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The Engineerogram August 2011
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Capita Branch Cntra Vay Branch Fathr Rivr Branch Shasta Branch
Advertising Rates 2ASCE Region 9, Outstanding Student Chapters 6ASCE REgion 9, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks 7ASCE Region 9 Legislative Update 5Calendar 3Capital Branch 3 - 4Central Valley Branch 3Feather River Branch 3New Members of the Sacramento Section for June 8October Rebuilding Dreams 1Officer Contacts 2Outstanding Civil Engineer Award Winners 8President’s Message 1Sacramento Section Awards Banquet 9San Francisco / Oakland Bay Bridge Tour 10Shasta Branch 3The Law and Civil Engineering 6 - 7
IN THIS ISSUE
President's Message
The summer is almost over, and yet it feels like it just started. I hope everyone has been enjoying the warm weather.
I have found it interesting that, as I’ve traveled in Mexico and South America, people often greet others with the title of their profession, followed by their last name. For example, I would be referred to as
“Ingeniero Serrano,” or “Engineer Serrano.” Just like here, we refer to doctors, judges, etc. by their titles “Dr. Serrano,” or “Judge Serrano.” It’s definitely a sign of respect, and it shows the level of respect that people have for engineers in foreign countries. That made me wonder why we don’t show that respect to engineers here in the states.
Maintain a Strong Workforce: Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for the Sacra-
mento Section Individual awards. It really says a lot about a person and the engineer that they are when someone goes out of their way to nominate a fellow colleague for an award. Congratulations to all of this year’s Sacramento Section Individual award winners. The
by Oscar Serrano, P.E., President
awards will be presented in September. For a full list of winners, see the article in this month’s newsletter on Page 8.
See the event flyer in this month’s newsletter on Page 9 for registration information, or contact Kim Brown at [email protected].
Increase Member Involvement: Some people seem to be confused with the organization of
ASCE and what the difference between a Section and Branch is. In a nutshell, the levels consist of the Society level (National), the Region level (all of California consists of Region 9), the Section level (we are in the Sacramento Section) and the Branch level (the Capital, Central Valley, Feather River or Shasta Branch, depending on where you live). Then there are also other groups that fall under the umbrella of the Sacramento Section like the Younger Member Groups, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Institutes. In the near future, we will work on creating an organizational chart to facilitate the understanding of the levels of ASCE.
Increase ASCE Legislative Presence:A good way to find out what’s happening around the country, and
to learn more about legislative issues, projects around the coun-try, etc. is to subscribe to ASCE’s SmartBrief. ASCE SmartBrief provides subscribers with Civil Engineering news from across the country through a daily news e-mail. To sign up for the free daily briefing click here.
Increase Interaction with Students and Younger Members:Each year our local YMF chapter organizes an annual camping
trip. This year the Sacramento YMF and the Truckee Meadows YMF are organizing a joint camping trip at a new location. The groups will venture out to Jackson Meadows Reservoir in the Ta-hoe National Forest on August 19 – 21. If you would like to join them for a fun weekend of camping, please contact Elias Karam at [email protected] or visit the YMF webpage for more information.
Please let us know what you think: [email protected] you, Oscar
October Rebuilding Dreams: October 8, 2011
On Saturday, October 8 www.RebuildingTogetherSacramento.org will repair 5-15 homes in the Oak Park area. They will utilize the help of over 700 volunteers to transform the lives of low income families who need home repairs. They are looking for skilled and general skilled volunteers. If you would like to sign up to volunteer, click HERE. Please select ASCE under group in the volunteer application to ensure that we are all at the same location. Let’s Rebuild something wonderful together.
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August 2011 The Engineerogram
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For more ASCE activities if you wish to be active in a committee, career opportunities, complete text for the legislative activities, go to the Sacra-mento Section web site at www.asce-sacto.org, or contact a current officer. To MAKE CHANGES OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, go to website: www.asce.org. For MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS, please e-mail to [email protected].
