nearby neighbors and go to work. This is most crucial, having

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If you’re totally new to planting fruit, vegetables or herbs,

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be; some, like mint, can become invasive and grow to spread out and fill up your plot.

Depending on the microclimate where you live, you might find the growing season is too short to start from seeds.

Spending the extra dollars on seedlings can be worth it.

Safe and common selections of vegetables are often tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, green beans. Try planting a couple of items you may not eat as often, such as chard, spinach, or arugula. It usually follows that, because you’ve grown and nurtured it, you’ll be more willing to make an effort to find a recipe and incorporate it into your diet.

If you have friends or neighbors also

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planting gardens, chat with them to avoid duplication and expand your collective veggie horizons. Alternatively, you can donate extra produce to local food charities.

The structure and protocol of co-gardening varies. Having contained and raised planting beds help immensely. The raised beds can be filled with amended topsoil, great for new seedlings.

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REN E W I N G

M E M B E R S

Thank you to our chapter members that have renewed their CAI membership. We appreciate your continued support and participation in CAI-San Diego.

Sigvard Anderson................................... 1992 Sam Dolnick............................................ 1990 Robert Donaldson.................................. 1992 Marcia Ross ............................................ 2001 Donald Michaels . .................................. 2006 4-Points Management Agency . ........... 2004 7 Oaks Mgmt Corp #4 .......................... 2005 Barbara Printz ........................................ 2007 A-1 All American Roofing ..................... 1997 Aaron J. Farmer Insurance Agency, Inc. 2008 Brian Fleming . ....................................... 2009 Susan Schwartz ...................................... 1990 Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. ...................................... 2004 Antac Pest Control ................................ 2007 ARK Management ................................. 2010 Association Reserves San Diego, LLC ................................. 2008 Associations Insurance Agency, Inc. .... 2009 Bald Eagle Security Services, Inc. ........ 2009 Barney & Barney, LLC . .......................... 2009 Bel Mondo Owners Assoc.................... 1992 Benchmark Landscape, Inc. . ................ 1997 Berg Insurance Agency......................... 2003 Black Mountain Plumbing, Inc. ............ 2009 Buck Electric .......................................... 2008 Caitas Del Sol HOA . ............................. 2009 Cal Western Reconveyance Corporation .................................... 1989 Carefree San Carlos .............................. 1977 Nina Stanley . ......................................... 2008 Hugh Kratz ............................................. 2000 Dewayne Frost, CMCA, AMS ............... 2009 CINC Systems ........................................ 2008 Community Archives, Inc. ..................... 2008 Community Building Services, Inc. ...... 2010 Alan Aegerter, CMCA........................... 2006 Linda Hill, CCAM, CMCA ..................... 2007 Curtis Management Company . ........... 1984 Tina Rozycki, CMCA . ............................ 2008 DAPA Janitorial Serivce ........................ 2007 Dunn-Edwards Corporation ................. 2002 Eagle Glen Master Homeowners Assn. ............................... 2009 Elite Community Management ............ 1991 Elliot Katzovitz Insurance Agency ........ 2007 William Haifley, CMCA, AMS, PCAM .. 2006 Feist, Vetter, Knauf & Loy ..................... 1978 First Bank Association Services ............ 1993 First California Bank .............................. 2000 G.R.G. Management Inc. ...................... 2009

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Global Disposal Reduction Services . .. 2008 Gotham Playgrounds & Surfacing ....... 2008 Gothic Grounds Management, Inc. ..... 2009 Joanne Diaz........................................... 2008 Green Bryant & French, LLP ................. 2005 Haney Accountants, Inc. ....................... 2009 Mike Lutz ................................................ 2006 ICI Paints ................................................ 1996 Interiors: By Design ............................... 1996 Hardie Building Products . .................... 2010 Jon Wayne Construction & Consulting......................................... 1990 Keystone-Inland, Inc. . ........................... 1991 La Jolla Village Southpointe Assn. ...... 2002 La Jolla Village Southpointe HOA . ..... 2006 La Mesa Colony Homeowners Association ........................................ 1999 LaBahn’s Landscaping . ......................... 1985 Lakeridge Park Condo Association ..... 2004 Landcare Logic ...................................... 2009 Le Rondelet Management Corporation ....................................... 1999 Leak Control Services, Inc. ................... 2006 Peter Penzes, PCAM ............................. 2005 Lloyd Pest Control . ............................... 2006 Management Resource Center ............ 2009 McMillin Lomas Verdes II (320) . ........... 2006 Sabrina Afkhami, CCAM, PCAM . ........ 2006 Merit Property Management, Inc. . ...... 2007 Any Ferrell .............................................. 2008 Merrill Lynch . ......................................... 1996 Money Realty ......................................... 2006 Morning View Associates, LLC ............. 2006 Randy Hegwood . .................................. 2010 N.N. Jaeschke, Inc. . .............................. 1976 Nissho of California, Inc. . ..................... 1995 Oaks North Villas Condominium Assn .1991 Orange Coast Building Services, Inc. .. 1999 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives ............ 2009 Jerry Bice . .............................................. 2007 Co-Lee Grev . ......................................... 2009 Carrin Goldstein, CMCA, AMS............. 1999 Palm Terrace .......................................... 1998 Palo Verde Ranch HOA . ....................... 1985 Park West Landscape Maintenance, Inc. . ............................ 2010 Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling .2004 Payne Pest Management . .................... 2006 PCM of California .................................. 1989 Pernicano Realty Management Company ........................................... 2000

