september 27 2010 weekly bulletin

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September 27, 2010 Issue #38 Web Site: www.marinba.org Email: [email protected]

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WEEKLY BULLETIN

President Jeff Grady ~ Grady Consulting Services

Vice President Mark Silvia ~ Marin Mechanical Inc

Chief Financial Officer Rick Nichelini ~ Nichelini & Sons Inc

Secretary Jeff Mertel ~ Mertel Carpets Inc

Past President

Keith Dotto ~ Dotto Glass, Inc.

2009-2010 MBA Directors & Officers

Aimi Dutra~The Dutra Group

Barry Arends ~ Morris Roofing

Dave Trahan ~ Patriot Mechanical

Tyler Doherty ~ Cal West Rentals Inc

Gary Frugoli ~ Construction Consultant

Peter Migale ~ Migale Painting Company

Jim Schalich ~ Schalich Brothers Construction

Dick Ghilotti ~ Ghilotti Construction Company

Dave Garbarino ~ Marin Sanitary Service, Inc.

Jeff Pottorff ~ North Bay Landscape Management

Staff

Klif Knoles ~ General Manager Paula Krause ~ Assistant General Manager Sue Peterson ~ Controller Karen Adams ~ Insurance Administrator Diane Van Renselaar ~ Planroom Enid Lifson ~ Reception ~ Planroom Joan Szarfinski ~ Front Office Assistant Janet Alessandra ~ Website – Weekly Bulletin ~ Notary Casey Mazzoni ~ Legislative Analyst Klif Knoles ~ Workers’ Comp Safety Director

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As We Wait For the Governor to Act, There Are

Other Activities Worth Noting

BY: Phil Vermeulen, Legislative Advocate

Also In This Update

• US Senate Approves $30 Billon Small Business Bill

• State Watchdog Commission to Study Appropriate Role of Economic Analysis in Regulatory and Legislative Decision-making

• CSLB Looks For Help To Go After "the Bad Guys!"

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Waiting on the Governor

The governor returned from his 9-day trip to Asia yesterday and faces about 770 bills that he must act on by the end of September. As I've previously reported, we have many bills awaiting his decision which I will report on the minute I hear anything. Oh, and there's absolutely NOTHING to report on the budget!

I am hearing, however, STRONG rumors that Senate Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg may be voted out as the leader of the Senate. Among the reasons I'm hearing, it is due to his lack of leadership on the budget, his failure to help win the election for John Laird in the senate race in San Luis Obispo (the Republican Sam Blakeslee won) and dissatisfaction by several public workers' unions, including the Teachers over legislation he was carrying this session. The "word" I'm hearing is that Alex Padilla of Los Angeles has the votes and will likely make the change in December. The rumor is so strong that I'm already hearing various senators have been "pegged" as new committee chairs. Time will tell!

US Senate Approves $30 Billon Small Business Bill

The US Senate has passed a bill to create a $30 billion government fund to help open lending for credit-starved small businesses, cut their taxes and boost federal loan programs for them.

The 61-38 tally rewards President Barack Obama and his Democratic allies of Capitol Hill with a long-sought victory and sets the stage for a final vote in the House, which is likely to approve it for Obama's signature.

The new fund would help community banks increase lending to small businesses hurt by the recession and the 2008 Wall Street crisis. The bill would also provide about $12 billion in tax breaks over a decade to both large and small businesses and also boost the Small Business Administration's lending programs.

Passage of the measure, which blends a $30 billion government fund to help open up lending for credit-starved small businesses with bipartisan tax provisions, would give President Barack Obama and his besieged Democratic allies in Congress a much-sought - but relatively modest - political victory with less than seven weeks to go before Election Day.

"At a time when small business owners are still struggling to make payroll and they're still holding off hiring, we put together a plan that would give them some tax relief and make it easier for them to take out loans," Obama said Wednesday.

The new loan fund would be available to community banks to encourage lending to small businesses, and supporters say banks should be able to use the fund to leverage up to $300 billion in loans.

The loan fund is opposed, however, by most Republicans, who liken it to the 2008 bailout of the financial system. They warn it would encourage banks to make loans to borrowers who aren't good credit risks.

Democrats say the measure is needed to help small businesses cope with a credit crunch that worsened dramatically after the financial crisis two years ago.

This legislation would also aid lending by lowering Small Business Administration loan program fees and raising loan guarantee and lending limits.

"This small business jobs bill would give small businesses $12 billion in tax cuts. It would increase small business lending. It would help small business owners to get private capital to finance expansion and hire new workers," said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. "And all these things would help small businesses to create as many as a half a million jobs."

The measure had been delayed for months and was successfully filibustered by Republicans in July. But on Tuesday, Democrats cracked the filibuster with the help of two Republicans, Sens. George Voinovich of Ohio and George LeMieux of Florida. That set the stage for Thursday's vote.

After Senate passage, the bill would return the measure to the House, which is likely to approve it for Obama's signature.

The bill is advancing too late to help make a dent before Election Day in a 9.6 percent nationwide unemployment rate. It follows successful efforts this year to provide a temporary payroll tax holiday to companies that hire the jobless, and to extend assistance to the unemployed, cash-starved state governments and local school districts.

Democrats had hoped to pass the bill in July but couldn't win any GOP converts. They fell just short of defeating a filibuster that was called because Democrats blocked Republicans from offering unrelated amendments.

"There are many good things in this bill, but I believe it could have been better," said Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa. "Unfortunately, the Democratic leadership has been more interested in scoring political points than actually providing relief to small business."

Grassley wanted the measure to have additional tax cuts, including a 20 percent tax deduction off their earnings.

The small business tax cuts in the bill include breaks for restaurant owners and retailers who remodel their stores or build new ones. Long-term investors in some small businesses would be exempt from paying capital gains taxes.

But in the near term, the bulk of the tax cuts would actually go to big companies to allow them to more quickly recover the costs of capital improvements through depreciation.

The measure also would allow small business owners to deduct the costs of health insurance for themselves and their families from self-employment taxes, but only for the 2010 tax year.

Much of the bill would be paid for by allowing taxpayers to convert 401(k) and government retirement accounts into Roth accounts, in which they pay taxes up front on the money they contribute, enabling them to withdraw it tax-free after they retire.

State Watchdog Commission to Study Appropriate Role of Economic Analysis in Regulatory and Legislative Decision-making The highly-regarded, and very effective, Little Hoover Commission is doing a study about the appropriate role of economic analysis in regulatory and legislative decision-making. The first hearing will be October 28, followed by another in January.

I have been invited by the commission's staff (and have accepted) to meet with them next week to help obtain my "stories, comments, perspectives, and ideas" along with other colleagues of mine. You can bet the Air Resources Board will play BIG into my discussions! Have any comments you'd like to share about what's wrong with the current system; and, what would a good system look like? Please email me your comments to [email protected].

CSLB Looks For Help To Go After "the Bad Guys!"

On another front, the Contractors' License Board is conducting an industry meeting on September 28th to see how they can work more closely with us to go after the bad guys who more and more are licensed contractors. Following is the information about the meeting. Again, any ideas, thoughts or comments that you may have which will help me to help you, would be greatly appreciate. Please email them to me at [email protected].

Dear Industry Associations Representatives:

As many of you are aware, California continues to suffer from an ever-growing problem of businesses operating in the underground economy. It is estimated that California loses nearly $100 billion every year in revenue, a significant portion attributed to the construction industry. Too often, construction contractors fail to pay the required payroll taxes, workers’ compensation insurance, and/or obtain the necessary business licenses; and many legitimate contractors are being put out of business because the law-abiding contractors cannot compete with illegal operators.

Historically, the majority of industry leads received by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) involved unlicensed contracting. However, in recent times, there has been a shift in the types of leads CSLB is receiving. Lately, more and more leads involve licensed contractors who are operating illegally by failing to carry or underreporting worker’s compensation insurance, pay employees in cash, and/or fail to pull required permits. At the CSLB board meeting held on August 26, 2010, CSLB committed to scheduling a meeting with Industry Associations to discuss methods of prioritizing construction fraud investigations with our partnering agencies. As part of our continuous efforts to combat fraudulent construction activity, CSLB has scheduled a meeting that will be held on:

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 10:00 a.m.

Contractors State License Board John C. Hall Conference Room

9821 Business Park Drive Sacramento, CA 95827

The objective of this meeting will be to discuss protocols and expectations in responding to leads from the construction industry relating to the afore-mentioned Contractor State License Law requirements. We will discuss how CSLB can work more effectively with the Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) and what action can be taken against repeat offenders. The expectation is that CSLB and Industry Associations can work together to demonstrate to the public, government agencies and business groups the extensiveness of construction fraud and the need to prioritize and provide enforcement resources.

I look forward to seeing you at the meeting so that together we can reach a consensus on our message and action plan to improve enforcement to curtail unlawful activity. Please contact Executive Assistant Ana Rodriguez by email at [email protected] or by phone at (916) 255-4469 to let us know if you will be able to attend. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Stephen P. Sands

Registrar

Health Reform Breakdown Over Age Dependent Coverage Approximately 30% of the under 30 demographic is uninsured - the highest rate of any age group in the United States (source: HHS.gov). At this time in their lives, young people generally do not have access to employer group health plans and do not have the money to pay for unexpected medical bills. They are graduating from college, looking for their first job, taking part time work with no benefits and having longer waiting periods for benefits once they finally secure full time employment. To address this need, one of the first measures being implemented under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is the extension of coverage to overage dependents up to age 26. Eligible dependents do not have to be living at home, do not have to be on the parent’s tax return and can even be covered if they are married. In the case of a married dependent, coverage does not extend to the spouse or children of the dependent – even if the child of the dependent is born while on the plan. The one eligibility requirement for enrollment is that the dependent cannot have access to other group health plan (i.e. through the current employer of the dependent or dependent’s spouse). All medical carriers and plans which include dependent coverage must comply with the legislation. To inform employees of this special enrollment opportunity, insurers and employers are required to provide special enrollment notices prior to the health plan renewal. Ancillary carriers providing coverages such as dental, vision and chiropractic care are not required to extend coverage to overage dependents but many of them are choosing to do so. Medical carriers are not mandated to extend coverage to overage dependents until the first plan renewal after September 23, 2010. Dependents termed and/or not enrolled in their parents’ plan prior to this date can be added during the employers’ next plan renewal or open enrollment period For example, if the current health plan renews April 1, overage dependents will not be able to enroll until this time. However, if the employer were to change carriers, with coverage effective October1st or later, overage dependents could be enrolled on the new plan immediately. Going forward, medical carriers will not require employees to submit Overage Dependent Certification Forms for their children. There may however, be some form of affidavit required to document that the overage dependent does not have access to other group coverage. For companies offering health insurance to their employees and dependents, there are tax savings to both the employer and the employee. The tax benefits are effective as of March 30, 2010 and extend beyond the dependent’s 26th birthday to the end of the tax year (although the dependent’s coverage ends on the last day of the month in which he or she turns 26). The employer contribution towards the dependent’s medical coverage is not considered income to the employee. Moreover, employees can benefit by paying their portion of the dependent coverage on a pre-tax basis through an IRS Section 125 cafeteria plan1. Even self employed individuals get a tax credit if they qualify for the self-employed health insurance deduction on their federal income tax return. If you have questions regarding the implementation of overage dependent coverage or future health reform mandates in your company’s health plan, please contact your Benefits Consultant, Chelsea Sabre Lee, via phone at (800) 437-8770 or email [email protected]. 1 Consult your tax advisor regarding necessary changes to your IRS Section 125 plan documents.