OFFICER CONTACTSPresident Oscar Serrano, P.E. 530-458-8231 [email protected] Jon Balzer, P.E. 916-855-4400 [email protected] Director Greg Young, P.E. 916-368-9181 [email protected] Junior Director Kimberly Brown, P.E. 916-476-6790 [email protected] Mark Quito 916-567-2500 [email protected] Joshua Wagner 530-227-7937 [email protected] President 2009-2010 Larry J. Smith, P.E., F.ASCE 916-261-1545 [email protected] Director Greg Zeiss, P.E. - [email protected] Board Representative Kevin Gilton, P.E. 916-858-2419 [email protected] Members Forum President Kristy Chapman 916-375-8706 [email protected] 9 Chair Chuck Spinks, P.E. 916-797-3811 [email protected] 9 Sacramento Section Governor Fareed Pittalwala, P.E. 916-928-1113 [email protected] Auxiliary President Betty Hamon - [email protected] Secretary Vivian Mevorah 916-961-2723 [email protected] Editor Vivian Mevorah 916-961-2723 [email protected] Branch President Thor Larsen, PE 916-973-0356 [email protected] Valley Branch President Anthony Mazzei - [email protected] River Branch President Amie McAllister, P.E. 530-879-6911 [email protected] Branch President Present status is Inactive - -
INSTITUTESCoasts, Oceans Ports & Rivers Institute Zia Zafir, P.E. 916-366-1701 [email protected] Institute Larry J. Smith, P.E., F.ASCE 916-261-1545 [email protected] & Water Resources Institute Pal Hegedus, P.E., D.WRE 916-928-5177 [email protected] Matt Moyneur, P.E. 916-372-1434 [email protected] Engineering Institute Joyce Copelan, P.E., MS 530-908-8372 [email protected] & Development Institute Nader Tamannaie 916-448-1980 [email protected]
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRSCollege Accreditation Joan Al-Kazily, Ph.D, P.E., M.ASCE 530-756-9530 [email protected] Preparedness Howard Zabel, P.E. 530-622-7493 [email protected] & Awards Thor Larsen, P.E. 916-973-0356 [email protected] Relations Craig Copelan, P.E. 530-908-4790 [email protected] & Heritage - - -Membership-Life Members Ray Zelinski, P.E. 916-961-4222 [email protected] Eric Polson, P.E. 916-801-6290 [email protected] Robert Roscoe, P.E. 916-679-3994 [email protected] Publications Martin A. Farber, P.E., D.WRE 707-253-9606 [email protected]
UNIVERSITIESCalifornia State University, Chico Samantha Moose, President 530-898-4436 [email protected] California State University, Sacramento Jesse Ogren, President - [email protected] of the Pacific Caroline Grant, President - [email protected] of California, Davis Karandev Singh and Neil Hannan Co-Presidents [email protected]
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The Engineerogram August 2011
entral alle ranc Meeting
For more information about the Central Valley Branch meetings, please contact Anthony Mazzei at [email protected].
The Sacramento Section is currently looking for volun-teers who would like to take a leadership position within ASCE and re-invigorate the Shasta Branch. For more information, contact Section President Oscar Serrano at [email protected] or Region 9 Governor Fareed Pittalwala at [email protected].
Sasta ranc
eater Rier ranc Meeting
Summer 2011 - No meetings scheduled at this time.Septebmer - TBD, FRB ElectionsWe are looking to increase our membership participa-
tion in our monthly meetings and regular community out-reach activities, so please drop us some suggestions.
If you have suggestions or recommendations for a meeting topic or location, please contact Amie McAl-lister at [email protected] or Shane Cummings at [email protected].
apital ranc, August 23rd
The speaker for the July luncheon is Roy A. Imbsen, P.E., D.Engr. who will speak on the Continued Functionality of Bridges Using Seismic Isolation.
