|
February 2018 - In This Issue:
|
|
|
|
|
benefiting HomeAid Orange County
|
|
|
|
Message from your Chapter
President....
|
One aspect of our industry that I really wanted to focus on this year was our NextGen group. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this committee, it is a group of young, professionals in the industry who are striving for career success and integration into the greater BIA.
They have launched their new 2018 BIAOC NextGen Mentorship Program and are seeking seasoned industry professionals
(that's YOU) to mentor them in their personal and professional growth. I urge you to take a look at the Mentor Form and consider becoming a Mentor. I am very excited to be a part of this program and I foresee long lasting relationships as a result of it.
Registration for our March General Membership Meeting on Monday, March 19th is now open. I am proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky will be our featured speaker.
You need to meet this guy! WE will discuss organizational culture, multi-generational differences and the inner motivations to decision making and behavior. It will interactive, fun and not your typical "panel dinner event." Don't miss out on this unique presentation that has been catered to fit our specific industry needs. I look forward to seeing you there!
Make sure to register for the "Passion & Persistence" Women's Conference on Friday, April 13th. The committee is still looking for sponsors, so if you want to market your company at a 500+ attendee event, this would be the one to do it at. Our featured speakers: Kerri Walsh Jennings, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist and Susan Ershler, History-Making Mountain Climber & Business Executive,
will tell us how it took Passion & Persistence to succeed and thrive.
This is most certainly a cannot-miss event and a special thank you to Joan, Valeria, Lisa and the entire committee for continuing to make our Women's Conference our most cherished event of the year.
Thank you all for our commitment to our industry and for staying involved in the association. I hope to see you at our upcoming events and committee meetings next month!
Enjoy a safe St. Patrick's Day and Happy Selling out there!!!
|
|
 |
|
|
Advocating for our BIA/OC Membership
Staff Leads: Adam Wood and Steve LaMotte
Tustin Inclusionary Zoning Push
 In a surprise to the Industry, the City of Tustin recently introduced an Ordinance to the Planning Commission that would require a 15% "affordable housing" dedication on residential development. This inclusionary zoning ordinance would undoubtedly stop development projects and further escalate housing costs in the heart of Orange County.
Partnering with all major Industry organizations, and with support from the BIA/OC Board and NextGen Committee, a concerted effort was made at the Commission hearing to stop this ordinance. With great relief, all Commissioners at the hearing spoke against Inclusionary Zoning and cited a need for alternative affordable solutions.
As such, BIA/OC presented the Housing Futures Initiative as the framework upon which real solutions can be tailored. There is a good deal of work to do in Tustin as new opportunities are to be shared and a follow-up hearing is to occur at the end of March.
If you live, work or are interested in assisting with the Tustin effort, please contact Adam Wood at
[email protected].
County of Orange
 There has been a lot of activity coming out of the County of Orange in February. Staff has announced that they will proceed with a Tree Preservation Ordinance, a Parking Standards Review and will continue discussions on indemnity requirements for developers doing projects on County land. As always, BIA/OC is deeply engaged on all of these topics and advocating for solutions that do not burden the production of homes.
For more information on any of these actions, please contact Adam Wood at
[email protected].
Santa Ana Study Session on Rent Control
 On February 6th the City of Santa Ana held a Council Study Session on the topic of Rent Control. Despite the protections of Costa-Hawkins, the city has options to impose rent control measures through parts of the city in an effort that would undoubtedly limit housing opportunity and increase costs. BIA/OC joined the California Apartment Association, along with several other industry groups, to stand in opposition to Rent Control and other similar policies that limit housing.
BIA/OC is happy to report that the rent control proposal did not proceed. For more information on the efforts in Santa Ana, please contact Adam wood at
[email protected]
Costa Mesa Small Lot Ordinance
The City of Costa Mesa has been making regular appearances in the monthly Government Affairs updates. As previously reported, Costa Mesa was considering alterations to their existing Small Lot Ordinance, which was advocated for by BIA/OC some years back. The Council directed staff to amend the Ordinance to reflect the same development standards as the City's Common Interest Developments which would move open space requirements from 30% to 40%. While this can complicate designs, it shows significant progress from the initial push to impose a moratorium and outright repeal of the Ordinance.
February Government Affairs Committee
 The BIA/OC Government Affairs Committee hosted Mayor Pro Tem Allan Mansoor at our February meeting. The Mayor Pro Tem covered a number of topics, not limited to the issues around the Small Lot Ordinance, the potential repeal of the Housing Overlay Zones and his announced candidacy for the Office of Mayor. This is particularly relevant as Costa Mesa has recently transitioned to a districting system with a directly elected mayoral position.
