Notice of Public Board Meeting

Meetings are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. All times when stated are approximate and subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the board unless listed as “time certain.” Items may be taken out of order to maintain a quorum, accommodate a speaker, or for convenience. Action may be taken on any item listed on this agenda, including information-only items. The meeting may be canceled without notice.

Members of the public can address the Board during the public comment session. Public comments will also be taken on agenda items at the time the item is heard and prior to the CSLB taking any action on said items. Total time allocated for public comment may be limited at the discretion of the Board Chair.

MEETING AGENDA - DAY 1
Thursday, April 12, 2018 – 9:00 a.m.

Open Session:

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, and Chair’s Introduction
2. Public Comment Session for Items Not on the Agenda and Future Agenda Item Requests
   (Note: Individuals may appear before the Committee to discuss items not on the agenda; however, the CSLB’s Committee can neither discuss nor take official action on these items at the time of the same meeting (Government Code sections 11125, 11125.7(a)).
3. Strategic Planning Overview – Department of Consumer Affairs, SOLID Planning Solutions
   1. Introductions and Strategic Plan Overview
   2. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis
   3. Environmental Scan Review
4. Development of Strategic Objectives
   1. Enforcement
   2. Legislation
   3. Licensing and Testing
   4. Public Affairs
   5. Administration
   6. Information Technology
5. Review and Possible Update of Mission, Vision, and Value Statements
6. Overview of Process for Finalizing Strategic Plan for Adoption by the Board – Department of Consumer Affairs, SOLID Planning Solutions
7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on Revisions to the Board Member Administrative Procedure Manual
Closed Session
8. Pursuant to Government Code Section 11126(a)(1) the Board Will Move Into Closed Session to Conduct an Evaluation of the Performance of the Registrar
9. Recess

MEETING AGENDA – DAY 2
Friday, April 13, 2018 – 8:00 a.m.

Return to Open Session:

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum and Chair’s introduction
2. Public Comment Session for Items not on the Agenda and Future Agenda Item Requests
   (Note: Individuals may appear before the CSLB to discuss items not on the agenda; however, the CSLB can neither discuss nor take official action on these items at the time of the same meeting (Government Code sections 11125, 11125.7(a)).
3. Legislation
   1. Review and Possible Approval of March 2, 2018, Legislative Committee Summary Report
   2. Update and Discussion on CSLB’s Previously Approved 2018 Legislative Proposals
   1. Remove Statutory Authority for Registrar to Accept Cash Deposit in Lieu of Bond
   2. Increase Multiple-Firm License Qualifier Requirements
   3. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on 2017-18 Pending Legislation
   1. SB 721 (Hill) (2017) Contractors: Decks and Balconies Inspection
   2. SB 981 (Dodd) (2018): Home Solicitation Contract Offers: Water Treatment: Contractor Responsibilities
   3. SB 1042 (Monning) (2018) Contractors: Violations—Authority to Hold Informal Citation Conferences
   4. AB 2138 (Chiu and Low) (2018) Licensing Boards: Denial of Application: Criminal Conviction
   5. AB 2353 (Frazier) (2018) Construction Defects: Actions: Statutes of Limitation
   6. AB 2483 (Voepel) (2018) Department of Consumer Affairs: Office of Supervision of Occupational Boards
   7. AB 2705 (Holden) (2018) Contractors: Violations—Failure to Secure Workers’ Compensation: Statute of Limitations
   4. Update on 2017-18 Enacted Legislation
   1. AB 1070 (Gonzalez Fletcher) Solar Energy Systems: Contracts: Disclosures
   2. AB 1278 (Low) Contractor Licensing: Final Judgments
   3. AB 1284 (Dababneh) California Financing Law: Property Assessed Clean Energy Program: Program Administrators
   4. SB 486 (Monning) Contractors State License Law: Letter of Admonishment
4. Licensing
   1. Review and Possible Approval of February 23, 2018, Licensing Committee Meeting Summary Report
   2. Licensing Program Update
      1. Application Processing Statistics
      2. Workers’ Compensation Recertification Statistics
      3. Fingerprinting/Criminal Background Unit Statistics
      4. Experience Verification Statistics
      5. Licensing Information Center Statistics
      6. Judgment Unit Statistics
   3. Testing Program Update
      1. Examination Administration Unit Highlights
      2. Examination Development Unit Highlights
   4. Review and Discussion Regarding Minimum Experience Requirements for a “B” General Building Contractor License
   5. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on Recommendations Regarding Licensing Reciprocity with Other States and Use of the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) Commercial General Building Trade Exams and Trade Exam Waivers
   6. Review and Discussion Regarding the Possible Development of an Arborist Health and Safety Certification program and Specialty “C” License Classification
   7. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on License Classifications Authorized to Install Energy Storage Systems
   8. Review, Discussion, and Possible Action on Recommendations to Appoint Members to the Construction Management Education Account Advisory Committee
5. Enforcement
   1. Review and Possible Approval of February 23, 2018, Enforcement Committee Meeting Summary Report
   2. Enforcement Program Update
      1. Investigation Highlights
      2. General Complaint Handling Statistics
      3. Staffing Resources for 2017-18 Disaster Response
      4. Solar Task Force Activities
   3. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on Recommendations from Board Member Advisory Sub-Committee on Workers’ Compensation Enforcement Strategies, Resources, and Accomplishments
   4. Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on Recommendations from Board Member Advisory Sub-Committee on Strategies to Address Owner-Builder Construction Permits and Unlicensed Activity Violations
6. Public Affairs
   1. Review and Possible Approval of March 2, 2018, Public Affairs Committee Meeting Summary Report
   2. Public Affairs Program Update
      1. Online Highlights
      2. “Find My Licensed Contractor” Website Feature
      3. Video/Digital Services
      4. Social Media Highlights
      5. Media Relations Highlights
      6. Publications/Graphic Design Highlights
      7. Industry/Licensee Outreach Highlights
      8. Applicant and Industry Outreach Regarding CSLB Licensure Process
      9. Consumer/Community Outreach Highlights
      10. Intranet/Employee Relations
   3. Update and Discussion on CSLB’s Outreach, Educational, Media, and Enforcement Response to 2017-18 Natural Disasters
7. Executive
   1. Review and Possible Approval of December 7, 2017 Board Meeting Minutes
   2. Personnel, Facilities, and Administration Update
   3. Information Technology Update
   4. Budget Update
   5. Registrar’s Report
      1. Tentative 2018 Board Meeting Schedule
      2. Possible Agenda Items for June 7-8, 2018, Joint Meeting with Nevada State Contractors Board
8. Adjournment

*Note: Members of the Board who are not members of the Committee may attend the Committee meetings. However, if a majority of members of the full board are present at any of the Committee meetings, members who are not Committee members may attend the meeting as observers only.

The Board intends to provide a live webcast of the second day of the meeting only. The webcast can be located at www.cslb.ca.gov. Webcast availability cannot, however, be guaranteed due to limitations on resources or technical difficulties. The meeting will continue even if the webcast is unavailable. If you wish to participate or to have a guaranteed opportunity to observe, please plan to attend at the physical location. For verification of the meeting, call (916) 255-4000 or access the CSLB website at www.cslb.ca.gov.

The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Phyliz Jones at (916) 255-4000 or phyliz.jones@cslb.ca.gov or send a written request to Phyliz Jones, 9821 Business Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827. Providing your request at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.