SBCA Weekly Newsletter 12/14/11

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 14, 2011 Volume 17 Issue 50

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueCSLB, SWIFT Enforcement SBCA Calendar Highlights Page 2 City SB Office Closure Holidays Page 3Tailgate Safety Topic Page 5Kalbs Q & A Page 14HR: Company Holiday Party? Page 14Setting Up a Tailgate Safety Mtg Page 17SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 18SB City Building Permits Page 28South County Building Permits Page 30North County Building Permits Page 54

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CSLB, SWIFT Enforcement & Reporting Unlicensed ContractorsBy David Kalb, Capitol Services Inc.

With tax revenues down and budget cuts across the board State government is targeting the ‘un-derground’ economy as a top law enforcement priority. Contractors just want a level playing field whether the market is rising or falling…

According to CSLB Registrar Steve Sands, “unli-censed illegal activities that put homeowners at risk and puts those who follow state laws at a competitive disadvantage will not be tolerated”. Contractors can also do a lot to help.

CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), in conjunction with District Attorney’s offices, is effectively stopping a number of “bad actors”; however, it’s incumbent upon legiti-mate contractors to also help their own cause. Licensed contractors have several ‘weapons’ to combat their unlicensed counterparts.

First, when bidding on any project, leave the ho-meowner with some important information on what they should look for when hiring a contrac-tor.

For instance, the Board has several “consumer” pamphlets, including: “What Seniors Should Know Before Hiring a Contractor” and “Terms of Agreement: A Consumers Guide to Home Improvement Contracts”. These list a number of common sense ways that, if followed, will in-crease your chance of getting the job. Among the items on the Board’s check-lists are: ‘What is a Contract’; checking the license on the CSLB web

site; asking to see the contractor’s pocket card; and requiring a copy of the contractor Worker’s Comp insurance certificate. You can be assured that unlicensed contractors will not have any of these.

Second, if you see or suspect there is an unli-censed contractor working in your area, report this to the CSLB SWIFT Unit. The best way of do-ing this is to complete and submit a SWIFT Lead Referral Form. This is used for filing a complaint against an unlicensed contractor who is ACTIVE-LY working on a construction project. The form is available on line or by phone from the CSLB. This form is also available on Capitol Services web site (www.cutredtape.com). It is important that you provide SWIFT with complete and de-tailed information about the current unlicensed activity and note if there are employees on the project — the more information and evidence, the better.

Third, remind your potential customer that if they hire an unlicensed contractor, and he or his employees are hurt, the property owner will likely be held financially responsible.

Just as they have done over and over again dur-ing the past several years, the CSLB has blitzed the State and stopped scores of unlicensed “con-tractors” in their tracks. The CSLB SWIFT team conducted two days of simultaneous sting oper-ations in eight cities on October. Included were Burbank, Cameron Park, Madera, and Union City

among others.

Swift investigators posed as homeowners seek-ing bids for home improvement projects in-cluding, painting, landscaping, tile work, tree trimming and cabinetry. In over 30 cases, inves-tigators issued “ STOP” orders until they secured Worker’s Compensation to cover their employ-ees. One was booked on an outstanding warrant and several parolees were apprehended. In all, 113 people were caught.

It has come to my attention that the CSLB has now lost approximately 21% of its staff in the past few years due to retirements and other factors and they are unable to replace most of them do to the Governor’s hiring freeze. Ap-parently official requests by the Board for a hir-ing exemption to backfill these positions have met with silence or an outright NO! As I have reported in prior columns, these 70+ vacancies (about ½ of which are in the Enforcement Unit) are preventing the Board from doing its job most effectively. This adversely impacts the legitimate licensed contractor and can cost you important contracts.

This is NOT saving the State any money since the CSLB is fully funded by contractor’s applica-tion and renewal fees. Write, email, fax or call the Governor’s Office and ask why the CSLB is not being allowed to fill these important positions.

