1. Roadmap to Recovery Meeting 21: November 6, 2008 Landscaping Issues Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Karen Reimus, Esq. www.unitedpolicyholders.org

2. Fine print:The information provided in this program is intendedfor general educational purposes only. It should notbe construed as legal advice The speakers at todays program are volunteeringtheir time as educators Neither United Policyholders nor the Rancho BernardoCommunity Presbyterian Church endorse or warrantthe quality or services of any volunteer speakers 3. LandscapingRebuilding the landscape well after youverebuilt your home is importantUPC Mentors and Friends will share theirpersonal experiences in break-outsessionsJust like rebuilding your home, carefulplanning and due diligence is required 4. Have 97% of 2007 Wildfire Insurance Claims been resolved, as asserted by the insurance industry?Please take 5 minutes to complete a 2007Wildfire Insurance Claim Status Survey todetermine what the true facts are.To fill out the survey, either: 5. Mark your calendarDecember 4, 2008:Roadmap to Recovery InsuranceInterest Group Breakout Session7:00 pm RBCPC Sanctuary 6. JIM KUHLKEN Cedar Fire Survivor (Whispering Ridge HOA) Catalyst for Group Rebuild Concept Former President, WRHOA-Experience on the Board of WRHOA -Experience rebuilding after Cedar Fire -Willing to think outside the box to find solutions, e.g., Group Rebuild concept 7. JIM KUHLKENLICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTRLA CA 2281, AZ 40791, CLARB 3335LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALPRINCIPAL LANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE DIVISION RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 8. BUILDING BUILDINGARCHITECTCONTRACTORDESIGNER LANDSCAPELANDSCAPELANDSCAPECONTRACTOR DESIGNERARCHITECT http://clcasandiego.org/Download/Direc.pdf http://www.asla-sandiego.org/Download/LandRes.pdf 9. TIPS WHEN HIRING EITHERA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR OR A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT1. Look at their previous completed projects completed and talk totheir references;2. Make sure they are licensed and insured;3. Establish a budget BEFORE starting the design;4. Do not pay 100% until the project is completed. 10. Landscaping November 6, 2008Speaker: Speaker: Steve Lansker, Lanskers Landscape DesignLicensed landscape contractor (License # C-27 335109)C-Doing business in San Diego since 1977 11. Define your landscape needsPlay area Dog friendly Entertainment area (BBQ, fire pit, putting green) Water features Utility area Grass Lighting Planting theme, plant selection 12. Your Budget - what you dont want to cut back onIrrigationSoil workDrainage and fine grading 13. Your Budget - what you can save onPlant selectionPlant sizesPlant quantitiesMaterials you use 14. Design Your Landscaping - what are your options? Landscape Architect: Best for complex jobs andArchitect: will design around your budget. Good for competitive bids. Landscape Designer: Will create a concept planDesigner: and/or planting plan. May be too vague for competitive bids. Landscape Contractor: Has the most field experience. Usually can both design and implement the project. Tip: Be sure interview a couple of different people AND check their references before making a final decision. 15. Selecting a ContractorDont hesitate to ask for referrals from friends or neighbors who have landscapes you admire If you see an exceptional front yard, stop and ask about their contractor Youre going to establish a relationship with your contractor, hopefully it will be a relationship you can count on for years 16. Selecting a Contractor - What to ask for: Ask for their license number Be sure to use a state licensed contractorAsk to have their insurance provider send you certificates of both liability insurance and workmans comp insurance This is a free serviceAsk for job referrals look at jobs and talk to clients 17. Selecting a Contractor - other considerations Consider the size of the contracting firm Ask whether they use sub-contractorssub-This may affect the quality and care of the project.Make sure to check license numbers andcertificates of insurance for workmans comp andliability for subcontractors too.Remember: if anyone working on your property does not have workmans comp or liability insurance, you become liable. liable. 18. When you have selected a contractor Ask them how long it will take, and have them confirm it in writing Make sure you can communicate easily with the foreman Avoid paying money up frontinstead, negotiate progress payments Ask about a warranty 19. Landscape MaintenanceSome contractors will provide weekly maintenance If not, ask for referrals Consider hiring someone who does work in your neighborhoodthere can be cost savings if multiple area residents use the same company 20. THANK YOU Lansker Landscape Design (858)459- (858)459-8895 21. City of San Diego Fire Dept PresentationEddie VillavicencioPresentation on separate flash drive 22. Closing PresentationJim Kulkhen 23. JIM KUHLKENLICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTRLA CA 2281, AZ 40791, CLARB 3335LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALPRINCIPAL LANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE DIVISION RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY 24. Break Out Sessions Groups will meet here in the Sanctuary or in regular meeting rooms Good night!