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BOMA IS BACK! After more than a year of only seeing each other virtually, BOMA members were delighted by stilt walkers from Circus Modern, jazz tunes from the Brass Animals, a magician’s tricks and festive fare. This made for an exciting reunion at the Block Party in June. (Continued on page 10) Top: BOMA staff and friends enjoy a celebratory moment. Above: Mayor London Breed thanks BOMA for its leadership.
See pages 10-11 and 19 for party photos!
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A Year of Transition, Change, and Success by Kevin Whalen, LEED® GA, BOMA SF President, and Executive Vice President, JLL It is hard to believe that a year has passed and that I will soon pass the presidential baton to Glenn Good of Tishman Speyer as Team BOMA continues to go for the gold. The relay race is the “ultimate example of teamwork and coordination,” according to the Olympics website, and BOMA SF certainly came together over the past year to produce positive outcomes as we experienced change. Last November, we celebrated the distinguished career of Marc Intermaggio and his legendary 38 years at the helm of BOMA SF. We delighted in Marc’s success, musical talent, and leadership in the San Francisco business community while learning to celebrate in a new virtual cocktail party setting. In January, we welcomed new CEO John Bryant to the association — joining us after a lengthy tenure in Washington, DC with BOMA International. I have enjoyed working with John this past year and am confident that BOMA SF has a dynamic, strategic, and thoughtful leader to take the association into its next 38 years. This year also brought the formation of a new committee to address diversity, equity and inclusion in commercial real estate and our BOMA SF community. I am incredibly proud of the work that the DEI Committee, Chair Kat Mendoza, and Vice Chair Ebony Horace are doing to foster members’ awareness and engagement with this vital and necessary work. A successful panel event— the first in a new series—is already under its belt. As if a CEO transition was not enough, the BOMA SF staff also welcomed two new members to the team in 2021. David Harrison, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, hit the ground running by tackling a slate of reactive legislation fueled by the pandemic and finding meaningful paths to work with the City’s political leaders and our business allies. (Continued on page 18)
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4 BOMA Delivers CRE-Specific COVID Resources Confused about COVID-19 and the guidelines and regulations that affect your property or your customers? As a BOMA member, you can tap into a wealth of reliable and timely information that is specifically tailored to commercial real estate. You can draw from local resources, as well as webinars and in-depth studies from BOMA International. The BOMA SF website’s COVID-19 Resources page is continually updated to provide current information. “We’ve compiled local, state and federal resources and relevant links all in one place, making it simpler for our members to stay on top of changes,” says David Harrison, Manager of Government and Public Affairs. In addition to information on the BOMA SF website, we communicate developments in our Weekly Reports and in email notices on breaking news. BOMA San Francisco’s own Tom Gille, Principal of REAL Systems, helped write re-entry documents for BOMA International that have been referenced by the CDC and the City of San Francisco. See BOMA International’s Coronavirus Resource Center (www.boma. org/coronavirus) to access materials to help your team.
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The BOMA SF Energy & Environment Committee is continuing important tasks: monitoring issues, influencing public policy discussions, and collaborating virtually with members and relevant agencies. Here are some recent highlights from committee meetings on issues affecting BOMA members:
w As the SF Department of Environment’s Climate Action Plan is being finalized, BOMA is engaging in discussions and sharing our members’ concerns. Pieces of the plan will limit the useful life of gas-powered equipment, as natural gas must be eliminated from existing buildings by 2035. BOMA SF and the Energy & Environment Committee will continue to educate members about the implications of the Plan. BOMA Public and Government Affairs Manager David Harrison says that advocacy is critical. w PG&E reports that rate increases for 2022 are modest — good news for commercial customers.
