P E M A

October Luncheon - " School Facility Program – Office of Public School Construction Program and Funding, State Allocation Board Update, Overview of Williams Settlement"

School construction, modernization, and facility maintenance remain critical priorities for school districts in California. School facilities staff and management are faced with the responsibility of maintaining schools and marshalling the construction of new schools under community-mandated and state-regulated requirements that assure the development and operation of safe and environmentally sound facilities for the K-12 student and faculty population. Funding for these requirements continue to be a concern for school district staff and citizens throughout California. PEMA has invited one of California’s most experienced administrators of school facility services to provide current information on this vital topic.

Key Speakers:
Ms. Lori Morgan
Policy Manager, Program Services
Office of Public School Construction (OPSC)
California Department of General Services (DGS)

About the Speakers:
Ms. Morgan will provide an update on State Allocation Board (SAB)/Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) issues and the School Facility Program funding, and provide an overview of the Williams settlement legislation relating to school facilities maintenance requirements.

The OPSC, as staff to the SAB, implements and administers the School Facility Program and other programs of the SAB. The OPSC is also charged with the responsibility of verifying that all applicant school districts meet specific criteria based on the type of funding which is being requested. The OPSC staff develops program regulations, policies, and procedures that carry out the mandates of the SAB, and works with the school districts to assist them throughout the application process.

When:
Tuesday, October 26th, 11:15am 1:30pm
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant,
199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

September Luncheon - "The Role of Marketing and Communication in Environmental Policy Implementation"

Key Speakers:
Wayne Nastri
EPA Regional Administrator for Region 9

About the Speakers:
Wayne Nastri, a lifelong westerner, was appointed Regional Administrator for Region 9 in October 2001. Mr. Nastri has led the Region to real progress in meeting the west's environmental challenges, especially in improving air quality in the Central Valley and Southern California and in protecting of scarce water resources throughout the arid west. Clear communication, strong enforcement and accountability to the public for a measurable "bottom line" have been the hallmarks of his tenure. A strong proponent of partnership as the best route to environmental protection, Mr. Nastri has launched many creative collaborations to protect the health and environment of all those who live in the Pacific Southwest.

Prior to his appointment, Mr. Nastri held various environmental leadership positions, including Board membership for California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (covering Southern California), as well as participation in advisory boards for California's state air quality and waste management agencies. His fifteen years of environmental consulting experience culminated in his presidency of Environmental Mediation Inc. before accepting his position at EPA.

When:
Tuesday, September 28th, 11:15am 1:30pm
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant,
199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

August Luncheon - "Client Feedback Panel"

Key Speakers:
Ann MacDonald - Western Regional Environmental Manager from Coca Cola’s Oakland Office. Ann oversees environmental projects, policies and programs for over 180 Coca Cola facilities. She will offer advice on submitting winning proposals, and she will discuss upcoming opportunities with Coca Cola.

Jeffery Jones - Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Environmental Health and Safety Compliance Department, Port of Oakland. Jeff is responsible for regulatory compliance and soil and groundwater remediation projects for the Port of Oakland. His work sites range from marine terminals to Airport runways. Environmental Compliance relies heavily on local environmental consultants to accomplish the Department's mission.

Ben Berto - Principal Planner AICP, Community Development and Planning Department, County of Marin. Mr. Berto has fifteen years of experience in public sector planning. Ben has been in his current position for over two years, supervising a team of planners who cover the southern portion of Marin County. They deal with current planning projects and review a variety of environmental services contracts.

About the Speakers:
A must attend for those who are interested in what clients are looking for in an environmental consultant. Panelists will share insights, winning (and losing) proposals, and upcoming projects.

Join us to learn about:
What they expect from consultants
Effective marketing and proposal techniques
Ingredients of a successful client/consultant relationship
Upcoming projects within their companies

When:
Tuesday, August 31st, 11:15am 1:30pm
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant,
199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

July Luncheon - "Environmental Industry Trends: The 2004 Overview"

Key Speakers:
Grant Ferrier, President & CEO, Environmental Business International, Inc., and Publisher of the Environmental Business Journal

About the Speakers:
Mr. Ferrier will review business trends in the environmental industry, including the most recent industry statistics, markets, company performance, new initiatives and scenarios for growth. This wide-ranging analysis and summary of industry segments with the best growth potential is a must for all strategic marketers within the environmental arena.

