West Contra Costa Traffic Fee Set To Increase
 Based on an updated nexus study, the West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee will consider substantial increases in the sub-region's traffic impact fee at its meeting on Sept. 28, 2018. The sub-regional fee is applied to new development in El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and portions of unincorporated western Contra Costa County. If adopted at the maximum level specified in the nexus study, the rate for a single-family unit would be $7,230 per unit, a increase of $3,533 per unit or 96 percent. Full Story
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Alameda Pursues 'Bird Safe' Regs
Alameda planning staff is proposing draft "bird-safe" building standards that will subject all new two-story structures with windows that contain 12 square feet or more glass to the new rules. The change potentially impacts new single-family home developers, as the city's current bird-safe regulations apply only to two-story buildings with 10,000 sq. ft. of glass. Full Story
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San Jose Small Projects Inclusionary Housing
 On September the San Jose City Council Community and Economic Development Subcommittee will review an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance applying to small projects of 19 units or fewer and forward their recommendations to the full council. Staff recommendations for the Small Projects IZ ordinance include (1) Build on-site compliance preferences, (2) In-lieu fee options and (3) a Project size requirement option. Full Story
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San Mateo General Plan Update
The City of San Mateo is holding its first General Plan Subcommittee Update Meeting on Monday, September 24 at 6:00 pm at the San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas.
This first meeting will include a high-level overview of the General Plan, project schedule and provides an opportunity for the public and subcommittee members to share their thoughts on what they believe are some of San Mateo's pressing issues and ways to address those concerns through the General Plan. Full Story
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Department of Real Estate Fall Forum, Oct. 5
The DRE Committee has gathered two panels of industry experts. We hope that you will join us on Friday, October 5 for breakfast and a discussion with our panelists:
- Paul Dubrasich (Moderator), Partner, Cox, Castle & Nicholson
- Chris Neri, Assistant Commissioner, California Department of Real Estate
- Alice Ford, President, California Builder Services
- Scott Ford, Vice President, California Builder Services
- Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Director of Governmental Affairs, East Bay, BIA|Bay Area
- Peter Lezak, Senior Director, Forward Planning, KB Home
- Randell Iwasaki, P.E., Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open. Visit the event page for full information HERE.
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SMC Dinner & Workshop, Oct. 10
How to Focus on Personal Success & Shut Out the Chaos
Is the current state of affairs getting your down? Come join the Sales & Marketing Council for this uplifting presentation where you will learn tips and advice to overcome obstacles and minimize distractions in the sales office, corporate office
and jobsite to maximize your personal success.
Need to update your head shot? BIA Member Donald Stasenka Photography will be available during the registration period. First come, first served.
Tickets and sponsorship now available. Visit the event page HERE.
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Women's
Leadership Conference, Oct. 12
ONLY
29 seats available! Don't miss out!
The half-day conference features dynamic and fabulous keynote women speakers.
- The Honorable Ellen Tauscher, former seven-term member of Congress and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the Obama Administration.
- Sheryl O'Loughlin, CEO of REBBL and author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart
- Hannah Gordon, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, San Francisco 49ers
Your ticket includes entry to a reception hosted by the Professional Women in Building Council where you will have an opportunity to meet these ladies, too.
This conference will be a sold-out event!
Sponsorships and tickets available on our website HERE.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
November 8 - PASS Reception & Toy Drive
November 16 - Post Election Recap
December 6 - John Burns Economic Forecast
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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HomeAid Trap Shoot Huge Success!
Thank you to the 600 HomeAid Northern California Trap Shoot supporters who collectively raised more than $200,000 in our efforts to house the homeless in the Bay Area. Click HERE to download a special photo and sponsor page. Thank you to our sponsors, the Trap Shoot committee and all of our fabulous volunteers! Thank you for your support! 
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