Chelsea Sabre Lee Benefits Consultant

GET THEM AT HELLO TAPPING CUSTOMERS' EMOTIONS IN YOUR CREATIVE LEADS TO SALES

Marketing is rarely about making rational appeals — especially when you're trying to hook first-time customers. Creating advertising copy that connects with key emotions is critical to grabbing customers' attention. Below are five key "emotional factors" that frequently influence people's buying decisions. Incorporating one or two of these in your advertising copy is sure to stir their emotions and get them hooked on what you're selling.

1. Value. In this down economy, value has become a hot trend in marketing. And while value is a seemingly rational appeal, it can be an emotional one as well. For example, when a company says, "Find a lower price anywhere — and we'll match it!" it creates a sense of trust, yet few customers will actually research lower prices.

2. Trust. With so many big-time fraud cases in the headlines recently, trust is a hot-button issue that every company is wisely attempting to jump on. Cell phone companies, with their "no hidden fees" promises, are a perfect example of this trust-style marketing.

3. Belonging. Human nature dictates that virtually everyone desires a sense of belonging and togetherness. Capitalize on this emotion with appeals to "community" or "family."

4. Trend setting. Everyone wants to be with-it, and lots of people want to be at the forefront of fashion and trends. Copy that makes individuals feel like they're at the forefront of trends is a stand-by tactic for targeting anyone, in any age group.

5. Time. Busy people want quick service and easy-to-use products. Write copy that promises instant gratification, like "one-hour service," and "same-day delivery." Copy that promises time-saving benefits — "Cuts the time it takes to prepare dinner in half!" — is also extremely effective.

Business Outreach Committee c/o San Mateo County Transit District

Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) 1250 San Carlos Avenue

San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 More Info: (650) 508-7939

Bay Area Transportation Construction Projects Construction Contractor & Subcontractor Outreach Event You Are Invited! The Bay Area Transportation Business Outreach Committee (BOC) (a consortium of transportation agencies) invites you to its Construction Outreach event.

Why should you attend?

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us

& meet key decision makers!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SF Municipal Transportation Agency Atrium

1 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA

To register, please return the attached form by fax or email: Fax: (415) 257-4555 Email: [email protected]

Learn about upcoming construction projects from transportation agencies in and around the Bay Area

Hear advice on best practices for subcontractors

NETWORK with prime contractors, subcontractors, and agency personnel.

BOC Registration and Business Profile Form

Business Information

Name of Company:

Contact Name(s):

Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Phone: Email:

Website:

How many years has the firm been in business?

How many years of experience do you have in the construction industry?

Is the firm a subsidiary or affiliate of another firm? Yes No Parent/Affiliate Company Name(s):

Describe Relationship:

Service and/or Product Information

Please describe the type(s) of work your firm provides or product(s) sold:

Industry and Bonding Information

Contractor Licenses: License # Class

Bonding Company Name:

What is your firm’s bonding range? $ Single Project $ Aggregate (all projects)

Work History Please describe your three largest projects over the past five years, including values

1.

2.

3.

Projects of Interest Please identify the size of construction projects your firm is interested in performing (check all boxes that apply):

Small construction projects less than $50,000 Projects $500,001 - $1,000,000

Projects between $50,001 - $100,000 Projects $1,000,001 - $3,000,000

Projects between $100,001 - $500,000 Projects greater than $3,000,000

Please list Counties in which your firm is willing to perform:

To register for the BOC Construction Contractor-Subcontractor Event, please return this form to Gail Jackson via email at [email protected] or fax (415) 257-4555. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at SFMTA (1 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA) from 4-7 p.m. on October 5, 2010!

Marin Builders Association Political Action

Committee’s November Endorsements

MMWD Candidates:

District 1: Jack Gibson

District 2: Armando Quintero

District 3: David Behar

District 4: Cynthia Koehler

Measure S:

MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

Ordinance 418. Shall an ordinance be adopted requiring voter approval before the Marin Municipal Water District approves constructing, or financing the construction of, a desalination facility?

YES

Measure I:

CITY OF SAN RAFAEL

To protect lifesaving paramedic services by maintaining rapid response times, providing advanced heart attack treatment, and keeping trained paramedics on fire engine companies, shall San Rafael Municipal Code Chapter 3.28 be amended to permit phased increases, up to $23.00 annually above the current rate, on residential units, and up to $.03 per square foot annually above the current rate on non-residential structures; and, shall San Rafael’s appropriations limit be correspondingly increased?

YES

For more information on this issue or any other issues of interest to the construction indus-try please contact Casey Mazzoni at 415.342.3328 or [email protected].

Casey Mazzoni 415 .342 .3328 or [email protected] .

Marin Legislation

Legislative Analyst

Advertising

October 2010 Monthly Meeting for NAWIC

San Francisco Chapter 19

When: Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010 Time:::: 6:00 p.m. General Meeting (5:oo p.m. Board Meeting — open to all members)

Where:::: Law offices of Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold One Market Plaza Steuart Tower, 8th Floor San Francisco, California 94105 Cost: : : : $30 members / $35 non-members & guests Register by PayPal through our website: www.nawicsanfrancisco.com to our “Meetings” section Deadline is Monday, Oct 11th Agenda:

• Member Spotlight • Presentation of 2010-2011 budget for SF Chapter • Review of open committee positions • APC (Annual Planning Conference for Region 10) — find how you can get involved and help

our Chapter host this exciting event in Napa/American Canyon in November

• Education: • Topic — Common Construction Defects and their Causes • Speakers — David M Field, A.I.A. & Susan E. Spott from Richard Avelar & Associates Architects (resumes attached)

**** Questions? Contact Rita Schoch at 415-850-6399

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Chapter #19

San Francisco

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The CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS is a challenging business even while you are healthy & working. It creates cash flow to pay for your daily

living expenses such as your mortgage & other fixed expenses.

If you are not working…YOUR INCOME STOPS!!

Look into the “MARIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION” Disability Program. It’s competitive and discounted to members!

The Marin Builders Association has continued to offer this

Long Term Disability Program Serviced through the

Agency of David White & Associates 3150 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 200

San Ramon, CA 94583

www.dwassociates.com

California License No. 0504164

If you would like information, including details of coverage and costs please call: Carol Keller (925) 277-2664

Casey Mazzoni [email protected] 415/342-3328

G R E E N C O R N E R

What is the Away Station?

The mission of The Away Station is to Productively and creatively serve the community and the planet by the organized collection and redistribution of the by-product of consumption. This is done by providing a way for people to effortlessly get rid of unwanted items knowing that these items will go to good use and not go into the landfill.

It is also a way for people to:

1. Responsibly, at one stop, dispose of unwanted items including:

Building materials, hardware, fixtures and cabinetry

Clothing, house wares, and furniture

Books, office supplies, cds

Computers, electronics, and sporting goods

Art supplies and materials

2. Practice “eco-sumption” by shopping for all of the above items in one place.

3. Creatively re-purpose, re-make, repair and resell these previously unwanted items.

4. Provide more jobs, passionate work, training and education. This all results in shifting public consciousness from endless consumption to responsible interaction with the goods and products of our lifestyle and their impact on the plante.

What does The Away Station look like?

Imagine a shopping center that has an unusual artistic design and flow; simple, elegant and func-tions smoothly. A center that has been remodeled implementing true green ethics, using found items and environmentally sound products. The flow of the center allows for easy drop off of merchandise that you no longer want and the ability to purchase others that you do want.

A center courtyard creates a community gathering place around which are shops featuring environ-mentally sound items, well displayed and clearly marked, tended by knowledgeable people. There will be space for art workshops for schools and other community groups and spaces to rent for par-ties and events.

What else does The Away Station provide?

• Professional home and office organizational services

• Removal of goods from homes, offices and building sites

• Consultants for green deconstruction and building

The Away Station

Casey Mazzoni [email protected] 415/342-3328

G R E E N C O R N E R

• Clearing center for businesses, organizations and individuals to drop off items and have the dis-tributed to organizations and individuals that are in need

• Skilled deconstruction crews (vs. demolition)

• Internet shopping for items still at construction sites

• Employment and volunteer opportunities

• Training and employment in various shops and workshops

• Rental Service

• Rental of merchandise for stagers, theater groups, and filmmakers

• Flea market space

• Rental space available for local flea markets and fundraising activities

• Repair and refinishing

• Repair and refinishing of furniture and appliances

The Away Station

109 Broadway (right behind Fairfax Lumber)

Fairfax, CA 94978

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 415/453-4410

The Away Station

Continued...

Presents

EPA’s New Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

What is the new RRP Rule & how does this EPA Regulation affect you?

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

660 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael

$185 Members ~ $250 Nonmembers Must Be PrePaid

This course will meet the EPA Training requirements for persons performing renovation in pre1978 housing and child care facilities. Students that complete the course will become Certified Renovators and know how to perform all work using lead safe work practices. Students will also learn how to perform acceptance testing for their work.

For reservations please complete and return this form with a check made payable to: Marin Builders Association or go to our website www.marinba.org and pay online.

Company: __________________________________ Phone: _______________

Person(s) attending: ______________________________________________

All Participants Must Be PrePaid

Cancellations made after October 25th and noshows will be charged.