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Peters & Freedman, LLP ....................... 1997 Samantha Easton, CMCA, AMS . ......... 2007 Pilot Property Management, Inc. ......... 2002 Cori Shipp, CMCA, AMS ...................... 2006 Popular Association Banking ............... 2005 PrimeCo Painting, Inc. .......................... 1999 R. James Courtice ................................. 2007 Jackie Couzens ...................................... 2008 Jeff Greene ............................................ 2008 R&D Pest Services, Inc. ......................... 2009 Rancho Del Mar Association ................ 2009 Reconstuction Experts, Inc................... 2001 Rodent Pest Technologies . .................. 1998 Roy Palacios Insurance Agency, Inc. .... 2005 William Stewart, PCAM . ....................... 2005 Sky Security Services ............................. 2008 Solana Beach & Tennis Club ................ 1990 Stay Green, Inc. ..................................... 2010 Suite Cleaning ....................................... 2007 Sunset Hills Terrace HOA ..................... 2003 Nicholas Brennan .................................. 2009 The McGowan Companies . ................. 2006 Janice Liese, CMCA, AMS . .................. 2005 The Window Factory ............................. 2010 Three Phase Electric, Inc. . .................... 2007 Mary-Anne Monck ................................. 2003 Torrey Hills Master Association ............ 2005 Union Bank . ........................................... 2008 Universal Protection Service................. 2004 Karen Medley . ....................................... 2009 Joseph Perna ......................................... 2009 Vista Paint .............................................. 1991 Wayne Hanson, CCAM, PCAM ............ 2006 Leanne Ardilla, CMCA .......................... 2008 Sheila Brustkern, CMCA ....................... 2006 Katy Camp ............................................. 2008 Robin Fennell . ....................................... 2009 Lori Graham, CMCA . ............................ 2006 Lisa Isaacson, CCAM, AMS .................. 2007 Jamie Kim, CCAM, CMCA ................... 2007 Keli Koontz ............................................. 2005 Janet Wagner, CCAM ........................... 2006 Wells Fargo Bank . ................................. 2006 West Portico Community Association 2008 Western Exterminator Company ......... 2009 Western Gardens Landscaping, Inc. . .. 2006 Asael Sandoval, CMCA, AMS............... 2006 Patrick Morrisey ..................................... 2009

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SAN DIEGO 2010 CAI-CLAC HONOR ROLL

By Sam Dolnick, CAI-CLAC Delegate-at-Large

This is the second year that the CAI-CLAC Honor Roll is being presented.

All individuals involved in common interest communities, whether they are associations, homeowners, professionals, managers or business partners who have contributed funds to CAI-CLAC in 2010 on behalf of common interest communities to assure that our voice is heard in the halls of the California legislature are to be congratulated. CAI-CLAC monitors legislation regarding common interest developments (condominiums, planned developments, stock cooperatives and community apartment projects) that the legislators are asked to deliberate and vote upon each year.

Each issue of Common Assessment features the names of the contributors and those individuals responsible for obtaining the contribution.

ABSOLUTELY NO FUNDS are given to any political party or to any candidate.

All funds are used solely for issue oriented legislation affecting CIDs. However, our legislative advocate must be paid and items like stamps, stationery, phone calls, rent, maintenance of web site and other similar expenses must be paid.

Our congratulations and thanks to the following contributors from January 1 to February 28, 2010.

2010 Goal = $28,528 • Contributions to Date $5,215 Andalucia Townhomes HOA, Lisa Isaacson, CCAM, AMS CAI San Diego Chapter, Barbara Ozenbaugh, CMP Coronado Shores Condo Assn #6, Jim Liese, CCAM, CMCA, AMS, CMI Genesee Highlands, Richard Harman il Palio HOA, Lisa Isaacson, CCAM, AMS La Jolla Soledad West HOA, Lisa Isaacson, CCAM, AMS La Mesa Colony HOA, Alicia Lloyd Ocean Hills Summit HOA, Mike Mazur Ocean Terrace/Spinnaker Ridge, Frank Lombardi Seven Oaks Mgmt Corp #4, Gerie Vellios The Missions @ Ivey Ranch, Connie Cain Village Park Townhomes Corp #3 West Park Owners Assn, S. Dale Hess Woodbridge Estates HOA, Lisa Isaacson, CCAM, AMS COMMON ASSESSMENT MAGAZINE • SUMMER 2010

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BY KIMBERLY WEISS

LED LIGHTING The Latest and the Greatest

2

010 is an exciting year for the lighting

falling, the efficacy is rising, and the product warranty

industry. LED technology is finally ready

periods are lengthening. This is all good.