While Mr. Ferrier's presentation will focus primarily on the Consulting & Engineering Segment of the industry, he will also review the following additional segments:

Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Remediation, Industrial Services, Water/Wastewater, Instruments & Information Systems, Air Pollution Control Equipment, Waste Management Equipment , Resource Recovery and Clean Energy.

When:
Thursday, July 29th, 11:15am 1:30pm
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

June Luncheon - "New Stormwater Regulatory Changes Will Affect the Bay Area"

Key Speakers:
Jim Scanlin, Alameda County Program Manager of the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.

Shin-Roei Lee, Division Chief, South Bay Watershed Division California Regional Water Quality Control Board San Francisco Bay Region.

About the Speakers:
Coming to your neighborhood soon...new requirements will affect all stormwater activities in the municipal, industrial and private development sectors.

The new standard applies to all projects creating or redeveloping 10,000 sq. ft. or more of impervious surfaces. Also, the NPDES Phase II rule requires Storm Water Management Plans describing a suite of programmatic elements that the county or municipality will implement. These elements address the six minimum control measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the City's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable (MEP) and to protect water quality.

Will the next round of permit issuance for Phase 1 be "County-specific" permits, or will there be a "Regional" municipal stormwater permit approach?
How will mercury TMDL's affect stormwater dischargers?
How will we implement the six minimum control measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants?

Our speakers from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and Alameda County will discuss these changes and impacts on our clients.

When:
Tuesday, June 29th, 11:15am 1:30pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

May Luncheon - Brownfields Restoration: Funding and Site Opportunities in the Bay Area

Key Speakers:
The early 90's brought many opportunities for the redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites. There was a lull in the funding, but new activity is on the horizon! Learn more about the existing sites in the Bay Area and what is left to redevelop. Our speakers have the expertise to direct us in the pursuit of funding, clarify key federal and state regulatory changes, and identify the right clients for remediation and clean-up work.

Kristine Solseng
Redevelopment Planner
Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency

Jennifer Hernandez
Principal
Beveridge and Diamond, P.C.

About the Speakers:
Ms. Solseng is a Redevelopment Project Manager for Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency. She has a degree in Planning, Public Policy, and Management from the University of Oregon with an emphasis in sustainable development. She will discuss the approach to the Rodeo Waterfront project and provide a Community Development perspective to Brownfield revitalization, including community outreach, financing Brownfield projects, and inter-agency collaboration.

Ms. Hernandez has achieved national prominence in connection with her work on Brownfield development projects. She advises a broad range of buyers, sellers, investors, local agencies and developers on Brownfields projects and programs. She serves on the Executive Committee of California Environmental Redevelopment Fund, which has created and is managing California's first pooled loan program for private sector Brownfields equity and debt placements.

When:
Tuesday,May 25th, 11:15am 1:30pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

April Luncheon - "Consulting Opportunities under BART's Seismic Safety Program"

Key Speakers:
The speakers will describe BART's Earthquake Safety Program, and discuss current and future contracting activities including: environmental review (NEPA); geotechnical investigations along the length of BART's Transbay Tube; and section design opportunities. The highest priority for seismic upgrade is the Transbay Tube. Preliminary upgrade concepts include:

Micropile tiedowns

"Stitching" piles at each end of the Tube

Reinforcement of seismic joints at the San Francisco end of the Tube

Large diameter piles and a collar around the SF Ventilation Structure

Steel bracing of the Oakland Ventilation Structure

Additional foundation piles.

About the Speakers:
Catherine Westphall serves as Community Relations Manager for the BART Earthquake Safety Program. She has worked in the environmental industry for the past ten years, specializing in environmental and marketing communications. Catherine's experience has included environmental due diligence and public outreach for infrastructure development, stormwater pollution prevention, and recycling programs. She is also a volunteer for the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute.

