IN THIS ISSUE MBA Scholarship Ceremony!....................................................... 1 Welcome Our New Members..................2-3 Directors...........................................................4 Membership Brings You Out In Front.......5 Membership Application...............................6 Hudson Street Design.....................................7 Permits & Liens................................................8 ECA: Stormwater Regulations update at Marin Joes Restaurant...................................9 JK Pedrotti: Sacremento Update................ 10 Advertising................................................ 11-12 Safety Topic: Tractor Safety ......................... 13 North Bay Landscape Press Release.......... 14 Casey Mazzoni, Legislative Analyst.......... 15 e Hero Program........................................ 16 Tool Lending Library .............................. 17-18 EPA’s Rule Seminar....................................... 19 Wedge Roofing Member Announcement20 Sub Bids.....................................................21-25 OSHA 10 Seminar.........................................26 MBA Hot Dog Day!......................................27 MBA Health Insurance................................28 Classified Ads..........................................29-30 MBA Calendar!..............................................31 www.marinba.org ◆ [email protected]CONTACT MBA 660 Las Gallinas Avenue San Rafael, CA 94903 ◆ Office: 415-462-1220 Fax: 415-462-1225 ◆ www.marinba.org [email protected]Page 1 MBA Weekly Bulletin June 20,2011 Issue #26 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS RECEPTION 2011 Marin Builders Association Scholarship Fund has awarded close to $1,000,000 in scholarships to students pursuing a higher education. Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s reception and congratulations to ALL STUDENTS! MBA participated in the Hudson Street Design Contractor Appreciation Day! Read more on page 7.
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IN THIS ISSUE
MBA Scholarship Ceremony!.......................................................1
Welcome Our New Members..................2-3
Directors...........................................................4 Membership Brings You Out In Front.......5
BLOYD,THEODORE W., ATTORNEY AT LAW (A) Theodore Bloyd 727 Butternut Drive San Rafael, CA. 94903 (415)846-8852, CA State Bar #195549 [email protected] Attorneys– Construction Refs: Edward Blum, Mike Mazzoni FARNSWORTH MAYFLOWER (A) Cal Farnsworth 2111 Francisco Blvd. East San Rafael, CA. 94901 (415)710-9417, CAL-T- # 139.099 [email protected] Moving and Storage Rec By: Larry Stevens Refs: Klif Knoles, Larry Stevens Gary Suhrke, CDK Builders GALLAGHER, DANNY CONSTRUCTION (R) Danny Gallagher 23 Mercury Avenue Tiburon, CA. 94920 (415)290-9104, CSLB #778096 [email protected] General Contractor– Residential Rec By: MBA website
JUNE- WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
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Hudson Street Design of Marin, a subsidiary of HLC Incorporated (which includes Healdsburg Lumber Company), held its First Annual Marin Contractor Day on Friday, June 17th. Included in the event were over 35 vendors from doors and windows to kitchen and bath fixtures and cabinets, to tile, home theater, window coverings, and much more.
Hudson Street Design’s mantra is – “our partners are the key to our success.” The flexibility, creativity, and core competencies of our vendors allows us to provide the finest selection of products and expertise for our customers and clients. Our partners are not just our vendors. Our partners include valued organizations like MBA, NARI, AIA, ASID, NKBA, to name but a few. Any organization that helps to improve our ability to deliver to our customers, and any organization that plays a part in our customer’s success – they’re all our partners.
We thank the MBA for participating in Friday’s event and look forward to many more. If we all work together as partners in this industry, we can better serve one another – and certainly better serve the public that relies on us to house their families and businesses.
