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September 2018 - In This Issue...
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BIAOC Softball Tournament
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Tournament Champions:
Lennar IE
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Click on the image above to see all the photos from the event.
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Message from your Chapter
President....
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Hello Most Valued Members! We had huge back-to-back events here in September for the BIAOC! I hope you all enjoyed them.
Our Softball Tournament on Friday, September 14th was a hit! We had 18 teams and over 250 players! I would like to congratulate Lennar IE for taking the big win this year. They played some awesome games and the championship game was definitely a close one with their opponent Matrix Surfaces. And
although I personally didn't win, I still had a great day playing and enjoying the event. But you all better watch out, next year I am bringing the heat! A special thank you to the Softball Committee for making this event a huge success. (Click here to see photos from the event)
The following Friday, we had our September General Membership Breakfast Meeting Presented by Best Management Construction, Inc. The topic was Net Zero Energy and boy did our speakers give us just that. We had
a fantastic panel with Ei Companies (the how), SCE (the why), Sonnen (the what) and Mandalay Homes (the Done!) presenting their strategies on Net Zero. For those that made it, you have an advantage over those that did not. Go get 'em! We also honored
William Lyon Homes
with HomeAid Orange County Lifetime Achievement Award.
Congratulations again to William Lyon Homes and thank you and all builders, trade partners and associate members for your continued contribution and support to HomeAid Orange County. (Click here to see photos from the event)
Next month we have our BITA Wine Event on Thursday, October 11th. The proceeds from this event go to our Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA) which
trains high school students on the building trades and prepares them for the labor force. If you have not done so already, I highly encourage you to Sponsor and register and attend this event. It will be a great night of wine, food, silent auction, and raffle prizes....all going to a great cause! Help us make a positive impact on our labor shortage and support BITA today!
I hope to see you at the Building Industry Show next week at the beautiful Pechanga Resort!
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
BIAOC Working For YOU
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Adam Wood
BIAOC Director of Government Affairs
City of Anaheim 
September was a quieter month for the City of Anaheim. BIA/OC continues to watch for a mandatory art fee proposal that has circulated through City Hall. The most recent version of this proposal exempts all residential construction and instead focuses on a 0.5 valuation of commercial projects over 25,000 square feet.
City of Brea 
Starting as far back as October of 2017, the City of Brea has been considering an increase to development related fees. The BIA has attended every hearing over the last year to share the cautionary tale of how fees harm development. This is especially relevant at a time when the independent Legislative Analyst's Office cites California's housing woes as a lack of supply. At the September 18th hearing, the city approved an increase to existing cost recovery. The adopted proposal holds cost recovery near 75% and limits future increases to CPI with comprehensive reviews every ten years.
For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Adam Wood at
[email protected]
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City of Costa Mesa 
For over a year, the City of Costa Mesa has been debating the future of their Small Lot Ordinance. At many times it appeared the Council was headed towards a wholesale repeal of the policy as it fit the 'no-density, no-growth' narrative pursued by some.
Through hard work and tireless resolve, the BIA is happy to announce the final hearing on the matter occurred September 4th and the Small Lot Ordinance remains in Costa Mesa. BIA was instrumental in sharing information and demonstrating how the Ordinance enhances homeownership opportunity in an increasingly challenging market. Revisions were adopted at the September hearing that will complicate the success of the policy but the BIA remains resolved to maximize the potential of the Ordinance as a means of expanding homeownership.
County of Orange 
As previously reported, the County of Orange is pursuing a comprehensive zoning code update, known as Orange to Green. Part of this update includes a Tree Preservation Ordinance that will directly impact development opportunity on County land. Through BIA's efforts, the Ordinance has been limited to the Silverado-Modjeska Specific Plan but still contain onerous requirements on development. Worst of all, no inventory of trees covered by the Ordinance exists so the cost of enacting the language is incalculable. A date for the next hearing has not been set.
For more information or for questions on the matter, please contact Adam Wood at
[email protected]
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Irvine Unified School District 
On October 3rd the Irvine Unified School District will be considering a six-cent per square foot increase on construction costs, in line with the recommendation from the recently completed School Facilities Needs Analysis.
For more information or for questions on the matter, please contact Adam Wood at
[email protected]
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City of Newport Beach 
As reported, the City of Newport Beach voted for an increase in their fire/life safety fee structure. This increase will have a delayed implementation so that the development community has time to adjust to the new numbers. Further, in October, the City is considering
a proposal that would ban contractor construction projects on weekends. While it will not apply to large scale development projects or any project with a development agreement, the BIA will continue to monitor for updates.
City of Tustin 
With a process that started in February of 2018, Tustin has continuously pushed for Inclusionary Zoning. The BIA had been successful in delaying implementation of this harmful policy but on Saturday August 11th at 8am the Council met and approved a convoluted policy.