In other news, public safety power shut-offs may occur this fall, but are not expected for San Francisco, since it's not a high-risk fire zone. The utility is embarking on an endeavor to place 10K miles of utilities underground to reduce fire risk in the state. w Although its popular tours are on pause during the pandemic, Recology has developed ways to continue and engage its commercial customers. Recology representative Chris Levaggi says there are virtual tours where you can see the recycling sorting robots in action. You can share these with your tenants. There are also live and recorded virtual training videos about recycling and composting—one tailored to office building property managers and another one for custodians and janitors. These are especially useful if you have new tenants or janitors and to remind people about proper sorting. Learn more at: https://www.recology.com/ recology_news/vlo/. Recology can also provide training via Zoom that is specific to your building. Finally, Recology is furthering its Zero Waste Champion Program. “We want someone at every BOMA building,” says Levaggi. Sign up here: https://www.recology.com/ recology_news/become-a-waste-zero-champion/
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7 Malcolm Stanley was recently named BOMA SF’s Director of Membership and Communications. Learn a little about our newest team member! Q: Tell us about your educational background and the career path that led you to work with companies in the buildings industry. A: I graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a BA in English, specializing in creative writing. At the time, there was a push in upstate New York by local businesses to hire English majors out of college because of their ability to communicate more effectively in both written and verbal form. I found my way to the Sherwin-Williams booth at a career fair in my senior year, struck up a conversation with the recruiting team, and had an offer for employment on the table before I graduated. I started off in the Manager Training Program (MTP) at the Binghamton, NY store. Upon graduation from the program, I became an assistant store manager in Cortland, NY. Hungry for my next promotion, I was there for about nine months and then applied to be a store manager in Schuylkill Haven, PA. I stayed there just shy of two years, then applied for another promotion, to the role of property management representative in San Francisco. About a year into my new role in San Francisco, I was introduced to BOMA SF, and that was the beginning of the journey that led me to where I am today. Q: As a former associate member of BOMA, you partnered with principal members as a vendor. You also understand what associate members most value from their BOMA membership.
With this perspective, what do you look forward to bringing to your new role? A: That awareness. It’s already paid off in internal meetings and in conversations with existing and prospective associate members. I have insight into what drives their decision-making process and overall involvement. I’m also looking forward to using both sides of that experience to better inform and execute on our communication offerings. Q: Earlier this year, you chaired and helped launch the DEI committee at BOMA SF. Has the success of this committee surprised you? What other activities and committees were you involved with at BOMA? A: Yes and no. Yes, because committees can sometimes take a few years to find their footing, but no because the initial members were so passionate about ensuring its success. I helped to give it form, but the energy and ambition of everyone on the committee is what took it to the next level so quickly. In the past I’d been involved in CREATE, Careers, Emerging Professionals eventually as a Vice Chair, Emergency Preparedness, and Historic Buildings. Q: In your leisure time, what interests and passions do you pursue? A: If I have down time, aside from watching TV or going to the movies, I’m usually doing something music related. I play piano and drums. I enjoy going to concerts, too. I also love stand-up. And I’m also passionate about boxing, but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do that since the pandemic started. I’m looking forward to the day I’ll be able to again though!
Feature YOUR Building in BOMA Views! Here’s an opportunity to showcase your building. If you have cool or interesting photos of your building’s exterior or interior, we’d love to see them. We will be including photos of members’ buildings in future issues of BOMA Views. Please email submissions to Malcolm Stanley, Director of Membership and Communications, at malcolms@boma.com
8 Principal Member Profile
Jill Machi, General Manager, Levi’s Plaza Jamestown Urban Management
General Manager Jill Machi oversees management of the iconic Levi’s Plaza campus, scene of BOMA’s summer Block Party. Abundant outdoor areas, lush landscaping, and low density make the property a prime environment to work safely, while new amenities and measures have added to the property’s allure. “In 2020 we implemented enhanced operating protocols, developed with the guidance of specialists, to ensure the wellbeing of our community,” Machi explained. “We have diligently continued this work as members of the campus return, including ongoing frequent sanitization of common areas and surfaces, ensuring our team and vendors are complying with best practices and leading by example, providing hand sanitizer in all common lobbies, and posting helpful signage to communicate protocols and promote distancing and other Jill Machi recommended measures in shared spaces and elevators. Further, we launched campus-wide WiFi to encourage working and meeting in open-air spaces, added new outdoor seating, and partnered with Off The Grid to bring food trucks to the plaza each week, so that there are increased lunch options where employees can comfortably queue, order, and eat outside.” Jamestown has announced its commitment for the property to reach net carbon zero operations by 2025. Over the next four years, Levi’s Plaza will effectively eliminate its on-site reliance on fossil fuels through energy efficiency retrofits—replacing boilers with electric heat pumps, generating solar electricity on-site, and purchasing 100% carbon-free electricity from the grid. The net zero project is part of a significant retrofit of the property that focuses on community, wellness, and sustainability. “We recently welcomed a new bike shop , Huckleberry Bicycles, and are in the process of building two new bike and shower amenity spaces for tenants,” adds Machi. “These facilities will complement existing on-site bike storage and bike-share docking and promote multi-modal access and connectivity.” Machi has been involved with different BOMA chapters since 1986. “I’ve participated in BOMA SF’s Education Committee and recently joined the Events Committee. “I also encourage my staff to become involved in a committee.” Off hours, you might find Machi on the golf course or taking a walk to relax after a busy day.