Eric A. ZiedrichPresidentP: 707.431.9663 x16F: 707.431.9655C: [email protected]
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EGGER E.BYERS MICHAEL DUFFY NORMA BELLUCCI THOMAS DONNELLY STEVEN BUCCARELLI ELANOR FEENEY WILLIAM MICHAUD TAMALPAIS SCHOOL TAMALPAIS SCHOOL LARRY CLINTON DAVID PLANT ANDREW LESHER KATHLEEN MAHONEY GEORGE SARANTAKIS KATHLEEN MAHONEY CAM DORESHLER SHIRLEY FLIESHMAN PAULA SHNUGGLER ERIC WOODHOUSE
PETER ENDERSBY JOEL KEMMERER DARRYL HOFFMAN MARK BREWSHER JEFFREY SCHOTTENSTEIN CHRISTOPHER CLIFFORD ROBERTA WILLIAMSON RITCH VIOLA KUCERA PROPERTIES
126 RED HILL CIRCLE 27 LAGOON VISTA 26 LAGOON VISTA 1810 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE 19 GILMARTIN DRIVE 17 CECILIA COURT 4 RED CIRCLE 116 HOWARD DRIVE 6 LYFORD DRIVE
JUSTIN CONSTRUCTION BOUDREAU REMODELING BOUDREAU REMODELING AUSSIE ROOFING INC LEO ANTONE HEATING & AIR SPRYSCAPES CONSTRUCTION TRAVIS KELLEHER SGK HOME SOLUTIONS RAIN DEFENSE
AMERICAN ROOF SYSTEMS, IN SNOW CONSTRUCTION OLD TOWN GLASS, INC KENNETH BELLUCCI CONSTRU MARCODESIGNS LIGHTFOOD DESIGN/BUILD ALL BAY ROOFING NORTHERN PACIFIC ROOFING COVE CONSTRUCTION COVE CONSTRUCTION MYERS, CURTIS OWNER/BUILDER OWNER LAZOR, JAMES JR MC LERAN INC. LAZOR, JAMES JR OWNER/BUILDER MARIN KITCHEN WORKS ECO-VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OWNER/BUILDER
16 ST.LUCIA PL. 125 LAUREL AVE. 171 H LANE 471 OCEANA DR. 518 SHASTA WAY 35 DRAKES VIEW 223 LAVERNE AVE. 320 E.STRAWBERRY DR. 100 HARVARD AVE. 100 HARVARD AVE. 29 GATE 6.2 257 RAILROAD AVE. 564MARIN AVE. 37 LAUREL GROVE 37 MT.FORAKER 37 LAUREL GROVE 256 RICARDO RD. 13 BAHAMA REEF 216 LAVERNE AVE. 364 LAVERNE AVE.
EGGER E.BYERS MICHAEL DUFFY NORMA BELLUCCI THOMAS DONNELLY STEVEN BUCCARELLI ELANOR FEENEY WILLIAM MICHAUD TAMALPAIS SCHOOL TAMALPAIS SCHOOL LARRY CLINTON DAVID PLANT ANDREW LESHER KATHLEEN MAHONEY GEORGE SARANTAKIS KATHLEEN MAHONEY CAM DORESHLER SHIRLEY FLIESHMAN PAULA SHNUGGLER ERIC WOODHOUSE
PETER ENDERSBY JOEL KEMMERER DARRYL HOFFMAN MARK BREWSHER JEFFREY SCHOTTENSTEIN CHRISTOPHER CLIFFORD ROBERTA WILLIAMSON RITCH VIOLA KUCERA PROPERTIES
126 RED HILL CIRCLE 27 LAGOON VISTA 26 LAGOON VISTA 1810 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE 19 GILMARTIN DRIVE 17 CECILIA COURT 4 RED CIRCLE 116 HOWARD DRIVE 6 LYFORD DRIVE
JUSTIN CONSTRUCTION BOUDREAU REMODELING BOUDREAU REMODELING AUSSIE ROOFING INC LEO ANTONE HEATING & AIR SPRYSCAPES CONSTRUCTION TRAVIS KELLEHER SGK HOME SOLUTIONS RAIN DEFENSE
AMERICAN ROOF SYSTEMS, IN SNOW CONSTRUCTION OLD TOWN GLASS, INC KENNETH BELLUCCI CONSTRU MARCODESIGNS LIGHTFOOD DESIGN/BUILD ALL BAY ROOFING NORTHERN PACIFIC ROOFING COVE CONSTRUCTION COVE CONSTRUCTION MYERS, CURTIS OWNER/BUILDER OWNER LAZOR, JAMES JR MC LERAN INC. LAZOR, JAMES JR OWNER/BUILDER MARIN KITCHEN WORKS ECO-VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OWNER/BUILDER
16 ST.LUCIA PL. 125 LAUREL AVE. 171 H LANE 471 OCEANA DR. 518 SHASTA WAY 35 DRAKES VIEW 223 LAVERNE AVE. 320 E.STRAWBERRY DR. 100 HARVARD AVE. 100 HARVARD AVE. 29 GATE 6.2 257 RAILROAD AVE. 564MARIN AVE. 37 LAUREL GROVE 37 MT.FORAKER 37 LAUREL GROVE 256 RICARDO RD. 13 BAHAMA REEF 216 LAVERNE AVE. 364 LAVERNE AVE.