Despite lengthy negotiations and nearly reaching an agreement that would remove industry opposition, the City of Tustin instead voted on a policy that requires 5% on-site construction of Very Low-Income Housing, or 10% Low Income Housing but also this construction can be done offsite. Additionally, there is a requirement of a $12,000 per door in-lieu fee on 50% of the total units created on top of the "on-site" construction requirement. The real-world applicability of this ordinance remains questionable, but Council and staff refused alternatives.
As such, on September 4th, Council voted 3-2, to approve the final reading of the Ordinance, having it take effect in October.
Next, and on a much happier note, the City of Tustin's Planning Commission approved the Red Hill Avenue Specific Plan on September 25th. Within the Specific Plan, 500 new dwelling units will be authorized as an augmentation to the City. It is exciting to see Tustin working to increase housing supply via increased opportunity, despite the actions taken on Inclusionary Zoning. The Red Hill Plan now moves to the City Council for final authorization.
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Staff Leads: Adam Wood & Steve LaMotte
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Market your company with the BIAOC today!
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UPCOMING BIAOC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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Urban Infill Committee
Friday, September 28th at 8:30am
Location: Fuscoe Engineering Office
16795 Von Karman, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92606
Wine Committee
Tuesday, October 9th at 3:30pm
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) Committee
Thursday, October 11th at 8:30am
Location: Jackson Tidus Office
12th Floor, 2030 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614
Program's Committee
Wednesday, October 17th at 8:00am
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
Government Affairs Committee
Wednesday, October 17th at 11:45am
Location: Huitt-Zollars Office
2603 Main Street, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
Member Services Committee
TBD
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PROGRAM UNDERWRITERS MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT
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Thank you to the following Member Companies for their continued support of BIAOC!
Click here to view all of our BIAOC Underwriters for 2018!
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Do you know someone who should be a part of our young professionals,
Have them contact
Shelby Farmer to start
receiving email updates on our
Up-Coming NextGen Events!
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Meet the Mayors
Breakfast Sponsored by
Best Management Construction, Inc.
Thursday, September 27th l BIAOC Office
8:00am - 10:00am
BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614
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Building Industry Association Southern California
Wednesday, October 3rd - Friday, October 5th
Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
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BITA Wine Event
Thursday, October 11th l Monark Showroom
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Monark Showroom
3333 Bristol St.
Costa Mesa, CA
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BIAOC 2019 Installation
Introduction of Incoming President
Rick Wood, VP of Project Management for TRI Pointe Homes Southern California
Saturday, November 17th l Pasea Hotel
Registration & General Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program & Dinner
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Pasea Hotel
21080 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Click here
to visit the BIAOC Upcoming Events page.
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Staff Leads: Laura Barber & Shelby Farmer
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Construction Consultant
LJP Construction Services is looking for a Field based Construction Consultant with a strong skill set to conduct Quality Assurance observations in the Los Angeles area...
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Consultant
John Burns Real Estate Consulting is seeking a consultant who is highly motivated individual to work in the position of "Real Estate Analyst" in our San Diego or Irvine Office...
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Construction Management
DPFG-Field Services, Inc. is looking for someone who will perform construction management type services, such as public bidding, bond exoneration, and construction management related services by providing the best quality of professional service in meeting clients needs...
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Staff Lead: Shelby Farmer
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Mark Carlos Promoted to Executive Director of BrightView Design Group and Pre-Development Services
Plymouth Meeting, Pa., August 16, 2018 -
BrightView Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BV), the nation's leading landscape services company, has promoted Mark Carlos to Executive Director of BrightView Design Group and Pre-Development Services. Carlos, whose promotion is effective Oct. 1, 2018, will lead these BrightView divisions on a national level...
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September 19th - November 15th l 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) OC/IE & Martin & Associates Featuring:
The Most Successful Planned Community Developers and Homesbuilders in Our Indsutry
Click here
for More Information or to Register Now!
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Thursday, October 18 l 11:30am - 1:30pm l Location provided upon RSVP
California BUILD-PAC Trustees Wilfred Cooper Sr. and Wilfred Cooper Jr. cordially invite you to support a Luncheon Reception and Discussion on Mid-Term Elections and Housing Policy. this event is featuring: Congressman Royce, Congressman Calvert and Candidate Young Kim.
Click here
for More Information or to Register Now!
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Cars Crafts Bikes & BBQ Charity Car and Bike Show
Saturday, October 20th l 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: 463 N. Smith Ave, Corona, CA 92880
Boudreau Pipeline Corporation is holding their
Cars Crafts Bikes & BBQ Charity Car and Bike Show
on Saturday, October 20th. All proceeds are directly benefiting the
California Homebuilding Foundation
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Event Info:
Car & Bike Show, Music, Food Trucks, Crafts Beer from Local Breweries and Free Parking
Family Friendly:
Bounce House, Face Paint, Trick or Treating and a Painting Pumpkin Patch
Click here
for More Information or to Register Now!
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