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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011 Volume 17 Issue 52
Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service to the Community
In This IssueSenate Committee Focuses on Under-Ground Economy and Work Comp Page 1SBCA Calendar Highlights Page 2 Tailgate Safety Topic Page 5Higher Federal Tax on Employers Page 14Setting Up a Tailgate Safety Mtg Page 17SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 18SB City Building Permits Page 26BPI Training Certification Page 28South County Building Permits Page 34North County Building Permits Page 55
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Senate Committee Focuses on Underground Economy and Work Comp
Christine Baker, who was recently appointed to serve as director of the Department of Industrial Relations pending Senate confirmation, testified during a Dec. 5 hearing of the Select Committee of the California state Senate Business and the Underground Economy that Gov. Jerry Brown has made it a top priority to drive out employers who ignore labor laws and regulations.
“Lack of workers’ compensation coverage is a good indicator that a business may be cheating and taking an unfair competitive advantage of those who do provide coverage and who are op-erating in compliance with the law,” Baker said.
Brown signed legislation on Oct. 9 authorizing fines of $500 to $15,000 per violation for willfully classifying an employee as an independent con-tractor. The bill allows civil penalties of $10,000 to $25,000 for a pattern of willful misclassifica-tion.
Baker said a collaborative effort between her department, the Employment Development De-partment and the Workers’ Compensation Insur-ance Rating Bureau is paying off.
Baker said 479 of 1,498 employers -- about 31% of those randomly selected for review by the Em-ployment Development Department this year -- did not have workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Further review found that 80 of the employers actually did have a policy and an additional 45 purchased insurance after receiving a notification from the department.
Baker said the department issued 56 citations against employers who had no workers’ com-pensation insurance and against 46 employ-ers who let the coverage lapse. Fines totaled $400,958, Baker said.
The department will continue to randomly iden-tify employers to review, but will focus heavily on new employers and those in the construc-tion, agriculture and restaurant industries in 2012, Baker said.
Starting in January, computer monitoring of pay-roll information reported to the state will also be used to identify employers who are using more workers than they claimed when purchasing a policy or who are logging more work hours than are being reported. Computer monitoring should also help identify businesses that need to be investigated, sparing headaches for good employers, Baker said.
Bruce Wick, director of risk management for the California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors, testified that sweeps focusing on all contractors in a specific geographic area in-herently “pick on some very good employers and waste their time.” He said he sup-ports the idea of using a computer system to identify “red
The head of the California Department of Industrial Relations says compliance with work-ers’ compensation insurance requirements is one of the best tools for driving the so-called underground economy out of California, and she plans to step up efforts to catch violators next year.
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
DECEMBER 2011SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 6, 2011 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordDecember 7, 2011 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
Built Green OrientationDecember 8, 2011 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street
SBCA Office ClosedChristmas Day ObservedDecember 26, 2011
JANUARY 2012SBCA Office ClosedNews Year Day ObservedJanuary 2, 2012
SBCA Board of Directors MeetingJanuary 10, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordJanuary 11, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
Built Green OrientationJanuary 12, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00pmLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street
FEBRUARY 2012SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordFebruary 1, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
Built Green OrientationFebruary 2, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street
SBCA Board of Directors MeetingFebruary 7, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
P.O. Box 23409 Santa Barbara, CA 93121 805-884-1100 phone 805-884-1108 fax www.sbcontractors.org info@sbcontractors.org
SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUES
Back injuries account for about one in every five job-related injuries in California workplaces. Disabling back injuries are no laughing matter for workers who lose time from work or from personal activities. The sad truth is that most of the pain and lost time can been prevented if you are aware of how the back functions and how to lift safely to protect your back.
The back is a network of fragile ligaments, discs, and muscles which can easily be thrown out of order. The back’s complex design breaks down when it’s forced to perform activities it was not designed to do. Lifting with the back twisted or bent just begs for a pulled muscle or ruptured disc. One sure way to risk injuring the back is to lift heavy or bulky loads improperly or unassisted. Never be afraid to ask for help with loads that you know you cannot lift safely. Lift with good sense and a little extra help from a co-worker or mechanical aid when necessary.
If you decide you are capable of lifting a light load, make sure you lift correctly.