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Date Owner Contractor Project Address Work Value

Larkspur24-Aug Price Cloud 924-6887 Pipe Spy Marin Inc 927-0287 72 Elm Avenue Sewer 5,700.00$ 25-Aug Steve Clark J Murphy 305-8910 29 Boardwalk Deck 14,000.00$

DiGiorgio 927-2181 Tom Lee Roofing 102 Elm Avenue ReRoof 12,900.00$ Griego 714-289-8384 PSR West Coast Bldrs 925-299-052052 Redwood Hwy Rmd 300,000.00$

26-Aug Leah Solter 883-0830 Pete Pedersen 456-2070 54 Yale Avenue Trellis 65,000.00$ 30-Aug William Love 990-9411Janssen Pool Construction 105 King Demolition 10,850.00$

William Love 990-9411Janssen Pool Construction 105 King Pool 106,000.00$ Alvarado 707-567-3927Charles Window & Door 459-160 163 Via La Cumbre Windows 6,893.00$ A Evans 845-8323 Alvar Bay Const 845-8323 10 Ridgeway Lane Kit/Rmd 48,100.00$ Gilman/Slopak Cerutti-Builder 457-5579 19 Orange Avenue Kit/Rmd 12,000.00$ Phillips 845-8771 Aussie Roofing Inc 472-2800 1 Parkside ReRoof 34,000.00$

31-Aug Arrow 342-8554 Building Solutions 459-3349 1 Baltimore Avenue Rmd 25,000.00$ D Machado 298-0367 PWD No CA 510-292-2990 11 Crystal Creek Court Windows 8,163.00$ D Black 264-5462 Ray Tanner Builder 892-0403 139 Eliseo Bath/Rmd 20,000.00$

1-Sep B Burtleson 461-7576 Owner 27 Ladderman Kit/Rmd 65,000.00$ Trader Joe's GP Fire Protection 2052 Redwood Hwy Sprinkler Heads 8,800.00$ R Hochschild Owner 459-3679 45 Laurel SFD 580,608.00$

7-Sep Don McCrea Max Williams 720-5044 277 Tulane Kit/Rmd 60,000.00$ R Ferrier 823-8374 David Goray 515-2338 755 South Eliseo #8 Bath/Rmd 11,000.00$ S Ginsburg 924-7526 Morris Roofing 454-6066 140 Hawthorne Avenue ReRoof 7,275.00$

8-Sep Herndon 510-384-7977Solarwinds 925-685-1565 10 Orange Avenue Solar 21,000.00$ 9-Sep C Benet 461-2251 Brownco Const 721-0465 57 Corte Precita Deck 20,000.00$ 13-Sep S Remy 939-1690 Owner 330 West Baltimore Rmd 19,147.00$

A Shelton 435-2561 Acker & Guerrero 510-261-7227 325 Wilson ReRoof 13 000 00$

Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits

A Shelton 435-2561 Acker & Guerrero 510-261-7227 325 Wilson ReRoof 13,000.00$ R Butler 459-2802 Warne Const 707-544-0654 965 Magnolia Avenue Deck 10 Units 110,000.00$

14-Sep M McDermott Owner 200-6968 20 Meadowood Drive SFD 600,000.00$ AU Energy Able Maintenance 707-545-5522 295 Sir Francis Drake TI 15,000.00$ J Rosenfield Artisan Awnings 510-483-7771 2419 Larkspur Landing Awnings 10,000.00$ T Bonomi 713-6915 Owner 21 Hawthorne Avenue Ret/Wall 58,000.00$

15-Sep T Smith 505-9315 McLeran Roofing 456-7663 38 Bayo Vista Avenue ReRoof 15,050.00$ Millie Leary Owner 31 Cielo ReRoof 10,000.00$

16-Sep P Atkins 927-3092 Little John Const 726-9663 135 Riviera Circle Bath/Rmd 5,600.00$ S Turitzin 209-576-837Van Houten Const 342-2732 40 Murray Avenue Foundation 15,000.00$ Ross Valley Homes Park Place Const 510-233-0257 501 Via Casitas Antennas 5,000.00$ Marin Country Mart Plant Construction 285-0500 2415 Larkspur Landing TI 65,000.00$

Novato13-Sep KB Properties Owner 50 Ormond Court Rmd 8,500.00$

Harvey A Lerchin Owner 2 Badger Court Rmd 35,000.00$ William Chaponot DeMello Roofing Inc 1743 Center Road ReRoof 10,600.00$ Justin Segall Wedge Roofing Inc 87 Monte Vista ReRoof 13,000.00$ Julie Kissel Home Depot 7 Oak Park Drive Windows 14,492.00$

14-Sep Roger L Roderick Bay Builders Inc 2235 Laguna Vista Dr Rmd 18,000.00$ Novato Youth Center Roberts Mechanical & Elect 680 Wilson Avenue Mechanical 8,000.00$ Michael Neustadt SolarCraft Services Inc 18 Arbor Circle Solar 35,000.00$

Date Owner Contractor Project Address Work Value

Novato14-Sep Starbucks Coffee Co J M Maita Construction Inc 132 Vintage Way 208 TI 79,000.00$ 15-Sep Novato FF Property LLSwinerton Builders 777 San Marin Drive Rmd 400,000.00$

David P Mello Hayes & Associates Construction 8 Surf Way Rmd 50,000.00$ Fred B Boone Ongaro & Sons Plumbing 355 San Carlos Way HVAC 8,275.00$ Peter C Lavaroni McLeran Inc 335 Enfrente Road ReRoof 11,050.00$ Craig Botti Alcal Arcade Contracting Inc 45 Grande Vista ReRoof 8,000.00$ JCC Cal Properties LL Peacock Construction 208 Vintage Way K9 TI 25,000.00$ Gregory W Gillen Stephen Dunbar Construction 1225 Lynwood Drive Window 13,000.00$ Jim Doherty PWD Northern California Retail 6 Santa Victoria Court Window 15,300.00$

16-Sep Phyllis Maioriello Henderson Construction 1114 Turner Drive Rmd 9,000.00$ Barbara Bleyle Burkell Plumbing Inc 75 Capilano Drive HVAC 8,275.00$ Gail C Heck Northwest Exteriors Inc 2005 Hawthorne Terrac Rmd 5,000.00$ Robert L Hall One Hour Heating & AC 68 Flicker Drive Mechanical 6,100.00$ Richard Alesci Kelly Plumbing & Heating 55 Ramona Court Mechanical 7,000.00$ Agustin C Hoth Jim Thompson Co Inc 185 San Felipe Way ReRoof 7,500.00$ Donald W Miller Agape All American Roofing 1 Oak Forest Road ReRoof 20,170.00$ Kaiser Foundation Owner 97 San Marin Dr 1st Flr TI 167,100.00$ Michael K Driskill WW Windows 846 Reichert Avenue 14 Window 7,650.00$ Charles W Hartman Owner 215 Apollo Court Window 5,000.00$ Michael D Burkert Bay Area Window Pros 1435 Cambridge Street Window 6,000.00$ Lukasz AndrezejewskiWW Windows 844 Reichert Avenue 13 Window 11,000.00$

Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits - Permits

Owner Address Contractor Work ValueIssued17-Sep

Jean Alvarado 131 Vista Grande Greenbrae Cascade Roofing Co ReRoof 23,010.00$

Mark M Greenough 57 Elgin Way Inverness Owner Second Story 84,000.00$

Linda/John Anker 63 Berens Drive Kentfield Ken Cooper Roofing ReRoof 15,884.00$

Siegfried G Kohl 312 Richardson Drive Mill Valley Able Roofing Company ReRoof 13,250.00$

David E Sisk 118 Birch Way San Rafael Jonathan Hale Windows 5,500.00$

Stan Michelman 65 Palomino Circle Novato Steel Roofing Systems ReRoof 15,000.00$

Joseph Luke McCann 10 Mt Susitna Court San Rafael Abril Roofing Company ReRoof 10,400.00$

Anthony J Ragona 25 McDonald Lane Pt Reyes Station Arssenio Esquivel ReRoof 6,725.00$

James F Murray 290 Sunset Way Sausalito Owner Rmd 7,800.00$

Deborah K Jorstad 41 Evergreen Drive Kentfield Rare Earth Landscape Wine Cellar 50,000.00$

John G Nelson 823 Idylberry Road San Rafael Design Build Specialists Rmd 340,000.00$

Thomas L Stout 310 Via Recodo Mill Valley Philip Kline GC Deck 15,000.00$

Jullie W Bowen 16 Fay Drive Kentfield Owner Garage 80,000.00$

Alfred Cuthbert 49 Corte Morada Greenbrae Owner Kit/Rmd 10,000.00$

Thomas J Scheffler 3 Heron Drive Mill Valley Eldar Design ReRoof 22,000.00$

Brandon Pierce 159 Kent Avenue Kentfield Bunnell Builders Deck 35,000.00$

Fll Investments LLC 5 A Dock Sausalito Owner Houseboat 200,754.00$

Nicasio Ranch LLC 11100 Pt Reyes Petaluma Road NicasioRedhorse Constructors IncAgricultural 20,000.00$

Nicasio Ranch LLC 11100 Pt Reyes Petaluma Road NicasioRedhorse Constructors IncAgricultural 20,000.00$

Mary M Lewis 30 Morning Sun Avenue Mill Valley Capstone Roofing ReRoof 11,900.00$

Brian Disanto 386 Johnstone Drive San Rafael Capstone Roofing ReRoof 11,900.00$

Lynnette R Widman 207 Helen Avenue Mill Valley The Home Depot ReRoof 11,503.00$

Robert A Blau 15 Corte Patencio Greenbrae City Sewer Service Inc Rpr/Rplc 8,500.00$

N L H 120 B t W G b Cl C t C t ti B th/R d 18 000 00$

County of Marin Permits

N LeHop 120 Bretano Way Greenbrae Clean Cut Construction Bath/Rmd 18,000.00$

Brian Dufour 404 Adrian Way San Rafael McLeran Inc ReRoof 10,430.00$

Janet Bastien 6 Mt Rainier Court San Rafael McLeran Inc ReRoof 18,650.00$

Maile L Waters 170 Morning Sun Avenue Mill Valley Owner Water Heater 7,800.00$

John Sanchez 1485 Fallon Two Rock Road Petalum Owner Agricultural 45,000.00$

Elliot J Henderson 43 Wolfe Canyon Road Greenbrae Raindance Roofing ReRoof 6,800.00$

Christopher L Harley 256 Seadrift Road Stinson Beach Raindance Roofing ReRoof 6,400.00$

Allen Santos 4 Francisco Patio Stinson Beach Bay Area Kmetro Builders SFD 205,000.00$