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Able Engineering Manager Matt Montanez, Licensed BREEAM Assessor, is now Chair for the Emerging Professionals Committee. “Some of my goals are a common theme for many people — getting back to normal,” he says. “I’m really looking forward to finding ways for EP’s to have a fun, safe and inviting area to engage and network. At the same time, we will continue to provide education offerings to help develop the emerging talent we’re seeing in this growing industry. And we would like to make sure we are providing value to BOMA, as we know the EP’s have a lot to offer the greater BOMA community.”
What’s coming up? Look for news about a couple of Career Success Workshops: w A collaboration with the Energy & Environment Committee on Climate Change w Elevator Modernizations – Disproving the Myths See page 18 for photos from the recent Summer Bash!
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Associate Member Profile
Karen Cowan, Account Executive Restoration Management Company
If you are active in BOMA on either side of the Bay or in the Pacific Southwest Region, you likely have encountered Karen Cowan on a range of boards, committees, and activities. This superstar volunteer was just named member of the year for BOMA’s Pacific Southwest Region. As an account executive with Restoration Management Company (RMC), Cowan develops accounts in San Francisco, the East Bay, and the Peninsula while actively maintaining a large portfolio of existing clients. “I thoroughly enjoy assisting clients and supporting them when they require restoration services,” she says. “Being a former property manager for over 12 years, I understand first-hand the importance of rapid response for emergency situations and transparent communication throughout the restoration process. Prompt business resumption is paramount. My ultimate end-goal is to create a positive experience each time my clients reach out for assistance.” RMC is a private, minority-owned company, with 16 regional offices in California, Washington, Karen Cowan Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Texas. Several years ago, Cowan helped launch the Specialty Building Services Division which provides floor care, metal, and wood specialty maintenance services for commercial buildings. Cowan currently serves as the Pacific Southwest TOBY Chair. Prior to this, she served as a TOBY judge for 10 years at the local, regional, and international levels before becoming the TOBY Chair for the annual Bay Area awards. She is serving her second two-year term on the BOMA Oakland/East Bay Board of Directors and is Vice Chair of the BOMA SF Education Committee. “BOMA has been a strategic partner in my career success from day one, and I feel it’s only right to give back to BOMA as much as possible through committee involvement and leadership,” she adds. During her down time, Cowan pursues a variety of interests: “I’m a huge sports fan and, more specifically, the Oakland Athletics and Golden State Warriors. Additionally, having attended culinary school, I enjoy cooking. But even more, I have a passion for baking decadent desserts and artisanal breads, making pasta from scratch, and enjoying exceptional wines with dear friends.”
10 BOMA is Back (Continued from cover)
BOMA members gather at Levi’s Plaza for the party.
More than 400 guests gathered for the celebratory event, which was planned and executed as an all-outdoor event to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. BOMA SF CEO John Bryant welcomed the jubilant crowd. “BOMA is back,” he said, “and I feel blessed and grateful to be here.” For many members, it was their first time interacting with the association’s new leader in person instead of in Zoom meetings. He came aboard in January as the City was mostly in lockdown and has led BOMA through the challenging months of preparing buildings for their tenants’ safe return. Bryant thanked the event’s Signature Sponsor, Levi’s Plaza, for providing the stunning venue for the first live event of the year, a perfect site for the festivities. Mayor London Breed made an appearance, expressing gratitude to BOMA for its leadership: “We made it through. We saved lives because of you. Thank you to BOMA’s property managers and engineers!” (Continued on next page)
11 She added that the course ahead will require patience, but encouraged guests to visit the City’s attractions like the DeYoung and Giants’ games and to “keep a smile on your face.”