Please see the flyer on Page 4 for more information.Registration through (www.eventbrite.com/august23ascelunch).
Eventbrite will be sent to you all soon; or, you may e-mail or call Thor Larsen at [email protected] or 916-806-9098.
Date(s) (Times) Event Location Information2011August
Central Valley Branch Meeting, Page 3 Anthony Mazzei, [email protected]
No Meetings Scheduled in Summer
Feather River Branch Meeting, Page 3
Amie McAllister – 530.228.6003; [email protected]
Thursday, 4th OR 11th
San Francisco / Oakland Bay Bridge Tour Page 7-8 San Francisco / Oakland Bay Bridge Joyce Copelan, 530.908.8372
19th - 21st YMF Camping Trip Jackson Meadows Reservoir www.sacymf.org
Monday, 22nd6:00 pm Sacramento Section Board Meeting Jacobs Engineering, Sacramento Oscar Serrano
Tuesday, 23rd Capital Branch Meeting, Page 3-4Radisson Hotel - Hwy 160 at Cal
Expo, Sacramento, CAThor Larsen, [email protected]
September
Friday - Sunday 9th - 11th
ASCE Construction Institute Student Days Sacramento Heather [email protected]
Shauna [email protected]
Thursday, 22nd 6:00 pm
Sacramento Section Awards Banquet Page 9
The Firehouse, 1112 Second Street, Sacramento Kimberly Brown, [email protected]
October
Monday - Thursday 3rd - 6th 2011 California Water Conference Sacramento www.samesacramento.org
ASCE members pay SAME member price
Conferences Section Officer Meetings Seminars YMF Events
Section Meetings Region 9 Events Outreach Events Student Events
Branch Meetings
MASTER CALENDAR
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August 2011 The Engineerogram
ASCE, Sacramento Section, Capital Branch
August Luncheon
Continued Functionality of Bridges Using Seismic Isolation
- A Short Abstract and Biography
Speaker: Dr. Roy A. Imbsen, P.E., D.Engr.
of Earthquake Protection Systems
Dr. Roy Imbsen, having recently joined Earthquake Protection Systems (EPS), is assuming the position as the primary contact person for bridges and will lead the Bridge Seismic Engineering service on a worldwide basis. In this capacity he will be providing technical assistance for the increased seismic protection for bridges using the EPS Friction Pendulum bearings. As President of Imbsen & Associates, Inc. (IAI 1976 to 2006), he led a team of bridge and highway engineers for 30 years. Dr. Imbsen’s experience covers a broad range of projects within the United States and several other countries. He is a registered Professional Engineer in 18 states and was the Engineer of Record on several major transportation facilities.
Dr. Imbsen developed the first FHWA Training Manual for Seismic Design of Highway Bridges in 1976, which has been updated several times. He was the Lead Instructor for the one-week FHWA Workshop designed to educate industry professionals to implement the latest technology for seismic design and retrofitting. Dr. Imbsen has given this workshop over 100 times and has continued to give similar workshops in the United States and in foreign countries.
Dr. Imbsen began his practice in 1962 at the California Department of Transportation, Office of Structures. During his 14 year tenure he obtained experience in bridge design, research and development and construction.
Please come join your fellow Capital Branch members and attend this very interesting topic about the Continued Functionality of Bridges!
Registration through Eventbrite will be sent to all of you soon; or, you may e-mail or call Thor Larsen at [email protected] or 916-806-9098.
Hope to see many of you there! Thor Larsen, President ASCE- Capital Branch
Tues., August 23, 2011 11:30 – Social Noon – Meal Radisson Hotel Highway 160 at Cal Expo Exit Speaker: Dr. Roy A. Imbsen, P.E., D.Engr.