Shirley Ng is the Deputy Project Manager for BART's Earthquake Safety Program. She has been with BART for over 12 years and has worked on the Pittsburg/Bay Point extension and other capital projects under development such as the Oakland Airport Connector. Ms. Ng is responsible for the environmental process and funding activities related to this program.

When:
Tuesday, April 27th, 11:15am 1:30pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant,
199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

March Luncheon - "Environmental Opportunities in the Biotech Industry"

Key Speakers:
Our speakers will discuss trends in the biotech industry and focus on environmental services that are typically out-sourced, including due diligence, permitting and EHS activities. We are privileged to have three illustrious and talented representatives from both the private sector and the leading non-profit biotech organization. The speakers will be available for a question and answer session after their presentations.

Virginia Kosor
EHS and Facilities Manager
Genitope

Walter J. Ruzzo
EHS Manager
Aradigm Corporation

Caitlyn L. Waller
EVP Business Development, BayBio & Executive Director, BayBioNEST

About the Speakers:
Ms. Kosor is the Director of Facilities at Genitope Corporation, and has been employed in the industry for the past 15 years. Currently her responsibilities include real estate management, capital projects, EH&S, and all activities of the facilities department.

Walter J. Ruzzo is the EHS Manager for Aradigm Corporation, a company specializing in needle-less drug delivery systems. In this capacity, he is responsible to ensure that all company activities further Aradigm's corporate values, meet the company's EHS Policy and comply with all applicable international, federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations.

Caitlyn L. Waller is one of the leading executives at BayBio, Northern California's bioscience association. Ms. Waller helps to lead the fourteen-year-old organization, serving the region's 820+ life science companies, a dozen private research institutes, nine regional universities, and local governments.

When:
Tuesday, March 30th, 11:15am 1:30pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

February Luncheon - Federal Opportunities

Key Speakers:
Check back soon for further details.

When:
February 24th

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

January Luncheon - "Storm Clouds on the Horizon; The Forecast for California's Energy Future"

Key Speakers:
John Redding

Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group

Once again the energy forecast is for stormy weather. According to the California ISO and the California Energy Commission, California could once again be running short of electricity as early as 2005. This is particularly troublesome since California has yet to clean up the damage from the last storm, the energy crisis of 2000-2001.

Yet three and a half years after the energy crisis, the state still does not have an energy policy. Utility rates are the highest in the country, the independent energy suppliers are gun shy of investing in California and high energy costs are driving businesses, especially manufacturers, to other locations in ABC...anyplace but California. How did this happen? Does our new governor have an energy plan? Does anyone?

John Redding has 28 years of experience in the electric power industry and is an expert in the areas of energy policy and the development of new power plants. Prior to becoming an energy consultant, Mr. Redding was the senior executive responsible for the marketing activities at GE Power Systems. Since the beginning of the California energy crisis in 2000, Mr. Redding has focused his interests on end-user issues. He helped to found and was the first chair of the Energy Committee of the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group, a position he held for 2.5 years. Under his leadership, the committee began to address and influence issues key to the success of companies doing business in California and in the Silicon Valley, including reliability of supply, power quality, and cost of electricity. Mr. Redding is considered to be a leading expert in the power generation industry, writes for trade magazines, and is a frequently invited speaker at major conferences. He now consults for the SVMG.

Don't miss this luncheon!

When:
Tuesday, January 27th, 11:15am 1:30pm

Where:
Hs Lordships Restaurant,
199 Seawall Dr., Berkeley Marina

To Reserve:
(415) 979-4787

Mail:
PEMA, 2475 Rawson Street, Oakland, Ca 94601
(Checks made payable to PEMA, or cash. Sorry, credit card payment is not available)

Payment Information:
Checks made payable to PEMA or cash. Credit card payment is not available.

Pre-registered Members:
$25 (Members may pre-register theirs guests for $25!)

Non-registered Members:
Non-registered guests & all walk-ins $40