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER December 14, 2011

DECEMBER 2011SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 6, 2011 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordDecember 7, 2011 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationDecember 8, 2011 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Office ClosedChristmas Day ObservedDecember 26, 2011

JANUARY 2012SBCA Office ClosedNews Year Day ObservedJanuary 2, 2012

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingJanuary 10, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordJanuary 11, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationJanuary 11, 2012 from 11:00am to 12:00pmLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

FEBRUARY 2012SBCA Online Planroom TrainingPresented by April FordFebruary 1, 2012 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationFebruary 2, 2012 from 9:00am to 1000amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Board of Directors MeetingFebruary 7, 2012 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

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City of Santa BarbaraLand Development Team BulletinVolume LXXXVI, 10/11

IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CITY OFFICE CLOSURE DUE TO MANDATORY FURLOUGH

WelcomeThe LDT Bulletin is one way we are increasing communication between the City and our customers. These bulletins will also be located in our lobby area at 630 Garden Street. We hope you’ll find the contents of this issue useful. To subscribe to the City LDT Bulletin please send an email to: [email protected]________________________________________CITY OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO MANDATORY FURLOUGHMost City ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES are closed due to an unpaid mandatory furlough for City employees on Wednesday, November 23rd. Offices will also be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Most City ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES are also closed due to an unpaid mandatory furlough from December 19 through January 2, 2012. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. This includes the Community Development Department located at 630 Garden Street. As such, Zoning & Enforcement staff will not be able to prepare Zoning Information Reports during these furlough dates, and Building and Safety staff will not be available to accept or review plans for building permits.

ZONING INFORMATION REPORTS (ZIR’s) The Municipal Code requirement to obtain a ZIR prior to the close of escrow (SBMC Section 28.87.220) will remain in effect during this furlough. In order to accommodate the needs of the real estate community as best we can, we are committed to completing all ZIRs received by Thursday, December 8th, prior to the furlough. We will make every effort to complete additional ZIR applications received during the week of December 12th, but cannot commit to this at this time, as we don’t yet know the extent of our ZIR workload for that period.

While we cannot accept ZIR applications in person during the two-week furlough, agents may continue to mail them in and we will begin working on those applications when we return on Tuesday, January 3rd. If an escrow opens and closes during our two-week furlough, agents are still required to submit an application as soon as possible, either in the mail or in person once our office re-opens. We will waive the double “After the Fact” ZIR fee if valid escrow instructions are provided to verify the escrow opening and closing dates occurred during our furlough.

If you have any questions regarding the furlough period and how this relates to ZIRs, please call the Planning Counter at 564-5578.

BUILDING AND SAFETY PLAN CHECK AND INSPECTIONS While there will not be Building and Safety counter staff available to accept or review plans during the furlough, there will be limited Building and Safety inspection staff available Monday through Thursday, the week of December 19th and Tuesday through Friday, the week of December 26th. Building and Safety inspection staff will NOT be available for inspections Monday, January 2, 2012 but will resume normal business hours Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Use the inspection request line as you normally would, by calling 564-5492.

We ask that, if an inspection can be postponed until after the first of the year, please do so.

FIRE PREVENTION Fire Prevention Staff will be on duty Monday through Thursday the week of December 19th and Tuesday through Friday, the week of December 26th. Staff will NOT be available Monday, January 2, 2012 but will resume normal busi-ness hours Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Please contact them at 564-5702.

Issues requiring immediate assistance from the Fire Department please contact Jim Austin at 805.331.6765.

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DONT GET CAUGHT IN THE CRUSH

Crushing accidents occur when the body or any part of the body is squeezed between two moving objects or caught between one moving and one stationary object. Minor crushing accidents can cost workers in many ways, in pain, disability, and the loss of a job. Major crushing accidents can even cost a life.

There are some simple things workers can do to lessen their chance of experiencing crushing injuries. The first, and most important thing, is for workers to know when they are placing themselves or any of their body parts in a situation of possible injury.

Workers must always be aware of where they are in relation to moving equipment around them. When in these situations, workers must allow enough room to compensate for equipment failure or operator error. Workers should stay within the equipment operators vision at all times.

Workers should make it their business to stay out from under any load to avoid the possibility of being crushed from above. "If its in the air, its dangerous." Employers should never permit a load to be raised, lowered, or swung over a workers head. It is also the workers responsibility to shut-off, lock-out, or tag-out all energy sources, and to test to assure that they are dead, BEFORE attempting to work on or clear equipment capable of any movement or activation.

Workers are the most important pieces of equipment in the workplace; make sure they are kept safe and in good operating condition.

Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund

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The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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EVITE QUEDAR APLASTADO EN UN ACCIDENTE

Los accidentes por aplastamiento ocurren cuando un cuerpo, o cualquier parte del mismo, quedan atrapados entre dos objetos móviles, o cuando quedan atrapados entre un objeto móvil y un objeto fijo. Los accidentes por aplastamiento leve pueden costarle a los trabajadores en muchas maneras - dolor, incapacidad o la pérdida del empleo. Los accidentes graves de aplastamiento pueden incluso costarles la vida.

Hay algunas cosas sencillas que usted puede hacer para disminuir la posibilidad de sufrir lesiones por aplastamiento. La primera y la más importante de todas, es saber cuándo usted o cualquier parte de su cuerpo están colocados en una situación peligrosa que puede causarle lesiones.

Siempre esté consciente de dónde se encuentra usted en relación con cualquier equipo en movimiento a su alrededor. Al estar en esta situación, permanezca siempre dentro del campo visual del operador del equipo y conserve una distancia mínima de seguridad suficiente para compensar por cualquier fallo del equipo o error del operador.

Es su responsabilidad desconectar, bloquear con llave o etiquetar para poner fuera de servicio todas las fuentes de alimentación eléctrica y comprobar que los conductores estén sin energía eléctrica ANTES de intentar trabajar o despejar cualquier equipo capaz de realizar cualquier movimiento o activación.

Asegúrese por sí mismo de no colocarse debajo de ninguna carga para evitar la posibilidad de ser aplastado. "Si está en el aire, es peligroso." Los empleadores nunca deben permitir que una carga se alce, se baje o se gire sobre la cabeza de un trabajador.

Usted, el trabajador agrícola, es el elemento más importante en la industria de la agricultura. Asegúrese de poder realizar su trabajo en condiciones seguras.

Courtesy of the State Compensation Insurance Fund

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The above evaluations and/or recommendations are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed. We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards.

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Kalb’s Q & A for ContractorsBy David Kalb, Capitol Services, Inc.

There was a lot of news for California contrac-tors coming from the latest CSLB meeting. New regulation may extend the definition of who is a ‘contractor’ and those waiting for LLC licens-ing now have a date certain to apply. We begin with a contractor’s question that ‘qualifies’ as un-usual…

Q: I have a client who is the sole Officer of a com-pany that is going out of business due to some problem projects. My client is NOT the Qualifier for the company; however, he has his own Class “B” license. The company may file for bankruptcy (BK) protection but my client wants to be able to start a new company using his own license. Is there any need for him to disassociate as an Of-ficer of the current company?

A: The only reason would relate to his current licensing issues. If his present license ends up with a judgment or any disciplinary action, it could impact your client’s ability to secure a new license (until the problem is resolved). If his new license was already issued, and the present li-cense was suspended, the new license could be threatened with an “associated License suspen-sion”.

The BK would likely resolve this but it adds one more layer to the process. If your client is off the license prior to any judgment, he can likely avoid this “associated” problem. Of course, the CSLB still retains jurisdiction over the contractor and could pursue him regarding the ‘problem’ proj-

ects.

Q: I was surfing the Internet and came across your web site and many of your prior columns. It was funny being told when I called your of-fice that you were out all afternoon “attending a Contractors Board meeting”. This was after I had been watching the CSLB meeting streaming live for about 20 minutes.

My call was prompted by the Board’s brief men-tion of proposed legislation to regulate or license construction managers. This item went by very quickly. What can you tell me about the Board’s reasoning and discussion?

A: This is one of several legislative proposals dis-cussed by the CSLB on December 6th at their bi-monthly meeting. Code Section 7026.1 de-fines the term “contractor”. An Appellate Court decision in 2009 found that someone acting in the capacity of a construction manager is not re-quired to be licensed as a contractor. Therefore, to address what the Board views as overruling their related 2008 ‘Precedent-setting Decision’ they’re proposing to add Section (f ) which would expand the definition of a contractor by adding: “provides a bid for a residential construction project; arranges for and sets up work schedules for subcontractors and maintains oversight of the project”. This would relate to home improve-ment contracts.

A second legislative proposal will seek to amend

7026.1. According to the Board’s Staff report, “It has become commonplace for contractors – li-censed and unlicensed –to attempt to circum-vent Contractors License Law and Public Con-tract Code requirements by asserting they are not subject to licensure as contractors because they are ‘Renters of Operated Equipment’”. An example would be a business that provides trac-tors, backhoes, or graders with a full crew to op-erate the equipment.