Benjamin Rush 425 Green Glen Way Mill Valley Bay Area Kmetro Builders Kit/Rmd 7,900.00$

Joseph Bacciocco 81 California Avenue Mill Valley Capstone Roofing ReRoof 6,500.00$

Robert B Lerios 30 Rock Ridge Road Woodacre Griesshaber Construction Kit/Rmd 46,000.00$

Margarida Da Silva 360 Alameda De La Loma Novato Owner Kit/Rmd 182,514.00$

Andrew Gaebe 1110 Butterfield Road San Anselmo Margulis Const Manage Rmd 294,400.00$

Sylvia L Vogel 13 Eagle Rock Road Mill Valley Armstrong Installation Windows 58,000.00$

Philippe C Arnal 115 Rising Road Mill Valley Armstrong Installation ReRoof 14,000.00$

Dennis J Weir 471 Indian Springs Road Novato Fairway Design & Const Rmd 250,000.00$

Julia Storek 406 Viewpark Court Mill Valley Owner Kit/Rmd 44,900.00$

Louis W Stokes 25 Mt Foraker Drive San Rafael Schilling Construction ReRoof 13,700.00$

Annabella L Robinson 309 N Ferndale Avenue Mill Valley Two Good People Const Rpr/Rplc 12,000.00$

Michael J Hadfield 2041 Mill Road Novato Westcoast Solar Energy Solar 46,800.00$

Huang Feng-Shu 381 Marin Avenue Mill Valley Harney Construction Rmd 25,000.00$

Owner Address Contractor Work Value

Received17-Sep

Lewis T Williams 125 Chapel Drive Mill Valley Addn 12,000.00$

Leland Flint 31 Greenbrae Boardwalk Greenbrae Addn 85,000.00$

ATT Greenwood Cove Drive Mill Valley Antenna Pole 5,000.00$

James W Laws 180 Keith Way Inverness 2nd Unit 200,000.00$

James W Laws 180 Keith Way Inverness Ret/Walls 10,000.00$

Marion M Pierce 205 Arroyo Road Lagunitas Rmd 8,000.00$ Franz U Schmitz 544 Marin Avenue Mill Valley Garage 30,000.00$ Dennis Scott 501 Park Way Mill Valley Addn 11,500.00$ Julie Wright 15 Quisisana Drive Kentfield Addn/Rmd 500,000.00$

David Taylor 1821 Shoreline Hwy Sausalito Solar 20,000.00$

Pt Reyes Farms LLC 11925 Shoreline Pwy Pt Reyes Station Storage Building 15,000.00$

Pt Reyes Farms LLC 11925 Shoreline Pwy Pt Reyes Station Conversion 1 150,000.00$

Equity Office Properties 100 Shoreline Hwy B Mill Valley TI 10,000.00$

Thomas Smith 9 Summer Street Dillon Beach Rmd 12,500.00$

Kathleen W Williams 111 Via De La Vista Inverness Ret/Walls 8,000.00$

Alex Gerson 440 Vista Grande Greenbrae Deck 5,000.00$

Franz U Schmitz 544 Marin Avenue Mill Valley Addn 112,000.00$

Eric J Woodhouse 364 Laverne Avenue Mill Valley Bath/Addn 12,000.00$

Bruce Schiff 50 Kenneth Way Invervess Foundation 150,000.00$

Loretta J Figueroa 116 Highland Lane Mill Valley Siding 30,000.00$

William F Mellin 151 Hanken Drive Kentfield Rmd 45,000.00$

Patricia J Webb 1 Carolyn Lane Mill Valley Conversion 30,000.00$

Paul Benson 379 Drakes View Drive Inverness Solar 23 000 00$

County of Marin Permits

Paul Benson 379 Drakes View Drive Inverness Solar 23,000.00$

MMWD 700 Donahue Street Sausalito Slab/Ret/Wall 85,000.00$

MMWD 700 Donahue Street Sausalito Monopole 15,000.00$

N Le Hop 120 Bretano Way Greenbrae Bath/Rmd 18,000.00$

Benjamin Rush 425 Green Glen Way Mill Valley Kit/Rmd 7,900.00$

Robert B Lerios 30 Rock Ridge Road Woodacre Kit/Rmd 46,000.00$

MARIN COUNTY CODES ADVISORY BOARD

Lunch Meeting every third Wednesday 12:00 - 2:00 PMAt Embassy Suites - San Rafael - $20.00

We are proving a forum to discuss code questions or problems . Officials will participate in these discussions.

Kalb's Q&A for Contractors By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc. I will help a contractor getting the ‘cold shoulder’ on his bids. Are you up to date on changes in the mechanics lien laws? A quick update for contractors will help you catch up. We also offer good advice for anyone who may have to replace an aging Qualifier… Q: We hold a “C-38” contractor’s license. In the course of our work, my company actively pursues projects involving energy efficiency retrofits as they relate to refrigeration. Typical projects include installing highly efficient electric motors and anti-sweat heater controls, as well as simple things like gaskets and strip curtains. We also install new LED lighting in glass door walk-in coolers and freezers. Our problem is we’re being shut out of some upcoming stimulus funded projects that involve refrigerated case lighting because we do not have a “C-10” license. Why can’t we do this work with our “C-38”? A: I don’t know why your company is being “frozen out” of this program. By definition, a Refrigeration contractor can “construct, fabricate, erect, install, maintain, service and repair refrigerators, refrigerated rooms and insulated refrigerated spaces”. This means you should be able handle the entire project or any related portion of the project – including retrofitting the electrical portion of these units. Q: I’ve heard there have been some changes in the CA mechanic’s lien law. Can you tell me anything about this and how I might be impacted? A: Legislation passed last year made several changes in the mechanic’s lien law. Starting January 1st 2011, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers will need to take additional steps to ensure that their lien rights are protected. For many years, filing a mechanic’s lien has involved a set of procedures and filing deadlines

giving contractors and material suppliers the right to sell property where work was performed in order to obtain a payment that was never made. Starting next year, these liens will be required to include an Affidavit showing that it has been served by Certified Mail, return receipt requested or personal service. This can be delivered to the property owner’s residence or place of business; address shown on the building permit or another address as allowed under the preliminary notice statute. As reported in the Sacramento Business Journal, “under current law there is no requirement that a claimant inform a property owner that a mechanic’s lien has been recorded on the owner’s property,” according to William Porter a Sacramento attorney who has served as a consultant and helped craft new construction industry law. Since there is also a requirement that a notice of mechanic’s lien include very specific language notifying owners of their rights, I would strongly recommend contractor’s consider contacting a lawyer prior to the end of this year. Q: My father is getting on in years (he’s over 80), and we’ve been looking at having someone else be the company’s Responsible Managing Officer (RMO). He is not very involved in the business any longer but wants to still be listed on the license. What do you recommend? A: Life is fragile. One day we’re here and the next day we could be gone. This isn’t a tag line from a life insurance commercial but rather a heart-felt plea to my readers that planning for succession of your contractor’s license is one of the smartest business decisions you can make. I‘ve received a number of calls and emails over the years from contractors like you where the qualifying individual has suddenly passed away or become disabled. Qualifying someone as a “back-up” licensee is one option. A second is to designate a family member or long-term employee as the eventual successor to ease the transition. In your specific case, I would be proactive and consider replacing your father as the Responsible Managing Office now while still keeping him as a listed company officer. While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write me at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814.Researchpastcolumnsat www.cutredtape.com.

Small Business Marketing with Video by Karen Scharf

The use of online videos in small business marketing has become an increasingly popular strategy. Research has suggested that immediately after viewing a company’s video consumers are far more likely to visit the company website or contact the company via phone. In fact they can be up to 40% more likely to make some sort of contact. This is a pretty dramatic statistic.

If you want to add video marketing to your own small business marketing program, it doesn’t have to be a huge challenge. It can actually be fun and easy. While there are a variety of companies that are willing to help with this sort of production, it is so simple you will probably be able to pull it off yourself. After all, you aren’t trying to make a blockbuster here; you’re simply trying to create a relationship with prospects and spread the word about your product or services.

Creating Your Online Video

Make sure your video is “real”. Customers are not interested in hearing a tired sales pitch. They want to get to know the human behind the business, so give them what they want. Instead of hammering off rote information or giving a lot of buzzwords, just be you.

Use a good quality camera. It doesn’t have to be that expensive. These days, digital recorders have become less and less expensive. Find a decent camera that has good reviews (check with the online review sites and be sure to read the opinions of actual users). Then try a few practice videos to see what sort of quality you actually get.

Keep the video short. Three or four minutes is the norm for small business marketing videos. Think about how short commercials are on TV.

You don’t want to bore or overwhelm your viewers. If you do, they will simply click away and go somewhere else.

Your first video should simply be an introduction to your business and to you. However, at some point it is important to provide customers with a call to action. You can include your phone number or website address verbally or through a back link, or offer a coupon. Remember the ultimate goal of your video marketing is to find prospects, so don’t forget to mention how you can be located.

The Power of VSEO

You have probably heard of SEO before. This term stands for “search engine optimization” and it refers to the method of optimizing textual content to rank higher on search engines like Google. The newest term being kicked around the marketing world is VSEO. This is “video search engine optimization.”

Ranking first on Google is any web-savvy small business owner’s dream. It turns out, that VSEO is a lot more likely to get you there than SEO. This is because your chances of having a video rank number one on Google are up to 50 times higher than having text rank number one on Google. That’s right 50 times higher!

So obviously, VSEO is something you want to be concentrating on in your video marketing program. It works basically like regular search engine optimization. It includes methods such as posting links to your new videos on social media sites, promoting your videos through back links from other reputable sites, and optimizing the search terms and tags associated with your videos. Since video creation is generally a bit

more time consuming than simple article or content publication, be sure your time and efforts are not wasted by ignoring VSEO.

Where Do All the Videos Go?

So you’ve followed all the steps and you’ve created your first video. Now where do you put it? There are actually several different avenues for publishing your videos on the internet and you probably want to use all of them.

For starters, you can publish your videos on social media sites like Facebook. Chances are, you already have customers and prospects on your friends list, so it’s a good idea to capture their attention with your new video. And be sure to encourage them to share your videos with their friends list also. Now, you are in a million more places with very little work on your behalf.

YouTube is a given. You have to get your video on YouTube. This is the number one place that internet users go to watch videos. Since online video is quickly replacing television, you want to get to the top places and stay there.

