Experts Detail Upcoming CEQA Changes
In a special joint session of BIA|Bay Area's East and South Bay regional policy committees, experts outlined a pending change in the way local agencies will analyze traffic impacts and how the shift will impact the homebuilding industry. Starting July 1, California cities and counties must measure traffic impacts for the purposes of CEQA analysis using a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) matrix rather than Level Of Service or LOS. Full Story
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Hollister Growth Management Program
On October 21, 2019 the City of Hollister adopted its growth management program (Ordinance 1183). BIA Bay Area opposed the adoption of the staff recommended growth management program. The BIA letter dated 10.21.19 advised the city administration, city attorney and city council of the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 i.e., SB 330, which went into effect on January 1, 2020. Full Story
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San Jose Updated Development Services
San Jose Planning Director Rosalynn Hughey provided an updated announcement of actions approved and/or in process for development in the City of San Jose:
- On Thursday, May 21, 2020 City Manager Dave Sykes signed an Emergency Order to extend construction hours 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, for project sites with an approved development permit or other planning approval that includes at least 50,000 square feet of development, OR at least 50 residential units. The Emergency Order is effective immediately; City Council will ratify the Order on June 2 or 9.
- Additionally, all building permits have been extended for 180 days beyond the current expiration date. Building Official Chu Chang may also approve one additional extension of 360 days when the permittee demonstrates that "special, unusual circumstances exist" pursuant to Title 24 of the Municipal Code.
- For planning permits, staff is working on a Zoning Ordinance amendment to change the expiration of a permit from two years to four years. Staff is also recommending to eliminate the adjustment process and associated fees, retroactively to March 17, 2020. The Zoning Ordinance amendment is scheduled to go to Council for action in early August. If you have a planning permit that is soon to expire, please contact me or Tim Rood, Planning Division Manager, timothy.rood@sanjoseca.gov .
- Also, the city is scheduling virtual EIR Scoping and Community meetings to keep projects moving through the entitlement phase. Please contact your Planning Project Manager for more details.
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City of Santa Clara El Camino Real Specific Plan
The full draft of the El Camino Real Specific Plan is now available for your review and comment. The Plan was posted on the City's website for public review on Friday, May 22. Full Story
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Is your company providing COVID-19 resources to assist BIA members?
BIA Bay Area is compiling a list of resources being offered by our member companies to share with the BIA Bay Area membership. If your company is providing webinars and/or literature that can assist BIA members with safety protocol, employer guidelines, financial aid resources, etc. please let us know. BIA Bay Area will be providing a link to a "COVID-19 Resources Page" that will allow members to access the information you provide. Please send any links to Zach Otting,
zotting@biabayarea.org.
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Job Postings - Are You Hiring?
Did you know as a BIA Bay Area member you can post jobs on the BIA website? Just log in to the Member Information Center and click "Job Posting" in the left menu. Posting a job is complimentary to members.
If you have questions, email
membership@biabayarea.org
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- Hunt Hale Jones Architects - Senior Job Captain/Construction Administrator
- Fusion Sign and Design - Sales Person
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Membership Directory - Online Version
Our membership directory now has an online virtual booklet. To access, login to the Member Information Center and click on the link at the left side under Member Benefits.
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All BIA members are welcome to register for meetings and events on our website.
Please visit www.BIABayArea.org/events to register!
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Young Professionals of the BIA Bay Area First Fridays Mixer
Join fellow young professionals for a casual virtual mixer each Friday at 4:00pm. Grab your beverage, come hang out and make connections.
Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events - Save the Date(s)
June 10 - (Tentative) Builder Panel
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une 23 - PWB Networking Mixer
July 15 - SMC Networking Mixer
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HOMEAID NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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SUCCESSFUL ESSENTIALS DRIVE!
Over $7,000 worth of baby supplies and essentials were donated to Shepherd's Gate with the HomeAid Essentials Drive in partnership with the BIA Bay Area's Professional Women in Building group. At the Zoom Essentials Get Together, Carol Patterson, CEO of Shepherd's Gate shared the dire need for basic food and diapers for the babies. You can still donate to help support the moms and their babies at the shelter. Thank you for your support for those in need during these challenging times. For more info CLICK HERE
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2020 AMBASSADORS (TO DATE)
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Become an Ambassador Today
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