The proposed language would expand the defi-nition of a contractor to include “vendors of op-erated equipment that exercise direction and control of work covered by this chapter”.

While on the subject of the CSLB meeting, there is BREAKING NEWS regarding Limited Liabil-ity Company (LLC) licensing. The Board has an-nounced that LLC applications should be avail-able on December 27th, four days prior to the statutory deadline. As I expect a rush, anyone interested in more information or assistance with newly created LLC applications should call me now.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assis-tance 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. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

Celebrations are great for team building, but remember California’s wage and hour laws. Any-time an employer “requires” non-exempt (hour-ly) employees to attend a work function (includ-ing a party) they need to be paid for the time they are there. A mandatory after-hours party or meeting can often result in overtime pay for the employee.

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Setting Up a Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meeting Tailgate or Toolbox safety meetings are 10-15 minute on-the-job meetings held to keep employees alert to work-related accidents and illnesses. Tailgate/toolbox safety meetings have proved their worth by alerting employees to workplace hazards, and by preventing accidents, illnesses and on-the-job injuries. Why Have Them?

In both the tunneling and construction industries, tailgate safety meetings are required by Title 8, Sections 8406 and 1509 of the California Code of Regulations.

While tunneling and construction are the only industries that specifically require tailgate safety meetings, all California employers must have a safety program that includes employee training in safe work practices.

Tailgate/toolbox safety meetings can be used to address actual problems on the job or in the shop. The supervisor leading the meeting can draw on the experience of workers, and use that experience to remind all employees –especially newer ones – of the dangers of working with particular kinds of machinery, tools, equipment and materials. What to Talk About?

Talk about work practices, machinery, tools, equipment materials, attitudes, and anything else that may cause or contribute to a work-related accident or illness. Keep the topic relevant to the job or tasks at hand.

An excellent source for construction related topics is the publication Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry. Supervisors can choose individual sections or topics and relate them to their specific site requirements. Copies can be ordered from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

Choose a topic you think needs safety review. If you notice that spills aren’t being cleaned up promptly, discuss it. If there has been an accident or a near-accident on the job, talk about it. What happened? Where did it happen? How can it be prevented from happening again? Encourage employees to suggest topics. They often know best - what and where the dangers are. How to Run a Good Meeting 1. Hold the meeting on the job, preferably where everyone

can sit and relax. 2. Hold meetings at the beginning of shift or after a break. 3. Choose the topic carefully. Topics should be about health

and safety problems on the job. Research the problem before the meeting. For machinery, consult the manufacturer’s operations manual. For handling toxic substances, get a copy of the material safety data sheet. Your company’s insurance carrier is another good source

of information. Cal/OSHA also supplies a wide range of printed material on worksite safety and health.

4. Don’t choose too broad a topic. 5. Encourage employee participation - keep your meeting

short. Sample Topic for Tailgate/Toolbox Safety Meetings:

Why are guards left off machines? Guards are placed on machines to prevent workers from

contacting moving parts. They are required by Cal/OSHA regulations.

Many California workers are killed or injured every year because guards are removed and not replaced.

Why are guards left off? Ask the group to give reasons. Some common ones are:

♦ I didn’t have time to replace the guard. ♦ I wanted to make sure the machine was working okay. I

just never got around to replacing the guard. ♦ I put on a new drive and the old guard didn’t fit. ♦ I had to remove the guard to adjust the machine. ♦ I couldn’t work with the guard on. It slowed me down. ♦ Listen I’ve run these machines for years without guards

and I’ve never been hurt. These excuses have been given countless times. After the

accident has happened, the guard is replaced and strict rules are enforced. Of course, it’s too late for the victim. The purpose of meeting on this topic is to make sure rules are enforced before an accident can happen.

Resources:

Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry. Copies can be ordered from the Cal/OSHA publications website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/puborder.asp, or obtained from a Cal/OSHA District Office. Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders can be reviewed at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/sub4.html Note: The information provided is not meant to be either a substitute for or legal interpretation of the occupational safety and health regulations. Readers are cautioned to refer directly to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations for detailed information regarding the regulation’s scope, specifications, and exceptions and for other requirements that may be applicable to their operations.