RSVP by
Thursday, August 18th
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The Engineerogram August 2011
by Richard MarkusonPE Act Revision Shelved
The Senate Appropriations Committee has refused to approve Senate Bill 692 that would enact significant changes to California’s engineering licensure law. The bill, ostensibly sponsored by the California Farm Bureau, would have created new practice acts for agricultural, chemical, control system, fire protection, industrial, metallurgical, nuclear, petroleum, and traffic engineering under the Professional Engineers Act (as opposed to “title acts”) and generally incorporates these nine additional practice act disciplines into the provisions relating to the three existing practice acts. The bill permits all branches to overlap except into civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. The costs associated with this change doomed the bill for a third year in a row. See last months article for interesting statistics on licensure in California. ASCE, ACEC and PECG joined in opposition to SB 692
Infrastructure Planning Measure StallsASCE supported Senate Bill 907 that would create an 11-member
Master Plan for Infrastructure Financing and Development Com-mission. By December 1, 2013, the Commission must submit a final report to the Governor and the Legislature that contains a long-term plan and strategy for the state’s infrastructure needs and a prioritized plan to meet those needs. The Commission must also submit periodic progress reports. The Commission would dissolve 30 days after it issues its final report.
The bill had been scheduled for a hearing but was pulled with no explanation but a report obtained by ASCE from the California Department of Finance (DOF) might shed light. The DOF listed seven criticisms of the proposal including: costs of the study, in-frastructure is not a “program unto itself” and infrastructure needs have to be considered in the context of the state’s overall policy objectives, lack of financing capacity in light of California’s struc-tural deficit, short timeframe to delivery the report, inappropriate funding source, lack of comprehensive analysis of infrastructure provided by others, duplication of effort with other studies that end up sitting on someone’s bookshelf. Because the DOF position is approved by the Governor’s office – it does not bode well for the bill’s chances of being enacted.
SWPPP Bill Hits Rough WaterASCE supported Assembly Bill 1210 has garnered a fair share
of opposition. Its future rests in the Senate policy committee where it will be heard in July. AB 1210 clarifies that civil engineering work associated with the preparation of a SWPPP permit must be prepared under the responsible charge of an appropriately licensed engineer. It also provides that a licensed civil engineer shall not be required to meet any additional experience, training, or certifica-tion requirements in order to perform activities in the preparation of storm water pollution prevention plans. ASCE supports the bill to prevent further erosion of the role of the BPELSG to determine the qualifications of engineers.
Lien Bill Close to Finish LineSenate Bill 424 is awaiting its final hearing in the Legislature
before going to the Governor. ASCE supported SB 424 would al-
low design professionals, after July 1, 2012, to convert a recorded design professional lien to a mechanics lien if certain requirements are met.
Transportation Measures Approach Off RampFour bills upon which ASCE has taken positions are in their final
hearings in the Legislature.The Senate Transportation Committee approved AB 294 that ex-
tends Caltran’s authority to enter into design-sequencing contracts, under certain conditions. ASCE supports the extension.
ASCE also supports AB 1229 that permits regional transportation planning agencies to use GARVEE proceeds for eligible trans-portation projects and pledge repayment from apportionments of federal regional surface transportation program funds or congestion mitigation and air quality funds.
ASCE supported AJR 4 would authorize the President of the United States and the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation to award a federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to enable the timely construction of the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement Project in the interest of economic competitiveness of California and the United States.
ASCE continues to oppose SB 468 that erects new policy barriers to highway projects in the San Diego area. While some groups have acquiesced – ASCE remains concerned that the new process, which mandates new consultative and approval processes for highway projects in coastal zones means more delay and thus higher costs.
Water Bills The author of Assembly Bill 275 has agreed to clarify the role
of engineers and contractors in design and installation of rainwater capture devices. ASCE now supports the bill with these changes.
ASCE also supports Assembly Bill 359 that makes changes to groundwater management plans. The bill was recently amended to clarify the notice requirements for public agencies preparing management plans.