An Evening of Celebration BOMA members were awed by the festive atmosphere created for the occasion. “The carnival feel was alive,” said Anne Caesar, Cushman & Wakefield Assistant Property Manager. “The butterflies on stilts made the show. It’s parties like yours and connecting with people that really add to my work-life quality, which has been sorely missed over this COVID time.” Andrew Junius, Partner, Reuben, Junius & Rose LLP, said he had “missed the people and the parties.” “It is so amazing to see so many people in person after almost two years,” remarked Cortney Shadel, Senior Property Manager for Orchard Commercial for Brannan Management Company. “I can’t wait to do more events.” Shadel is the BOMA SF Chair of the Education Committee, which was planning the first live BOMA Java, to be held outdoors. Metro Electric Project Manager Chris Nix said the “best part of the event was networking and the chance to meet people I may not have gotten to know.” The Block Party was the first event attended by BOMA member Todd Ginn, Service Sales Manager Bay Area, ACCO Engineered Systems. “I’ve been to other industry events that are very cliquish. Here everyone is very inviting and comfortable to talk to.” Field Construction President John Grcina said he missed the socializing that is a vital part of BOMA. “It’s good to see faces and meet new people.”
Boston Properties’ Alicia Barr said that even during the past months, she and her team “still felt connected to BOMA” through virtual events. They participated in the BOMA Book Club, the holiday party, BOMA Java, and the San Francisco Brewing Company beer tasting.
Imaginative Block Party Theme “We designed the event to be a casual block party, with refreshments that celebrate summer,” said Sylwia Preis, BOMA SF Events and Education Manager, who led the event planning effort. Attendees were treated to an array of enticing foods — sliders, tacos and quesadillas, pizza from an on-site oven and more. Draft beer from San Francisco Brewing Company, a selection of wine and margaritas flowed. See more event photos on page 19!
Kat Mendoza, Phaedra Tillery, and Jessie To, all with Paramount Group, Inc. Photo credit: Olivia Smartt Photography.
Top photo: Cortney Shadel, Orchard Commercial for Brannan Management Company; Kelly Lynch, Overton Moore Properties; Anne Hill, Brannan Management Group; and Michaela Morgan, Metro Services Group. Lower photo: Robert Healow, Tishman Speyer; Ivy Huynh; Paramount Group, Inc., Denise Yee, Cushman & Wakefield; and Marco McCartney, Cushman & Wakefield.
12 DEI Launches The Candid Conversation Series Exploring issues in diversity and hearing realworld observations from industry colleagues were top of mind for the 100+ attendees of the first program of The Candid Conversation Series, entitled “My DEI Experience in CRE.” The webinar series was created and launched by the BOMA SF Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. “We welcome everyone with an open heart,” said DEI Committee Chair Kat Mendoza. The panel discussion was designed as a forum in which members could engage openly and leave empowered — a safe space. Kim Pipkin, Founder of Black Kite Consulting, moderated the lively discussion, a Q&A format with panelists Jose Guevara, Senior Portfolio Manager, American Assets Trust; Ebony Horace, Senior Property Manager, Cushman & Wakefield; and Daniella Jimenez, Senior Marketing Manager, Lendlease Construction. EQUITY
In her opening remarks, Pipkin remarked that “experiences in life shape our characters” and spoke of the importance of “bringing your whole self to work.” Some of the insights and advice shared by the panel: Guevara: “Diversity is a powerful tool. As a person of color in the industry, confidence is a main strength. People will view you as you view yourself. Your biggest supporter is yourself.” His belief that “I belong here” helped him. Also, use adversity as a tool to make you grow. His goal now is to “inspire others to aspire.” Horace: “Developing a persona is taxing — you grow through that. BOMA was the ultimate foundation that made me feel comfortable and want to open up.” With her own team, she lets them know that they are valuable. “Listen and be proactive,” she added. Jimenez: “I found mentors at my company who helped me integrate into the leadership circle.” Not having a degree, she “educated herself,” believing in “passion over pedigree.” She noted that so much industry knowledge can’t be learned in a classroom anyway. (Continued on next page)
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Ebony Horace, Senior Property Manager for Cushman & Wakefield’s Bay Area Metro Center, is the new DEI Committee Vice Chair. Previously, she led the committee’s Social Media and Marketing Work Group. “I joined this committee with an understanding that no matter your role, tenure, or background, together we have the power to move the world within our industry,” she says. “My primary goal is to continue to be an advocate towards all social indifferences. I believe representation is everything when it comes to diversity and inclusion. I feel that being a part of DEI allows me to pave the way for others so that we can create a more equitable community for us all and that starts with becoming more informed. My goals are to not only educate but mentor those along the way.” Horace enjoys travel and event planning. She even has her own event planning business on the side.