EGGER E.BYERS MICHAEL DUFFY NORMA BELLUCCI THOMAS DONNELLY STEVEN BUCCARELLI ELANOR FEENEY WILLIAM MICHAUD TAMALPAIS SCHOOL TAMALPAIS SCHOOL LARRY CLINTON DAVID PLANT ANDREW LESHER KATHLEEN MAHONEY GEORGE SARANTAKIS KATHLEEN MAHONEY CAM DORESHLER SHIRLEY FLIESHMAN PAULA SHNUGGLER ERIC WOODHOUSE
PETER ENDERSBY JOEL KEMMERER DARRYL HOFFMAN MARK BREWSHER JEFFREY SCHOTTENSTEIN CHRISTOPHER CLIFFORD ROBERTA WILLIAMSON RITCH VIOLA KUCERA PROPERTIES
126 RED HILL CIRCLE 27 LAGOON VISTA 26 LAGOON VISTA 1810 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE 19 GILMARTIN DRIVE 17 CECILIA COURT 4 RED CIRCLE 116 HOWARD DRIVE 6 LYFORD DRIVE
JUSTIN CONSTRUCTION BOUDREAU REMODELING BOUDREAU REMODELING AUSSIE ROOFING INC LEO ANTONE HEATING & AIR SPRYSCAPES CONSTRUCTION TRAVIS KELLEHER SGK HOME SOLUTIONS RAIN DEFENSE
AMERICAN ROOF SYSTEMS, IN SNOW CONSTRUCTION OLD TOWN GLASS, INC KENNETH BELLUCCI CONSTRU MARCODESIGNS LIGHTFOOD DESIGN/BUILD ALL BAY ROOFING NORTHERN PACIFIC ROOFING COVE CONSTRUCTION COVE CONSTRUCTION MYERS, CURTIS OWNER/BUILDER OWNER LAZOR, JAMES JR MC LERAN INC. LAZOR, JAMES JR OWNER/BUILDER MARIN KITCHEN WORKS ECO-VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OWNER/BUILDER
16 ST.LUCIA PL. 125 LAUREL AVE. 171 H LANE 471 OCEANA DR. 518 SHASTA WAY 35 DRAKES VIEW 223 LAVERNE AVE. 320 E.STRAWBERRY DR. 100 HARVARD AVE. 100 HARVARD AVE. 29 GATE 6.2 257 RAILROAD AVE. 564MARIN AVE. 37 LAUREL GROVE 37 MT.FORAKER 37 LAUREL GROVE 256 RICARDO RD. 13 BAHAMA REEF 216 LAVERNE AVE. 364 LAVERNE AVE.
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SACRAMENTO UPDATE
The Budget that Wasn’tWithin a 24 hour window, the legislature passed a budget, sent it to the Governor and it was vetoed; a physical altercation occurred on the floor of the Assembly over the use of the word “mafia;” and a former republican leader of the Assembly was cited for DUI. You can’t make this stuff up.
As previously noted, the Governor and legislative democrats for months have been trying to find the magic two republican votes in each house to extend the current temporary taxes on sales, income and cars. The voters provided the legislature the ability to pass a budget on a majority vote, but the two-thirds requirement is still necessary for taxes. The Governor and democrats want the tax extensions so no further cuts in public services are needed to balance the budget. With the June 15 constitutional deadline looming to pass a budget and the real threat that legislators would forfeit pay if a budget was not completed on time, a budget package was brought to the floor requiring only a majority vote since it did not include any taxes. Both houses passed the budget and corresponding budget trailer bills with precision, but not without some consternation among members of both parties on some budget solutions, namely the taking of local redevelopment agency funds.
