Check the status of building inspection schedules and planning related services in cities and counties throughout the Greater Bay Area at https://www.biabayarea.org/shelter-in-place-orders . The spreadsheet includes information about whether and under what circumstances local jurisdictions are conducting inspections, processing existing entitlement applications and accepting new project applications. It also includes links to any agency websites where updates are provided. BIA staff is updating the spreadsheet throughout the day as new information is provided. BAI|Bay Area began surveying local jurisdictions as soon as the first shelter-in-place orders went into effect and has continued while the restrictions expanded statewide. Builders who are experiencing conditions on the ground that differ from what the status report shows are urged to contact BIA Executive Officer Bob Glover at bglover@biabayarea.org or any other BIA governmental affairs staff. 

In response to public health officials' recommendations to implement social distancing during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the BIA|Bay Area East Bay Regional Policy Committee meeting set for 10 a.m. on March 25, 2020, will be a Zoom video conference. To join the meeting, click on https://zoom.us/j/700446345 .  Agenda items include updates on COVID-19 shelter-in-place impacts on the industry, a legislative update from BIA Chief Counsel Paul Campos, discussion of local election results from the recent election and input into the association's plan to conduct a regional housing views poll. For questions or comments, contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at 925-348-1956 or lvorderbrueggen@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 .

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 .  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 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. 

• On-Site Building Inspections: On-site building inspections, which are limited to Housing Construction projects pursuant to the Santa Clara County Public Health Order, are suspended through Wednesday, March 25. This brief suspension further protects the health of inspectors and the public as we take time to adjust inspection practices. Inspections of single-family home projects may continue through videoconferencing. Learn more about remote permits and inspections at  www.sanjoseca.gov/permitcenter

The San Jose 3/26 Envision Task Force meeting has been continued to April 30th. 

April 17 - 43rd MAME Presented by the SMC

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

July 20 - BIA Golf Tournament & Wine Tour