Move in so that your feet are close to the base of the object to be lifted. Face the object squarely. Bend your knees and squat over the item to be lifted. In this position, the back gets added lifting
strength and power from the legs and arms. Move up close to the item, because the backbone must act as a supporting column, and it takes the least strain close in. Tilt the item on edge with its long axis straight up so that the center of the weight is as high as possible above the ground. Still squatting, the feet should be set with legs pointed right at the load, with the back straightened, the worker may then grasp
the load with both arms and slowly stand up with it, pushing up with the leg muscles. If you can’t lift slowly, you can’t lift safely.
A good way to learn the right from the wrong way to lift is to practice lifting correctly a few times. You will notice that the correct way to lift is the easiest way to lift the load, with the least strain and awkwardness. To lift the wrong way will, over time, cause injury and pain. The back can be damaged quickly but can take a long time to heal.
Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund
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The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.
Tailgate Safety Topic
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TÉCNICAS PARA LEVANTAR OBJETOS PESADOS
Las lesiones de la espalda constituyen una de cada cinco lesiones relacionadas con el trabajo en California. Las lesiones a la espalda que resultan en incapacidad no son chiste para los trabajadores que pierden horas de trabajo o de actividades personales. La triste verdad es que la mayoría del dolor y el tiempo perdido pueden evitarse si se sabe cómo funciona la espalda y cómo levantar de forma segura los objetos pesados para protegerse la espalda.
La espalda es una red frágil de ligamentos, discos y músculos que pueden lastimarse con facilidad. El diseño complejo de la espalda deja de funcionar correctamente cuando se le fuerza a ejecutar actividades para las cuales no ha sido diseñada. Levantar objetos pesados con la espalda doblada es una forma fácil de estirarse un músculo o romperse un disco de la columna vertebral. Una manera sin falla de lastimarse la espalda es levantar un objeto pesado o voluminoso incorrectamente o sin ayuda. Nunca tenga temor de pedir ayuda para levantar objetos que usted sabe que no es capaz de levantar en forma segura por sí solo. Levante los objetos pesados aplicando el buen juicio y con la ayuda de un compañero de trabajo o ayuda mecánica cuando sea necesario.
Si usted decide que es capaz de levantar una carga ligera, asegúrese de levantarla de la forma correcta.
Colóquese de manera que tenga los pies cercanos a la base del objeto a levantar. Sitúese directamente de cara al objeto. Doble las rodillas y haga cuclillas sobre el objeto a levantar. En esta posición, la
espalda recibe la potencia de izar adicional que le brindan las piernas y los brazos. Colóquese cerca del objeto, porque la columna vertebral debe funcionar como una columna de apoyo, y estando cerca del
objeto recibe menos esfuerzo. Gire el objeto hasta tener el eje longitudinal vertical para que el centro de gravedad esté lo más alto posible sobre el suelo. Aún de cuclillas, los pies y las piernas deben estar apuntando a la carga, con la espalda recta, el trabajador debe sujetar la
carga con ambos brazos y pararse lentamente, haciendo la fuerza con los músculos de las piernas. Si no se levanta lentamente, no se está levantando de manera segura.
Una buena manera de diferenciar entre el método correcto y los incorrectos de levantar es practicar la forma correcta varias veces. Observará que con el método correcto es más fácil levantar la carga, con el menor esfuerzo y menos torpeza. Con el tiempo, el levantar objetos pesados incorrectamente puede ocasionar lesiones y dolor. La espalda se puede lastimar en un instante y tomar mucho tiempo para sanar.
Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund
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The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
State UI Fund Debt Leads to Higher Federal Tax on EmployersAbsent an act of Congress, California employ-ers will be paying higher taxes starting January 1, 2012 because the state has not repaid money it borrowed from the federal government to pay unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.
The tax increase amounts to $21 per year for any employee who makes $7,000 or more in 2012. California employers pay UI taxes on the first $7,000 of wages per employee.
Statewide, the tax increase amounts to an esti-mated $289.8 million in 2012 and $615.7 million in 2013, according to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) October 2011 Unemployment Insurance Fund Forecast. This represents a loss of 0.3% of the federal tax credit in 2011 and 0.6% in 2012. These additional taxes paid will offset California’s federal loan balance.
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Due to California’s outstanding loan balances, the U.S. Department of Labor has notified the Internal Revenue Service and the EDD that Cali-fornia is a “credit reduction state.”
California has carried an outstanding loan bal-ance for two years in a row.
Therefore, the FUTA credit for California employ-ers will decrease from 5.4% to 5.1% on January 1, 2012, a 0.3% credit reduction, according to the EDD website Employers will use IRS Schedule A (Form 940), Part 2, to calculate the FUTA tax, EDD reports.