13 Candid Conversation (Continued from previous page) Other observations and helpful suggestions: Jimenez: “Join an employee resource group or create one to find support (Asian, Black, LGBTQ). Also, look for mentorship opportunities to help young people branch into professional fields.” Horace: “Recruits are looking for companies that support DEI.” She serves a mentor for students in the CREATE program. Pipkin asked the panelists “What would you tell your younger self?” Some responses: Guevara: “CRE is a great career. You have to be street-smart in this business. If you don’t have common sense, it’s not a place for you. A degree does not matter.” Jimenez “Show up, do the work, be accountable. Ask questions if you don’t understand something.” Panelists were asked about handling race and gender issues: Horace: “Laugh! Be professional. Speak your own truth. Also, don’t take offense. Take opportunities to educate people.” Guevara: “Turn the sensitivity button down. Make yourself powerful and better by handling issues with humor. Some companies have useful resource libraries.” Jimenez: “People have unconscious biases. Companies are trying to be inclusive. Leadership needs training. Find someone in leadership who can be a backer within your company.” Did you miss the live program? If so, you may access a recording of the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWnyJvmhSI Overall, the event was a huge success and garnered positive feedback from the BOMA community. We look forward to the next Candid Conversation! For notices about the next program, please look for updates in BOMA’s weekly email or the online event calendar. If you’d like to learn more about the DEI Committee, visit the “Get Involved” section of the BOMA SF website or reach out to Committee Chair Kat Mendoza at kmendoza@paramount-group.com. The DEI Committee is made up of six work groups—careers, education, community outreach, social media, events, and liaison— and each of them is always looking for new and dedicated members.
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14 BOMA San Francisco Members on the Move Nicole DuBee is now Senior Property Manager for Argonaut Investments, a privately held commercial real estate investment management firm that focuses on the acquisition, management and redevelopment of shopping centers throughout the western U.S. Prior to joining Argonaut, she was with Columbia Property Trust. Nicole serves on the BOMA SF Board of Directors and is a local instructor for BOMA International’s Foundations of Real Estate Management. She has also been an instructor with the CREATE (Commercial Real Estate Alliance for Tomorrow’s Employees) Fellows Program at SF State and is a strong advocate of career mentorship. Tracy Sharp has joined the Rockhill Management, LLC team as General Manager. In her new position, Tracy will be responsible for the oversight of 100 Pine Street, 255 California Street, and 275 Battery Street in San Francisco, California. In her prior role at Cushman & Wakefield as Senior Property Manager, Tracy was a Marketing and Events Committee member and the NorCal Region Chapter Lead for C&W’s ERG Group, BUILD (Black United in Leadership and Development). She continues to be involved as Co-Chair for the Careers Work Group within BOMA SF’s DEI Committee. Restoration Management Company (RMC) welcomed Salvador Plascencia to lead the day-t0-day operations of its Specialty Building Services Division. He is an industry expert with 30+ years of experience in floor care, metal, and wood maintenance in the commercial real estate market. He will lead the team that specializes in: tile and grout, polished concrete and terrazzo, epoxy, hardwood and manufactured floors, carpets and rugs, wall & ceiling fabrics, metal maintenance, upholstery and more. RMC is a full-service restoration and cleaning company that serves commercial, government, healthcare and multi-family properties as well as homes.