You can also add your video to your Google business listing. This makes for a great visual representation of your business and adds to your professional reputation. This is a great way to advertise. It is like a business card that talks!

Small business marketing with video might seem a little confusing and time consuming at first, but it’s actually quick and easy once you get into the swing of it. Since online video is growing so quickly, you definitely want to add this tactic to your marketing plan.

Karen Scharf is a small business marketing consultant who helps small business owners attract and retain more clients. Karen coaches and trains website owners on various tricks and techniques that have been proven to increase website conversion. She offers coaching programs and a Marketing Makeover to turn your ineffective advertising into a profit-pulling system. ModernImage.com

COMPLETIONS NOTICES LIENS

ADDRESS OWNER CONTRACTOR

Completions501 Meadow Way San Geronimo Andrew/Natalie Giacomini Brown Co Construction & Development24" Sewer Wilson Avenue Novato Novato Santiary District California Trenchless IncNon Motorized Transportation Pilot Progr City of San Rafael Ghilotti Construction Co Inc375 Redwood Avenue Corte Madera Dolores Park Associates LLC Haramis Brothers IncSummit Avenue Pipeline Mill Valley MMWD Piazza ConstructionFire Flow Master Plan Mill Valley MMWD Piazza Construction50 Underhill Road Mill Valley Scott Valley Swimming & Te Omni Structures Management700 Miller Avenue Mill Valley Tamalpais School District Maggiora & Ghilotti Inc

Notice of DefaultAllied Trustee Services Dennis SullivanRecontrust Company Francisco AmayaNDEX West LLC Alexander AnolikGolden West Foreclosure Service Inc Alexander AnolikQuality Loan Service Corp Khamis AntarNDEX West LLC Walter BagleyCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Silva/Vahe BidanianRecontrust Company Andrew C BishopTD Service Company Pamela T BourkeCR Title Services Inc Jeremy M BowlesUTLS Default Services LLC Serena BrennerETS Services LLC Dolores/Jason BrunsNDEX West LLC William/Margaret BrustRecontrust Company Scott Buchan

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Recontrust Company Scott BuchanRecontrust Company Connie Bustinza-NguyenC&H Trust Deed Service Anna M WongCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Janet V MoralesCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Julie/Thomas GhiglieriCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Allan B CurrieCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Steven/Leza HowlettCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Suzann OsborneCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Nader DavalouCalifornia Reconveyance Company Ginette A KenneyCalifornia Reconveyance Company Patti CohnQuality Loan Service Corp Frank E/Viki CardCR Title Services Inc Janet L BrownCR Title Services Inc Martin LizaraggaDeFault Resolution Network Juan/Maria GonzalezRegional Service Corporation David W EsparzaETS Services LLC Elizabeth L MillerETS Services LLC Jorge PecoraroETS Services LLC Estela TeigeiroETS Services LLC Frank P TabaccaETS Services LLC Jody S RyersonETS Services LLC Christopher PeacockETS Services LLC Susanne F WattsonFirst American Trustee Servicing Judy/Richard LeahyNDEX West LLC Robert D FruechtenichtWestern Progressive LLC Rosario GarciaRecontrust Company Marlene GelardiRecontrust Company Kimberly/Marc GustoRecontrust Company Martha Hansen

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Notice of DefaultUTLS Default Services LLC Tammy/Erik HedbergPLM Lender Services Inc Maureen/John HerrIntegrated Lender Services Stephen/Sotheary LyQuality Loan Service Corporation Constance KirkMTC Financial Inc Marika LeffCR Title Services Inc Martin/Alistair LizaranzuRecontrust Company Dawn/Darren McCueNDEX West LLC John/Sally MerzNDEX West LLC Janet B O'NeillNDEX West LLC Fred D NimsNDEX West LLC Brian S HaightWT Capital Lender Services P & K Property LLCETS Services LLC Jorge PecoraroT D Service Company William/June Ruth PraunQuality Loan Service Corporation Viki/Frank CardStandard Trust Deed Service Company H & K Holding CorporationCal-Western Reconveyance Corporation Steven/Leza Howlett

Homestead25 Corte Precita Greenbrae Jonathan Tsao

Mechanic's Lien415 Golden Gate Belvedere Kara/Heimo Schmidt AMP Construction Inc 192,608.00$ 415 Golden Gate Belvedere Kara/Heimo Schmidt AMP Construction Inc 7,394.00$ 11000 Pt Reyes Petaluma Nicasio Ann/Robert Corda Trust Umicore Building Product 53 007 00$

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11000 Pt Reyes Petaluma Nicasio Ann/Robert Corda Trust Umicore Building Product 53,007.00$ 200 San Marin Drive Novato Richard/Lynn Arguel Ghee Milton Woodbury 3,583.00$ 25 Mohawk Corte Madera Bren/Leya Boert Jeffrey Schock 17,906.00$ 52 Tappan Road San Anselmo Charles Flynn West Coast Constructtion 9,000.00$ 311 Wilson Way Larkspur David/Lea Louis John Owens 4,530.00$

Release of LienMelissa/LaVerne Angrig A-1 Design & ConstructionCGC Properties LLC Kenyon Plastering Inc

CA Tax Lien IRS Tax LienYosemite Valley Development LLC Bonnie E McMurraySaint Louis Home Care LLC William PascoeHaring Street Ventures LLC Nancy/Ricardo GodoySecond Perotti Group LLC Tequeria ReaLMetropole Mortgage Service Inc Jon E GuaySane Fat Cat Productions IncMCS Consulting Group Inc Kenneth B TishgartRonadl S Posner Jerome A PapaJames A Glyer Harry PopickAnthony E Pepidendio Brian CarrollMelissa G Murphy Mark GordonSamuel A Wilkins Matthew ChepinJonathan A Parkhurst Toni Pearl-ChepinTimothy R Damroth Nancy Ann/Robert CogswellDavid T Hoff Keathleen FisherSusan Yoder Paul L Capurro]Milian M Mazariegosmendez Michael Treon

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CA Tax Lien IRS Tax LienEsmidio R Vasquez Sarah P McClendonMimi Y Levison Earth Science ConsultantsRoberto D Giromonti Jay A NelsonDennis G Lantry Karen T Wells-JohnsonBernice R Nelson Cheryl A/Michael M MorandRonald J Arana N M McClungDiane H Castellan Matthew J RidellaWilliam R Armstrong Jason P DreesBusiness Consulting & Design Inc Michael B TreonRobert Grunebach James V BirrellSimon Alvarado Thomas P McGregorJames/Joan Hickey Frances/Robert ConnellyDavid P Kelleher Stephen D WardElizabeth Hennessy Constance Balke Haines

Richard T Hinderleider Levy & Powers Inc

Optimal Investments Limited East Bay Surgical Associates Medical

Susan C Darling Stuart J Gourlay

Jeffrey L Myer Laurie McFarlin

Langdon T Alvord Blair Burke General Contractor Inc

Darlene G Tannlundmccoy Hazel G Martinelli

Milton Lopez Stanley Martinelli

Domingo W Maldonadoperez Brendan P Byrd

Doretta A Boehm FBC Investments

Edward P Breslin Binyerd

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Oliver J Mitchell Barbara/Brannon Keller

Gregory M Smith Barbara Brown

Clark/Gretchen A Richardson Sheryl K Leighton

Conrad E Imhaus Alistair Lizaranzu

Julio A Coronado D Sanchez

Harry A Orbe Frank/Stefanie Glassner

Anthony Puszynski Hamilton Café LLC

Ronnie Jones McDavies Builders Inc

Lela M Mines Melissa A Mooney

Misael E Gramjo Rober Croh

Alison J/Gerald P Caprio

Kuk Lee Sang

Leonardo G Silva

Jessica D Rhodes

Edward C Duckers

Deborah/George Lutz

David G Kubowitz

David/Gwendolyn Proctor

Glenn P Woodruff

Tami M Gendel

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Mr. Joe Garbarino,

Along with Mr. Ted Van Midde III,

Invites you to attend a fundraising event

OCTOBER 4, 2010 6:00—8:00 PM

535 JACOBY STREET

SAN RAFAEL

$50.00 Donation to

Jim Judd For Congress Join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Beer and Wine,

and an opportunity to

Meet with Jim Judd and tour Joe Garbarino’s world famous Military Museum

RSVP: Katha Engblom at 707/322-5495 or

By email at [email protected]

Retire Woolsey

NONDISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL INFORMATION

By Sam K. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman

This case deals with plans and specifications that were issued by the public authorities, which were inaccurate. They were used as the basis for bids. As a result, the contractor submitted a bid, which was lower than he would have otherwise bid because the public authority neglected to provide information that it had which materially affected the cost and performance. Various authorities were used, including ones where the contractor had to show that the public entity misrepresented or intentionally concealed material facts leading to misleading information. Another case held that the contractor did not need to prove an “affirmative fraudulent intent to conceal” when disclosure would have eliminated or materially qualified the misleading effect of facts disclosed. Another authority stated that the thoughtless failure to provide information may allow recovery if the public entity had knowledge inaccessible to the contractor. In this case, the Court of Appeal decided that a contractor does not need to prove there is an “affirmative fraudulent intent to conceal.” Instead, a public entity may be required to provide extra compensation if it knew, but did not disclose, material facts that would affect the contractor’s bid or performance. The main facts of this case are that Hayward Construction Company (Hayward) successfully bid a project to the Los Angeles Unified School District (District) to complete work that was left unfinished by a previous contractor that had been fired. The contract between Hayward and the District for this project was a guaranteed maximum priced contract. Almost immediately after starting the work, Hayward found deficiencies that were not on the pre-punch lists and could not have been known by simple observation. Therefore, Hayward asked for extra compensation above the maximum contract amount for work they described as latent defects. The District disputed the sum, but paid Hayward additional money under an express reservation of rights to take action to recover the additional compensation. Hayward Cross-Complained stating that the District did not disclose the full extent of the defects in the existing construction. The Court of Appeal stated that, “Hayward may maintain a cross-action for breach of contract based on nondisclosure of material information if it can establish that the District knew material facts concerning the project that would affect Hayward’s bid or performance and failed to disclose those facts to Hayward.” Hayward was not asking for additional monies based on “careless bidding practices” but based it on the District’s “misleading nondisclosure to recover only on a showing the public entity harbored a fraudulent intent.” There was, however, a dissenting opinion that, in essence, said that the Court of Appeals rule was overbroad in suggesting that recovery may be had for any failure to disclose material information.