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flags,” as long as state agencies act quickly. He said in the case of Petronella Roofing, an Orange County contractor accused of running the larg-est known workers’ compensation insurance fraud case in the history of the state, red flags were identified long before the company was shut down. “When the red flags came up, it took five years to put them out of business,” Wick testified. “Had they been shut down earlier, we could have given more business to legitimate contractors.”
Devon Lynn Kile, 46, was sentenced on Nov. 30 to 10 years of probation and ordered to pay $2.8 million in reimbursement to the Employment Development Department and the Franchise Tax Board. Her husband, Michael Vincent Petro-nella, was sentenced to 10 years in state prison on Nov. 4, 2010. Prosecutors say the company reported about $3 million in payroll to State Compensation Insurance Fund when they were actually paying about $29 million.
The Contractors State License Board will also be stepping up its efforts next year to ensure contractors are carrying workers’ compensation insurance, according to compliance chief David Fogt. Fogt said a board review of the more than 300,000 licensed contractors in California found about 60% are exempt from carrying workers’ compensation insurance.
“They’ve signed under penalty of perjury that they have no employees and we know that is
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not true,” Fogt testified. Fogt said Assembly Bill 484, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2012, requir-ing contractors to provide proof of coverage or certify their exempt status every two years when renewing their license will help identify non-compliant employers.
The board also plans to target the pool-plaster-ing Industry in Southern California, working with district attorney offices in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties to bring contrac-tors into court for not having workers’ compen-sation coverage.
Fogt said for every $1 spent on enforcement ef-forts, he expects the state will see a $4 return through increased tax collections and penalties. Sens. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, and Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Hills, asked during the hear-ing in Sacramento if employers are not carrying
workers’ compensation and violating other state laws because there are too many state regula-tions for them to follow. Wick said every regula-tion imposed on legitimate businesses gives the underground contractors a point of leverage, so he thinks the state’s regulatory environment is partially to blame.
Scott Hauge, president of Small Business Cali-fornia, said he thinks some employers may not know the requirements, but the vast majority of those not carrying workers’ compensation are doing so intentionally. “It is not over regula-tions,” Hauge said. “Obviously, that should be addressed, but that is a front for somebody. Not to have workers’ compensation and not to pay taxes is unconscionable.”
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Setting Up a Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meeting Tailgate or Toolbox safety meetings are 10-15 minute on-the-job meetings held to keep employees alert to work-related accidents and illnesses. Tailgate/toolbox safety meetings have proved their worth by alerting employees to workplace hazards, and by preventing accidents, illnesses and on-the-job injuries. Why Have Them?
In both the tunneling and construction industries, tailgate safety meetings are required by Title 8, Sections 8406 and 1509 of the California Code of Regulations.
While tunneling and construction are the only industries that specifically require tailgate safety meetings, all California employers must have a safety program that includes employee training in safe work practices.
Tailgate/toolbox safety meetings can be used to address actual problems on the job or in the shop. The supervisor leading the meeting can draw on the experience of workers, and use that experience to remind all employees –especially newer ones – of the dangers of working with particular kinds of machinery, tools, equipment and materials. What to Talk About?
Talk about work practices, machinery, tools, equipment materials, attitudes, and anything else that may cause or contribute to a work-related accident or illness. Keep the topic relevant to the job or tasks at hand.
An excellent source for construction related topics is the publication Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry. Supervisors can choose individual sections or topics and relate them to their specific site requirements. Copies can be ordered from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
Choose a topic you think needs safety review. If you notice that spills aren’t being cleaned up promptly, discuss it. If there has been an accident or a near-accident on the job, talk about it. What happened? Where did it happen? How can it be prevented from happening again? Encourage employees to suggest topics. They often know best - what and where the dangers are. How to Run a Good Meeting 1. Hold the meeting on the job, preferably where everyone
can sit and relax. 2. Hold meetings at the beginning of shift or after a break. 3. Choose the topic carefully. Topics should be about health
and safety problems on the job. Research the problem before the meeting. For machinery, consult the manufacturer’s operations manual. For handling toxic substances, get a copy of the material safety data sheet. Your company’s insurance carrier is another good source
of information. Cal/OSHA also supplies a wide range of printed material on worksite safety and health.
4. Don’t choose too broad a topic. 5. Encourage employee participation - keep your meeting
short. Sample Topic for Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings:
Why are guards left off machines? Guards are placed on machines to prevent workers from
contacting moving parts. They are required by Cal/OSHA regulations.