for deployment, as the major flaws that were present a year ago seem to be

worked out through advanced technology and design

LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) are clusters of tiny,

tweaks. Now, every major fixture manufacturer is

high-intensity bulbs, which use a very small amount of

offering many of their products in an LED option,

energy to produce a very clean, clear light. Although

and the major lamp manufacturers are offering

they have traditionally been less efficient in lumens

retrofits for existing fixtures. Cities like Los Angeles

per watt comparisons, LEDs are smart by design

and Beaumont are replacing their streetlights with

because the miniature individual light bulbs can be

new LED luminaries. The entire syllabus of the semi-

focused and directed to where the light is needed. It

annual lighting convention hosted by the International

doesn’t flood the entire 360º area like high-pressure

Association of Lighting Management Companies

sodium does, but instead is placed strategically.

this spring has been devoted to LEDs. The prices are

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Engineers at the University of Pittsburgh have

recently completed the first cradle-to-grave

retrofitting a parking garage equipped with T8

assessment of LED streetlights, where

fluorescents that provide 90 Lumens per Watt to LEDs

they were compared to high pressure

that provide 40 Lumens per Watt might not be the

sodium, metal halide, and induction

best idea. Even though the LEDs might be using less

streetlights. The study concluded that

energy, they would provide drastically less light. If it

the LED option presented the best

is determined that the garage can do with less light,

balance between brightness, affordability,

then why not simply remove some of the existing

energy conservation, and environmental

fluorescent lights and save a pile of money?

responsibility.

In the study, the electricity consumed

Another major concern is the quality of the product. A vast array of LED light bulbs has been

by the LED lamps produced over 100

introduced with price tags ranging from $9.99 to $150

million kg less carbon dioxide than high-

for what seems to be the same product. Is the cheap

pressure sodium or metal halide lamps.

one junk or is the expensive one a rip-off?

In addition, the airborne toxins and

These are questions that need to be directed

particulates that resulted from coal-fired

to lighting experts – not product salesmen. There

plants used in manufacturing were

are many salesmen out there who are hungry and

reduced by 1/3. Furthermore, the LED

willing to capitalize on the LED hype. It’s easy to sell.

lamps don’t contain mercury, lead, or

Many board members have been taken in by the

other hazardous chemicals, making

excitement and believe that showcasing new LED

them inherently friendlier to our

lighting is a great way to maintain their community’s

world and our bodies.

prestigious

The study also found that LED lights beat the

standing. This

tried-and-true high pressure sodium and metal

may very well

halide lamps in the area of cost. Although more

be true in many

expensive initially, the sticker shock was countered

circumstances,

by the extremely long life. For example, as the city

but as always,

of Pittsburgh contemplated replacing all of the city

use caution

streetlights with LEDs, it found that 40,000 LED

when selecting

streetlights could initially cost as much as $21 million

an expert.

versus about $9 million for metal halide streetlights.

Choose one that

However, replacing the metal halides when they burn

carries certifications, credentials, lots of experience,

out could cost the city as much at $44 million before

and your trust. Those who are either unscrupulous

the LED lamps would need a first replacement.

or educated only by manufacturer’s testimonials may

Even though LEDs are the way of the future, they are not yet appropriate for every situation.

take the opportunity to capitalize on the public’s

On the Other Hand…

enthusiasm.

Community associations should carefully and cautiously consider all facets of LED lighting. Even though LEDs are the way of the future, they are not yet appropriate for every situation. For example,

Warranty Matters There are some seemingly great 3 to 5 year warranties available, but remember, that a warranty Continued on page 20

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LED LIGHTING

light fixtures are exposed to can be harsh.

designed for an LED, then that problem

Continued from page 19

Outdoor environments should be lit with

would hopefully be worked out. Certain

fixtures specifically made for an LED lamp

retrofits are now advisable due to the

to maximize the lamp life. For instance,

improved lamp technology, as long as all

the interior well of a light fixture is a small,

factors are considered.

doesn’t matter if the company isn’t around in 3 years. Also, most warranties are limited, meaning that it could be void if the product is installed in an application other than that for which it was designed.

For example, if an indoor-rated LED retrofit is installed outdoors, forget it.

The weather extremes that outdoor

enclosed space. As the LED lamp gives off a small amount of heat, the temperature in the well will rise. It is a known fact

So What?

All that being said, now really is the

that a 10º rise in temperature halves the

time to ask your trusted lighting consultant

life of an LED lamp. If the fixture were

if LED lighting is right for any part of your community. In appropriate circumstances, huge benefits can be realized. The ability to direct and focus the light makes it a great choice for certain accent lighting displays, creating dramatic nighttime landscape scenes. Other applications that make a lot of sense for LEDs are lights that are hard to reach or difficult to maintain.

And, substantial financial benefits can be realized through decreased maintenance.

Many LED lights are rated to last for 50,000 hours or more, amounting to more than 11 years of service if run for 12 hours per day. Nevertheless, in order to realize that long life, the fixtures will need to be protected from vandalism, landscape maintenance damage and corrosion.

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In conclusion, many board members became excited by the LED hype last year and jumped the gun on purchasing LED replacements for their outdoor

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lighting. Sadly, some have found that purchasing the new technology too soon was like purchasing a PC equipped with an external floppy drive in the 1980’s, only to watch with dismay as a model with an internal hard drive was proudly marketed the following month. That was last year.

2010 is the year of the internal hard drive.

So have at it… with caution, of course.

Kimberly Weiss is Vice President ofThree Phase Electric, Inc.

