June 2018 - In This Issue:
HomeAid Orange County's
Builders For Babies
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Message from your Chapter
President....

2018 BIA/OC President
Mike Gartlan
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We are in the midst of another fabulous year for our industry and our BIAOC!  Thank you to all that have contributed your time and energy in making it happen.  And with next week being PCBC and many of us up in San Francisco, we decided to do our newsletter a week early to make sure everyone has the chance to see it!
 
This month HomeAid Orange County held their Builders For Babies event at Angel Stadium.  This was actually my first time attending the event and I was so proud and impressed with everyone's hard work, creativity and contributions.  Let's start with the themes and diaper houses - simply amazing!  Then on to the spirit and comradery of competitors working together towards a such great cause.  It was truly a special day.  HomeAid OC raised over 1 million diapers that day and that is all thanks to you!  We appreciate all the builders who built and donated diapers, the volunteers, and all of the donations that were made to help families in need.  Let's shoot for 2 million diapers next year!
 
Tomorrow we have our 3rd Annual Crafts & Cars Event at the new Cadence Park.  We will have brews featuring: Backstreet Brewery, Cismontane Brewing Co. and Stereo Brewing Company.  We will also have two delicious food trucks, BrewWings and Burntzilla.  Our NextGen Group will also have a booth set up with corn hole and beer pong.  Stop by to play some games and hear more about NextGen and how you can get more involved.  I hope to see you all there!
 
I hope everyone has a great week next week at PCBC and a great 4th of July!  Stay safe and have fun.






GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Advocating for our BIA/OC Membership
 
Adam Wood
BIAOC Director of Government Affairs

 
Tustin Inclusionary Zoning
The City of Tustin moved forward with a toned-down version of a relatively aggressive form of Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) this month.  The 3-2 vote in favor removed the proposed IZ from the entire City and the Legacy specific plan, and focused the policy on two upcoming Specific Plans yet to be approved after a 2-3 vote to postpone the policy failed.  Over the last couple months, BIA/OC Government Affairs has been speaking against the policy, asking for several amendments to reduce the negative impact of the policy.  Staff and Council ultimately agreed to grandfathering projects in the pipeline, removing administrative fee language, reviewing the policy after a two-year period, and ultimately leaving the policy on the two upcoming specific plans.  Tustin IZ still must go through one more first reading and a second reading before it's finalized. 
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.
 
 
City of Anaheim
On June 19th BIA/OC was in Anaheim until 1:30 in the morning to battle Inclusionary Zoning and Development Impact Fee increases. Both were on a packed agenda and we are happy to report that the Council voted 4-3 against IZ and postponed consideration of Development Impact Fee increases. These outcomes are great news for the development community as both policies would have had significant impact on development opportunity within the city and cost home builders untold millions. BIA/OC remains engaged and will continue to work with Anaheim on affordability solutions and responsible fee adjustments.  
 
Anaheim is also in the midst of several other issues relating to the development community. It should be noted that there is a movement afoot to impose a 1% project valuation public art fee and Council placed an $18/hr minimum wage (for certain projects) on the November ballot.  
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.
 
 
City of Costa Mesa
The City of Costa Mesa approved a 54% increase on fees that will impact the development community. This proposal came after staff determined that rates had not been updated in nearly twenty years. BIA/OC fought against these increases and ensured the proposed increase matched only the standard COLA since the last update. Further, BIA/OC secured a grandfathering provision, locking in existing rates for projects submitted prior to September 1, 2018.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.


City of La Habra  
BIA/OC continues to monitor developments in the City of La Habra where a recall petition and 'no-growth' initiative have been filed. The recall is targeted at the City's Mayor, Tim Shaw, also the leading candidate for County Supervisor, District 4. The premise is that he might vote for a development project in the future and therefore should be subject to recall today. The no-growth matter is related to the recall push and targets a golf course within the city that could potentially be used for housing. Papers were filed with the city on the May 29th so the clock starts running on the needed 2,400 approximate signatures for the no-growth and the 5,000 approximate signatures needed for the recall.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com
 
 
County of Orange
The County needs to hear from you on a proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance. As currently drafted, multiple species of trees will receive protections that require significant mitigation efforts for anyone looking to do work on County land. The comment period for this provision is open now and it is imperative that the County hear from the development community on the potential harms this will cause on future housing.
 