After a 52-year career in architecture, George “Skip” Soskin, NCARB, LEED AP, has retired. Having joined Huntsman Architectural Group in 2002, Skip was a consummate and enthusiastic practitioner, project manager and mentor, providing expert guidance on building systems and construction methodologies. A registered Architect in nine states, he led many of Huntsman’s in-house quality assurance and technical training programs. His decades-long client partnerships included Boston Properties, Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Skip was an active BOMA SF member, serving on the Codes and Regulations Committee. “Skip was a solid, reliable and constant contributor to BOMA’s codes and regulations work... a critical component of our advocacy! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helped our organization and our members navigate many complex issues impacting design, operations and cost-effective management of commercial buildings of all types,” said former BOMA SF EVP Marc Intermaggio. In 2011, Skip was named the BOMA SF Associate Member of the Year. BOMA member Center Hardware was named to San Francisco’s official Legacy Business Registry, which recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets of the city. For more than 140 years, Center Hardware has provided tools, hardware, and expertise to industrial customers in San Francisco and the Bay Area. “It’s wonderful we’re in a city that recognizes that small businesses can do mighty things, and we want to thank our BOMA customers and San Francisco’s Office of Small Business,” Chief Operating Officer Jamie Gentner said. Center Hardware was founded as PA Smith Hardware & Glass in 1880 and quickly rebuilt in 1906 after burning down from the fires caused by the Great Earthquake. The store was renamed ‘Center Hardware’ in 1947 and merged with Oceanview Hardware (est. 1890), which was owned by the Gentner family, in 1980. Center has now executed emergency supply through two pandemics and two massive earthquakes and is still family-owned! The Legacy Business Program certifies businesses that have operated in the City for 30 years or longer and have contributed to San Francisco’s history and identity. Did you get promoted? Earn a designation or award? Hire new staff or start a new job? Send a press release or a few sentences and a photo to malcolms@boma.com.
15 333 Bush is World’s First High-Rise, MultiUse Building to Earn TRUE Certification
WHAT IS TRUE?
333 Bush Street, owned and managed by Tishman Speyer, became the first high-rise multi-use building in the world to achieve TRUE Certification for Zero Waste from the US Green Building Council (USGBC). “Hard work and education wins the day,” said Glenn Good, General Manager for 333 Bush Street. “It was truly a team win.” Reaching zero waste was a concerted effort with all hands on deck over the course of several years. The achievement highlights how BOMA members can work together to accomplish an ambitious goal. Supporting the property management team at 333 Bush were: Able, Recology, and AllBay Landscaping. The zero waste and sustainability consulting firm, All About Waste, was also a key partner. Management’s Key Zero Waste Strategies: s Using central waste collection with appropriate waste stream signage s Providing three waste streams: recycling, composting and landfill throughout the building s Developing educational and awareness programs
the US Green Building Council (USGBC) that
Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) TRUE is a Zero Waste Certification system from “enables facilities to define, pursue and achieve their zero waste goals, cutting their carbon footprint and supporting public health.”
s Communicating with project stakeholders about
goals and progress Partner Highlights: s Able, the janitorial provider, trained its staff in proper sorting techniques. The janitorial team is in constant contact with the property team on waste diversion efforts, which enables the property team to make adjustments to improve the program. s Recology’s waste management program allows for zero waste buildings to be more successful. 333 Bush project achieved a 90.1% waste diversion rate from landfill and incineration. The property saves thousands of dollars each month with diversion discounts. s Landscaping firm AllBay Landscaping composts or properly disposes of trimmings and other waste.
Local Members Take on Regional and International Leadership Roles Sarah MacIntyre, BOMA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Region President, shared updates on our region’s leaders. Member of the Year Announcement: Congratulations are in order to Karen Cowan for being honored as the PSW Member of the Year. A well-deserved accomplishment! Thank you for your dedication and hard work for your BOMA locals and our region. (See her profile on page 9.) BOMA International Executive Committee Announcement: Our East Bay colleague, Manny Moreno, was nominated for a second term on the Executive Committee. Congratulations!
Glenn Good
BOMA International Roles: BOMA is always looking for the next leaders, and we want them to be from the PSW! This year, Glenn Good has been tapped as Vice Chair for the Workforce Development Committee (under the Government Affairs Committee).
Marc Gille is the new Vice Chair of the Building Codes Committee. Opportunity Knocks! Open TOBY Committee Chair role: Karen Cowan, has fulfilled her twoyear commitment as Chair of the PSW TOBY Committee. We are looking for nominees. Contact Sarah MacIntyre (sarah@ellispartners. com) if you are interested or think Marc Gille of a good candidate. You can reach out to Karen (kcowan@rmc.com) for feedback about the time commitment. Open PSW Secretary role: Lesa Stewart is finishing her two-year term this year as PSW Secretary. Please consider throwing your hat in the ring—or nominate a friend. Lesa can be reached at lesa.stewart@cushwake.com for details about the time commitment. You will need to attend the Winter Business Meeting and main conference for the next two years.