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HOM E O W N E R S ’

C O R N E R

Amending Documents - Part Two

T Readers of this column are encouraged to send their opinions on the above and suggestions for future columns to samdolnick@juno.com or by phone, 619-6974854. Sam Dolnick has served as president of his association, is a former homeowner representative of the San Diego Chapter Board of Directors, former homeowner trustee of CAI National, and former director of the CAI Foundation for Community Association Research. He is currently homeowners’ delegate on the California Legislative Action Committee, and president of the Baker/ Dolnick Education Foundation.

Guest articles are always welcome!

his is the final article on

gave suggestions on

be elected to the board.

amending documents.

“Items to Consider” when

Although this was en vogue

The first two appeared

amending the governing

in government elections

in the past two issues of

documents. This final article

in the 1930s - 1970s, it

Common Assessment.

will give additional items to

was dropped as not being

consider.

effective. Cumulative voting

The first article detailed how the Fourth Appellate District Court makes it easier for associations to amend their CC&Rs. In Fourth La Costa Condominium Association v. Barbara Seith, the Court affirmed amending the document when there was more than 50% yes votes, but fewer than the percentage specified in the CC&Rs. Civil Code §1356 of the Davis-Stirling Act was thus upheld. A second important ruling in this case upheld the validity of allowing associations to count as “yes” the votes of lenders if they did not vote on the amendment within 30 days. Then, in Mission Shores Association v. David Pheil the Court again affirmed Civil Code §1356.

Since going to court is very expensive, it may be in the association’s best interests to amend their governing documents to reflect these decisions.

The second article

is also not effective in CIDs.

Cumulative Voting, Nominating Committee, Nominations from the Floor Almost all original

has in many cases been discriminatory in its The nominating committee

the developer, provide

has a tendency to nominate

for cumulative voting of

incumbents or their friends,

directors as required by

ignoring candidates

the DRE. Many of the

who may have different

documents provide for

viewpoints. It is difficult for

the appointment of a

Nominees from the floor

nominating committee to

to obtain sufficient votes

select board candidates.

to win an election as their

Other documents allow nominations from the floor.

Since the new election statutes (Civil Code 1363.03 Election and Voting

names do not appear on the mail in ballots sent out prior to the annual membership meeting.

Since the mailed in secret

Procedures), provide for

ballot is irrevocable,

a mailed in irrevocable,

nominations from the floor

secret ballot, the above

cannot be added to these

items may be obsolete.

ballots, thus almost insuring

It is suggested that if

that the nominee cannot

your documents provide

win.]

for these items, they be

For these reasons it is

removed by amendment.

suggested that the board

[Comment: Cumulative voting, theoretically, allows receive enough votes to

appointed by the board,

selection of candidates.

documents, written by

a minority candidate to

A nominating committee,

develop a “Candidate Application Form,” detailing qualifications needed for a board

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HOMEOWNERS' CORNER

Therefore, if no pets are allowed, think

the documents. It should be named

Continued from page 21

twice before amending your documents as

“Protection of Association/Owners from

you will lose the right to restrict pets.

Lenders.” Comment: A lender gives a

member, to be mailed to all the owners.

This will guarantee that each owner has an

Many documents place a limit on the

mortgage to the owner; the owner notifies

amount a dog may weigh. This limit does

the association who the lender is. The

not apply to Seeing Eye dogs or dogs that

lender sells the mortgage to some Federal

are trained as service dogs for persons

agency who then resells the mortgage to

who are hard of hearing. Some owners

others. The original lender still services

claim that their dogs are service dogs,

the mortgage, but as a service agent does

but do not submit any documentation

not have any voting power. Neither the

to prove this contention. It is suggested

association nor the owner of the unit/lot

One caution must be raised. If

that the association develop a Pet Form

knows who the voting power behind the

your current documents do not permit

that has provision for a service dog. The

mortgage is. Thus, when it is necessary

owners to have pets and the majority of

form should provide for a doctor’s letter

to amend the documents, it is almost

owners do not want pets, be very careful

stating that the owner needs a service dog

impossible to know who has the right

in amending any of your governing

because of a specific handicap; it should

to vote. Ballots sent to the agency that

documents including the rules and

also contain a letter from a certified dog

services the mortgage are ignored and

regulations. §1360.5 of the Civil Code

service agency verifying that the dog is

not returned. It behooves associations to

states, in part: “(a) No governing

a trained service dog. Comment: This is

amend their documents in accordance

document shall prohibit the owner of a

necessary as some dog owners are very

with the Appellate decision in Fourth

separate interest…from keeping at least

clever in trying to circumvent any dog

La Costa Condominium Association v.

one pet within the common interest

rules.

Barbara Seith wherein it states, as applied

opportunity to be a candidate and takes the control of picking candidates away from the current board. This “Candidate Application Form” was discussed in a previous article.

Pets

to lenders: “Letters were sent via Certified

development, subject to reasonable rules and regulations of the association.”

Protection of Lenders This is, in my opinion, is misnamed in

Mail, Return Receipt Requested, (RRR) and the letter informed the Mortgagees that the signature on the RRR would

C e l e b r at i n g O u r 3 7 t h Y e a r

be deemed consent of the proposed [amended] CC&Rs, unless the ballot was returned within thirty days… over 75% of

We know the difference between getting the job done and getting it done right.

the mortgagees had signed the RRR.” Thus, written consent of the lenders was obtained.