Tailgate/Toolbox Topics Division of Occupational Safety and Health California Department of Industrial Relations

TT-7: Feb 2006

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Weekly Bulletin

11/30/2011

Reasonable care is given in gathering, compiling and furnishing the information contained herein which is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the SBCA is not responsible or liable for errors, omissions or inaccuracies.

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Projects Out to Bid 11/30/2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011Dako, Tenant Improvement Project Carpinteria

3:00 PM 11/30/2011Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Office Remodel / Renovation

This Project consists of a +- 5500sf Tenant Improvement at the existing Dako building located at 1170 Mark Ave. in Carpinteria. Unfortunately, this is a very short bidding process (3) working days.

The scope of work includes hard and soft demolition, structural steel, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetry, roof patching, sheetmetal, skylights, doors, hardware, windows, metal stud framing, drywall, sheet vinyl flooring, carpeting, acoustical ceilings, painting, Fire Sprinklers

Addenda: 0

Frank Schipper Construction Co. - Erwin Villegas 610 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-963-4359, Fax#: 805-963-1270

Monday, December 05, 2011HVAC Equipment Prev. Maintenance Services Camarillo


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The State of California advises that prospective bidders periodically check the websites, including but not limited to Bidsync, and/or other state department links for modifications to bid documents. The State of California is not responsible for a prospective bidder's misunderstanding of the bid solicitation or nonresponsive bid due to failure to check these websites for updates or amendments to bid documents, and/or other information regarding the bid solicitations. Failure to periodically check these websites will be at the bidder's sole risk. The information published and/or responded to on these websites is public information. Confidential questions/issues/concerns should be directed to the contact on the ad.

Contractor will provide quarterly preventative maintenance services for all the HVAC equipment housed at the Camarillo CCC Center.

Expected Expenditure: $45,000.00 Addenda: 0

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

= New Plans Entered This Week

SBCA ONliNe PlANrOOM rePOrT

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Fire Alarm System Replacement, Biology II, Building 571 Santa Barbara

2:30 PM 12/6/2011 FM100447S/101-82

MAND Nov 18 @ 10:30am

Bid Date: Ref # Project Type: Public Est:

Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Provide full demolition of building fire alarm panels, devices, wiring and connections. Provide new manual and automatic addressable fire alarm and mass notification system at UCSB Biological Sciences II, Bldg. 571.

Provide new initiation devices, notification appliances and annunciators. Provide complete wiring for all low and regular voltage devices. Provide 120v equipment connections for a fully operational system. Provide electronic AutocadR14 shop and as-built drawings of entire system.

Contractor shall investigate thoroughly the scope of work and all building details involved with installation and integration of the new building fire alarm system. Patching, painting and acoustic ceiling replacement associated with the work described herein shall be provided as required by the University Representative. Contractor shall provide all connections to new devices at each floor, including but not limited to duct detectors, fan relays, connections to variable frequency drives, fire curtains, fire dampers, smoke dampers, duct detectors, fire sprinkler tamper and flow switches, etc.

Estimated Construction Cost: $460,000.0011/22/2011Addenda: 2

Tri-County Blueprinting & Supply, CA 805-966-1701, Fax#: 805-966-9484University of California Santa Barbara, CA 805-893-2661 x 2204

Campus Pointe SBBT Suite Goleta

3:00 PM 12/6/2011

Nov 29 @ 10am meet in lobby


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Project consists of a 12,961 SF tenant improvement

Demolition, doors / frames / hardware, glass and glazing, metal studs / drywall, acoustical ceiling, VCT, painting, HVAC, and electrical

11/21/2011Addenda: 1

Armstrong Associates - Bill Shields 1825 State Street, Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-569-6170, Fax#: 805-569-6175

Thursday, December 08, 2011Construction of 2010-2011 Gallegly Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay in the 3rd, 4th, 5th Supervisorial Districts of Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara

2:00 PM 12/8/2011 County Project No.: 863045


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Repair failed areas and hot mix overlay. (County Project No.: 863045 and Federal Aid No. HPLUL-5951 (127) )

General Work Description: Repair failed area, full width grind and cold plane of various roads, then resurface HMA overlay with fabric, HMA overlay with SAMI, cold in place recycle and remove and replace AC dike. Replace traffic stripe, paint pavement marking and pavement markers.