Assembly Bill 403 requires the State Department of Public Health (DPH) to post its progress in establishing a primary drink-ing water standard for chromium 6 subsequent to January 1, 2003, on DPH’s Internet Web site. ASCE opposed an earlier version that would have arbitrarily set levels that would have been impossible to achieve.
ASCE supports Senate Bill 263 that requires well completion reports to be made publicly available. The bill will have its final policy hearing in July.ASCE Key Contacts
The California Legislature introduces more than 2,500 bills every year – many of them can directly or indirectly affect your practice of engineering. If you want to be more involved in representing your profession and ASCE – take the first step and become a key contact. ASCE’s Key Contact program will notify you of important legislation – both here in California and in Washington DC and give you an easy way to make your position know to your elected officials. Join today!
For more information on ASCE’s legislative program contact Richard Markuson ([email protected]). For information on Transportation measures – contact Kenneth Rosen-field and for Water bills – Mark Norton.
ASE Region 9 Legislatie Update
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August 2011 The Engineerogram
by Eugene L. Bass, Esq.
Prompt Payment for Design Preofessionals on Public Works Project
Engineers have the right to demand prompt payment on public works projects and they are entitled to additional sums as penalties from a public agency that fails to pay as well as attorney fees in the event of litigation to enforce payment.
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Outstanding Student Chapters, Student Leaders, and Advisors in Region 9
by Camilla M. Saviz, P.E., Ph.D., M. ASCE Governor-At-Large
Each year, ASCE Student Chapters are recognized with various Society-level awards based on the Chapter’s previous year of activities as documented in their Annual Report. Awards are presented by the Society President upon recommendation of the Educational Activities Committee. ASCE Region 9 is pleased to recognize the 2011 Student
Chapter award recipients:
• Robert Ridgway Student Chapter Award. Established in honor of Robert Ridgway who served as ASCE Society President in 1925, this award is made annually to the single most outstanding Student Chapter.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
• Distinguished Chapter Award. This award recognizes the most outstanding Student Chapter within a Region, other than the Robert Ridgway Award winner.
University of California, San Diego
• Certificate of Commendation. These certificates may be awarded to recognize up to five percent of Student Chapters for the quality of their general Chapter activities.
University of California, Los Angeles
• Letter of Honorable Mention. Student Chapters that miss receiving a Certificate of Commendation may be recognized with a Letter of Honorable Mention for notable activities.
California State University, Chico San Jose State University University of California, Berkeley
• Letter of Significant Improvement. With this letter, the Society recognizes Student Chapters that demonstrate significant improvement over their previous year’s activities.
University of the Pacific
• Letter of Recognition for Service. Student Chapters with a distinguished record of service to the community, the Society, and the profession can be selected as finalists for the Society’s Richard J. Scranton Outstanding Community Service Award. Finalists receive a letter of recognition acknowledging their service.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Faculty Advisors and Practitioner Advisors provide guidance, continuity, and support, playing key roles in the success of ASCE Student Chapters. The Society recognizes the voluntary effort
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provided by these dedicated individuals through Advisor Awards and Certificates of Commendation. Award recipients are selected based on nomination letters submitted by Student Chapter members. ASCE Region 9 gratefully acknowledges the following advisors who received awards in 2011 for their dedicated service:
• Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. This award recognizes a single faculty member within a Region for their outstanding service as Faculty Advisor to the Student Chapter.
Gregg L. Fiegel, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
• Outstanding Practitioner Advisor Award. This award recognizes a single ASCE member within a Region for their outstanding service as Practitioner Advisor to the Student Chapter.
Greg R. Young, P.E., M.ASCE (Practitioner Advisor to the ASCE Student Chapter at University of California, Davis)
• Practitioner Advisor Certificate of Commendation. This certificate is awarded to an ASCE member who provides notable service as Practitioner Advisor to the Student Chapter.
