BIA Opposes City of San Mateo Multifamily Housing Moratorium
On Monday, March 5, 2018, the San Mateo City Council will deliberate on adoption of an Urgency Ordinance imposing a 90 day moratorium on specified rental housing developments with the threat of extending the moratorium for up to two years. The City is claiming that the City Charter conflicts with provisions of newly passed State legislation AB1505 which authorizes cities to require that developments set aside 15% of units as affordable in rental projects. Full Story
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BIA Bay Area South Bay RPC Meeting Schedule
Thursday, March 8 11:45 - 12:30: Housing Accountability Act (Paul Campos, BIA General Counsel)
12:30 - 1:30: San Jose Housing Director (Inclusionary Housing Implementation/Strategy)
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East Bay RPC To Talk Meters & Candidates
BIA|Bay Area's East Bay Regional Policy Committee will learn the details of a new meter regulation and deliberate June election candidates and issues during its meeting set for March 15, 2018. Starting at 10 a.m., the committee will hear a presentation from East Bay Municipal Utility District Water Conservation Manager Richard Harris and Customer Services Manager Andrew Lee about the implementation of a new state law requiring the installation of separate water meters for multi-family units. Following EBMUD's talk, the committee will consider candidates and issues on the June 5, 2018, ballot for possible recommendations to the Build Jobs PAC. Open to BIA members only, the meeting will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. at KB Home's Training Room (first floor), Bishop Ranch 8, 5000 Executive, Parkway in San Ramon. Seating is limited and the meeting space is almost full.
Click HERE to register.
For questions, contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at 925-348-1956 or
lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org
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Welcome New Members for February
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA|Bay Area in February! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to
membership@biabayarea.org
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Advertising Opportunities Available with the BIA
The BIA now has advertising space available in our Weekly Report and our website! Check out the ad spaces on this edition and
click here
for opportunities on the website. Our Weekly Report is sent to over 2,300 members. Contact
Member Services
for pricing and more information.
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Membership Update Email Coming Soon
The BIA Membership Department is getting a jump on spring cleaning. Primary contacts for all our members will soon be getting an email asking you to review you company contact information and employee list. Please take a few minutes to review the information and log in to make any updates. The process is quick, easy, and important so members have access to complete and up-to-date information. Any questions, email
membership@biabayarea.org
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SMC/BRE Breakfast - Every Tweet You Make, Mar 14
The Sales & Marketing Council and The Bureau of Real Estate have come together to bring you three expert guest speakers will help you "Stay Legal" online, in your sales office and in print advertising.
Our panel includes:
Alice Ford, President, California Builder Services
Sandy Richert, Director of Sales, Trumark Homes
Derek Wenzel, Account Director, JStokes
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available, visit the event page
HERE.
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PASS Builder Lunch - Mar 15
Join The Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors, and Suppliers Committee for a luncheon and thoughtful panel discussion with the most influential builders in the Bay Area.
Our builder panel includes:
Steve Kalmbach, PulteGroup
Layne Marceau, Shea Homes
Craig Merry, Richmond American Homes
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available, visit the event page
HERE
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PWB Luncheon with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf - Mar 26
The Professional Women in Building Council kick off their 2018 series Listen Up, Lean In and Stand Out. Please join the Professional Women In Building of the BIA|Bay Area for a luncheon with guest speaker Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on mentorship, overcoming obstacles, and personal advice.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available, visit the event page HERE.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
March 8 - BRE Meeting
March 15 - PWB Meeting
March 21 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
March 21 - SMC Board Meeting
March 22 - BIA/PG&E Task Force Meeting
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Recovery Cafe Grand Opening
HomeAid and the BIA Bay Area celebrated the Homecoming and Ribbon Cutting of the new Recovery Café San Jose on February 15th! Recovery Café San Jose is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homeless and mental health challenges. We celebrated the completion of the Café renovation including a new commercial kitchen and coffee/espresso bar along with updated classrooms and a welcoming Café space. Thank you event sponsors BIA Bay Area, Hanover, KT Properties Urban, Ponderosa Homes, HMH and Brookfield Residential.
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