Addenda: 0

Wednesday, December 14, 2011


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Freedom Park Field Renovations Camarillo

2:00 PM 12/14/2011 Project Number 01-02-11


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The work contemplated under this project is furnishing all materials, labor, equipment, tools services transportation utilities, supervision and other necessary items and facilities (and including payment of all taxes, insurance, bond license and per fees and other cost incidental to the Work) required for removal of concrete paving, and miscellaneous items and install five (5) new baseball fields, concrete sidewalks, slabs, mow strips, chain link back stops and fencing, sprinkler system and miscellaneous improvements at the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District’s (District) Freedom Park (Site), located at Freedom Park Drive and West Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, California 93012.

Addenda: 0

Thursday, December 15, 2011SBUSD - Washington Elementary School Playfield Accessible Ramp Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The project description is as follows: Grading, Drainage, Concrete, Metal Hand Railings, etc. Per Public Contract Code Section 20103.8, the Santa Barbara Unified School District will use Method (B) in determining the lowest responsible bid.

Prospective Bidders will only be considered a record plan holder if they have obtained a complete set of plans and specifications from the Santa Barbara School Districts Planning Department at 724 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 or through Coast Reprographics. No bids shall be received from any prime contractors that did not attend the mandatory pre-job conference, are not a record plan holder, or without a certificate of pre-qualification.

Addenda: 0

Construction of the Summerland Circulation Improvement Project - Phase 2B Summerland


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: New pavement and sidewalks along with bus stop for improving circulation within Summerland (County Project No.: 862308 and Federal Aid No. RPSTP-5951 (137) )

General Work Description: This project will remove trees, construct retaining walls, curb, gutters and sidewalks, cross walks and bus stops. The project also includes the installation of conduits for lighting, grinding, paving, slurry seal and pavement delineation.

Addenda: 0

Tuesday, December 20, 2011MTD Emergency Standby Generators Santa Barbara

2:00 PM 12/20/2011

MAND Dec 1 @ 10am


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Inspect and test MTD’s Transit Center main electrical switchboard and distribution panel; add an additional subpanel, branch circuits, and receptacles; and identify and label switchboard, panels, receptacles, switches, and fixtures.

Addenda: 0

MTD Santa Barbara - Brad Davis 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-963-3364, Fax#: 805-963-3365

Thursday, December 22, 2011


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Specialty Team Plastering, Inc. Award winning plaster,

Specializing in custom homes and fine craftsmanship.

910 Philinda Ave., Suite E Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-966-3858 805-966-0924 www.specialtyteamplastering.com

Interior and Exterior plaster Venetian Plaster Plaster and foam molding(details) Fireplace Mantles & Surrounds Kitchen Oven Hoods Custom Colors Custom Weep Screeds Chimney Cap Steel Stud Framing Spray on Fireproofing

P.O. Box 517Santa Barbara, CA 93102

Phone 805-618-8648Email [email protected]

www.tradartfoundation.org

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13th & Paso Robles Street Sewer Mains and Lift Station No. 5 Upgrades Paso Robles

2:00 PM 12/22/2011 DPW Project No. 09-08


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Following the closure of the bid submittal period, bids will be publicly opened and read for performing work as follows: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as 13th and Paso Robles Street Sewer Mains and Lift Station No. 5 Upgrades, DPW Project No. 09-08, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, mobilizing; preparing and implementing traffic control plans; potholing and locating existing underground utilities; maintaining sewer service to customers during construction; excavation; shoring and bracing; safety; dewatering; saw cutting; removal and disposal of portions of existing pipelines; pipe embedment; pipe laying; connecting to existing facilities; backfill and compaction; testing; pavement replacement; pavement marking and striping replacement and refreshing; upgrade and rehabilitation to lift station pumps electrical and other miscellaneous conduits; and ancillary work as specified herein and as shown on the Drawings. All equipment and materials furnished shall be new.

Addenda: 0

Friday, December 30, 2011Dahlia Court II Project Manual Carpinteria


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The work consists of site improvements and offsite improvements in connection with the new construction of thirty-three (33) apartments and one (1) community building included in four (4) buildings, as described in the Contract Documents

Addenda: 0

People's Self Help Housing Corporation 3533 Empleo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-781-3088

Thursday, January 05, 2012County of Santa Barbara, Emergency Operation Center Audio, Data and Visual Information Management System (ADVIMS)

Santa Barbara

12:00 PM 1/5/2012 Project 8666-AV

MAND Dec 14


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The County of Santa Barbara recently completed construction of the new 11,150 SF Emergency Operations Center. The building is envisioned to be a technology enabled environment, supporting multiple agencies and departments in the management of emergency responses. Several different system types will be installed within the spaces in the building including the Incident Management Room, multiple conference and meeting rooms, and common areas. A small digital signage system will also be part of the program.