Attorney Sam Abdulaziz of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman has been practicing construction law for over 30 years. He has written a book called “California Construction Law” which is updated annually. He represents numerous construction trade associations and contractors. He appears at Contractors State License Board meetings and has argued a number of cases before the appellate courts, including the California Supreme Court dealing with the "Pay-If-Paid Clause." Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman provides this information as a service to its friends & clients. This document is of a general nature and is intended to highlight areas of the subject matter being discussed and may not contain all of the information; it should not be used as a substitute for legal advice in that some items discussed my be used as examples only. This document does not create an attorney-client relationship, or protect any confidential information until a written agreement is signed. You should seek the aid and advice of a competent attorney, accountant and/or other professional instead of relying on the presentation and/or documents. Sam Abdulaziz can be reached at Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman, P.O. Box 15458, North Hollywood, CA 91615-5458; (818) 760-2000, Facsimile (818) 760-3908; or by E-Mail at [email protected] . On the Internet, visit our Website at www.agrlaw.net

Requesting Sub Bids

REQUESTS QUOTATIONS FROM STATE CERTIFIED SBE, CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO CERTIFIED LBE& CALIFORNIA UCP CERTIFIED DBE SUBCONTRACTORS& SUPPLIERS & ALL QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS FOR ALL TRADES FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT:

ISLAIS CREEK MOTOR COACH FACILITYPHASE 1, SITE DEVELOPMENT

& FUEL/WASH BUILDINGS CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAN FRANCISCO, CA

BID DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2010 AT 3:00 PM ESTIMATE: $31,000,000 - $34,000,000

Trade items include: Demolition, abatement, earthwork, site utilities, driven piles, paving, site concrete, underground fiberglass oil/water separator, underground electrical & communications distribution, interlocking concrete unit paving, landscape and irrigation, metal fencing & gates, pedestrian bridge, art structure, traffic signals, controller, building concrete, grouting, rebar, cellular concrete, masonry, interior quartz surface counter, concrete modular retaining walls, structural steel, steel roof deck, metal & channel framing, casework, insulation, preformed metal roof & wall panels, built-up roofing, sheet metal , gutters & downspouts, firestopping, steel doors & frames, overhead coiling grille, aluminum windows & glazing, door hardware, insulated translucent panel system, drywall, tile, detectable surface tiles, painting & coating, concrete sealer, mortar system flooring, metal coatings, louvers, signage, lockers, specialized fuel, bus wash & shop equipment, window blinds, fire sprinkler system, mechanical, plumbing & electrical.

CONTACT: KATHY ROWEN

BONDING, INSURANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. PLANS AVAILABLE IN GC’S PLAN ROOM. 100% PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FROM A TREASURY LISTED SURETY COMPANY MAY BE

REQUIRED. PREMIUM TO BE INCLUDED IN BID AS A SEPARATE ITEM.

WE ARE SIGNATORY TO THE CARPENTER’S AND LABORER’S

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To Place an outreach ad please contact

[email protected]

Deadline for Outreach Ad is Tuesday for the following Monday publish date.

REQUEST FOR SUB BIDS

“AJF/BHM A Joint Venture is seeking bids from certified DVBE subcontractors to bid in the following trades: Concrete, Grading & Paving, Fencing, Play structures, Metal Fabrication, Elevator, Wheelchair Lift, Flooring, Glazing, Window Coverings, Doors/Frames/Hardware, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Hazmat Abatement, Fire/Life Safety, Painting, Drywall, Waterproofing.”

Project: Dr. William Cobb Elementary School Modernization & Interim Housing (11085) San Francisco

Bid Date: 09-28-10 @ 2:00PM

The contact for the project:

Seamus Dooher at [email protected]

AJF/BHM A Joint Venture 522 Walnut Avenue Vallejo CA 94592

707/643-4580 707/552-4085 Fax

PROJECT BID SCHEDULE

Bid List Subject to Change Prior To Bid Date, Please Check With Association

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 9/28/2010Ref #: 11085

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09-02 OR 09-09 @ 3:00pm

DR. WILLIAM COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND INTERIM HOUSING PROJECT NO.: 11085TO ORDER PLANS: FORD GRAPHICS 415-537-2200

The Project is generally described as:General School Modernization and reconstruction including delivery, installation

Plan#: 866

DR. WILLIAM COBB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-ONLINE ONLY

10-00866

to $6200000Addenda: 1 9/7/2010Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 415-241-6152

SAN FRANCISCO

5:00 PM 9/28/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/14/10 10:00 AM

SUB-BIDS ONLY: ADDITION AND REMODEL OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. SCOPE OF WORK: EXCAVATION, DRAINAGE, CONCRETE FOOTINGS & SLABS, LUMBER, INSULATION, ARCHITECTURAL SHEETMETAL, CABINETS, WATERPROOF MEMBRANES, DOORS & HARDWARE, GLAZING, DRYWALL, C

Plan#: 876 POLSKY-TYLEVICH RENOVATION

10-00876

Addenda: 2 9/15/2010Project Type: REMODEL

Contact: LANDMARK BUILDERS 415-883-5410

FAIRFIELD2:00 PM 9/28/2010Bid Date:

Plan#: 883

ROLLING HILLS-KOLOB-WATERMAN HIGHLANDS LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS

10-00883

Addenda: 0

Project Type: LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

Contact: FAIRFIELD, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 707-428-7478



Plan#: 884

PARADISE VALLEY AND PEPPERTREE LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS-CD

10-00884

Addenda: 0



Wednesday, September 29, 2010

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 9/29/2010

Ref #: PROJECT 06-33

Bid Date:

Project consists of a pedestrian/bicycle trail overcrossing of Highway 101 and tunnel under Old Middlefield Way; street construction, including asphalt pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter; earthwork, underground water and storm drain utility removal and/o

Plan#: 873

PERMANENTE CREEK TRAIL, HIGHWAY 101 TO OLD MIDDLEFIELD WAY PROJ 06-33

10-00873

Est. Cost: $6000000to $7500000

Addenda: 0

Project Type: PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

Prebid Visit: 09/13/10 @ 9:00 A.M.Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6311Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6471

WINDSOR

3:00 PM 9/29/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/21/10 3:00 PM

DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FORMER FIRE STATION INCLUDING REMEDIATION AND REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL

Plan#: 885

444 WINDSOR RIVER ROAD BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT

10-00885

Est. Cost: $35000Addenda: 0Project Type: DEMOLITION

Contact: WINDSOR, TOWN OF 707-838-5306

SANTA ROSA

2:00 PM 9/29/2010Ref #: 09036.00

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/21/10 1:00 PM

RENOVATION OF EXISTING PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS

Plan#: 888 AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

10-00888

Addenda: 1 9/17/2010Project Type: RENOVATION

Contact: TLCD ARCHITECTURE 707-525-5600Contact: S.D. DEACON CORP OF CALIFORNIA 916-969-0900

SAN RAFAEL

10:00 AM 9/29/2010Ref #: 11162

Bid Date:

Project consists of all the associated work described in the attached specifications and plans. Resurface various roadway segments, including deep lift patch repairs, full width grinding, traaffic signal loop replacement, roadway striping median installa

Plan#: 894 STREET RESURFACING 2010-2011

10-00894

Addenda: 0Project Type: ROAD WORK

Contact: SAN RAFAEL CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 415-485-3355

PETALUMA

3:00 PM 9/29/2010Ref #: COO500908

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/22/10 10:00 AM

DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MOTOR CONTROL FOR THE PRWBPS NO. 2 INCLUDING REHABILITATION OF ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Plan#: 900

RECYCLED WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION NO. 2 IMPROVEMENTS (REVISED)

NEW10-00900

Addenda: 0Project Type: PUMP STATION

Contact: ARCSINE ENGINEERING 530-222-7204Contact: PETALUMA, CITY OF, DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION 707-778-4546

Thursday, September 30, 2010

SAN JOSE

3:00 PM 9/30/2010Bid Date:


DEMOLITION AND GRADING, PARKING LOT, ATHLETIC FIELDS, SITE FURNISHINGS, PAVING, FENCING , ELECTRICAL, STORM DRAINAGE, HAZMAT REMOVAL, PLANTING IRRIGATION AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 852 WATSON PARK PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS

10-00852

Addenda: 1 9/20/2010Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

Contact: SAN JOSE D.P.W. CITY FAC. ARCH. SERVICES D 408-535-8350

BAY POINT

2:00 PM 9/30/2010Ref #: 222M-10-405

Bid Date:


SITE CLEANUP OF EXISTING CONCRETE DEBRIS. QUESTIONS TO DAVID SANTOS AT 925-687-3419.

Plan#: 875

BAY POINT REGIONAL SHORELINE CONCRETE DEBRIS REMOVAL

10-00875

Est. Cost: $75000Addenda: 0Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

ST. HELENA

3:30 PM 9/30/2010Ref #: PW 10-43

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 9/15/10 OR 9/20/10 10

CONSTRUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NAPA RIVER

Plan#: 878

NAPA RIVER RUTHERFORD REACH RESTORATION PROJECT REACHES 1 & 2, WEST BANK, REACH 3 RE-VEGETATION CONTRACT

10-00878

Addenda: 0Project Type: WETLAND PROJECT

Contact: NAPA COUNTY DPW

PALO ALTO2:00 PM 9/30/2010Bid Date:


Plan#: 882 FISKER/MCLAREN DEALERSHIP

10-00882

Addenda: 2 9/13/2010Project Type: COMMERCIAL

Contact: S.D.DEACON CORP. OF CALIFORNIA 916-969-0900

NOVATO

5:00 PM 9/30/2010Ref #: 11-011

Bid Date:

REMOVE EXISTING TILES AND REPLACE WITH POURED-IN-PLACE AT TWO EXISTING SAND TOT LOTS

Plan#: 889

HILLSIDE PARK AND PALMISANO PLAYGROUND POURED-IN-PLACE RESURFACING

10-00889

Addenda: 0Project Type: PARKS-RECREATION

Contact: NOVATO, CITY OF DPW/ENGINEERING 415-899-8994

FOLSOM

2:00 PM 9/30/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09-10 OR 09-20 @ 11:00am

FOLSOM SPORTS COMPLEX ENTRY REDESIGN PROJECT - ONLINE ONLY

Plan#: 890

FOLSOM SPORTS COMPLEX ENTRY REDESIGN - ONLINE ONLY

10-00890

Addenda: 3 9/14/2010

Project Type: RENOVATION PROJECT

NOVATO

5:00 PM 9/30/2010Bid Date:

REPLACE UNDERGROUND CONNECTION TO TWO NON-OPERATIONAL STREETLIGHTS

Plan#: 901 POSADA DEL SOL STREETLIGHT REPAIRS

NEW10-00901

Addenda: 0

Project Type: STREETLIGHT REPAIRS

Contact: NOVATO, CITY OF 415-899-8947

Monday, October 04, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO

6:00 PM 10/4/2010Bid Date:


START PROJECT NOVEMBER 2010. eND PROJECT SEPTEMBER 2011

Plan#: 912 MISHEV RESIDENCE

NEW10-00912

Addenda: 0

Project Type: ADDITION & RENOVATION

Contact: LANDMARK BUILDERS 415-883-5410

WALMART #2053 STORE EXPANSION

WILLOWS

2:00 PM 10/4/2010Ref #: 04-880.28

Bid Date:

STORE EXPANSION REMODEL ALONG WITH ON AND OFF-SITE WORK

Plan#: 918 NEW10-00918

Addenda: 0Project Type: REMODEL/EXPANSION

Contact: S.D. DEACON 916-969-0900

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

SANTA ROSA

10:00 AM 10/5/2010Ref #: 10-83-7 #1

Bid Date:


PROVIDE A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEM INCLUDING PIPING, DUCTWORK, ELECTRICAL WORK, INSTRUMENTATION, CONTROLS AND APPURTENANT WORK

Plan#: 817

1315 AIRPORT BOULEVARD TENANT IMPROVEMENTS (GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP RETROFIT)

10-00817

Est. Cost: $550000to $950000

Addenda: 3 9/20/2010Project Type: RETROFIT

Contact: SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY 707-547-1900

MARIN COUNTY

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 8/26/10 10:00AM

San Quentin Condemned Inmate Complex - Construction Package 1

Bid Package 1 - Demolition, Hazardous Material Remediation & Site GradingBid Package 2 - Site Utilities and Miscellaneous ImprovementsBid Package 3 - Housing, Guard Towers & Sitewide Har

Plan#: 835

SAN QUENTIN CONDEMNED INMATE COMPLEX - ONLINE ONLY

10-00835

to $165000000Addenda: 0Project Type: PRISON

Contact: KITCHELL CEM 916-442-6996Contact: CALIFORNIA DEPAT OF CORRECTIONS 999-999-9999Contact: HELLMUTH, OBATA & KASSABAUM 415-243-0555Contact: WINSLOW REPROGRAPHICS 916-921-9311

LIVERMORE

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 208-12

Bid Date:


PREPARATION OF THE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT CONCRETE SURFACES FOLLOWED BY A SPRAY APPLICATION OF EPOXY COATING

Plan#: 880

PPWTP SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS SECINDARY CONTAINMENT COATING

10-00880

Est. Cost: $55000Addenda: 0Project Type: WATER-POWER

Contact: ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTRO L & WTR CONSERV DIST 925-454-5034



Plan#: 897

GATEWAY LIGHTING & LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

NEW10-00897

Addenda: 0



FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Bid Date:


COMPLETE MAINTENANCE OF ALL THE LANDSCAPE AREAS, HARD SCAPES AND IRRIGATION DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIAL PROVISION

Plan#: 898

DOWNTOWN LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

NEW10-00898

Addenda: 0


Contact: FAIRFIELD, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. 707-428-

7478

HAYWARD

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 6993

Bid Date:


DECONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE, BASEMENT AND ASSOCIATED FOOTINGS WITH OPTION TO CONSTRUCT A CONCRETE RETAINING WALL AND BACKFILL

Plan#: 902 CENTENNIAL HALL BUILDING DECONSTRUCTION

NEW10-00902

Est. Cost: $953000to $1146000

Addenda: 0Project Type: DECONSTRUCTION

Contact: HAYWARD, CITY OF, E. & T. 510-583-4768

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 10-10506-C

Bid Date:

REHABILITATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LINES, MAHOLES, MANHOLE REHABILITATION, EXCAVATION, REPLACEMENT OF SEWER LATERALS AND RELATED WORK

Plan#: 908

SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION CLARE,MONT AVENUE

NEW10-00908

Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF, DPW, ENGINEERING 510-981-6428Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF, DPW, ENGINEERING 510-981-6444

MOUNTAIN VIEW

3:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: 11-32

Bid Date:


INSTALL UV STABLE AND SKID RESISTANT VISUAL CONTRAST STRIPS ON STAIR TREADS

Plan#: 916 CASTRO STREET STAIR TREAD MODIFICATIONS

NEW10-00916

Est. Cost: $34000to $54000

Addenda: 0Project Type: MODIFICATIONS

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW, CITY OF, DPW 650-903-6311

BERKELEY

2:00 PM 10/5/2010Ref #: Spec. No. 11-

10552

Bid Date:

STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND SINK HOLE REPAIRS, 1002 PARK HILLS, 720 WILDCAT, 1836 SONOMA, WEST STREET AT VIRGINIA. SEE SPECS FOR DESCRIPTIONS.

Plan#: 919 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS & SINK HOLE REPAIRS

NEW10-00919

Addenda: 0Project Type: DRAINAGE IMPVS

Contact: BERKELEY, CITY OF ENGINEERING DIVISION 510-981-6400

Thursday, October 07, 2010

SAN JOSE

3:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: #4651

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/8/10 1:00 PM

NEW CONSTRUCTIONPlan#: 838

O'DONNELL'S GARDEN PARK GAZEBO DESIGN BUILD PROJECT, CPMS #4651

10-00838

Addenda: 1 9/13/2010Project Type: DESIGN/BUILD

Contact: SAN JOSE, CITY OF, DPW-CFASD 408-535-8350

NAPA

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: 783.00

Bid Date:


MODERNIZATION AND RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; KITCHEN AND BATH MODERNIZATION, PORCH AND STAIR REPLACEMENT, RAISING ONE BUILDING FOR ADDED HEADROOM IN THE GROUND FLOOR AND REPLACEMENT OF FOUNDATIONS, EXTERIOR TRIM, ENCLO

Plan#: 877

JEFFERSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS CATHOLIC CHARITIES

10-00877

Addenda: 1 9/17/2010Project Type: RECONSTRUCTION

Contact: AXIA ARCHITECTS 707-542-4652

SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER-ONLINE

MERCED

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:

Senior Health and Wellness Center

The estimated construction contract cost is approximately $8 million and construction time is approximately 14 months. A specific contract time, defined in calendar days will be established at a later date. Constructio

Plan#: 896 ONLY

10-00896

Addenda: 0

Project Type: SENIOR CENTER IMPVS

Contact: KAVA MASSIH ARCHITECTS 510-644-1920

FAIRFIELD

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:FAX QUESTIONS TO THOMAS MARTIANPlan#: 903

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FOR CORDELIA, SOUTHBROOK & CREEKSIDE

NEW10-00903

Addenda: 0



SAN JOSE 3:00 PM 10/7/2010Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/30/10

Plan#: 905 MCCARTHY HOUSE DEMOLITION

NEW10-00905

Addenda: 0Project Type: DEMOLITION

Contact: SAN JOSE, CITY OF D.P.W. 408-535-8346

MOUNTAIN VIEW

2:00 PM 10/7/2010Ref #: 06-37

Bid Date:

INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNAGE INCLUDING NEW FOUNDATIONS, BASES AND FRAMES AND REMOVAL OF OLD SIGNAGE

Plan#: 917 DOWNTOWN STREET SIGNAGE PROGRAM

NEW10-00917

Est. Cost: $150000to $200000

Addenda: 0Project Type: SIGNAGE

Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6311Contact: MOUNTAIN VIEW PUB WORKS 650-903-6471


SANTA ROSA

10:00 AM 10/12/2010Ref #: 783.10

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 9/28/10 10::00 AM

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, SIDING REPAIR, PARAPET MODIFICATION, ROOF INSTALLATION AND MINOR INTERIOR REMODELING FOR A TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Plan#: 831 DEMEO HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

10-00831

Addenda: 1 9/3/2010Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: AXIA ARCHITECTS 707-542-4652

FREMONT

2:00 PM 10/12/2010Ref #: Proj. No. 129053

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09/14/10 @ 10:00 A.M.

Work consists of minor demolition, new siding, painting sheet metal, cement plaster and related work.

Plan#: 860

REPAIR EXTERIOR SIDING AT COTTAGES-PHASE THREE

10-00860

Addenda: 0Project Type: SCHOOL

Contact: STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPT GENERAL SERVICES 916-375-4215

SAN FRANCISCO1350 7th AVENUE SCHOOL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT & DEMOLITION PACKAGE PROJECT NO: 11091 TO ORDER PLANS: FORD GRAPHICS 415-537-2200

The Project is generally described as hazardous materials abatement

Plan#: 893

1350 7TH AVENUE SCHOOL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT & DEMOLITION -ONLINE ONLY

10-00893

2:00 PM 10/12/2010Ref #: 11091

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: MAND 09-14 OR 09-21 @ 10:00AM

and demolition, including but not limited to: bu

to $650000Addenda: 0Project Type: HAZMAT

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 415-241-6152

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

PACIFICA

2:00 PM 10/13/2010Ref #: 1116-300

Bid Date:


CONSTRUCT A RECYCLED WATER PUMP STATION WITH ELECTRICAL AND RECYCLED SOURCE WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE EXISTING CALERA CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Plan#: 886

PACIFICA RECYCLED WATER PROJECT PUMP STATION AND TANK

10-00886

Est. Cost: $3000000Addenda: 1 9/17/2010Project Type: PUMP STATION

Contact: NORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 650-852-2800

SAN FRANCISCO

2:30 PM 10/13/2010Ref #: 3013V

Bid Date:


EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RESTORATION INCLUDING DEMOLITION AND HAZMAT, CARPENTRY, SLATE CLADDING, STRUCTURAL RETROFIT, CONCRETE WORK, NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS, BRICK MASONRY, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Plan#: 915

GOLDEN GATE PARK MURPHY WINDMILL PHASE 1B & MILLWRIGHT'S COTTAGE RESTORATION

NEW10-00915

Est. Cost: $2600000Addenda: 0Project Type: RESTORATION

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU OF ARCHITECTURE 415-557-4617Contact: SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU OF ARCHITECTURE 415-557-4700


VALLEJO

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: 110

Bid Date:

REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 500 LF OF 4-INCH LOWER LATERAL PIPE, 35 DISTRICT CLEANOUTS AND INSTALLING SEWER MAIN CLAY WYES, PROPERTY RESTORATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, AND SURFACE RESTORATION (CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, ALLEY AND STREET)

Plan#: 887

2010 LOWER LATERAL SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT

10-00887

Est. Cost: $100000to $120000

Addenda: 1 9/13/2010Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: VALLEJO SANITATION AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 707-644-8949

SAN RAFAEL

2:00 PM 10/14/2010

Ref #: PROJECT NO. CAP-10014

Bid Date:

Prebid Conf: 09/30/10 @ 1:30 P.M.