Many California workers are killed or injured every year because guards are removed and not replaced.
Why are guards left off? Ask the group to give reasons. Some common ones are:
♦ I didn’t have time to replace the guard. ♦ I wanted to make sure the machine was working okay. I
just never got around to replacing the guard. ♦ I put on a new drive and the old guard didn’t fit. ♦ I had to remove the guard to adjust the machine. ♦ I couldn’t work with the guard on. It slowed me down. ♦ Listen I’ve run these machines for years without guards
and I’ve never been hurt. These excuses have been given countless times. After the
accident has happened, the guard is replaced and strict rules are enforced. Of course, it’s too late for the victim. The purpose of meeting on this topic is to make sure rules are enforced before an accident can happen.
Resources:
Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry. Copies can be ordered from the Cal/OSHA publications website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/puborder.asp, or obtained from a Cal/OSHA District Office. Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders can be reviewed at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub4.html Note: The information provided is not meant to be either a substitute for or legal interpretation of the occupational safety and health regulations. Readers are cautioned to refer directly to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations for detailed information regarding the regulation’s scope, specifications, and exceptions and for other requirements that may be applicable to their operations.
Tailgate/Toolbox Topics Division of Occupational Safety and Health California Department of Industrial Relations
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Weekly Bulletin
12/21/2011
Reasonable care is given in gathering, compiling and furnishing the information contained herein which is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the SBCA is not responsible or liable for errors, omissions or inaccuracies.
Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/21/2011
Thursday, December 22, 201113th & Paso Robles Street Sewer Mains and Lift Station No. 5 Upgrades Paso Robles
2:00 PM 12/22/2011 DPW Project No. 09-08
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as 13th and Paso Robles Street Sewer Mains and Lift Station No. 5 Upgrades, DPW Project No. 09-08, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, mobilizing; preparing and implementing traffic control plans; potholing and locating existing underground utilities; maintaining sewer service to customers during construction; excavation; shoring and bracing; safety; dewatering; saw cutting; removal and disposal of portions of existing pipelines; pipe embedment; pipe laying; connecting to existing facilities; backfill and compaction; testing; pavement replacement; pavement marking and striping replacement and refreshing; upgrade and rehabilitation to lift station pumps electrical and other miscellaneous conduits; and ancillary work as specified herein and as shown on the Drawings. All equipment and materials furnished shall be new.
Addenda: 0
Friday, December 30, 2011Santa Rita Village Apartments Lompoc
2:00 PM 12/30/2011Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference: Project Description: 2-3 story 55 unit apartment complex
Addenda: 0
Ashwood Construction - David Otero 5755 East Kings Canyon Road, Suite 110, Fresno, CA 93727 559-253-7240, Fax#: 559-253-5955
Dahlia Court II Project Manual Carpinteria
5:00 PM 12/30/2011Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: The work consists of site improvements and offsite improvements in connection with the new construction of thirty-three (33) apartments and one (1) community building included in four (4) buildings, as described in the Contract Documents
Addenda: 0
People's Self Help Housing Corporation 3533 Empleo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-781-3088
Thursday, January 05, 2012Guadalupe Dunes Road Restoration in the County of Santa Barbara Guadalupe
2:00 PM 1/5/2012 County Project No.: 8638
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference: Project Description: Repair and realign existing road through Guadalupe Dunes Park utilizing soil cement (native sand) and HMA paving
Addenda: 0
County of Santa Barbara, CA 805-568-2663
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Santa Barbara office:211 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-966-3233 www.ventanadoor.com
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/21/2011
County of Santa Barbara, Emergency Operation Center Audio, Data and Visual Information Management System (ADVIMS)
Santa Barbara
12:00 PM 1/5/2012 Project 8666-AV
MAND Dec 14
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: The County of Santa Barbara recently completed construction of the new 11,150 SF Emergency Operations Center. The building is envisioned to be a technology enabled environment, supporting multiple agencies and departments in the management of emergency responses. Several different system types will be installed within the spaces in the building including the Incident Management Room, multiple conference and meeting rooms, and common areas. A small digital signage system will also be part of the program.
Key componets of the audiovisual systems shall include:Creston, (or equal), Digital Media backboneHaivision, (or equal), audio and video streaming Videoteleconferencing
The Construction Estimate is $380,000Addenda: 0
Thursday, January 12, 2012Storm Damage Repair for Locations Tunnel Road (MP 0.7), Gibraltar Road (MP 0.2) and Gibraltar Road (MP 0.5)
Santa Barbara
2:00 PM 1/12/2012 County Project No.: 862347
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference: Project Description: Soldier pile retaining walls with soil anchors, drainage improvements and HMA pavement overlay.