Key componets of the audiovisual systems shall include:Creston, (or equal), Digital Media backboneHaivision, (or equal), audio and video streaming Videoteleconferencing

The Construction Estimate is $380,000Addenda: 0

Tuesday, January 24, 2012


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Phone (805) 687-3569 gracedesignassociates.com

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Phone (805) 687-3569 | gracedesignassociates.com

If you are anemployer who wishes to obtain assistance from

Cal/OSHAConsultation, or want to learn more about what

services are available, you can do so by calling the

toll-free assistance number.

1(800) 963-9424 If you want to arrange an

on-site visit or obtaintechnical information, you can contact the Cal/OSHA Consultation area office

nearest your workplace or you can email us at

[email protected].

MAKE SUREYOU ARE

IN COMPLAINCEwwwdir.ca.gov

PHONE (805) 965-1926 FAX (805) 963-6071

OSWALD J. DA ROS, INC. • MASONRY CONTRACTORS •

Lic# 216916 MARBLE • GRANITE • STONES

976 Carrillo Road PETER A DA ROS Santa Barbara, CA 93103

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Mary E. Grogan Community Park - Phase I Project Modesto


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: The work will consist of, but is not limited to the following:Rough grading of entire 42 acre site including storm drainage improvements and erosion control hydro-seeding in the phase II area of improvements. Coordination with Sylvan Ave. & Litt Road improvements to be constructed simultaneously under a separate contract. Construction of an approximately 500 stall parking lot with paving, bio-swales, storm drainage, lighting, landscape and irrigation. Construction of 3 synthetic turf soccer fields with subsurface drainage and irrigation. Construction of 4 full size natural turn fields with slit-sand drainage system. Construction of sports field lighting, security lighting and main power service to the facility. Construction of fencing around the soccer complex portion of the project and some safety netting at certain locations. Construction of concrete sidewalks and asphalt pathways through the park. Construction of concrete sidewalks and asphalt pathways through the park. Construction of restroom, concession, office and storage buildings including all utility hookups. Installation of landscape and irrigation for the entirety of phase I of the project. Installation of site furnishings throughout the project.

Addenda: 0

Thursday, January 26, 2012Maintenance and Repair 4990 Wing Way Paso Robles

2:00 PM 1/26/2012 DPW Project No. 11-11


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to the construction of the project known as Maintenance and Repair - 4990 Wing Way, Project No. 11-11, according to drawings and specifications prepared by the City of Paso Robles and according to the Contract Documents. The work shall include but is not limited to, removal and replacement of existing structures, street work, landscaping and irrigation, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

Addenda: 0

Tuesday, January 31, 2012Trash Enclosure - SBCA 805-884-1100 Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: Trash Enclosure

Please contact the SBCA for more information 805-884-1100 or [email protected]: 0

Friday, June 01, 2012Howard Residence - Dorie 805-377-0891 Santa Barbara


Prebid Conference:

Project Description: New 9000 sq. ft. custom home, new detached garage, and new 1976 SF guest house on 5 acres.

Project Contact: Dorie Pellegrin (805) 377-0891 e-mail [email protected]: 0

Dorie Pellegrin, CA 805-377-0891


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CONSTRUCTION MONITOR'S REPORT

for permits issued between: 11/28/2011 12/2/2011and

Building & Safety DivisionCity of Santa Barbara

ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #

BLD2010-01651 2403 CASTILLO ST C/B-ALTERATION SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL FOUN OWNER

PO BOX 689 SANTA BARBARACA 93102

74,000 11/29/2011

ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATES

CON 899-83731825 STATE ST SUITE 202 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

SALVADOR MELENDEZ

ARC 569-69253218 CALLE ROSALES SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

BLD2011-01704 199 N HOPE AVE C/D-NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP L A OWNER

5095 EIGHTH STREET CARPINTERIACA 93013

150,000 12/1/2011

ARMSTRONG ASSOCIATES

CON 899-83731825 STATE ST SUITE 202 SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