The debate was heated over this issue in the senate and it took several roll calls to finally get the nec-essary votes to send the bill to the assembly. Once in the assembly, this issue again was over heated with one republican member saying the state was functioning much like a scene from the Soprano’s where the mafia forced issues with brute force. That prompted another member of the assembly to ask for an apology to Italian-American’s. An apology was afforded, but not without more references to the mafia and insurance fraud. The non-apology caused some others members to stir and one member had to be restrained as he verbally dressed down his fellow legislator. Later that evening, news reports indicate a San Diego area legislator was observed driving over the speed limit and failing to stop at traffic signs close to the Capitol. Capitol police following on bicycles attempted to stop the offending legislator and did not catch up with him until he reached the Capitol basement parking garage. There, the legis-lator was cited and released for driving under the influence.
Where the budget goes next is an open question. Most lawmakers receive $95,291 per year in salary and $142 per day in living and travel expenses. Under Proposition 25, those payments must stop on June 16 if lawmakers have not sent the governor a budget.
The State Controller, John Chiang, made a forceful statement earlier this month that lawmakers must not only send the governor a budget on time, but one that is balanced. Democratic leaders said Thursday they had met that requirement regardless of Gov. Jerry Brown’s veto. If Chiang rules that pay must stop, you can bet action on another budget attempt will be taken up quickly. From left: Governor, Jerry
Brown & State Controller, John Chiang
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Never start it indoors; carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, can build up and cause injury and death.
To avoid a tractor accident, drive slowly, watch uneven terrain, and look out for other workers and animals. Rollovers can occur on flat land, but they are more likely near ditches, slopes, and uneven terrain. A tractor equipped with ROPS and a seatbelt can protect the driver from being thrown out of the tractor. Overturns can happen if the tractor attempts to pull something that is improperly hitched. Check the attached or mounted equipment; hitch pins and bolts should be secure.
Serious injuries and death can occur if the driver or a passenger falls off the tractor. Consider retrofitting tractors with ROPS and seatbelts. Ideally, tractors should have safety devices that stop them when the driver is not in the seat. Don’t climb on or off mov-ing tractors and never allow someone to hang onto the tractor for a “ride.”
Use guantes y botas resistentes. Considere el uso de protectores para los oídos y la vista dependiendo de las tareas asignadas y cuánto tiempo tardará hacerlas. Cuando se suba al tractor, use el pasamanos y los peldaños para evitar resbalones y caídas. Ajuste el asiento de manera que pueda alcanzar con comodi-dad los controles. Si el tractor está equipado con una estructura de protección contra vuelcos (ROPS, por sus siglas en inglés), abróchese
Tractors are useful tools that handle the heavy work required on farms and agricultural fields. Tractor ac-cidents like rollovers, overturns, and runovers are the most frequent cause of agricultural injuries and fatali-ties. Due to their size and power, tractors should be used properly by trained and experienced operators.
Before operating a tractor, get training and review the operating manual. Inspect the tractor before each use. Report and immediately repair any broken parts or leaking fluids. There should be shields and guards on moving parts. Check that lights, controls, and gauges are working. Fill the gas tank when the engine is cold to avoid the risk of fire and explosion. Make sure the tractor is equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
Remove loose jewelry, wear snug-fitting clothing, and secure long hair; this will prevent entanglement in any of the tractor’s moving parts. Wear sturdy work gloves and boots. Consider hearing and eye protection depending on the job that you will be doing and how long you will be doing it.
When you mount the tractor, use the handrail and steps to prevent slips and falls. Adjust the seat so that you can comfortably reach the controls. If the trac-tor is equipped with Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS), put on your seatbelt. Follow the proper startup procedures for the tractor.
Seguridad con los tractoresLos tractores son herramientas útiles que hacen los trabajos pesados necesarios en ranchos y campos de agricultura. Los accidentes de tractores, tales como vuelcos hacia un lado o hacia atrás y atropello del conductor son la causa más fre-cuente de lesiones y muertes asociadas con la agricultura. Debido a su tamaño y potencia, los tractores deben ser usados sólo por operadores con experiencia y debidamente entrena-dos.