Addenda: 0
County of Santa Barbara, CA 805-568-2663
Fillmore Elementary School Frontage Improvements Stockton
2:00 PM 1/12/2012 Project No. 08-08
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: The project will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk to fill in gaps in sidewalk coverage on the south side of Poplar Street, near Fillmore Elementary School. The project will upgrade existing catch basins to current City standards, install a wheelchair ramp, and adjust asphalt to improve drainage. In addition, a pedestrian pad will be installed on the north side of the street at the main school crosswalk.
Addenda: 0
City of Stockton - Sharla Hardy 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202 209-937-8374
Naomi Schwartz Building Alterations for Flood Control Santa Barbara
3:00 PM 1/12/2012 Project No. 8719
MAND Dec 21 @ 1pm
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Perform interior alterations to +/- 5,000 sf of the Naomi Schwartz Building. The majority of the alterations affect the second floor with modifications on the ground floor limited to the existing lobby and limited above ceiling work to relocated utilities and items associated with the second floor modification. The second floor alterations include tenant improvements to accommodate a new interior layout including balcony door/window modifications, demo of select interior partitions and construction of new including rerouting utilities, demo of existing kitchenette and construction of a new kitchen area, a new conference room with folding partitions and built-ins.
Addenda: 0
County of Santa Barbara - Celeste Manolas 1105 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-568-3055
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/21/2011
Moorpark Desalter - Pilot Well Test Moorpark
2:00 PM 1/24/2012 Spec. No. WW12-01
MAND Jan 11 @ 10am
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Construct and development of two (2) test well facilities, one (1) nested (clustered) monitoring well facility, and three (3) engineering test holes that will be drilled using the conventional direct circulation mud rotary drilling method. The design capacity of the test production wells is approximately 500 gallons per minute (gpm).Perform well testing to evaluate shallow aquifer for capacity and water quality of proposed future Moorpark Desalter.
Pre Bid Conference Location: VC Waterworks District Office, 6767 Spring Rd., Moorpark, CA, phone 805 378 3000Addenda: 0
County of Ventura - Public Works 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 805-654-3805, Fax#: 805-677-8762
Mary E. Grogan Community Park - Phase I Project Modesto
4:00 PM 1/24/2012Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: The work will consist of, but is not limited to the following:Rough grading of entire 42 acre site including storm drainage improvements and erosion control hydro-seeding in the phase II area of improvements. Coordination with Sylvan Ave. & Litt Road improvements to be constructed simultaneously under a separate contract. Construction of an approximately 500 stall parking lot with paving, bio-swales, storm drainage, lighting, landscape and irrigation. Construction of 3 synthetic turf soccer fields with subsurface drainage and irrigation. Construction of 4 full size natural turn fields with slit-sand drainage system. Construction of sports field lighting, security lighting and main power service to the facility. Construction of fencing around the soccer complex portion of the project and some safety netting at certain locations. Construction of concrete sidewalks and asphalt pathways through the park. Construction of concrete sidewalks and asphalt pathways through the park. Construction of restroom, concession, office and storage buildings including all utility hookups. Installation of landscape and irrigation for the entirety of phase I of the project. Installation of site furnishings throughout the project.
Addenda: 0
Thursday, January 26, 2012PD Boiler/Economizer Project Stockton
2:00 PM 1/26/2012 Project No. 11-19
MAND Jan 10
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Replace two boilers, add a plate frame water source economizer, and replace pneumatic temperature controls with digital controls.
Addenda: 0
City of Stockton - Alex Martinez 425 North El Dorado Street, Stockton, CA 95202 209-937-8055
Maintenance and Repair 4990 Wing Way Paso Robles
2:00 PM 1/26/2012 DPW Project No. 11-11
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Maintenance and Repair - 4990 Wing Way, Project No. 11-11, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, removal and replacement of existing structures, street work, landscaping and irrigation, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.
Addenda: 0
Tuesday, January 31, 2012Trash Enclosure - SBCA 805-884-1100 Santa Barbara
12:00 PM 1/31/2012Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Trash Enclosure
Please contact the SBCA for more information 805-884-1100 or info@sbcontractors.org.Addenda: 0
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
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Phone (805) 687-3569 | gracedesignassociates.com
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 12/21/2011
Thursday, February 02, 201211-277 Parking Lot Lighting Re-Lamp/Ballast - Montebello DMV Field Office Montebello
2:30 PM 2/2/2012 IFB 11-277
MAND Jan 5 @ 8am
Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: Contractor will be responsible for verifying all dimensions, quantities, types, voltages, and existing conditions prior to ordering parts or starting work pertinent to this contract.