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For our members, for our industry, for our communities.
The Carpenters Union works with signatory construction, modular and mill-cabinet manufacturing and installation contractors to keep our jobs safe and to keep our industry moving forward. Joaquin Galindo, Eriberto Bolanos and (below) Dan Foley, members of the Carpenters Mill-Cabinet Local 2236, build custom cabinets and fixtures at USA Millwork-Mission Bell in Morgan Hill.
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17 Government Affairs: Issues to Watch by David Harrison, BOMA SF Manager of Government and Public Affairs
Despite the largest challenge ever to the vitality of our industry, BOMA’s members have persevered. Just when it seemed like the COVID-19 pandemic was an issue of the past, a new variant has reared its head and continues to challenge our new normal. However, despite these setbacks, our industry and our city continue to make progress every day. BOMA continues to engage with city leaders, community partners, and our members to ensure that our progress isn’t lost. There will be future challenges, but we are confident that our industry will recover stronger than it was before. Here are the key issues we are watching.
Public Health The production of a COVID-19 vaccine was nothing short of a miracle. However, we’ve since learned that, in the face of new variants, the vaccine isn’t bulletproof and not everybody plans on getting one. We are continuing to closely track public health guidelines and discussions about incentives or mandates to get vaccinated. It’s critical that we not lose the progress we have made in encouraging a return to the office. In the coming months, our industry will be at the forefront of the discussion and BOMA is here to support members’ needs as we enter this new phase of the pandemic.
Pandemic’s Impact on Lease Contracts With small businesses struggling, Supervisor Dean Preston was able to gain unanimous support at the Board of Supervisors to establish a rebuttable presumption that certain businesses forced to shut down during the pandemic are excused from paying back rent for the period that they were ordered to be fully closed by local health orders. In our advocacy, BOMA was able to push back, arguing that this legislation had the potential to undermine thousands of instances where property owners had already offered relief to tenants. BOMA, with the help of our members, was able to persuade the supervisor to agree to an amendment exempting all situations in which a tenant was already afforded partial rent abatement or deferment. Now, BOMA is monitoring potential legal challenges to this controversial ordinance.
ment that encourages office workers to return and new tenants to lease space downtown.
Transportation As BART returns to full service and MUNI attempts to return to 85% of its pre-pandemic service, BOMA continues to advocate for clean, safe, and reliable public transportation. When asked where they feel unsafe, members’ top answer was in and around BART and MUNI stops. BOMA will continue to advocate for a stronger public safety presence in and around these locations while also encouraging the prioritization of more reliable service rather than deeper transit subsidies for individuals who may not need them. Stay tuned for government affairs updates to come, and feel free to reach to David Harrison, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, at davidh@boma.com
Street Safety As city officials debated how to entice office workers and tourists to return downtown, BOMA heard time and again from both members and their tenants that they did not feel safe. BOMA was able to successfully lobby with our coalition partners for the creation of a new, Downtown Reopening Ambassadors program and an increase in public safety staffing that both maintains police staffing levels and invests in alternative responses to the homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction crisis. Pushing back on the narrative that our city’s streets are unsafe will be crucial to fostering a downtown environ-
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Summer Bash
SAN FRANCISCO
Emerging Professionals gathered for a Summer PROFESSIONALS Bash at SPARK Social SF to enjoy networking, food, games, and live music. Toys and books were collected for the SFFD Toy Program during the off-season.
EMERGING
Above: Luz Zepada, MNetworks; Kendra Horsfield, BluSky Restoration; Marco McCartney, Cushman & Wakefield; Tiffany Yeh, Cushman & Wakefield; and Tyler Neumann, JLL. Right: Alicia Perez and Emily Evans, Giuliani Construction & Restoration. Left: Brandon Lee, JLL; Kendra Horsfield, BluSky Restoration; and Matt Montanez, Able Services.
Fall Events RPA Classes (Virtual): Advance Your Knowledge and Career Ethics is Good Business | 9/16 – 9/17 Budgeting & Accounting | 10/14 – 11/5 To learn more: email Sylwia Preis (sylwiap@boma.com)
BOMA International Conference: October 6-9 in Boston u Build your knowledge base: sessions on health and
wellness, COVID-19 & CRE, Creating Asset Value, Energy Efficiency & Environmental Responsibility u Ample networking opportunities u TOBY® Awards Banquet with three BOMA SF
building teams in the final competition!