To submit a letter or receive more information on this matter, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.
 
 
City of Santa Ana  
Although in the early stages, rumors persist that Santa Ana is considering alteration to its Housing Opportunity Ordinance, also known as Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. BIA/OC will closely monitor developments as this story unfolds. There is concern that in-lieu options could be removed and that the existing 15% requirement could be increased. Clearly a cause for concern that will further suppress housing production in that jurisdiction.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.
 
 
June Government Affairs Committee
This month our Government Affairs Committee had several great speakers! First we heard from the Orange County Treasurer & Tax Collector, Shari Freidenrich, on a litany of ways to improve communication with her office and streamline interactions. The tips shared at the meeting can make a significant difference on your projects and her insights were greatly appreciated.
 
Up next we heard from the County of Orange itself on a major zoning update they are calling Orange to Green. While the update covers a wide range of zoning regulations, the topic receiving the most attention was the Tree Preservation Ordinance. As reported above, the Tree Preservation Ordinance will require developers to hire arborists to identify all tree species on their properties and provide mitigation for specially identified species. As there is no inventory of trees available, this ordinance will create untold new costs on development upon County lands. BIA/OC shared our concerns and will continue to monitor the Orange to Green update as it proceeds.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.

Staff Leads: Adam Wood & Steve LaMotte










UPCOMING BIA/OC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) Committee
Thursday, July 12th at 8:30am
Location:  Jackson Tidus Office
12th Floor, 2030 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614

Program's Committee
Wednesday, July 18th at 8:00am
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614 

Government Affairs Committee
Wednesday, July 18th at 11:45am
Location: Huitt-Zollars Office
2603 Main Street, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614

Urban Infill Committee
Friday, July 27th at 8:30am
Location: Fuscoe Engineering Office
16795 Von Karman, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92606

Member Services Committee
TBD.
PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT
Thank you to the following Member Companies for their continued support of BIA/OC! 


  




 




 





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UPCOMING EVENTS




7th Annual BIAOC Baseball Night
Angels vs Tigers

Tuesday, August 7th   l   Angel Stadium

Check-In, Networking & Taco Tailgate
5:00pm

Start of Game
7:07pm
 
Angel Stadium
2000 E. Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92806








August General Membership Meeting
Meyers vs Metrostudy

Thursday, August 9th   l   Irvine Marriott

Extended Networking
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Awards, Program, Dinner
6:00pm - 7:30pm
 
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karmen Ave.
Irvine, CA 92612




Building Industry Association Southern California
BIS Show

Wednesday, October 3rd - Friday, October 5th

Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592


















Click here  to visit the BIAOC Upcoming Events page.

Staff Leads: Laura Barber & Shelby Farmer

JOB OPPORTUNITIES 
For Members By Members!


Subdivision 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.

Click here to view the full job description.

For more information please visit our website at www.ljpltd.com.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to marketing@ljpltd.com.
 
  Click here  to visit the BIAOC Careers page.

Staff Lead:  Shelby Farmer 

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
Do you have industry-related announcements to share? Interested in advertising with BIAOC? 
Email your news to  Shelby Farmer  to have it appear in our next newsletter.
        

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CONTACT US

The Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California is operated by a full-time staff, who is always available by phone, email, or in person at the Irvine office. Dedicated to delivering personalized, professional, and thorough service to our members, BIA/OC staff is here to answer your questions and help you get the most out of your membership.


CHAPTER STAFF
  
Steve LaMotte , Executive Officer - Ext. 863

Laura Barber, Vice President, Operations - Ext. 861

Shelby Farmer, Events & Marketing Manager - Ext 862

Adam Wood, Director of Government Affairs - Ext. 860


Office Phone - 949.553.9500