Install of new duct work, demo and install of one new packaged roof mounted air conditioning unit, emo and install of curbs, selective demo of existing roof covering and install of new electrical components.

Plan#: 895 SHOWCASE THEATER MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS

10-00895

Est. Cost: $230000Addenda: 0

Project Type: HVAC REPAIR SERVICES

Contact: MARIN COUNTY DEPT. OF PUB WORKS 415-499-7877

ALAMEDASAWCUTTING, TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION OF SOILS, EXCAVATION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING FAILED SEWERS, PUMPING, DEWATERING, INSTALLATION OF NEW SANITARY

Plan#: 909

SEWER POINT REPAIRS AND ASPHALT CONCRETE REPLACEMENT

NEW10-00909

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: P.W. 07-10-20

Bid Date:


SEWER MAINS, LATERALS, MANHOLES, CLEANOUTS, BACKFILL, RECONSTRUCTION AND OTHER RELATED WORK

Addenda: 0Project Type: SEWER/SANITATION

Contact: ALAMEDA, CITY OF, DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 510-749-5840

SAN FRANCISCO

2:00 PM 10/14/2010Ref #: WW-514

Bid Date:


REMOVE AND REPLACE THE EXISTING MV DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT THE SEWPCP.

Plan#: 913

SEWPCP MEDIUM VOLTAGE SYSTEM RELIABILITY UPGRADES

NEW10-00913

Est. Cost: $3000000Addenda: 0Project Type: UPGRADES

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 415-551-4603


DAVIS

1:00 PM 10/19/2010Ref #: Q-214031

Bid Date:


EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING

Plan#: 906 PRIMATE CENTER SHOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

NEW10-00906

Est. Cost: $205000Addenda: 0Project Type: IMPROVEMENTS

Contact: UC DAVIS

DALY CITY

2:00 PM 10/19/2010Bid Date:


REMOVAL OF EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPUTENANCES AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT AND APPURTENANCES, ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS, SYSTEM TESTING, BALANCING AND FEDERAL REPORTING.

Plan#: 907

CIVIC CENTER SOUTH HVAC (ENERGY RETROFIT) REPLACEMENT 271 - 92ND STREET

NEW10-00907

Est. Cost: $680000Addenda: 0Project Type: HVAC

Contact: DALY CITY -CITY ENGINEER 650-991-8264

VALLEJO

1:00 PM 10/19/2010Bid Date:


SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, TI, REMODELING, ADA UPGRADESRANDALL B. LAWRENCE - ARCHITECT

Plan#: 910 GIGEB VALLEJO-ONLINE ONLY

NEW10-00910

Addenda: 1 9/21/2010

Project Type: RENOVATION PROJECT


SALIDA

2:00 PM 10/21/2010Ref #: HH-935B

Bid Date:


PRE-QUALIFIED BIDDERS ONLY. CONSTRUCT A 78-INCH DIAMETER PIPELINE TOTALING 11 MILES

Plan#: 874 SAN JOAQUIN PIPELINE SYSTEM-WESTERN SEGMENT

10-00874

Est. Cost: $70000000Addenda: 0Project Type: PIPELINE

Contact: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES 415-551-4603

SAN FRANCISCOINSTALL FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER INSIDE THE RESERVOIR; ADD NEW ACCESS OPENING AND OTHER MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK

Plan#: 891

HUNTERS POINT RESERVOIR REHABILITATION AND SEISMIC UPGRADE

10-00891

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Loss Control Services

INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (Forklifts) AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT

Name Date

Are only trained personnel allowed to operate industrial trucks? Is substantial overhead protective equipment provided on high lift rider equipment?

Are the required lift truck operating rules posted and enforced?

Is directional lighting provided on each industrial truck that operates in an area with less than 2-foot candles per square foot of general lighting?

Does each industrial truck have a warning horn, whistle, gong, or other device which can be clearly heard above the normal noise in the areas where operated?

Are the brakes on each industrial truck capable of bringing the vehicle to a complete and safe stop when fully loaded?

Will the industrial truck's parking brake effectively prevent the vehicle from moving when unattended?

Are industrial trucks operating in areas where flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dust or ignitable fibers may be present in the atmosphere, approved for such locations?

Are motorized hand/rider trucks so designed that the brakes are applied, and power to the drive motor shuts off when the operator releases his or her grip on the device that controls the travel?

Are industrial trucks with internal combustion engines, operated in enclosed areas, carefully checked to ensure such operations do not cause harmful concentration of dangerous gases or fumes?

PELIGRO

SICF e17873 (REV. 12-05) Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) And Similar Equipment


MONTACARGAS Y EQUIPOS SIMILARES

Nombre Fecha

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¿Sólo se le permite a personal entrenado operar los montacargas?

¿Se proporcionan equipos de protección adecuado en equipos que izan a grandes alturas?

¿Las reglas de operación de los montacargas están anunciadas y se hacen cumplir? ¿Se cuenta con luces direccionales en cada montacargas que opere en un área con menos de dos bujías-pies por pie cuadrado de iluminación general?

¿Cada montacargas tiene una bocina de aviso, silbato, campana u otro dispositivo de aviso que pueda oírse claramente sobre el nivel de ruido normal de las áreas en que opera?

¿Los frenos de cada montacargas son capaces de detener el vehículo por completo en forma segura cuando esté totalmente cargado? ¿El freno de estacionamiento del montacargas evita de forma efectiva que el vehículo se mueva cuando no esté presente el conductor? ¿Los montacargas que operan en áreas donde puedan estar presentes gases o vapores inflamables, polvos combustibles o fibras inflamables en la atmósfera están aprobados para dichas localidades?

¿Los montacargas motorizados o de mano están diseñados de forma que se apliquen los frenos y se desconecte la energía al motor de propulsión cuando el operador suelte el dispositivo que controla el movimiento?

PELIGRO

SICF e17873 (REV. 12-05) Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) And Similar Equipment


MONTACARGAS Y EQUIPOS SIMILARES

Nombre Fecha

¿Los montacargas con motor de combustión interna que operen en espacios cerrados se revisan cuidadosamente para asegurar que su operación no cause concentraciones nocivas de gases o escapes peligrosos?

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EMPLOYMENT

• ESTIMATOR & TAKE-OFF ENGINEER Ghilotti Bros., Inc. seeks an experienced Estimator and Take-off Engineer. CM degree desired AGTEK and Hard Dollar a plus. This is an excellent opportunity with an excellent company, competitive pay. Email resume to [email protected].

FOR SALE

• CABINET SHOP 1200sq foot location in Novato area( Bell Marin Keys), set up with 3 phase electric to handle: Dustvent Cyclone dust collector. AEM 43" All American 4-j wood wide belt Sander,4'x12' Hydrolic Clamping Table, 10" HD Table Saw, Compressor, Chop saw, 4" edge sander, 2 headed drilling tub, 1" Hammer shaper with many custom cutters, and much more. This is GREAT opportunity to start your own Cabinet Making future" All units are installed and were purchased new and have light duty hours. Take over lease ( approx ) $1,000.00 per month and purchase above listed equipment.($12,500) Call Bob Jonsen if interested @ 415-302-6754

FOR LEASE—RENT

• INDUSTRIAL YARD & OFFICE FOR RENT/LEASE +/- 1 acre yard (acreage negotiable) includes +/-550 sq. ft. clean office trailer that is high speed internet capable with bathroom & 2000 sq. ft. asphalt parking area; gravel and asphalt yard zoned M-3 Heavy Industrial; full security system including gate & fencing in place; short drive from San Rafael Bridge in Rich-mond off Castro street on Hensley. $3,970/month. Call Don at 510.215.9338

• OFFICE RENTAL - “EXECUTIVE SUITE” Class A space. Four Offices from 75 to 130 SF Central Downtown San Rafael, Great Views $900 to $1,300 monthly

Included: Supplies storage, file storage. One covered parking space per office Full Service, utilities and janitorial

Shared: Conference Room, 140 SF Building Code Library, 200 Volumes Kitchen / Break Room, 80 SF Central Admin Space, 375 SF High-speed internet and wi-fi

Optional: Admin Services Phones and phone answering Copier, color, 11 x 17 Server, electronic storage, retrieval, backup Office Furniture

Construction professionals preferred. [email protected] 415 456 9242

Please advise if position is filled or commodity is sold.

[email protected]

WATER WATCH Marin Municipal Water District

Report On Water Levels, Use & Precipitation MMWD, serving Central and Southern Marin, reports on the following

supply sources, reservoir levels, precipitation and temperature for the week ending September 19, 2010

Consumption

Average million gallons/day

Average gallons/**capita/day

For Sep. 13 – Sept. 19, 2010 29.7 160.1

For same week in 2009 28.3 152.1

Storage Acre-feet (AF)* % of capacity

Total capacity of 7 reservoirs 79,566 100 %

Storage as of Sept. 19, 2010 64,599 81 %

Storage for this date last year 49,655 62 %

Average for this date 54,050 68 %

Our current storage (64,599 AF) is 120 % of the average storage (54,050 AF) for this date.

Supply Source

MMWD Reservoirs Average

million gallons/day

Russian River Average

million gallons/day

For Sep. 13 – Sept. 19, 2010 26.2 3.5

For same week in 2009 25.4 2.9

Rainfall At Lake Lagunitas (Rainfall Year Begins July 1)

Total To Date (inches)

Average Rainfall To Date

From July 1, 2010 – Sept. 19, 2010 0.01 0.50

From July 1, 2009 – Sept. 19, 2009 0.20

Temperature (at Corte Madera)

Average High Temperature (ºF)

For Sep. 13 – Sept. 19, 2010 75.4

For same week in 2009 82.0

*One acre-foot equals 325,851 gallons **Population of Fiscal Year 2000-2001 = 185,786

Thank You To All Our Members!!!

Periodical Postage Paid San Rafael CA 94901

Weekly Bulletin 660 Las Gallinas Avenue

San Rafael, CA 94903-3687 www.marinba.org

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