Replace ALL existing ballast, lamps, and the associated electrical hardware in each pole mounted parking lot light fixture and exterior soffit lights. Approximate number of fixtures are as follows:
(25) - 150w HPS soffit lights(35) - 250w HPS pole mounted parking lot lights
Addenda: 0
Friday, June 01, 2012Howard Residence - Dorie 805-377-0891 Santa Barbara
12:00 PM 6/1/2012Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:
Prebid Conference:
Project Description: New 9000 sq. ft. custom home, new detached garage, and new 1976 SF guest house on 5 acres.
Project Contact: Dorie Pellegrin (805) 377-0891 e-mail doriepellegrin@gmail.comAddenda: 0
Dorie Pellegrin, CA 805-377-0891
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
If you are anemployer who wishes to obtain assistance from
Cal/OSHAConsultation, or want to learn more about what
services are available, you can do so by calling the
toll-free assistance number.
1(800) 963-9424 If you want to arrange an
on-site visit or obtaintechnical information, you can contact the Cal/OSHA Consultation area office
nearest your workplace or you can email us at
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
CONSTRUCTION MONITOR'S REPORT
for permits issued between: 12/5/2011 12/15/2011and
Building & Safety DivisionCity of Santa Barbara
ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #
BLD2011-00443 1111 E CABRILLO BLVD C/C-ENF HDG ASSOCIATES OWNER
PO BOX 4028 WOODLAND HILLSCA 91365
993,887 12/14/2011
FRANK SCHIPPER CONSTRUCTION
CON 963-4359610 E. COTA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
BLD2011-00517 301 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ BLD # 3 C/A-FIRE SPRINKLERNAOMI KOVACS OWNER
916 ANACAPA ST SANTA BARBARACA 93101
160,000 12/8/2011
THORPE DESIGN, INC
CON 925-634-5758P.O. BOX 1149 BRENTWOOD CA 94513
BLD2011-01128 401 ALSTON RD R/C-ADDITION FERRIS, MARIE A LIVING TRUST OWNER
4404 LONGSHORE WY SAN DIEGOCA 92130
650,000 12/13/2011
LOVE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CON 732-04301937 ROBBINS ST. SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
CHARLES MCCLURE
LAN 805-696-68645290 OVERPASS RD STE 115 SANTA BARABARA CA 93111
GARY FROLENKO
ENG 682-388723 HITCHCOCK WAY #104 SANTA BARBARA CA
JASON GRANT
DES 805-682-11413040 STATE STREET SUITE E SANTA BARBARA CA 93105
BLD2011-01316 514 STATE ST C/A-ENF GARRETT, JUDITH JOHNSON LIVING TRUS OWNER
PO BOX 3581 SANTA BARBARACA 93130
30,000 12/8/2011
AB DESIGN STUDIOS
ARC 805-963-210027 E COTA ST. STE. 503 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
ADDAMS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION CORP
CON 310-529-53751717 RUTHLAND AVE MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266
BLD2011-01578 1425 ALAMEDA PADRE SERRA R/C-ADDITION HROMADKA, WILLIAM OWNER
1425 ALAMEDA PADRE SERR SANTA BARBARACA 93103
40,000 12/8/2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #
ARNOLD BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC
CON 965-0382215 W FIGUEROA S.B. CA 93101
HROMADKA, WILLIAM
OWN 966-95451425 ALAMEDA PADRE SERR SANTA BARBARA CA 93103
ON DESIGN ARCHITECTS
ARC 896-8401829 DE LA VINA ST., #200 S.B. CA 93101
BLD2011-01774 3851 STATE ST C/C-ALTERATION MACERICH LA CUMBRE, LLC OWNER
2235 FARADAY AVE # O CARLSBADCA 92008
375,210 12/6/2011
D4 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
CON 972-463-03904121 MAIN STREET ROWLETT TX 75088
BLD2011-01961 2936 DE LA VINA ST C/B-ALTERATION 2936 DLV, LLC OWNER
2927 DE LA VINA ST SANTA BARBARACA 93105
90,000 12/6/2011
EAST BEACH VENTURES
ARC 564-8966315 B W. HALEY ST. SB CA 93101
STUDIO ENGINEERS, INC
ENG 805-962-27801108 DE LA VINA STE A SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
TODD CONSTRUCTION
CON 729-27005275 LOUISIANA PLACE SANTA BARBARA CA 93111
BLD2011-01998 2830 DE LA VINA ST C/B-ALTERATION BARBARA PROPERTIES LLC OWNER
