July 2018 - In This Issue:
BIAOC 3rd Annual 
Crafts & Cars
Click on the image above to see the recap video!
Message from your Chapter 
President....

2018 BIA/OC President
Mike Gartlan
KB Home

What a great year it has been thus far!  We are more than half way through the year and we have already accomplished so much, yet we have so many great things to look forward to.
 
At the end of last month we had our 3rd Annual Crafts & Cars event at Cadence Park with almost 300 attendees.  What a great time!  The food and brews were delicious and we had some amazing cars in our classic car and motorcycle show.  Congratulations to our 1st Place Winner, Ken Ryan of KTGY Group.   Your VW Camper Bus is truly one of a kind.  I want to give a big thank you to all of our sponsors.  Without your sponsorships and participation this event would not have been possible, so thank you once again.  
 
Last week we also had our BIAOC & BIARV Meet The Builder event.  This is always a great networking event for the builders, developers, and trades.  
 
Next month is a busy month for us.  We have two big events in the same week!  Although our Baseball night at Angel Stadium on Tuesday, August 7th is SOLD OUT, we are still selling all you can eat Taco Tailgate tickets for just $25 for anyone who wants to join and purchase their own tickets to the game.  C'mon out and join us!!!
 
Our Mid-Year Economic Update: The Bull vs The Bear on Thursday, August 9th is getting close to capacity, so do not wait to register.  Not only will this be an epic "battle" between Meyers (The Bull) and Metrostudy (The Bear), but we also have Johnathan Lansner from the Orange County Register as our Moderator.   There will also be a Member Recognition for long-standing BIA Members and a Contributor of the Year, for the company who has given the most to HomeAid OC.  Don't be left out of the loop and register today!
 
We also have our Softball Tournament coming up on Friday, September 14th and the team spots are almost all filled!  If you are interested in playing this year I would sign up as soon as possible to ensure that you have a spot in the tournament.  I played last year and I had a blast.  I am so glad this event is back and stronger than ever!
 
See you all next month!





GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Advocating for our BIA/OC Membership

 
Adam Wood
BIAOC Director of Government Affairs

 
Tustin Inclusionary Zoning  
After nearly six-months of negotiations, Tustin staff used the cover of the 4th of July holiday to propose new unvetted policy language. BIA/OC was there to continue the fight against inclusionary zoning and was shocked by the brazen effort to push new language that undermined months of hard work and burgeoning collaboration. Furthermore, Tustin did not publicly announce or disclose the policy they approved July 3rd in advance of the hearing. Comments shared from the dais implied that the policy had been worked on in advance. BIA/OC is excited to partner with BILD to continue the work in Tustin to protect home creation.
 
As to the policy in question, Tustin has tentatively approved an approach that will require both on-site construction and an in-lieu fee. Either 5% Very Low Income or 10% Low Income needs to be build concurrent with any development within a Specific Plan and then 50% of total units in the development will be assessed a $12,000 per door in-lieu fee. Part of the approach proffered by Tustin included a provision that the on-site requirements could be constructed off-site but details on how that would be put into practice are yet to be shared.
 
The City has scheduled the next hearing on this matter for Saturday, August 11th at 8AM. As Council meetings are typically 7pm on Tuesday nights, a Saturday morning meeting is an odd approach if the desire is to properly have the matter presented to the public.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.

City of Anaheim 
BIA/OC is happy to report good news out of Anaheim. The City Council has rejected Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) and is working with Industry to address concerns over Development Impact Fees.
 
In rejecting IZ, the Council approved exciting, incentive-based approaches to addressing the region's affordability crisis. Specifically, staff is proposing a concierge approach to working with developers that will empower staff to offer incentives, streamlining and voluntary inducements that will allow developers to make affordable opportunities pencil.  
On the matter of Development Impact Fees, the city has suggested an approach that may include grandfathering some projects, phasing implementation and reducing proposed increases. There is certainly cause for optimism as this proposal is prepared. A vote is expected in August.  
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.

City of Newport Beach 
The City of Newport Beach is considering an overhaul of their fire/life-safety fee structure. Under the current structure, a 500 unit multi-family complex would pay a $580 inspection fee and a $528 Plan Review. Under the change, a base fee of $333 would be charged on the inspection fee and then an additional charge of $9 per unit. This would push a 500 unit complex to a fee of $4,833. For the Plan Review, the fee would jump to $4,232.
 
Council received comments from BIA/OC on this proposed change at a Study Session hearing on July 10th. The result of this has been a revised staff recommendation calling for a phased implementation on the fee adjustments and BIA/OC will continue to work with staff as this proceeds.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.
 
County of Orange
BIA/OC continues to advocate for housing at the County of Orange. Currently under consideration is the Orange to Green zoning update. Two major issues arose under the proposed update that continues to demand BIA/OC's attention.
 
First, BIA/OC has consistently advocated against the 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. BIA/OC has submitted comments at multiple hearings and has seen progress towards reduction in scope of the policy. A final version has not yet been drafted and BIA/OC remain vigilant.
 
Next, the Orange to Green will be amending parking standards on County land. This has been heavily reviewed by BIA and the Development Processing Review Committee but at the last hearing on the matter, a requirement for all parking to be located within 200ft of a residence was presented. Applying this standard to multi-family housing could be devastating to a project so BIA/OC is currently in talks with staff to clarify these provisions and ensure parking standards to not stand in the way of housing opportunity.  
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.