Documents could also be amended to state that if the lender does not notify the association within ten business days of who the voting lender is, the association is not obligated to send any notices to the unknown voting lender.

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With the financial situation being what it is, some owners lease their units/ lots, collect the rents but fail to pay their assessments. Some associations have successfully amended their CC&Rs to state

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that if the unit/lot is leased and the owner is two months delinquent in paying the assessment, the association has the right

to receive the rent on the unit/lot to satisfy the delinquency. Comment: Be sure that

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Conclusion Finally, remember that the Developer and the DRE write CC&Rs that are Developer friendly. The Developer controls the Association until all units/lots are sold.

However, at the time that control of the

You DESERVE a

STRONG

directors, composed of the owners, the

FOUNDATION

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BY DAVID HARTMAN

H

omeowners associations

Please‌Kee

and community association managers across the country are responsible

for ensuring that the landscapes surrounding the common areas and homes they govern promote a cohesive community look and contribute to

Given the

retaining the highest property values possible.

technological

Given the technological advances seen throughout the synthetic

advances in

turf industry in recent years, the introduction of synthetic landscaping into a community should be viewed

recent years,

as a positive step forward.

Over the past few years,

the introduction of synthetic

community associations have begun to use synthetic turf for landscaping around high traffic and common areas such as community centers, parks, recreation fields

landscaping into

and dog relief areas. The design concepts that can be implemented using synthetic grass

a community

are limitless. Layouts can be customized to accommodate any building design, walkway configuration or even the addition of professional putting greens. Plus, live trees, bushes, flowers and other plants can be incorporated into any synthetic landscape installation. Additionally,

should be viewed

homeowners can use synthetic turf to beautify both their front and back lawns while also realizing long-term savings in reduced water consumption and the elimination of fees associated with

as a positive step forward.

maintaining traditional grass.

Synthetic grass has proven to be one of the most effective water conservation products available today because it does not require any irrigation to retain its color and texture. Additionally, installing synthetic grass reduces carbon emissions from mowers and trimmers and eliminates the need for harmful pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers that can adversely impact the environment.

However, not all synthetic turf products and installation companies are created equal. When making decisions regarding how to authorize and regulate the installation of synthetic turf in a community, it is important for managers and board members to be very selective about the types of synthetic turf products and companies they approve for use in their communities.

In recent years, many associations have had to make difficult decisions regarding how to

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ep ON our Grass!

authorize and regulate the use of synthetic turf in their communities. This process has become even more relevant now that many regions around the country are enforcing mandatory water rationing and offering water conservation rebate programs that often place additional pressures on associations to allow and promote the installation of synthetic turf in their communities. Many city and state governments are even considering legislation that may force associations to accept synthetic grass landscaping in their communities.

It is advisable for community associations to develop a list of approved synthetic turf providers and guidelines for homeowners to follow regarding the types of artificial turf products they can use. When evaluating synthetic turf companies, associations should seek out providers who have proven track records of using quality products and experience managing numerous installations.

The following are some of the factors community associations and managers should take into consideration when evaluating synthetic turf providers: Realism – Realism is an important factor because

community associations do not want the synthetic lawns installed in their neighborhoods to stand out like bright green beacons or patches of fuzzy green carpet. High quality turf products maintain a natural appearance for many years, versus low quality products that will only provide short-term solutions and begin to look severely faded and matted over time.

Drainage – Drainage is a major factor that should be considered when evaluating synthetic grass lawn products.

It is best to stay away from turf with holes punched for drainage. Turf backing with holes punched in it does not drain effectively and often, when pets are present, causes urine odors to build up in a very short period of time. In addition, weeds will grow through the holes that have been drilled for drainage. To prevent this, many companies that install lower quality turf will lay down a weed barrier underneath the lawn. This creates other drainage problems and is a place for water and urine to collect under the turf. When evaluating synthetic turf products, it is best to choose products that have completely permeable backings to ensure proper drainage.

Infill – It is advisable to select synthetic grass products that include rubber or sand infill or a combination of the Continued on page 28

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secure the turf on top. This process is

Continued from page 27

essential to increasing the life expectancy

two. Infill provides the desired cushion

of a new lawn. Lower quality synthetic turf

and helps keep the grass blades erect.

companies will often skip some of these

Non-infilled turf will mat down over a short

steps, causing the lawn to have to be

period of time and become an eyesore.

replaced in a few years.

Professional Installation – Community associations should only approve professional turf companies that

laying carpet over dirt. It is a construction

complete numerous projects every day.

project with thousands of pounds of

This helps to ensure that installations

material being removed and installed.

will be done correctly and increases the

Evaluators should also ask to see the

longevity, realism and drainage capability

contractor’s licenses for any companies

of artificial lawns. Approved companies

being considered.

should have solid reputations and be the experts in the industry.

Ground Preparation – There is

Check BBB Ratings – Selecting companies with good Better Business Bureau rating is a good indicator that

much more to installing synthetic turf

homeowners will be working with solid

than just rolling out turf over dirt and

companies that provide good customer

staking it down. High-quality synthetic

service.

grass companies remove several inches of

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Contractors License – Installing high quality synthetic landscaping is not like

Review Actual Installations – There

existing landscaping, compact a crushed

are many varieties and sources of synthetic

stone base for a solid foundation and

grass products. Seeing a sample of raw

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turf does not provide a realistic picture of the final result. It is best to visit existing

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News Stand N E W S F R O M C A I N AT I O N A L assessments; 16 percent say they don’t.

