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August 24, 2020 The VOICE of Construction

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Election Countdown...A Sneak Peek at November 3rd Ballot Measures Brad Barnum, Executive Vice President

With one political party convention over and one beginning today, it is clear that Presidential politics is front and center as we enter the final 10 weeks before the November 3rd Election. However, there are other important issues on the ballot that will be considered by voters...12 state propositions and 25 local measures. AGC's Government Relations Committee met on August 12 to review the ballot measures of potential interest to the construction industry. The committee made recommendations of support or oppose on some them, and those recommendations will be considered by AGC's Board of Directors on September 10. The measures reviewed by the Government Relations Committee included the following:

State Propositions

• Proposition 15 - Split Roll for Property Taxes. Creates separate rules for commercial and residential property taxes. Commercial property to be reassessed to current market-rate values.

• Proposition 16 - Repeal of Proposition 209. Passed in 1996, Proposition 209 amended the State constitution to prohibit the consideration of race, ethnicity, and gender in the awarding of government contracts and admission to the state's colleges and universities.

• Proposition 19 - Property Tax Breaks. Homeowners 55+ years can purchase new home and keep current property tax rate. Requires that inherited homes that are not used as principal residences, such as second homes or rentals, be reassessed at market value when transferred.

The AGC Board of Directors and AGC staff welcome the following

new members:

BluSky Restoration Contractors Hue Masters Paint Co. MVI Administrators Insurance Solutions neonjungleSD.com, inc. Slater Steel Welding, Inc. Strelic Plumbing Inc., dba Advance Plumbing Company

AGC Motto: "It's Good Business to do Business

with an AGC Member."

• Proposition 21 - Rent Control. Following a property vacancy, cities and counties can apply rent control to multi-family housing that is more than 15 years old. Owners of less than two dwellings are exempted.

Local Measures • School Bonds

- Measure W - Oceanside Unified School District - $160 Million - Measure V - La Mesa - Spring Valley School District - $136 Million - Measure T - Cajon Valley Union School District - $125 Million - Measure U - Dehesa School District - $3.1 Million

• Measure A - City of San Diego. $900 million affordable housing bond to fund the acquisition or improvement of real property to build 7,500 new subsidized housing units for San Diegans experiencing homelessness, low wage working families, and lower income residents at-risk of homelessness.

• Measure E - City of San Diego. Eliminates the 30-foot height limit in the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan area, which encompasses approximately 1,324 acres, of which 88 acres is owned by the City, including the current Pechanga Sports Arena site. Two development projects have been proposed, which include infrastructure improvements.

• Measure C - San Diego Unified School District - Changes process for electing school board members. Voters in individual sub-districts will nominate and elect their representative in both the primary and general elections, rather than the current system in which candidates are nominated in individual sub-districts in the primary but advance to a general election in the entire school district.

• Measure I - City of Imperial Beach. One cent general purpose tax which will raise $1.3 million annually for services and infrastructure needs

• Measure Y - Lakeside Fire Protection District. Fire protection charge increase, which will raise $2.48 million annually for fire protection services and capital costs

• Measure AA - Valley Center Fire Protection District. Parcel tax for emergency response, which will raise $820,000 annually for emergency response and to build a fire station.

Between choosing their candidates and making a decision on the numerous ballot measures, voters will be busy over the coming weeks. AGC's Voter Guide, which will be available in mid-September, will be a good resource to help members make an informed decision.

AGC & EGCA Foundation Award Scholarships Despite the Pandemic Mike McManus, Director of Engineering Construction & Industry Relations

The 2020 EGCA Foundation Scholarships were presented virtually on August 13 Normally, there is a dinner with an awards presentation, and a construction industry heavyweight who is honored and makes a nice speech. The year 2020 has not been normal. This year, we awarded scholarships to three students from the Palomar Diesel Technology Program and three students from the SDSU J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering Management Program. The Palomar Students received $1,500 each, and the SDSU students received $3,000 each. The SDSU CEM Program was founded with the help of a $3 million donation from Jack and Jane Filanc, and started graduating students in 2009. In that short time, close to 300 students have graduated from the program. The employment rate coming out of this program is nearly 100% This year's scholarships were presented with the help of Professor Thais Alves, who is the Chair of the CEM Program. This year's scholarships were awarded to:

• Jackie Villanueva • Rene Osuna • Kyle Jones

The Palomar Diesel Technology scholarships were presented with the help of Associate Professor Sergio Hernandez, who noted the long-term partnership between the construction industry and Palomar College. This year's scholarships were awarded to:

• Amanda Hopkins • Sayra Martinez • Orlando Perez

Congratulations to all! A thank you video from the SDSU students below:

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AGCSD CONSTRUCTOR RESOURCE GUIDE

MEMBER DISCOUNTS Are you aware of the many discounts available to AGC

Members?