The move to districts will also add two additional seats to the council and will continue the significant change the city has undergone in recent years. With ample development opportunity, proximity to shopping, the beach, the airport and all of the best amenities Orange County has to offer, Costa Mesa deserves a hard look as the future of the city remains unclear in light of many complications before the Council. It was good to hear from Mayor Pro Tem Mansoor on his vision for the City and how
|
Did you know as a BIAOC Program Underwriter your logo can be featured on our monthly newsletter just like this one? Contact
Shelby Farmer for more info.
|
|
UPCOMING BIA/OC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
|
Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) Committee
Thursday, March 8th at 10am
Location: Junipero Serra State Building
320 W. 4th Street
Carmel Room - 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Women's Conference Committee
Monday, March 12th at 11:30am
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Member Services Committee
Tuesday, March 20th at 11:30am
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Government Affairs Committee
Wednesday, March 21st at 11:45am
Location: Huitt-Zollars Office
2603 Main Street, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
Program's Committee
Wednesday, March 21st at 3:30pm
Location: TBD
Golf Committee
Thursday, March 22nd at 12:00pm
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Urban Infill Committee
Friday, March 30th at 8:30am
Location: Fuscoe Engineering Office
16795 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
|
|
PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT
|
Thank you to the following Member Companies for their continued support of BIA/OC!
|
|
|
Staff Leads: Laura Barber and Shelby Farmer
|
|
March General Membership Meeting
Monday, March 19th 2018
Registration & Networking l 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Program & Dinner l 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karmen Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612
|
|
2018 BIASC PAC GALA
Wednesday, April 11th 2018
Check-in l 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Featuring:
Eric Bauman,
CA State Chairman, Democratic Party
Jim Brulte,
CA State Chairman, Republican Party
Location: Richard Nixon Presidential Library
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
|
 |
BIAOC Women's Conference
"Passion & Persistence"
Friday, April 13th
Registration & Breakfast l 8:00am - 9:00am
Program & Lunch l 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: City National Grove of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92803
|
|
|
BIAOC 51st Annual Golf Tournament
Presented by Boudreau Pipeline
Monday, May 14th
Registration l 8:30am
Shotgun Start l 10:00am
Networking l 4:00pm
Dinner, Awards and Raffle l 5:00pm
Location: Coto de Caza
25291 Vista Del Verde
Coto de Caza, CA 92679
Golf SOLD OUT!
Dinner ONLY Still Available.
|
|
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
BIAOC 3rd Annual Crafts & Cars Event
Thursday, June 21st
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Irvine Great Park
6950 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Specific Location TBD
|
|
7th Annual BIAOC Baseball Night
Angels vs Tigers
Tuesday, August 7th 2018
Check-In, Networking & Taco Tailgate l 5:00pm
Start of Game l 7:07pm
Location: Angel Stadium
2000 E. Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92806
|
|
Click here to visit the BIAOC Upcoming Events page.
|
|
BIA = Better Together
Staff Lead: Laura Barber
|
Welcome our New BIA Members for January 2018!
949-623-9105
Dimplex North America Limited
519-650-3630 ext.203
626-222-2502
858-535-7822
Payless Reverse Mortgage
949-526-8565
714-973-1711
213-255-6300
858-875-2106
866-934-4419
Griffin Fine Living, LLC
818-965-7400
|
Career Opportunities within the Industry
Staff Lead: Shelby Farmer
|
Subdividion Design Engineer
Hunsaker & Associates is looking for a Subdivision Design Engineer. Hunsaker & Associates, an established planning, civil engineering, and surveying firm has opportunities in our Irvine, Riverside, and Los Angeles, California offices for Design Engineers with experience in Land Development. Candidate should have the following qualifications:
-
5-7 years proven design experience in - Subdivision Design and Roadway and Utility Infrastructure Design
-
Knowledge of Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Los Angeles County Design Standards.
-
Ideally a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), or minimum EIT working towards PE.
-
Proven design experience utilizing AutoCAD.
-
Hold a university degree in Engineering.
-
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
-
Team player
-
Current CA driver's license
Please contact Kris Weber for information on applying.
|
|
Construction Consultant
LJP Construction Services
is looking for a Field based Construction Consultant with a strong skillset to conduct Quality Assurance observations in the Los Angeles area.