2445 NWWESTOVER RD # 404 PORTLANDOR 97210
275,000 12/8/2011
CEBULLA ASSOCIATES
ARC 805-473-8203P.O. BOX 42 PISMO BEACH CA 93348
PARRIS CONSTRUCTION
CON 805-569-1186510 CASTILLO ST SUITE 320 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
BLD2011-02001 500 NINOS DR C/B-SITE WORKMCLEAN TILTON OWNER
651C VERDE MAR SANTA BARBARACA 93103
962-1888 120,000 12/13/2011
FLOWERS & ASSOCIATES***
ENG 805-966-2224201 N CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ SANTA BARBARA CA 93103
TYNAN GROUP, INC
APL 805-679-75592927 DE LA VINA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93105
FRANK SCHIPPER CONSTRUCTION
CON 331-5411610 E. COTA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #
BLD2011-02026 350 HITCHCOCK WAY C/A-FIRE SPRINKLER DCH CALIFORNIA INVESTMENTS LLC OWNER
11911 SAN VICENTE BLVD #C/O THE HOROWITZ GROUP
LOS ANGELESCA 90049
80,000 12/7/2011
AMCO FIRE PROTECTION INC
CON 818-502-3250676 W WILSON AVE F GLENDALE CA 91203
BLD2011-02046 3307 STATE ST C/B-ALTERATION DELORETO EMIL F & JAMES M TR OWNER
3757 STATE ST STE 207 SANTA BARBARACA 93105
43,650 12/7/2011
GARCIA ARCHITECTS INC
ARC 689-2588122 E ARRELLAGA ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
ORANCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.
CON 714-660-11991370 REYNOLDS AVE #107 IRVINE CA 92714
BLD2011-02083 3134 LUCINDA LN R/C-ADDITION JACOBS-ALLEN TRUST OWNER
3134 LUCINDA LN SANTA BARBARACA 93105
210,000 12/5/2011
B.O.D. CONSTRUCTION INC.
CON 563-6043825 N. SAN MARCOS RD SANTA BARBARA CA 93111
BRYAN POLLARD
ARC 805.687-2783229 WEST MISSION ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
BLD2011-02127 1519 SHORELINE DR R/B-SITE WORK SAUER, RON A OWNER
4119 SWTUALATIN AVE PORTLANDOR 97239
110,000 12/13/2011
VILLAGE POOLS***
CON 969-02119 S. QUARANTINA ST. SANTA BARBARA CA 93103
AMY VON PONTZ
DES 805-685-9513217 SAN NAPOLI DR. GOLETA CA 93117
GARY FROLENKO
ENG 682-388723 HITCHCOCK WAY #104 SANTA BARBARA CA
BLD2011-02309 1101 ANACAPA ST C/B-ALTERATION LEVON INVESTMENTS, LLC OWNER
200 E CARRILLO ST # 200 SANTA BARBARACA 93101
66,024 12/12/2011
ROBERTS DESIGN GROUP ARCH & INTER
DES 884-8403730 KRISTIN COURT SB CA 93111
JOHN GODKIN**
CON 684-99094302 VERANO DRIVE CARPINTERIA CA 93013
BLD2011-02313 240 REEF CT R/B-ALTERATION LUNA, ANNE T OWNER
240 REEF CT SANTA BARBARACA 93109
90,000 12/12/2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
Unlicensed Operators
Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.
The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.
If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:
any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.
If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES
ADVERTISING
Include your license number in
anything that might be considered
advertising.
Don’t use false or misleading
advertising, or advertise a price
you don’t intend to honor.
Don’t advertise to do work you’re
not licensed to perform.
Don’t advertise about bonding.
When advertising asbestos
removal services, be sure to include
your asbestos certification and
registration numbers along with
your business name.
Notify CSLB whenever you see
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P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov
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Unlicensed Operators
Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.
The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.
If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:
any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.
If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES
ADVERTISING
Include your license number in
anything that might be considered
advertising.
Don’t use false or misleading
advertising, or advertise a price
you don’t intend to honor.
Don’t advertise to do work you’re
not licensed to perform.
Don’t advertise about bonding.