To learn more: www.BOMAConference.org/BOOM
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President’s Column (Continued from page 2) The next staff addition came straight from the DEI Committee’s leadership. Malcolm Stanley (BOMA SF’s Associate Member of the Year in 2019) recently joined the staff as Director of Membership and Communications to spearhead membership recruitment efforts and enhance member communications. With increased vaccinations over the past three months, we have seen an increase in personal and business activities. BOMA SF even threw a party — and what a party it was! Being together again in person celebrating each other, the association, and the joy of social interaction was truly rejuvenating. But when we were just hitting our stride on the friendly fist bump, the delta variant swept the country and brought us back to the tug-of-war on re-entry, mandates, and policy. Gratefully, we have BOMA SF and the educators, committees, and staff who seamlessly transitioned to virtual over the past year and a half to help lead the way. This time, hopefully, for just a few more months. Thank you to the BOMA SF community for continuing to work together for the betterment of our city and industry. I look forward to seeing you all back out there again very soon.
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Top left: Danielle Katches, McNevin Cleaning; Kate LeGros, A Plus Tree; Alicia Perez, Giuliani Construction & Restoration; and Gennyvie Montiel, Giuliani Construction & Restoration. Lower left: Christine Mann, Rockhill Management; and Marc Intermaggio, former BOMA SF Executive Vice President. Top right: Vishaka Avila, Newmark; Carolyn Michaelis, DivcoWest; Ebony Horace, Cushman & Wakefield; and Jessica Lo, Cushman & Wakefield. Middle right: Anne Caesar, Cushman & Wakefield; and Samantha Hoyle, Columbia Property Trust. Lower right: Michaela Morgan, Metro Services Group; Jill Machi, Jamestown Urban Management; and Marcela Osorio, Metro Services Group. Photo credit: Olivia Smartt Photography.
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The Last Word:
COVID Surge Brings New Uncertainty by BOMA SF CEO John Bryant Earlier this summer, many of us felt an increased optimism regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccinations were on the rise, restrictive mandates were lifted, and for the first time in 1 ½ years, we felt confident taking off our masks and socializing in settings that have been restricted for far too long. By the end of July, much of that optimism was tempered by the emergence of new data and the prevalence of the delta variant, which forced local health departments to rescind previous guidance and mandates. The surge and accompanying health orders have psychological impacts that are generally not reported alongside other health statistics. Studies now show what many of us already know: post-traumatic stress symptoms, anger, depression, despair, fear, and loneliness are increasing. New information from the CDC shows that the delta variant is 60% more transmissible than previous strains because it replicates much faster and exposes people to a much higher viral load. It also means that vaccinated people can still be infectious and are able to spread the virus, something that was not generally expected when vaccines first became available. Unfortunately, despite San Francisco having one of the highest vaccination rates in the nation, the need for
additional measures and precautions remain, including masking requirements. We assumed that by now, our postCOVID lives would be in full effect. They largely were for a few months, but with the delta variant taking hold we need to adjust our future sights once again. The two steps forward, one-step-back reality of COVID has been frustrating for our members. However, the plans and practices we put in place at the beginning of the pandemic have largely kept us adaptable and safe. “When will offices return to normal?” is asked a lot. A better question is: “What will the future office look like?” Advanced hygiene procedures, touchless operations, and increased air filtration are already being adopted as standard features. Based on early health guidance from BOMA International and others, our buildings have been made safer. Yet despite new precautions, vaccinations seem to be the only answer to stem the tide. Many tech companies in the San Francisco market have signaled that they will be requiring employee vaccines. We have already seen office returns delayed until the late fall or winter to allow for increased vaccination rates. Google, Twitter and Facebook have made similar decisions. Other companies are choosing to rely on individual decisions, and it remains to be seen which mindset will dominate as we head into the latter part of the year. The one certainty we can rely on is the need to remain patient and vigilant. The rules will continue to change, and at times we will feel frustrated, yet as we have shown throughout this pandemic, we can make a positive difference when we work together.
John Bryant is the Chief Executive Officer of BOMA San Francisco. You may reach him at jbryant@boma.com.