Bill Flores, P.E., M.ASCE (Practitioner Advisor to the ASCE Student Chapter at California Baptist University)
Two Society-level awards recognize student members for their participation and leadership. ASCE Region 9 is pleased to recognize the following student members who received awards in 2011:
• Daniel W. Mead Student Contest. The Mead contest allows students to compete on the basis of a paper submitted on a specific topic in professional ethics. Authors of the top five papers selected receive awards that include a cash prize and a plaque or certificate.
1st place: Christine Truong, S.M.ASCE (California State University, Long Beach)
• Student Leadership Award. This award recognizes an ASCE member who has demonstrated leadership as a student. Recipients are selected based on letters of nomination from the Faculty or Practitioner Advisor, Department Head, or Section/Branch officer.
Yungling Chow, A.M.ASCE (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
Spencer Reed, EIT, S.M.ASCE (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo)
Congratulations to all award recipients!
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The Engineerogram August 2011
ASE Region 9
Historic Civil Engineering Landmarksby Brent C. Siemer, P.E., F. ASCE
ASCE Region 9 GovernorAt the beginning of the 20th century, civil engineering
advances were a significant and often critical component of California’s exploding economy. These engineering advances provided more than just water, sanitation, shelter and access. They were tangible, dynamic and lasting illustrations of the state’s can-do vision. Moreover, these advances and achievements were very often state-of-the-art.
As we approach the 100th anniversary for many of these milestone achievements, ASCE Region 9 will be working with all four Sections to rediscover and celebrate not only these achievements, but also the civil engineers who brought them to fruition. We will begin tabulating a list of the projects that have received State and/or National designation as Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks. We will also be searching for landmarks and civil engineers that should be added to this celebrated list.
This will not only include well known iconic structures, but also those forgotten state-of-the-art advances and “game changers” that have forever changed the practice of civil engineering.
One such example is in Humboldt County where the storm-swollen Eel River would often isolate a highly productive dairy community the size of New Jersey. Built entirely with local funds in 1911, Fernbridge was state-of-the art; a closed-spandrel reinforced concrete bridge that was the longest of its kind. Its designer, John Buck Leonard, was a registered civil engineer, member of ASCE and a pioneer in the art reinforced concrete design.
Fernbridge was designed and constructed just after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and devastating fire where reinforced structures survived, proving their value to previously doubtful authorities. John B. Leonard was one of the earliest and most influential proponents for this new construction material. However, the assimilation of the components for reinforced concrete was still much more an art than a science.
The turn of the century was also when a civil engineer was either before his time or left behind. A case in point is closed-spandrel design. With the advent of mass produced steel reinforcing rods, concrete could now mimic the solid stone bridges and masonry arches of the 1800s. However, the cost to support the massive weight of these structures and deliver the enormous volume of material was not competitive with steel trusses. Yet within a very short span of time, innovation soon discovered the less expensive and more ornate open-spandrel arch of the 1920s.
Since aggregate resources could often be mined on-site for the production of concrete, transportation costs could be minimized. And once the lower lifecycle maintenance cost were included in the overall cost, reinforced concrete structures began to be quite competitive to the steel truss. Subsequently, the state-of-the-art civil engineer found a new and very profitable niche.
On August 7, 2011, the North Coast Branch and Caltrans will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fernbridge. Please plan to join us in Humboldt County to recognizing this historic civil engineering landmark and significant achievement in reinforced concrete design and construction.
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In contracts for public works of improvement the public agency is required to pay the prime design professional any progress pay-ment within 30 days of receipt of a written demand for payment in accordance with the contract. In addition, the final retention pay-ment must be paid within 45 days of receipt of a written demand. If the public agency disputes in good faith any portion of the amount due, it may withhold from the payment an amount not to exceed 150 percent of the disputed amount.