This position is responsible for coordinating and performing Quality Assurance site observations, technical reporting, & managing client expectations & scheduling challenges. Including evaluating client construction practices relative to plans and specifications, building codes and industry standards of care; attending professional and trade association meetings; and meeting with clients and prospects to represent Company's services as needed.
|
|
|
|
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Laura Goforth
Fuscoe Engineering, Inc.
949.474.1960
FUSCOE ENGINEERING PROJECTS RECEIVE THREE ASCE-OC AWARDS
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - February 5, 2018 - Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce that three of its projects,
Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center, Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Grounds and ABC Green Home 3.0 Project,
have been honored with awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County branch (ASCE-OC). The ASCE-OC recognizes professional engineering achievements in Orange County through its prestigious annual awards program.
The
Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center
was awarded ASCE-OC's 2018 Architectural Engineering Project of the Year
.
The bayfront LEED Silver certified Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center, designed by Bundy-Finkel Architects,
is on the leading edge of recreation and sustainability. Fuscoe Engineering provided civil design for the project, which is located on a tight infill space
within Marina Park, a unique public marine recreational facility
on 10.5 acres on Balboa Peninsula. The new one-story, 6,100 sf Girl Scout Center has been fully integrated within the Marina Park development and
was designed to enhance the surrounding park and adjacent marine environment with beneficial LID features
.
(Photography: Robert Davis, Laguna Beach Secrets Photography)
"As Orange County's new hub for Girl Scout STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, the Argyros Girl Scout Leadership Center provides girls with a beautifully designed space to have fun while fostering collaboration and exploration," said Girl Scouts of Orange County CEO Vikki Shepp. "The environmentally friendly design and energy-saving features of the Leadership Center provide tangible opportunities for girls to understand the importance of protecting the environment and ensure that our building remains a sustainable part of the Newport Beach landscape for years to come. Whether they are playing on the beach, kayaking, or roasting s'mores on the patio, we know this space creates lifelong memories for Girl Scouts across Orange County."
The
Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Grounds
was awarded ASCE-OC's 2018 Historical Renovation Project of the Year.
Since 1932, the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts has been an iconic Orange County cultural landmark.
The Festival Directors commissioned Bauer Architects with Fuscoe Engineering (civil engineer of record) and Spurlock Poirier (landscape architect) to design a new and inviting facility on the Festival grounds. This exceptional 31,774 sf multi-million-dollar renovation was designed and constructed within an aggressive schedule, in time for the annual art festival.
(Photography: Laura Goforth)
The
ABC Green Home 3.0 Project
was awarded ASCE-OC's 2018 Sustainable Engineering Project of the Year.
The
ABC Green Home 3.0 is the third prototype of Habit for Humanities' award-winning ABC (Affordable, Buildable and Certified) Green Home Series, which utilizes collaborative design, planning, engineering and science to create the ideal high performance, sustainable and cost-effective home. A multi-discipline team of professionals, including Habitat for Humanity Orange County, architect Danielian Associates, Inc. and Fuscoe Engineering for civil design, among others, provided services for this highly efficient, Net-Zero Energy, LEED Platinum home constructed for a U.S. Veteran family.
(Photography: Juan Tallo)
"Fuscoe Engineering is honored to have contributed its services for these three outstanding projects,"
stated John Olivier, PE, firm President. "Each of these developments is unique and enabled our staff to creatively apply their professional design skills to projects that truly enhance and enrich our community."
Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. is an award-winning company providing civil engineering for land development and public infrastructure, using an eco-adaptive® approach. Specialty practices include survey and mapping, stormwater management, sustainable site design, and geospatial technology services. The firm's project bandwidth spans commercial, retail, hospitality, mixed-use and residential developments, as well as public streets and parks. Fuscoe's ongoing objectives include developing high tech engineering solutions, while promoting sensitivity to the environment, offering clients a full range of energy efficient green design options. Fuscoe takes pride in embracing full circle thinking® in shaping places people enjoy through creative designs with heroic service. full circle thinking® is an underlying approach and fundamental series of truths that guide how the firm operates and the way each project is approached. Fuscoe has offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, Ontario, El Centro and San Ramon. For additional information, please contact Laura Goforth at
[email protected]
or 949.474.1960.
About Girl Scouts of Orange County
We are Girl Scouts of Orange County. We are 33,000 strong-- 20,000 girls and 13,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world. With programs in every zip code in Orange County, Girl Scouts offers every girl opportunities to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit girlscoutsoc.org.
# # END # #
|
|
Do you have industry-related announcements to share? Interested in advertising with BIAOC? Email your news to
Shelby Farmer at
[email protected]
to have it appear in our next newsletter.
|
|
|
|
|