• 76 percent say their professional community managers provide value and support to residents and the association at large; 18 percent say they don’t.

The survey was sponsored by the Foundation for Community Association Research, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Community Associations Institute (CAI).

“Given the state of the economy and housing market, these findings are reassuring,” says Foundation President Lincoln Hobbs, Esq., and a member of CAI’s College of Community Association

National Survey Affirms Community Association Success For the fourth time over a span of 10 years, community association residents

conducted by Zogby in 2005 and 2007.

A Gallup Organization survey in 1999 showed similar results.

have told pollsters they are satisfied

The news is positive for the

with their homeowners associations,

homeowner volunteer leaders who

condominium communities and

serve on association boards, with almost

cooperatives.

90 percent of residents saying board

Independent, national research

members “absolutely” or “for the most

Lawyers (CCAL). “Americans have weathered difficult times, and that would normally create more negative views toward most institutions. That hasn’t happened in the case of community associations. That says a lot about the dedication and skill of the vast majority of homeowner volunteers and professionals who govern and manage these communities.”

conducted by Zogby International in

part” strive to serve the best interests

December 2009 showed that seven in

of their communities. Only 7 percent

ten community association residents

expressed displeasure with their boards.

are satisfied in their communities, with

An estimated two million homeowner

when confronted by rules they don’t like,

only 12 percent expressing some level

volunteers serve on the boards that

70 percent say their association rules

of discontent and 17 percent neither

govern associations.

“protect and enhance” property values,

satisfied nor unsatisfied.

More than 60 million Americans reside in an estimated 305,000

Other Key Findings • 91 percent of residents say they

association-governed communities,

are on friendly terms with their

from town home communities and

association board members; just

cooperatives to high-rise condominiums

3 percent indicate a negative

and city-size master-planned

relationship.

associations.

The 2009 findings are strikingly 30

similar to the results of surveys

• 82 percent say they get a “good” or “great” return on their association

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Association Rules While some homeowners chafe

while only 2 percent say the opposite.

Twenty-seven percent believe rules have no impact. Often called Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), rules in community associations typically address issues such as architectural guidelines, yard upkeep, pets and parking.

Although the enforcement of

association rules can generate discontent and calls for more stringent regulation of community associations, only 10 percent of those surveyed want additional government control of associationgoverned communities. Almost 90 percent oppose more government involvement.

The Best and Worst Asked to name the best aspects of living in an association, residents most often site neighborhood attractiveness (23 percent), less maintenance for individual homeowners (22 percent), community safety (13 percent) and property values (11 percent).

Asked to name the worst aspects of their associations, 37 percent say there is nothing bad. That is followed by restrictions on exterior improvements (14 percent), dealing with neighbors (12 percent) and paying assessments (10 percent). Association homeowners pay assessments for services and amenities provided by the association. Services can include landscaping, building maintenance, garbage pickup, snow

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you ask residents themselves, the news is largely positive. While there are serious issues in some communities, this research affirms that vast majority of homeowner board members and professional managers are doing good work for the community associations they serve.”

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conducted in December 2009, the survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.8 percent.

Zogby International has been tracking public opinion in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe since 1984.

For comparative data on the 2005, 2007 and 2009 national surveys, see What Residents Say About Their Community Associations.

385 Professionals Earn CAI Designations Community Associations Institute (CAI) has awarded designations to 385 industry professionals, including 67 recipients of the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designation. The PCAM is the third and highest designation for professional managers.

The following designations were also awarded from July 1, 2009, to February 28, 2010:

295 - Association Management Specialist (AMS)

11 - Reserve Specialist (RS)

7 - Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS)

5 - Large-Scale Manager (LSM) Continued on page 39

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BY JOSHUA ALLEN

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oing “green” has become one of the fastest growing trends in America and has become a primary

focus of many corporate giants as well as homeowners’ associations across the country. There are two primary benefits an organization can receive by going green: environmental preservation and economic preservation. With the number of delinquent homeowners’ accounts increasing on a monthly basis, foreclosures still flooding the real estate market, unemployment and rising utility costs, it is a very challenging time for homeowners’ associations and the management companies that represent them. The best strategy you can take to more Continued on page 34

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OUT OF THE RED...

Continued from page 33

efficiently manage your communities, is to implement programs that help save your associations money while simultaneously preserving the environment.

One of the best ways to quickly improve your bottom line and “GREEN” your association is by attacking one of our environment’s biggest problems: waste. By streamlining your trash system and improving recycling education and opportunities, your association can take those first steps needed to achieve and maintain an economically and environmentally efficient waste system.

The best place to begin is by contacting a waste consultant who will audit your community’s trash and find out how much waste your particular community is producing.

Waste consultants can also show your community how to increase recycling thus diverting a large percentage of the trash. Once you know how much trash your community is producing and how much trash can be diverted into the recycling stream, you can start the process of making your trash system as efficient as possible. Having an efficient recycling and waste disposal program within your communities is a great first start to becoming a “greener” community and one of the fastest ways to begin reducing your monthly expenses.

