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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Advocating for BIA Members
OC Staff Leads: Mike Balsamo and Victor Cao
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Government Affairs: 2013 Year In Review
Repeal of Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (Affordable Housing) in Newport Beach
In March, CEO Mike Balsamo testified to the fundamental
fairness issues related to mandatory inclusionary zoning ordinances. Newport Beach City Council agreed and set in motion the removal of the ordinance and related policies from the Housing Element. State HCD certified the Housing Element in November and the ordinance was officially repealed on December 10, 2013. Builders pursuing new entitlements in Newport Beach will save $22,359 per unit.
Tustin Adopts Subdivision Ordinance Streamlining per BIA/OC Recommendations
On September 9, CEO Mike Balsamo advocated in support of the City's proposed Subdivision Ordinance Amendments. The City worked with BIA/OC to improve the efficiency of the Subdivision review process. Among the 14 recommendations were the following highlights:
- Tentative Tract Maps - will now only be required to have Planning Commission approval rather than City Council approval.
- Final Tract Maps - will only require staff level approval and will not need to go to City Council for consent calendar review.
- Consolidation of Review - Community Development Department will administer all subdivision related processes in coordination with Public Works. Previously, functions were mixed between the two departments.
These amendments will greatly enhance the review process and save members time and money. Among major developments in Orange County, Tustin Legacy represents the potential opportunity to build 4,200 homes.
To learn more about BIA/OC's many 2013 Government Affairs successes, please visit our website or contact Victor Cao at 949.553.9500 ext. 120.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Register online or call the dedicated OC Events Line 949.224.0321
OC Staff Lead: Philly Pemberton
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Programs & Events: 2013 Year In Review
Orange County Chapter Events and Programs saw record attendance and growth in 2013. Member-led committees delivered engaging topics at general membership meetings and the annual development trends conference. BIA partnered with ULI and the Ahmanson Group in June to present the No Place Like Home Conference, which featured nationally renowned speakers from academia as well as local developers and builders to discuss the past, present and future of the American Dream.
Successful events this past year will translate into several positive changes for 2014. Our 46th Annual Golf Tournament sold out so quickly that we are officially moving to the Golf Club at Coto de Caza next year. This will be the first time in five years that the tournament will return to 2 courses, but with the added benefit of being at the same location. Be sure to save-the-date now for June 2, 2014.
As a result of our attendance growth, BIA is going back to a newly renovated Irvine Marriott for our annual economic Outlook, and our general membership meetings and Insight Conference in 2014. BIA events won't have just a new look, but also a new energy and excitement, thanks to a new partnership with Peter Mayer Productions.
To join the fun and help BIA plan more successful events and programs in 2014, be sure to volunteer on any of our committees, now gearing up for a fabulous new year. Learn more about individual committees on our website. Any questions about events, please contact Philly Pemberton at 949.224.0321. For more images from our events (courtesy of Jim Doyle at Applied Photography) please visit our Gallery page on the website.
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Sponsorship Deadline Extended to
December 20th
BIA Members should take advantage of annual savings on 2014 sponsorship for events all year long. For more information
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4:30pm - 8:00pm
Irvine Marriott Hotel
Outlook 2014 is the largest BIA meeting of the year (700+) Tickets are $85 per BIASC Member with discounts for tables of 10. Note: Ticket price goes up on January 15!
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MEMBERSHIP
BIA Better Together
OC Staff Lead: Laura Ulanoski 949.553.9500 ext. 129
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Membership: 2013 Year In Review
The Orange County Chapter has had a fantastic year in terms of new member recruitment and retention. The Chapter saw a 20% increase in membership and had two very successful membership drives thanks to the participation of our Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Currently, we have over 500 members that affiliate with OC and our yearly retention rate for BIASC is at 85%!
Welcome New Members - November
C & S Companies
Jacqui Leonard
(619) 296-9373
Frontier Communities Mortgage
Chris Purvis
(919) 752-3520 x104
John Morrissey - Advertising/Internet
(909) 821-6356
Los Angles News Group/Digital First Media
Melene Alfonso
(619) 713-3330
Mary Whitenack - Financial/Mortgage
(951) 232-6021
Parkco Building Company
Adrian Hoyle
(714) 444-0005
Check out the websites for these new members and be sure to extend a warm welcome at the next BIA event!
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Volunteer with Membership
Share your knowledge of BIA and expand your network by volunteering. As a goodwill Member Ambassador, you get a discount for general membership meetings in exchange for pairing up with a new member to welcome them into the association and make them feel like a valued member too! If you're interested in being a goodwill Member Ambassador, contact the BIA Membership Committee today.
Renewing Members
You're in good company! Thank you for supporting BIA and renewing your membership this past month!
Click here to see who else is part of the strongest association working together!
Committee Meetings
Committee participation is for members only. Take advantage of your BIA membership today and join a committee!
Government Affairs Committee
January 15th 11:30am at RBF Consulting
Insight 2014 Conference Commitee
January 7th 9:00am at BIAOC
Programs Committee
January 14th 8:00am at The New Home Company
All other committees
Call for info
Before you attend your first meeting, please contact BIAOC Staff to be added to the committee roster and so you can be informed of upcoming committee meetings: 949.553.9500 ext. 129.
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Happy Holidays from your Orange County Chapter BIA Staff!
Standing L to R:
Jill Cagle I Events & Marketing Support
Victor Cao I Government Affairs Manager
Seated L to R:
Laura Ulanoski I Sr. Director, Operations & Member Services
Mike Balsamo I Chief Executive Officer
Philly Pemberton I Director of Programs & Events
BIA Offices will be closed December 23rd - January 1st. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year beginning January 2, 2014.
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Have you checked out BIAOC's New Facebook Page?
Join the exclusive BIAOC group on Facebook and don't get left behind as the industry charges forward. Search for "Building Industry Association Orange County" on Facebook or just click here. We will be posting information on events, workshops and other industry news. Feel free to leave a comment or start a discussion today!
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Got News? Send your press releases in PDF format to Philly Pemberton 949.553.9500 Ext. 113 and be sure to follow @biaoc on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. |
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