Emergency CEQA Tolling Timeframes Revised
The California Judicial Council has significantly shortened the CEQA challenge tolling period during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis to Aug. 3, 2020. Under the original Emergency Rule 9, the statute of limitations was tolled until 90 days after the governor's declaration of an emergency was lifted. Declarations of emergency typically last for years as they are often a prerequisite for federal funding. Full Story
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Contra Costa Sewer Fees Set to Rise
The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District is scheduled to increase its sewer capacity fees between 2.6 percent and 3.2 percent starting July 1, 2020. The change is based on the district's annual update of its changes to the value of the district's assets and number of customers. During the public hearing set for June 4, 2020, the district's elected board will consider the staff recommended ordinance to establish the following proposed capacity fees: The Gravity Service fee increases 3.2 percent or $214 per residential unit equivalent from $6,590 to $6,803, and the Pumping Service fee rises 2.6 percent, or $213 per residential equivalent unit from $8,175 to $8.388. Full Story
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Hollister General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)
The first meeting of the Hollister Council appointed General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This meeting will be the first in a series of 10 meetings to occur over the next two years. At this meeting, the GPAC will review the project scope and goals and opportunities for public outreach, discuss the role of the GPAC, and gather initial feedback on key issues and concerns.
The GPAC meeting will be open to the public. There will be opportunities to speak during public comment periods. If you wish to make a comment, request a Zoom Meeting registration link by emailing
planmeetings@hollister.ca.gov
no later than 2 hours before the meeting start time. Public comments may also be sent to City staff prior to the meeting or afterwards. All meeting materials can be accessed HERE.
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Santa Clara VMT Policy
The City of Santa Clara DRAFT VMT Policy plan is now posted on the city's website HERE.
The current schedule for bringing the Policy to public hearings are scheduled for June 10, 2020 for Planning Commission and June 23, 2020 for City Council.
Comments on the draft policy are requested before June 5, 2020 for the comments to be included in the public hearing materials. Comments and questions can be submitted to: Karen Mack:
kmack@santaclaraca.gov
and Mike Liw:
Mliw@santaclaraca.gov
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Milpitas Development Review Process
At the Tuesday, June 2nd
City Council meeting the City of Milpitas will be making a Development Review Process Presentation, i.e., Agenda Item #12. The presentation will provide (an overview of the planning and building permit application process (2) example of timelines for processing development applications (3) variables that affect the process timeline and (4) streamlining efforts staff has or will be implementing to improve the process. To review the Staff Report, click
HERE
. To review the Council Agenda, click
HERE
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City of Fremont Design Review
All new buildings, additions to buildings, and building site improvements require design review inspections by City staff. The purpose of design review is to implement the City's General Plan and ensure compliance with zoning regulations and adopted design rules and guidelines. Full Story
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City of Fremont Building Permits & Building Inspections
The City is issuing building permits and offering building inspection services for construction projects that are following the
Alameda County Shelter in Place Order. If you are planning a new construction project, please obtain a building permit. An online pre-application is available on the City's Accela Citizen Access portal. If you have an issued building permit and are ready for a building inspection, please schedule an inspection through Citizen Access or call the inspection line at 510-494-4885. When conducting inspections, City staff is following the safety requirements issued by the Alameda County Public Health Department to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Protecting the health of employees and the community remains a top priority for the City. For more information about building permits, please contact Plans and Permits at 510-494-4460 or by email. For more information about inspections, please contact Building Inspection at 510-494-4400 or by email.
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Welcome New Members from May
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA Bay Area in May! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to
membership@biabayarea.org.
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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
- Pacific InterWest Building Consultants - Onsite Construction Manager
- 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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Young Professionals Midday Mentorship Series
with Josh Roden, President, Brookfield Residential.
Join us for the first of our Midday Mentorship series. Josh will share with us his a bit of his career and journey, mentorship advice, and the importance of the BIA and how to get involved.
Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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Building Industry Market Update Webinar, June 10
Special Guest Supervisor Dave Cortese
Join us for an informative webinar with Robert Freed, President & CEO of SummerHil Housing Group, Dean Wehrli, Principal, John Burns Real Estate Consulting and special guest Supervisor Dave Cortese, Santa Clara County, District 3.
BIABA Members ONLY event. Registration is required, but no fee to join! Visit the event page HERE.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events - Save the Date(s)
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une 23 - PWB Lean In Circle
June 26 - Young Professionals Midday Mentorship with Bridgit Koller & Vince McCarrie
July 8 - SMC Board Meeting
July 9 - DRE Committee Meeting
July 14 - PASS Committee Meeting
July 15 - SMC Networking Mixer
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HOMEAID NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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HomeAid/Shepherd's Gate Project
HomeAid is proud to announce our next project with Shepherd's Gate for the expansion of the Brentwood shelter and our help is needed now more than ever! SDG is completing the plans and planning meetings with Builder Captain Signature Homes will start this month! If you would like to support this project with in-kind donations, please contact coconnor@homeaidnc.org. For more info CLICK HERE
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2020 AMBASSADORS (TO DATE)
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Become an Ambassador Today
Download our Marketing Guide HERE .
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