Waste consultants, also called waste managers, specialize in creating efficient waste removal and recycling programs tailored specifically for each community while producing significant monthly savings. They also provide oversight in the 40 billion-dollar-per-year industry of waste removal, which is highly unregulated and unaudited. Many waste consultants will provide a risk free audit, with a detailed report showing how much waste your community is producing, where it is going, 34

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BY DUNCAN NEWMAN

Window of Opportunity: The Time is Right Now

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ncreasing your property value and beautifying your

Depending on the quantity in need of replacement,

home may prove easier than it seems. While the

retro-fit windows can often be installed in just one day

economic climate has been turbulent in recent years,

and at a much lower cost than traditional methods.

don’t wait until the pendulum swings to make home improvements.

Whether you are looking to gain curb appeal,

extremely prominent features of your home’s overall

beautify your home, reduce outside noise or become

look. They are often the first thing that guests notice

more energy efficient, there is a relatively simple

when approaching your home. Replacing your windows

solution. Forget the days of big fancy remodels that

increases curb appeal and enhances the view from inside

translate to big, hefty debt. Consider investing in new

your home as well. Replacement windows and doors

windows and doors. It is just that easy.

are a rather quick and painless solution to a long term

Replacing your home’s windows involve a less intrusive process than original construction. A retro-fit window is custom made to fit into an existing opening, without cutting stucco or causing drywall damage.

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Old windows and doors may perpetuate an aged look and out-of-date appearance because they are

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problem, bringing your home up-to-date in tandem with increasing property value.

The easiest window replacements involve swapping an old, drafty window for a new one of the same

dimensions. However, your home’s value will benefit from thinking outside the box.

Enhancements such as bay, garden or picture windows go a long way in improving the look of your home from the outside perspective as well as livening up any living area. You might even consider replacing bland windows with decorative windows.

Weather is an undeniable consideration when deciding to part from your current windows and doors and a factor to consider when replacing them.

Depending on where you live, your home may fall victim to extreme sunlight and heat or get damaged in stormy, wet weather. Too often, even fair conditions can take a toll on your aged windows and doors.

Structural improvements and materials have advanced over the years to better combat these issues. Weather-resistant windows and doors are designed to offer protection against the elements, so that your doors and window panes won’t fade as quickly in the sun, and resist rotting from the rain. Combined with beautiful crafting, current windows and doors prove to be durable and effective in maintaining a comfortable environment inside

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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY...

glass, if your thermostat is set at 70°,

replacement windows, custom windows

Continued from page 37

the temperature of the innermost glass

and doors are designed to perfectly fit

pane will not drop below 57° even if its

your taste and the style of your home.

freeway or you’re affected by a never-

0° outside. In warm climates like we have

Create your vision from a vast selection

ending construction project, you will find

here in Southern California, Low-E glass

of materials including woods, metals

an additional benefit to replacing your

works just as hard to keep your home

and fiberglass. With new windows you

windows and doors. Current dual pane

cool, saving you money on monthly

can reduce noise, lower monthly bills

windows can reduce outside disturbances

electric bills.

while making your home more attractive,

If your home is situated near the

by up to 50% and drown out these

Also, most windows that contain

distinctive and energy efficient.

constant annoyances. Noise reduction is a

dual pane, Low-E or Argon Gas options

large factor in the average household and

will qualify you for an Energy Efficiency

and doors, you can recover more than

a problem easily solved with replacement

Tax Credit of up to $1500. The Federal

100% of your product and installation

windows.

Government is extending a tax credit

costs in added resale value for your

to qualified energy efficient home

property. Though not every window

two panes also provides a significant

improvements. To receive this tax credit,

replacement project will have the

energy performance upgrade with minimal

the upgrade must be for remodeling

same return, consider these factors:

cost increase for the homeowner. The two-

or replacement to a taxpayer’s primary

government issued tax credit up to $1500,

paned options provide extra insulating

residence (new construction does not

current manufacturer incentives, and the

opportunities without compromising

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drop of monthly heating and cooling

your home’s interior style or exterior curb

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costs do not qualify for the tax credit. To

windows and doors with Low-E glass.

claim this credit, the homeowner needs

Low-E is short for low emissivity glass.

to provide a proof of purchase (itemized

This special glass option can reduce

sales receipt for the product only, no

approximately 85-90% of the harmful

service charges should be included) and

ultra violet rays of the sun from entering

a record of product performance (product

your home. It also helps keep you warm

labels or manufacturer’s certification

by blocking 100% of the radiant heat

statement).

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By replacing your home’s windows

When it comes to installing

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NEWS STAND Continued from page 32

The AMS is the second tier of professional credentials for community association managers. The first tier is the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) credential administered by the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM). The LSM is a specialized designation that can be earned only after the manager has a PCAM. The RS designation recognizes a high level of competency in the conduct of reserve studies. The CIRMS designation recognizes a demonstrated expertise within the risk management profession.

CAI’s designation programs were established in the 1990s and early 2000s to elevate the level of professionalism in the community association marketplace, a dynamic segment of the U.S. housing market that now encompasses more than 60 million Americans in an estimated 304,000 association-governed communities.