Antes de operar un tractor, reciba entrenamiento y lea el manual de operación. Inspeccione el tractor antes de cada uso. Reporte y repare de inmediato cualquier parte descompuesta o fuga de líquidos. Siempre debe haber un resguardo sobre todas las partes móviles. Revise que las luces, los controles y los instrumentos estén funcionando correctamente. Llene el depósito de gasolina cuando el motor esté frío para evitar el riesgo de incendio o explosión. Asegúrese de que el tractor esté equipado con un extinguidor de incendios y un botiquín de primeros auxilios. Quítese cualquier artículo de joyería suelto, vista ropa ceñida y sujétese el pelo largo. Esto evitará que se enreden en las partes móviles del tractor.
protección contra vuelcos (ROPS, por sus siglas en inglés), abróchese el cinturón de seguridad. Observe los proced-imientos correctos de encendido para el tractor. Nunca ar-ranque el motor dentro de un edificio, ya que el monóxido de carbono, un gas inodoro y sin color, puede acumularse y causar lesiones o muerte.
Para evitar accidentes con tractores, conduzca lentamente, tenga cuidado con los desniveles del suelo y vigile a otros trabajadores o animales. Los vuelcos pueden ocurrir en terreno plano, pero son más comunes cerca de zanjas, en pendientes y en terreno desigual.
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Applications to serve on the PLANNING COMMISSION, City of San Rafael, to fill two four-year terms to the end of June, 2015, may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall,
1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, or on the City Clerk’s website athttp://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/Boards___Commissions.htm
The deadline for filing applications is Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., in the City Clerk’s Office.
There is no compensation paid to Planning Commissioners. Commissioners must comply with the City’s ethics training requirement of AB 1234, and reimbursement policy. See attached information.
ONLY RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAY APPLY.The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall.
The Planning Commission prepares and adopts long-term general plans for physical development projects within the City of San Rafael, and reports on the design and improvements of proposed subdivisions.
Interviews of applicants scheduled for July 18, 2011, time to be determined.
An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Planning Commission membership, terms of commissioners, powers and duties, etc., is also attached.
NOTE: All Planning Commissioners are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to the public for review.
[Government Code Section 87200]
Casey MazzoniMBA Legislative Analyst
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Members CornerLimited to 600 words and edited for length, grammar, spelling, clarity, style, libel and civility. We do not publish form
letters, petitions or consumer complaints. Please include writers name, address and phone number. All submissions become the property of Marin Builders Association and cannot be returned.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBy: Myles North
June 21, 2011
Member Announcement/Subscriber Announcement
Ralph Wedge, President of Petaluma’s Wedge Roofing, Inc., a family-owned company and a staple of Bay Area general contracting, roofing and insulation for over 35 years, has recently received the RISE Certified Solar Roofing Professional (CSRP) certification. One of the reasons Wedge Roofing interfaces so well with solar systems(new or old) is their long expertise with repair and install of a wide variety of roof systems, including Sprayed Polyurethane Foam.
Wedge Roofing adds this certification to their list of accolades, including being a Build It GREEN and LEED-certified company and currently holding an A+ with the Better Business Bureau. For more information and to see their certifications, visit Wedgeroofing.com.
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CLASSIFIED ADSEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ◆ OFFICE LEASE OR SALE ◆ BUSINESS ITEMS FOR SALE
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Office Space(s) for RentFurnished office spaces for rent in downtown Novato.
120 sf at $400, 180 sf at $500 (3 available), front office 336sf at $850.Reduced rates for multiple spaces. Flexible to renter on which office spaces they prefer.
Perfect for small businesses looking to have a business address.
Building has an alarm system. Includes shared expense and use of wide format printer/scanner and full service production printer/scanner, fax machines, postage meter,
and office supplies. Shared use of bathrooms, common areas, and parking. Reasonable utility usage included. Ask us about the administrative
Ghilotti Bros., Inc. is seeking an independent contractor to support a start-up division within. This is a contract, commission based position that will help promote product and secure new clients. A back-
ground in asphalt products is a plus. Please email resumes to [email protected].
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Publication rules for submission of articles to the MBA Weekly Bulletin
Members CornerLimited to 600 words and edited for length, grammar, spelling, clarity, style, libel and civility. We do not publish form letters,
petitions or consumer complaints. Please include writers name, address and phone number. All submissions become the property of Marin Builders Association and cannot be returned.
Note: We would like a photo (jpeg) head shot and can offer ¼ page ad space to *fill out page for ½ the price.
*Ad space only available to fill out page if necessary.