If any amount is wrongfully withheld or is not paid in a timely manner, the prime design professional shall be entitled to a penalty of 1½ % per month in lieu of interest otherwise due for every month that payment is not made. Also, in any action for the collection of amounts withheld in violation of the law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
The law defines a “design professional” as a registered engineer, licensed architect or licensed land surveyor. The “prime design professional” is defined as a design professional with a written contract directly with the public agency. A “public agency” means the state, any county, any city, any city and county, any district, any public authority, any public agency, any municipal corporation or other political subdivision or political corporation of the state. The law, however, does not apply to any state agency contracts.
Engineers should take care that their contracts with public agencies include provisions addressing the presentation of written demands for both progress and final payments. It is also advisable to obtain some proof of receipt of progress and final payment demands from the public entity since the time for payment starts upon receipt of the demand.
The author’s discussion of legal ramifications of the particular case(s) are provided only for educational purposes and should not be relied on as legal advice. If you have a specific legal problem, please consult with your attorney
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August 2011 The Engineerogram
New Members of te Sacramento Section for June
Capital BranchBradly Arnold EIT, S.M.ASCENathan Borgo EIT, S.M.ASCERich Burge Aff.M.ASCETara Goddard EIT, A.M.ASCELewis Hunter Ph.D., P.G., A.M.ASCEDonald Jones P.E., M.ASCEBibek Joshi P.E., M.ASCEChad Lemley P.E., M.ASCELaszlo Nagy S.M.ASCEDavid Nicoletti P.E., M.ASCEVanessa Nino-Tapia S.M.ASCEFederico Padron Nunez S.M.ASCEMichael Staudenmayer A.M.ASCE
Central Valley BranchBlake Brown A.M.ASCE, EITPhuoc Dang EIT, A.M.ASCEJoseph Izzo A.M.ASCEEven Marcelo A.M.ASCEAdam Merrill P.E., M.ASCEEric Thorburn P.E., M.ASCE
Feather River BranchJerry McKenna P.E., M.ASCEJeffrey Ruppert P.E., M.ASCE
Outstanding iil Engineer Award Winners
Next month the Sacramento Section of ASCE will be recognizing outstanding Civil Engineers within the Sacramento Section. The awards will be presented at the annual Individual Awards and Of-ficer Installation banquet on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at The Firehouse restaurant in Old Sacramento.
The individual award winners will then go on to be considered for the ASCE Region 9 awards which take place each year in March.
This year’s winners are: Outstanding Civil Engineer in the Private Sector: Alan Rozier, LPAOutstanding Civil Engineer in the Public Sector: Pamela Creedon, CVWQCBJoseph W. Gross Outstanding Humanitarian Achievement: Joyce Copelan, CaltransOutstanding Civil Engineering Student – CSU Sacramento: David HardenOutstanding Civil Engineering Student - UC Davis: Josh BardetOutstanding Civil Engineering Student – CSU Chico: Tyler ShellLifetime Achievement Award: Steve Dalrymple, West Yost Associates Outstanding ASCE Life Member: Howard Payne, Caltrans - retiredJonathan Burdette Brown Education Award: Dr. Ben Fell, CSUSOutstanding ASCE Practitioner Advisor: Greg Young, Quincy Engineering
Outstanding Younger Civil Engineer: Steve Soldati, USACEDrury Butler Section Officer of the Year: Josh Wagner, USACEOutstanding ASCE Branch Officer: Thor Larsen, El Dorado CountyOutstanding ASCE Younger Member Officer: Mike Konieckzi, David Ford Consulting EngineersOutstanding Engineer in Legislative Activities: Chuck Spinks, Kimley HornLegislator of the Year: Senator Noreen EvansThomas A Stanton Outstanding ASCE Event: Jeremy Herbert and Jaimie Davis, CSU SacramentoStewart Mitchell History and Heritage: Allen Wrenn, Caltrans - retiredCharles C. Pope Construction Award: Heather Crockett, USACEFrancis N. Hveem Geotechnical Award: Les Harder, HDRFrederik W. Panhorst Structural Engineering Award: Kit Miyamoto, Miyamoto InternationalDavid N. Kennedy Environmental & Water Resources Award: Rita Schmidt-Sudman, Water Education FoundationWilliam H. Hall Flood Control Award: Congresswoman Doris MatsuiTheodore D. Judah Transportation Award: Brian Maroney, CaltransArthur L. Elliot Bridge Award: Mark Reno, Quincy Engineering
Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners. Join us in cel-ebrating their accomplishments. For registration information please see the attached flyer on Page 9 in this newsletter.