JAN HOCHHAUSER

ARC 805-962-2746 ex. 102122 E. ARRELLAGA STREET SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

JOHN OELTMAN

ENG 688-66773025 LONG VALLEY RD. SANTA YNEZ CA 93460

SAFED DAVAR

ENG 626-696-38551844 E. WALNUT ST., STE. A PASADENA CA 91107

BLD2011-01757 1029 ARBOLADO RD R/B-ALTERATION JENSEN, LESLIE M OWNER

PO BOX 1857 PALM DESERTCA 92261

60,000 11/28/2011

GIBBS CONSTRUCTION INC

CON 909-307-0642632 W PALM AVE REDLANDS CA 92373

KEVIN GOODWIN

AGT 448-22002000 STATE ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

BLD2011-01885 3085 CALLE PINON R/B-ADDITION GUILLERMO FAMILY 2007 REVOCABLE TRU OWNER

3085 CALLE PINON SANTA BARBARACA 93105

80,000 12/1/2011

JOAQUIN ORNELAS

DES 687-68683040 STATE STREET #G SANTA BARBARA CA 93105

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ROLEADDRESS VAL. $ DATE ISSUEDPERMIT #

BLD2011-01939 651 PASEO NUEVO C/B-ALTERATION CITY OF SANTA BARBARA OWNER


190,000 11/30/2011

MENEMSHA DESIGN

ARC 310-263-35204950 W. 145TH STREET HAWTHORNE CA

BLD2011-02145 2547 MEDCLIFF RD R/C-ADDITION 2547 MEDCLIFF LLC OWNER

865 TAHOE BLVD # 214 INCLINE VILLAGENV 89451

907,000 12/1/2011

ALLEN ASSOCIATES***

CON 884-8777201 N. MILPAS STREET SB CA 93101

HARRISON DESIGN

ARC 899-3434921 VINCENT AVE. SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2011-02503 1036 GARCIA RD R/OTC-REROOF COUGHLIN, THOMAS C & WATLING, SALLI OWNER


30,000 11/28/2011

SANTA BARBARA MISSION ROOFING

CON 805-963-5856130 N. CALLE CESAR CHAVEZ SANTA BARBARA CA 93101

BLD2011-02552 2819 STATE STREET C/A-REPAIR PERRY, RICHARD T LIVING TRUST OWNER


40,000 12/2/2011

PACIFIC ARCHITECTS, INC.

ARC 565-3640 x101ATTN: BILL WOLF 1117 COAST VILLAGE RD. MONTECITO CA 93108

SERVICE MASTER ANYTIME***

CON 963-13655569 EKWILL STREET SANTA BARBARA CA 93111

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Unlicensed Operators

Like legitimate contractors, unlicensed operators sometimes use advertising to find new clients. Ads without license numbers or with numbers that are not issued by the CSLB are frequently used by the Board to identify sting targets.

The CSLB and other enforcement agencies use two sections of the law—B&P Sections 7027.1 and 7099.10—to take legal action against unlicensed contractors and, on occasion, against licensed contractors who advertise illegally.

If an unlicensed operator advertises as a contractor in a telephone directory, and if an investigation determines the entity doing the advertising is unlicensed, under B&P Section 7099.10 (a), the Registrar can issue a citation for a fine or other civil penalty assessment. The citation will also include an order of correction that requires:

any phone number in the unlawful ad and to not refer subsequent calls to any new number obtained by that person. If the order of correction isn’t made, the Registrar can have the Public Utilities Commission disconnect the phone service.

If you believe that an unlicensed contractor is actively working on a construction project, contact the CSLB at 1-800-321-CSLB (2752) or fill out a “SWIFT Lead Referral” form, which is available on the CSLB Web site, www.cslb.ca.gov.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

ADVERTISINGGUIDELINES

ADVERTISING

Include your license number in

anything that might be considered

advertising.

Don’t use false or misleading

advertising, or advertise a price

you don’t intend to honor.

Don’t advertise to do work you’re

not licensed to perform.

Don’t advertise about bonding.

When advertising asbestos

removal services, be sure to include

your asbestos certification and

registration numbers along with

your business name.

Notify CSLB whenever you see

advertising for an unlicensed

contractor.

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD

P.O. Box 26000Sacramento, CA 95826-00261-800-321-CSLB (2752)www.cslb.ca.gov

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