MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2003 WERE VOTED ON AND APPROVED

IN ATTENDANCE
Starting with the Minutes of the March, 2003 Meeting the Minutes will incorporate a roster of attendees.

TREASURER'S REPORT
Account Balances

· Checking $1,288.96
· Savings $6,708.53

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Buster Scholl reported on the Reasonable Construction.  Tolerances and received consensus to proceed with developing options to bring back to the membership. The goal is to reach closure which appears achievable.
  
• Bob Payne gave an update on PEX piping. Since the recent ruling in favor of PEX, the State has 45 days from 2-13-03 to file an appeal. More updates will be forthcoming.
  

CITY CORNER

Gerald Caraig, Chief Plan Check Engineer for the City of Huntington Beach gave an informative briefing on their City. His report is outlined as follows:

HB is still experiencing high activity and we currently project the same activity level for the next 5 years.

1.    Currently we have a staff of 31, 10 being in permit and plan check, 18 in inspections, and 4 in administration.
2.    For fiscal year 01-02 we issued 11,086 permits.
3.    We received and performed 86,809 inspections, 44,039 of which are for SFDs.
4.    Collected $3.7M in fees [$190.8M building valuation].
5.    Current Projects:

1. Implementation of city wide permitting system- a fully automated interdepartment permit tracking, voice and internet communication with customers, field laptops for inspection staff that allows global project tracking and updates.

2. Phasing out the Hyatt Grand Resort and Spa.

3. Kohl's department store and the Bella Terra Mall which is going in where the old HB mall used to be at Beach and 405. Currently a phased project with 20 theatre complex with retail below and 6 level parking garage to be submitted for plan review in March.

4. Residential: Waterfront residential [184 SFDs], various tracts and apartments [573 SFDs and 407 apartment units].

6.    Future Projects: [2003 to 2006]

1. 2M sf of proposed Boeing development.

2. The Stand-Multi-residential/commercial/subterranean garage [388,000 sf].

3. Pacific City- 500 condominiums with retail/commercial situated between downtown Main Street and the Hyatt on PCH. [450,000 sf].

4. Lowes is anticipated to push through with 173,000 sf of retail.

5. Desalination plant.

6. We also anticipate 28,000 future inspections for the next five years pertaining to block walls, re-roofs, additions and remodels.

NEW BUSINESS

• John Gustafson, Building Official for Laguna Beach opened discussion on the Grand Jury Report recommending Class A roofing. While each City's Attorney should be involved in their respective jurisdiction, the general discussion was that all Cities should reply by, 1) adopting an ordinance, 2) noting that it is agonized for study with the potential to adopt an ordinance or 3) explain the City's rationale for not adopting an ordinance with explanation of attenuating measures. Buster Scholl will post a copy of the AG's opinion on the Chapter's website.

NEW COMMUNICATIONS

• Jim Martin, Building Official for Garden Grove discussed the CBSC process in regards to hearings which will determine NFPA v.s. IBC/IRC codes to be used as the base documents for the 2004 CBC. A motion was made, seconded and approved to fund travel for two members; the president and one appointee, to attend the League of California Cities, H.C.D and Economic Development Committee Meeting at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 "J" Street, Sacramento, CA on Friday, March 28, 2003 for the purpose of expressing the Chapter's support for the statewide adoption of the IBC/IRC. Contact Jim for more information.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Jay Elbetter, Building Official for Newport Beach gave a brief update on the Chapter's website.
• Faysal Jurdi, Deputy Building Official for Newport Beach reported that those interested in serving on the Code Review Committee should contact him. A 3 week window in March will be the only time to review and challenge items. Paul Armstrong showed a copy of the new 2003 IBC hot off the press.

PROGRAM

• Mike Balsamo with the Orange County Chapter of BIA gave an overview of the BIA's organization, growth and challenges. An overview of the presentation is provided as follows:

BIA- Who We Are:

The Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/OC) is a non-profit trade association representing 900 companies employing 75,000 people affiliated with the homebuilding industry. The BIA/OC mission is to promote proactive participation in the development of economic and community issues in Orange County. The BIA/OC is affiliated with the following organizations:

•  BIA of Southern California
•  California BIA
•  National Association of Home Builders
•  BIA's charitable organization is known as HomeAid

BIA- Mission Statement:

BIA/OC's mission it to unite all trades of the building industry in an effort to advance the industry's ability to provide homes through:

• Active participation in government decisions affecting development and homebuilding.
• Advocacy of housing production for all economic segments of the community;
• Defense of property rights in order to provide access to the American dream of homeownership and;
• Involvement in the community as responsible corporate citizens

Orange County Growth Outlook:

• California Undersupplying Housing by 100,000 units annually
• 600,000 people expected in the next 15-20 years in O.C. Equivalent to the population of the City of San Francisco
• Fewer than 20% of all households in Orange County can afford a median priced home
• Positives: 2/1 jobs to housing ratio and great climate
• Opportunities: Best Case Scenario about 50,000 dwelling units

Rancho Mission Viejo
The Irvine Ranch
North Orange County
Closed Military Facilities
In-fill

Challenges:

• Fiscalization of Land Use
• Water Quality
• Water Supply
• Endangered Species
• Inclusionary Zoning/Affordability
• Construction Dispute Reform
• Transportation/Infrastructure
• Nimbyism

Code Issues:     CBIA Contact Bob Raymer- (916)443-7933 x 322
                                Rraymer@cbia.org

"The Perfect Storm"

• 2004 California Building Code
• International vs. NFPA
• Residential Energy Standards
• Disabled Accessibility Standards
• Fire Code
• Wildland Interface and Fuel Modification
• Plant Palette
• Fire Sprinklers
• Indoor Air Quailty
• Mold
• Marketing of Widgets via Code Updates
• Plastic Pipe
• Cal OSHA Fall Protection
• NAHB Code and Standards

For more information, call Mike Balsamo at 949/553-9500.

MEETING ADJOURNED

MINUTES RESPECTFULLY
SUBMITTED BY:


Scott Fazekas
Chapter Secretary