City of Santa Ana
Although in the early stages, Santa Ana is considering alterations to its Housing Opportunity Ordinance, also known as Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. BIA/OC will closely monitor developments as this story unfolds.  
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com
 
July Government Affairs Committee
The July Government Affairs Committee meeting took on a new approach. With a new format, location and partnership with the Urban Infill Committee, the July joint meeting brought three dynamic City Council candidates in to speak.
 
Up first was Carrie O'Malley who is running for City Council in the City of Irvine. Next, we heard from Mitch Caldwell, running for District #3 in the City of Anaheim. Finally, we heard from Austin Lumbard, candidate for the Tustin City Council. Each speaker shared their commitment to their hometowns and their plans for the future. With housing at a crisis level county and statewide, much of the conversation focused on housing solutions.
 
We were excited to hear the approach each plans to bring and look forward to hosting similar such events in the future. The fate of Orange County's housing hangs on the November election and meeting with the candidates hoping to define our future is critically important for all in the homebuilding industry.
 
For more information, please contact Adam Wood at awood@biaoc.com.


Staff Leads: Adam Wood & Steve LaMotte

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UPCOMING BIA/OC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) Committee
Thursday, July 26th at 8:30am
Location:  Jackson Tidus Office
12th Floor, 2030 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614

Softball Committee
Please RSVP.
Thursday, August 2nd 12:30pm
Location:  Jackson Tidus Office
12th Floor, 2030 Main St
Irvine, CA 92614

Program's Committee
Wednesday, August 15th at 8:00am
Location: BIAOC Office
24 Executive Park, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92614 

Government Affairs Committee
Wednesday, August 15th at 11:45am
Location: Huitt-Zollars Office
2603 Main Street, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614

Urban Infill Committee
Friday, August 31st at 8:30am
Location: Fuscoe Engineering Office
16795 Von Karman, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92606

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


   





 





 





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UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Tickets SOLD OUT.
Taco Tailgate ONLY still available.


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






Softball Tournament

Friday, September 14th   l   Harvard Park, Irvine

7:30am - 4:00pm
 
Harvard Park, Ivine
14701 Harvard Ave
Irvine, CA 92606






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!

Project Coordinator
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. is looking for a Project Coordinator.  General Purpose:  Administrative support for Project Management Division. Processing and Administrative duties associated with the plans and obtaining city or county approvals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Schedules and maintains adequate timelines for jobs.
  • Lead the coordination of Bureau of Real Estate and Veterans Administration processing.
  • Monitors job status through regular reports.
  • Interfaces with consultants and management to assure jobs are performed satisfactorily.
  • Assures adequate information is supplied to accounts receivable for periodic and final billing.
  • Provide administrative support to department as directed by Manager.  Responsible for arranging various department functions.
Click here for more information.

Escrow Coordinator
TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. is looking for an Escrow Coordinator.  TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH) is engaged in the design, construction and sale of innovative single-family homes in planned communities in major metropolitan areas located throughout Southern and Northern California, and Colorado.  Based on decades of combined experience developing individual residences and communities, TRI Pointe Homes was created to set new standards-and exceed the expectations of a new generation of homebuyers.  Our company's core values of quality, integrity and excellence are the driving force behind innovative designs that connect with the individual.  We are the next generation of homebuilders, and we believe to think, renew and inspire are not only guiding principles, but also the source of energy that will lead TRI Pointe Homes to new insights and a promising future.  
 
The Escrow Coordinator reports to the Escrow Manager. Coordinates closing process for homebuyers to ensure accuracy and timely completion of all purchase documents for the Southern California Division. Additionally, provides general administrative support to the Sales department as assigned.

Click here for more information.

 
  Click here  to visit the BIAOC Careers page.

Staff Lead:  Shelby Farmer 

BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
PRESS RELEASE


DANIELIAN ASSOCIATES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
IN BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP

 
Danielian Associates is set to celebrate 50 years of providing award-winning architecture and planning solutions this summer.  Marking this significant event, current Danielian Associates President Art Danielian, FAIA, has announced that John Danielian, AIA has been promoted to President and will lead their architecture and planning studios moving forward.   
 
"The company has a significant backlog of work and is currently incorporating many technologies and R&D solutions into creating better designs and customer experiences for our builder clients," said Art Danielian.  "The timing for this transition is excellent, there is a very bright future at Danielian Associates.  John Danielian has played a pivotal role in positioning the firm for future success.  It is a well-deserved and seamless leadership transition having John step into a new role as President."
 
Danielian Associates will be kicking off their 50th anniversary celebration at the BIA Orange County General Membership Dinner Meeting on Thursday, August 9th with the unveiling of their new company logo.  Danielian Associates is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this highly anticipated Mid-Year Economic Update program. 
 
About Danielian Associates
Led by a new generation of architects, Danielian Associates continues to earn esteem as one of the world's most sought-after residential architecture and planning firms.  For 50 years, the Danielian team has planned and designed trend-setting, forward-thinking homes and sustainable communities in 44 states and 15 countries worldwide.  For more information, please visit www.danielian.com.



We've done it again!
 
Murow|CM has been selected as one of the Best Places To Work in Orange County by OCBJ for the 3rd consecutive year. 

Great employees make that happen.
 
Murow|CM continues to search out top talent across the industry to join the team. 
 
Thank you to all our dedicated employees and all our amazing clients and friends who trust and support our team. 

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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