31st Annual AGC Fall Golf Classic- SOLD OUT Monday, October 5 - Sponsors Needed Yes, it was fast, but we are now sold out for the AGC Fall Golf tournament, scheduled for October 5 at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. Various sponsorship opportunities are still available. See the link below.

Special thanks to our returning Title Sponsors. Their support makes this happen:

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• Exhibitors - 5 Spots Left • Contest Sponsors - 2 Longest Drive Spots Left • Beverage Sponsors - 6 Spots Left • Raffle Prize Donations- We'll take as many as we can!

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JULY - OCT 2020 EDUCATION CATALOG

Apply Now for the AGC Project Management Certificate Course Scholarship The AGC San Diego Chapter will be offering five (5) full scholarships for the 2021-2022 AGC San Diego Construction Project Management Certificate Program. The course is a 26-week program that helps attendees develop the essential skills for managing all elements of a construction project. Course components include Pre-construction Planning/ Partnering, Construction Contracts, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, and Technology and more. Scholarships will be awarded for the following:

• Three Scholarships designated to an individual employed by an AGC San Diego member company (in good standing)

• One Scholarship to be designated to Military Personnel (active, discharged, retired)

• One Scholarship to be designated to San Diego State University J.R. Filanc Construction Engineering and Management Program graduate

Who is eligible to apply?

• Any individual candidate looking to continue their education and/or advance their career by demonstrating the desire to provide current employer added value. Requirement: Be employed by an AGC San Diego member company in good standing.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 25, 2020

CLASSES

EDUCATION CLASSES • BIM - Aug. 25-28 • Advanced Excel - Aug. 25 • Construction Scheduling - Sept 9 • Intro Excel - Sept. 10 • Construction Law - Sept. 15 • Intermediate Excel - Sept. 17 • Estimating Basics - Sept. 22 • Adv. Excel - Sept. 24

SAFETY TRAINING CLASSES

• CPR & First Aid /AED Training - Aug. 26 • Fall Protection - Sept 14-16 • Fall Protection Refresher - Sept. 22 • OSHA 30-Hour - Sept. 28-Oct. 1 • CPR & First Aid/AED Training - Sept. 30

MILITARY TRAINING CLASSES

• CQM - Aug. 26-27

2020 MEMBERSHIP LISTINGS Online Form

Please notify AGC if your company has relocated, or if there are updates to your company's listing (i.e. contacts, phone/fax, job titles, CSI codes, & certified business listings). Email Marcy Knopman

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San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 558-7444

• CQM - Sept. 9-10 • CQM - Sept. 23-24 • EM 385-1-1 Refresher - Sept. 28

For more information on classes, contact: Becca Schaffer 858-731-8155

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

September Meetings Sept. 2 - 7:00 a.m. - Safety Committee Meeting via Go-To-Meeting Sept. 9 - 8:00 a.m. - Public Building Meeting - TBD Sept. 16 - 1:00 p.m. - Water Authority Liaison Meeting - via Go-To-Meeting Sept. 23 - 7:30 a.m. - Build & Serve Committee - TBD Sept. 24 - 4:00 p.m. - CLC - TBD GET INVOLVED...JOIN A COMMITTEE

About Monday Morning Quarterback AGC San Diego Chapter's Monday Morning Quarterback is a "hot off the press" and to the point Monday morning briefing on the important issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Sprecco, and Executive Vice President, Brad Barnum. Please contact Eddie Sprecco or Brad Barnum with your comments, or with information that should be conveyed to the industry through this service. Well over 3,000 individuals employed by AGC member firms are part of this system.

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