To date, more than 1,860 managers have earned the PCAM designation while 4,832 and 48 have earned the AMS and LSM, respectively. More than 195 professionals have received the RS designation, while 71 have been awarded the CIRMS. The following San Diego area professionals earned CAI designations during the eight-month period:

AMS Designees Tonia Ferreira, San Diego, CA Any Ferrell, San Diego, CA Ronald Ficalora, La Mesa, CA Soumia Khaldoun, La Jolla, CA Shannon McMurray, Carlsbad, CA Teresa Prescher, San Diego, CA Karen Smith, San Diego, CA Tawny Tillinghast, San Diego, CA Cynthia Van Cleave, Carlsbad, CA

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Karen Martinez, CCAM .................................. 619-291-6300 x 320

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Leonard Sonnenberg............ 858-457-5252

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ATTORNEYS Anderson & Kriger

Janet Wilcox......................... 619-589-8800

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Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC

Jon Epsten, Esq.................... 858-527-0111

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Joe Farinelli.......................... 858-495-0900

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Patrick S. Campbell, CCAM ............................................ 858-587-9844

fax 858-587-9972

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CONSULTING Curtis Management Company

Patrick S. Campbell, CCAM ............................................ 858-587-9844

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Kimberly Lilley, CMCA, CIRMS ............................................ 800-989-7990

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David Stuckey...................... 619-579-9151

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Arthur Raybold.................... 858-505-8300

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Cyndi Koester...................... 949-235-8498

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W H AT ’ S N E W I N S A N D I E G O ?

BRANCHING OUT Congratulations to Cyndi Koester, PCAM, (Mutual of Omaha Bank/CondoCerts) who has recently become a CAI National Faculty. She has already taught an M-100 course in California and will be teaching other courses soon.

Congratulations, Cyndi!

Mutual of Omaha has recently announced the opening of a new branch in La Jolla.

WELCOME Brett Musgrove, President and CEO of PrimeCo Painting and Construction, is pleased to announce that Nicole Gregory has joined the firm as a sales consultant. Gregory has a 13 year sales background in new home construction and was instrumental in achieving $12 million in sales her first year with a start-up plumbing contractor and took the company to over $28 million in sales by her fourth year with the firm. In one year alone, she opened up 200 new accounts for her firm.

CAI SAN DIEGO'S TOP NEW MEMBER RECRUITERS Tina Rozycki, CMCA - 20 members Joanne Diaz - 2 members Robert S. Griswold, PCAM - 1 member Chris Hodge, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - 1 member Dawn Walters, CMCA, AMS - 1 member Hugh Maynard, CMCA - 1 member Victoria Cohen - 1 member Bruce Rosenblatt - 1 member

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N E W M E M B E R S Todd McGuire......................................1/2010 Aqua Blue Company ..........................3/2010 Cheri White .........................................4/2009 Barr Insurance Services, Inc. ..............2/2010 Tony Lopez ..........................................1/2010 Delores Montoya ................................1/2010 Lynn Williams ......................................1/2010 Community Compliance Services, LLC................................... 2/2010 Paul Johnson ......................................1/2010 Paul Tagliaferri ....................................1/2010 Roy Tobin ............................................1/2010 Day and Night Restoration................ 2/2010 Sula Early . ...........................................2/2010 Elite Services USA ..............................3/2010 Traci Mays ...........................................1/2010 GMI Business Services, Inc. ...............1/2010 Greenbrier Lawn and Tree Expert Company, Inc. ....................3/2010 Gina Anina ..........................................2/2010 Melanie Hudson .................................1/2010 Mark McLean ......................................1/2010 Tom Schoch ........................................1/2010 Maximo Abramy .................................1/2010 Galen Baggs .......................................1/2010 Jerry Fafaul . ........................................1/2010 Stephan Gunderson ...........................1/2010 Ocean Hills Country Club HOA 1/2010 Mack Langston, Jr. .............................1/2010 Park Encinitas . ....................................3/2010 Pestgon Termite.................................. 2/2010 Pinnacle Landscape Company ........................................2/2010 Summer Johnson ...............................2/2010 John Leblanc ......................................2/2010 Janine Weston ....................................2/2010 Jessica McKenzie . ..............................1/2010 Renaissance La Jolla Community Association .....................................3/2010 ResortCom International ...................3/2010 S.B.S. Lien Services ..........................12/2009 Sheri Bejar ...........................................1/2010 San Carlos Cleaning Services . ..........1/2010 Servpro of Carlsbad ...........................3/2010 Servpro of Sorrento Valley/ University City . ...............................2/2010 Jeff Martini ..........................................1/2010 Robert Morris...................................... 1/2010 Maureen Robinson............................. 1/2010 Bob Scott............................................. 1/2010 Kerry Smock........................................ 1/2010 Third Avenue Owners Association .....................................2/2010 Transport Data Systems..................... 1/2010 Del Marisa ...........................................1/2010 Rick Gillett ...........................................1/2010 Robin Holmwood ...............................1/2010 Rae Jean Hoyos.................................. 1/2010 Gary Thompson ..................................1/2010 Vanderbuilt Construction of San Diego .......................................2/2010 Villa Monte Vina HOA . ......................4/2010 Village Park Recreation Club #3 . ..........................................3/2010

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