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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
21
PMDP M-100 Course CA Law Seminar – Tucson, AZ
F E B R U ARY 5 27
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
1 TBA 9 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
7 21
Monte Carlo Night Kona Kai Resort Morning Educational Program Budgeting & Reserves
2
Trade Show Hollywood Esquires DoubleTree Hotel
DECEMBER
24-26
CEO-MC Retreat Chicago, IL
3
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!
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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. Information contained within should not be construed as a recommendation for any course of action regarding financial, legal, accounting or other professional services and should not be relied upon without the consultation of your accountant or attorney. Common Assessment Magazine is the official quarterly publication of the San Diego Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. CAI San Diego Chapter encourages submission of news and articles subject to space limitation and editing. Signed letters to the editor are welcome. All articles submitted for publication become the property of CAI San Diego Chapter. Reproduction of articles or columns published permitted with the following acknowledgement: “Reprinted with permission from Common Assessment Magazine, a publication of the Community Associations Institute San Diego Chapter.” © 2010 CAI - San Diego Chapter
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Greening Up Our Future 6
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T
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
Partner with your association's
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.
up to 80% savings on electrical versus standard pool lighting. They may also give you some fun color opportunities that may
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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.
year. If you put up an owl box you could
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party review a high-use area to see about
Improving more than just your property.
possible improvements. Some energy consultants have plans where they are paid by producing savings or they may be able to leverage government programs and rebates to make up for their cost, meaning the association is left with little
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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
Local harvest, real food, real farmers, real community www.localharvest.org For photos and ideas, search for “community garden plots” www.google.com
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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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.
Owners Who Rent Their Units/Lots
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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
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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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installations of the turf products being considered to see what the turf looks like in the ground.
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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.” Homeowners who are unsatisfied need to “step up and play a constructive
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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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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
apply) by the end of 2010. The tax credit is
drop of monthly heating and cooling
your home’s interior style or exterior curb
30% of the product cost up to a maximum
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of $1500. Installation and other labor
now, while the price is right.
Opting for windows and doors with
To maximize energy efficiency, choose
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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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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GENERAL CONTRACTORS Del Mar Pacific
Karen Martinez, CCAM .................................. 619-291-6300 x 320 fax 619-291-8300 karen@shemanages.com www.shemanages.com John Kiss.............................. 619-296-7232 fax 619-296-7011 summitpropmgt@yahoo.com
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Leonard Sonnenberg............ 858-457-5252 fax 858-457-2211 lens@sonnenbergcpas.com www.sonnenbergcpas.com
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Janet Wilcox......................... 619-589-8800 fax 619-464-2600 jwilcox@a-khoa.com www.a-khoa.com
Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC
Jon Epsten, Esq.................... 858-527-0111 fax 858-527-1531 jepsten@epsten.com www.epsten.com
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Katy Krupp........................... 949-554-0700 fax 949-554-0707 kkrupp@feinberggrant.com www.feinberggrant.com
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Peter Schulz......................... 619-234-3660 fax 619-234-0626 pjs@gtlaw.com www.gtlaw.cc
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Rick Salpietra........................ 858-756-2233 fax 858-759-9938 rsalpietra@salpietra.com www.salpietra.com
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Joe Farinelli.......................... 858-495-0900 fax 858-495-0909 jfarinelli@waltersmanagement.com www.waltersmanagement.com
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Patrick S. Campbell, CCAM ............................................ 858-587-9844 fax 858-587-9972 pcampbell@curtismanagement.com www.curtismanagement.com
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Patrick S. Campbell, CCAM ............................................ 858-587-9844 fax 858-587-9972 pcampbell@curtismanagement.com www.curtismanagement.com
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Kimberly Lilley, CMCA, CIRMS ............................................ 800-989-7990 fax 949-586-9877 kimberly@berginsurance.com www.berginsurance.com
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Shaunmarie Daly.................. 760-295-9720 fax 760-295-9730 sdaly@krlandscapeinc.com www.krlandscapeinc.com
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David Stuckey...................... 619-579-9151 fax 619-461-0814 dstuckey@labahns.com www.labahns.com
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Arthur Raybold.................... 858-505-8300 fax 858-505-8305 araybold@newwaypro.com www.newwaypro.com
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Cyndi Koester...................... 949-235-8498 fax 888-493-1973 ckoester@cabanc.com www.cabanc.com
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Laura Terpack....................... 800-310-4897 fax 760-599-4660 commercial@patioguys.net www.patioguys.net
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RESERVE STUDIES Association Reserves San Diego LLC
Matthew Swain, RS............. 619-567-5239 fax 619-568-3564 mswain@reservestudy.com www.reservestudy.com
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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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January - March 2010
1081 Camino del Rio South Suite 207 San Diego, CA 92108
2010
CAI-SAN DIEGO Marketing Plan MeMbers
Platinum
Gold animal Pest manaGement Bald eaGle security del mar Pacific General contractors Pacific Western Bank Peters & freedman, llP PoPular association BankinG Premier roofinG of california, inc. Pro-tech PaintinG co.
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