When advertising asbestos
removal services, be sure to include
your asbestos certification and
registration numbers along with
your business name.
Notify CSLB whenever you see
advertising for an unlicensed
contractor.
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD
P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov
D E P A R T M E N T O F C O N S U M E R A F F A I R S
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Unlicensed Operators
Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.
The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.
If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:
any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.
If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES
ADVERTISING
Include your license number in
anything that might be considered
advertising.
Don’t use false or misleading
advertising, or advertise a price
you don’t intend to honor.
Don’t advertise to do work you’re
not licensed to perform.
Don’t advertise about bonding.
When advertising asbestos
removal services, be sure to include
your asbestos certification and
registration numbers along with
your business name.
Notify CSLB whenever you see
advertising for an unlicensed
contractor.
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD
P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov
D E P A R T M E N T O F C O N S U M E R A F F A I R S
07/08
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ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #
SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION
CON 805-886-82173463 STATE ST. #191 SANTA BARBARA CA 93105
KEITH RIVERA
ARC 886-9834339 WOODLEY CT. SANTA BARBARA CA 93105
BLD2011-02325 1125 STATE ST C/C-ALTERATION 1129 STATE STREET OWNER
1231 B STATE ST SANTA BARBARACA 93101
120,000 12/13/2011
COPA CONSTRUCTORS INC
CON 949-752-252526226 ENTERPRISE CT LAKE FOREST CA 92630
JOSEPH GEOGHEGAN, JR.
ARC 847-671-74525100 RIVER RD., STE. 125 SCHILLER PARK IL 60176
BLD2011-02368 1109 LUNETA PZ R/B-ADDITION HUGHES LAND HOLDING TRUST OWNER
28 ANACAPA ST STE DC/O KIM HUGHES
SANTA BARBARACA 93101
650,000 12/13/2011
BECKER CONSTRUCTION CORP
CON 965-9555P.O. BOX 41459 SANTA BARBARA CA 93140
BLD2011-02426 2830 DE LA VINA ST C/A-FIRE SPRINKLER BARBARA PROPERTIES LLC OWNER
2445 NWWESTOVER RD # 404 PORTLANDOR 97210
27,000 12/14/2011
NARGAN FIRE & SAFETY
CON 964-7605 FAX629 FIRESTONE RD GOLETA CA 93117
BLD2011-02465 26 E CALLE CRESPIS R/A-ADDITION HOPPER, JAMES D & ELIZABETH P LIVIN OWNER
32 E CALLE CRESPIS SANTA BARBARACA 93105
55,000 12/13/2011
ERIC SWENUMSON**
AGT 967-55075662 CALLE REAL SUITE 437 GOLETA CA 93117
BLD2011-02496 27 E COTA ST C/A-FIRE SUPPRESSION LYON BUILDING THE OWNER
1933 CLIFF DR SANTA BARBARACA 93109
64,056 12/5/2011
ORR PROTECTION SYSTEMS INC
CON 877-265-970516 TECHNOLOGY DR SUITE 134 IRVINE CA 92618
BLD2011-02522 128 SAN RAFAEL AVE R/A-ALTERATION MURCHISON, DAVID B OWNER
3223 VISTA ARROYO SANTA BARBARACA 93109
40,000 12/13/2011
TAI YEH
ARC 882-9158P.O. BOX 92059 SANTA BARBARA CA 93190
BLD2011-02582 1900 LASUEN RD C/A-FIRELINETHE RIVIERA ASSOCIATION OWNER
C/O DIANNE CHANNING1502 FRANCESCHI ROAD
SANTA BARBARACA 93103
50,000 12/7/2011
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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 28, 2011
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DURBIANO FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC*
CON 966-4234 FAX232 E. GUTIERREZ P.O. BOX 147 SANTA BARBARA CA 93102
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Board of Directors
Allan GreenPresident
Jack Martin1st Vice President
Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President
Dan GeorgeSecretary/Treasurer
John HolehouseParliamentarian
Robert Clarke
Patrick Foster
Don Gordon
Brian Larkowski
Mark Magid
Aaron McKean
Peter Novak
Rodney Utt
Executive DirectorKarin Perissinottokarin@sbcontractors.org
Administrative AssistantApril Fordapril@sbcontractors.org
Santa Barbara Contractors Association914 A Santa Barbara StreetP. O. Box 23409Santa Barbara, CA 93121805.884.1100 Phone805.884.1108 Faxinfo@sbcontractors.orgwww.sbcontractors.orgwww.builtgreensb.org
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