BIA Provides COVID-19 Workplace Safety Resources
Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to include homebuilding as an essential service was an important step but the industry's continued inclusion is not guaranteed. Pennsylvania and Washington, for example, excluded homebuilding from their critical services lists. At the local level, an anxious public combined with the added numbers of people armed with cell phones walking neighborhoods is putting our job sites and employees under the microscope. And jurisdictions are responding to complaints about alleged violations of COVID-19 safety protocols. A jobsite was reportedly shut down after a neighbor complained to city officials that workers were failing to follow the physical distancing requirements.
In order to protect our employees' health and preserve the industry's ability to keep building homes during the COVID-19 Shelter In Place period, builders, contractors and all associated companies are urged to learn and follow required safety protocols. Companies are already implementing COVID-19 best practices including the use of bullhorns in construction areas in order to maintain required distancing, restrictions on ridesharing, strict limitations on in-person meetings, telecommuting provisions for office staff and increased use of video conferencing in new home sales offices. For a comprehensive look at the full range of what COVID-19 protocols must consider, here are links that may be useful:
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Are all employees working on site adhering to the six-foot social distancing precaution?
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Are developers keeping track of anyone who is sick on site?
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Has anyone onsite or has worked onsite been diagnosed with COVID-19?
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Does your company plan on any type of shut down? If so, how long?
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Have all onsite meetings been canceled? If not, how many people are attending meetings?
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What is your company's official employee action plan and safety response to this issue?
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PG&E Task Force Video Call Set for April 1
In response to statewide COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the BIA|Bay Area PG&E Task Force will meet via video conference from 10-11:30 a.m. on April 1, 2020. To join the meeting, click on
https://zoom.us/j/719364028
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PG&E representatives will be on hand to discuss the utility company's response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on new residential business. BIA members will also have the opportunity to raise and discuss other issues. Anyone who would like to add a specific item to the agenda should contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at
lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org
or 925-348-1956.
NOTE: First-time Zoom video conferencing participants may be prompted to download and install Zoom's plug-in, so we encourage you to visit the link a few minutes early in order to ensure that you are ready to go when the meeting starts. For tutorials and other information about using Zoom, visit
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us?_ga=2.124031555.837989624.1584636228-1688988854.1584636228
. To join the meeting via mobile devices or by phone:
Meeting ID:
719 364 028
One tap mobile:
+16699009128,,700446345# US (San Jose)
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BIA Joint RPC Meeting Set for April 8
BIA|Bay Area will provide members with the latest COVID-19 industry updates during a joint East and South Bay Regional Policy Committee video conference from 10-11 a.m. on April 8, 2020. To join the meeting via Zoom, click on
https://zoom.us/j/186083065
. BIA members will also have the opportunity to raise and discuss other issues. For questions or comments, contact BIA representatives Lisa Vorderbrueggen at
lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org
or Pat Sausedo at
psausedo@biabayarea.org
. NOTE: First-time Zoom video conferencing participants will be prompted to download and install Zoom's plug-in, so we encourage you to visit the link a few minutes early in order to ensure that you are ready to go when the meeting starts. For tutorials and other information about using Zoom, visit
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us?_ga=2.124031555.837989624.1584636228-1688988854.1584636228
. To join the meeting via mobile devices or by phone:
Meeting ID:
186 083 065
One tap mobile:
+16699009128,,700446345# US (San Jose)
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San Mateo Community Benefit Agreements
Developer agreements and community benefits are on the agenda for the San Mateo City Council's next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. This is the first meeting on this general topic and Staff states that this will be a big picture discussion with the Council on the prioritization of community benefits as they relate to development projects. The City currently has policies in the General Plan that allow for increased heights in exchange for public improvements substantially in excess of city requirements, but those "improvements" have not been identified or a process developed to guide a project through. The staff report will be included in the agenda that will be available on Friday, April 3 at the City's public portal HERE.
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BIA Bay Area Challenges Growth Controls in Half Moon Bay
BIA continues to challenge efforts by municipalities to enact or enforce growth controls, housing caps, and population limits. SB330, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, has provided an important tool in the fight to eliminate these anti-housing measures. Full Story
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2020 PWB/HomeAid Essentials Drive for Shepherd's Gate
Every May, the Professional Women in Building Council of the BIA Bay Area partners with HomeAid, the charitable branch of the BIA, to collect baby essentials for homeless infants and toddlers. This year the need for donations is greater than ever.
Through Mother's Day, May 10th, help us fulfill the needs of our community. All donations and items collected will benefit Shepherd's Gate.
For full details on the many ways to donate visit HERE.
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MAME will be rescheduled (Originally April 17). Please stay tuned for more information in the weeks to follow.
Download the list of finalists
HERE
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Upcoming Events - Save the Date(s)
April 21 - PWB Lean In Circle - Move to Zoom Conference
April 30 - PASS Networking Mixer - CANCELLED
May 7 - PWB Essentials Drive Event
May 20 - SMC Reception & Program
June 10 - PASS Lunch at PCBC
June 23 - PWB Networking Mixer
July 15 - SMC Networking Mixer
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As the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues in the United States, many are preparing to work from home, face quarantines, and encounter some level of disruption to their daily activities. For the elderly, those with preexisting conditions or other health challenges, and other higher-risk individuals, the spread of the virus may also bring anxiety. And for individuals experiencing homelessness, this public health situation can expose additional dangers. In response to the request of guidance and resources for emergency preparedness for homeless shelters and programs concerning the novel coronavirus, below are some recommendations and resources - CLICK HERE
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