Welcome Friend of CALBO,
At CALBO, our goal is to be the premier resource for all California code officials and industry colleagues. We hope you will find this newsletter to be of value as you protect the build environment in the Golden State.
A Publication of California Building Officials
1022 G Street | Sacramento, CA | 95814
916-457-1103 | info@calbo.org
Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,
It’s hard to believe that we are preparing for the holidays already. With three Education Weeks, the League of California Cities Annual Conference, and the ICC Annual Conference behind us, CALBO is setting sights on the last event of the year – CALBO Education Week: Burlingame. Registration is closing today, December 3, 2019. Please visit the CALBO Education Week Registration page to register those last minute registrants. The CALBO Board has been busy planning for the 58th Annual Business Meeting that will be held in Indian Wells from Sunday, April 5 through Thursday, April 9, 2020. Registration is currently available. For more information regarding the Annual Business Meeting, please visit the Annual Business Meeting page on the CALBO website.
As we approach the holiday season – from our CALBO family to yours, we wish you and your loved ones the very best.
Sincerely,
Sharon Goei, P.E., C.B.O
Director of Building and Housing
City of Milpitas
CALBO is excited to host its 58th Annual Business Meeting from Sunday, April 5 – Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells. An array of programs, events and trainings will be offered for the professional development of our members. Looking forward to meeting and playing under the desert sun while gathering together for the strength and development of our association. We hope to see you there!
Date
Sunday, April 5 – Thursday, April 9
Where
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa
44-600 Indian Wells Ln
Indian Wells, CA 92210
760-341-1000
For any questions regarding this event, please contact the CALBO Office.
Register now to showcase your company as an exhibitor and provide support as a sponsor at CALBO’s 58th Annual Business Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells.
Over 300 building department personnel and industry representatives statewide are expected to attend providing an unparalleled opportunity for industry representatives to show their support for the industry and share their innovative products and services with the leaders of California building departments.
These opportunities are first-come, first-served so don’t wait!
You won’t go unnoticed as an Exhibitor!
- Showcase innovative products and services with building departments leaders and personnel throughout the week.
- Spend one-on-one time with attendees during the ABM “strolling” lunch on Tuesday, April 7th in the exhibit hall.
- Receive a list of ABM registrants and their contact information following the conference.
- Gain recognition in ABM conference signage and CALBO News.
You won’t go unnoticed as a Sponsor!
- ABM Printed Program Sponsorship – Have your company logo and information at the fingertips of all attendees.
- Attendee Bag Insert Sponsorship – Provide souvenirs for ABM attendees, including resourceful tools and other giveaways!
- Attendee Breakfast Sponsorship – Help ABM attendees start the day on the right foot with a delicious breakfast and coffee!
- President’s Dinner – Help make the night unforgettable with your sponsorship.
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020
For any questions or concerns, please contact the CALBO Office or by phone at 916-457-1103.
LONG BEACH – CALBO was proud to
partner with the International Code Council (ICC) at the League
of California Cities annual conference and expo, showcasing a
theme of seismic resiliency and local government
leadership. CALBO’s Executive Board and Staff joined ICC
Government Relations team-members Susan Dowty and Chris Ochoa for
the two-day conference held in Long Beach.
League attendees stopped by our booth and had the opportunity to browse the new California codes, in addition to sending personal notes to their building departments and pinning their jurisdiction on a California map. Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (pictured) even visited for a bit discussing his involvement with a new regional transit project.
CALBO has been an exhibitor for
nearly 20 years at the League of California Cities in an effort
to build connectivity with senior city administration and
municipal decision makers. Partnering with ICC bolstered our
role and provided both organizations with an opportunity to talk
about code development, public safety, innovation, technology and
leadership in building departments. Additionally; both
organizations were able to highlight our efforts to boost seismic
resiliency efforts at local, state and international levels.
CALBO looks forward to partnering with ICC again for the 2020 League of California Cities annual conference and expo, to be held again in Long Beach October 7-8, 2020.
For any questions regarding the information provided above, please contact the CALBO Office.
The New 2020-2021CALBO Media Packet will soon be available to plan for the new CALBO membership year starting on April 1, 2020. Take advantage of this one resource for all your CALBO marketing needs to reach CALBO membership throughout the year.
The New Packet will include:
- Annual CALBO Partner Program Registration – Gold, Silver and Bronze Levels
- CALBO event sponsorship registration
- CALBO event exhibitor registration
- Advertising specifics for the CALBO News
- CALBO Job Board Information
CALBO looks forward to another great year with our partners, sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers!
If you have any questions about CALBO Media Packet,
please contact the CALBO Office.
Your CALBO Access Committee is hard at
work once again! Now available is a new resource drafted by the
committee – 2019 CBC Original Cycle - CALBO Analysis of Accessibility Changes .
To find more Accessibility Tools and Resources, please visit the A to Z Topics of Interest section on the CALBO website.
For any questions regarding this handout or any access related information, please don’t hesitate to contact an Access Committee Member.
Introduction
Building Departments are constantly striving to streamline processes while continuing to meet the needs of our customers. As we move farther into the 21stcentury it has become clear that increased use of technology is the means to meet those demands. CALBO’s Innovative Practices Committee has previously identified the 10 essential technologies that every building department should invest in, one of which is electronic plan check (EPC).
By establishing an EPC program your department can reduce processing time, reduce turn-around time between reviews, reduce on-site paper storage as well as increase plan reviewer efficiency. In today’s business climate we are all trying to do more with less, so every little efficiency that can be gained goes a long way.
As a city that has just recently gone through this process, I want to share our experiences of what worked well and what did not, to help departments that are looking to make this transition. I do not want to give the impression that the way we did it is the be all end all to how it should be done, but this can hopefully provide some insight into what needs to be discussed and planned for to assist you with a smooth transition.
Have you visited the Legislation tab on the CALBO Website? Take
advantage of these great resources for your jurisdiction:
- Legislative
Outreach Alerts
- Legislative Bill
Reports
- Online Bill Search Tool
- Capitol Corner
Update
- Legislative Events
- Legislative Process
and much more!
If you have any questions please contact Katie Little, CALBO’s Director of Public Affairs.
- Save the Date -
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Sacramento, California
Make your voice heard! CALBO’s Annual Leadership and Advocacy Day is an opportunity for Class I Members to take part in the legislative process and have their voice heard.
Join CALBO’s Legislative Committee in Sacramento at the State Capitol to meet with your legislators and discuss current legislation impacting building departments. Participants will be briefed on the legislation and learn about the legislative process before attending pre-scheduled meeting with legislators.
Last year, through consistent advocacy, CALBO members stopped harmful legislation that would have negatively impacted building departments. Be a part of the effort to ensure legislators understand the important duties building department staff carry out on a daily basic and work you do to keep the public safe.
For any questions about this upcoming event, please contact the CALBO Office or 916-457-1103.