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The Engineerogram August 2011
Sacramento Section Awards Banquet
Sponsored by the ASCE Sacramento Section
The Firehouse, 1112 Second Street, Sacramento, CA 5:30 PM No Host Reception—6 PM Dinner & Awards
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Awards Including: Civil Engineer in the Private and Public Sector | Community Service |
Section, Branch and Younger Member Officer | Life Member | Lifetime Achievement | Faculty Advisor | Practitioner Advisor |
Younger Civil Engineer | Civil Engineering Student | Legislator of the Year | Legislative Activities | ASCE Event
Institute Awards Including: Charles C. Pope Construction Award | Francis N. Hveem Geotechnical Award |
Frederik W. Panhorst Structural Award | Arthur L. Elliot Bridge Award | William H. Hall Flood Control Award | Stewart Mitchell History and Heritage
| David N. Kennedy Environmental and Water Resources Award | Theodore D. Judah Transportation Award
For more information please contact: Kimberly Brown, [email protected]
Individuals: $60 Full Table Sponsorship (9 seats and 1 Student Award Winner): $650
Half Table Sponsorship (5 seats): $325 (Note: Table sponsorship includes preferred seating and recognition during program)
Registration will be open shortly
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August 2011 The Engineerogram
Presentation and Tour of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Retrofit Projects
Hosted by ASCE SEI, SEAOCC, and Caltrans Tour 1 Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. Tour 2 Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
We have exciting news. You are invited to a tour and presentation of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. On the boat tour, you will see the new self anchored suspension tower and spans, the work on the superstructure and columns for the new San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, work on the temporary bypass structure on Yerba Buena Island, and falsework. Seating on the boat will be limited to 25 maximum for each tour. Meals and transportation will be on your own. In the case of inclement weather, the tour will be moved to the harbor on Treasure Island. For additional information about the project, visit www.baybridgeinfo.org Each member of the tour group will need the following items on the day of the tour: Work boots or hiking boots with thick soles. Sunglasses or Eyeglasses (safety glasses will be provided if someone does not bring eyewear). Long Pants and Casual Clothing (the weather on the Bay can be windy and cold, so please be sure to dress in layers with a variety of clothing, especially warm items). Water, Sun Screen, Camera. Participants will be required to sign liability waivers. Refusal to sign will bar the individual from the tour. TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE: E-MAIL a RSVP to [email protected] with Tour Date Preference, Name, Professional Organization, Address, City State Zip, Telephone Number, and E-Mail Address (required for Directions/Confirmation). We will meet at 12:30 PM at the Caltrans Public Information Office located at 311 Burma Road in Oakland, CA. Please allow 3 hours for the presentation and tour. For questions about the tours, please contact Joyce Copelan at 530.908.8372 (cell) or [email protected].
by Joyce Copelan, M.S., Civil Engineer There is a very high interest in the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge presentations and boat tours on Thursday, Aug. 4th and 11th.
All 25 slots for the boat tours are already full on both days, so I am accepting names for the waiting lists.There is room if anyone is interested in the presentation only at the Caltrans Public Information Office located at 311 Burma Road in
Oakland before the boat tours, as the room can accommodate over 25.For additional information about the interesting projects, please visit www.baybridgeinfo.org. (Please see the flyer below.)Thank you,
Joyce Copelan MS, Civil Engineer(530) 908-8372 cell(916) 227-6832 [email protected]
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