President's Message - Time For A New Dialogue With The Public On Infrastructure

By Gary Gilbert, PE, GE

By Gary Gilbert, PE, GE

The recent loss of a bridge on Interstate 10 is another…

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Branch News

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By: Jenny Robinet/Jose Cruz, MS, PE

As a result of the current drought in California, state…

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History and Heritage - Demise of the Ranchos

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Courtesy of Chris Jepsen/County of Orange, County Connection Newsletter, August 2015

O.C. History 101: Journeys…

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President's Message - Time For A New Dialogue With The Public On Infrastructure

By Gary Gilbert, PE, GE

By Gary Gilbert, PE, GE The recent loss of a bridge on Interstate 10 is another reminder of the importance in replacing our failing infrastructure.  Every time Caltrans has stated in the past that all the bridges in the state are safe, I have the feeling they are not telling the whole story.  No loss of life occurred with the bridge being washed out, but loosing access to a major transportation corridor in California has a huge impact on the lives of the citizens and the commerce in this state.  I believe we need to start a new dialogue with the public on infrastructure.

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Branch News

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By: Jenny Robinet/Jose Cruz, MS, PE As a result of the current drought in California, state law makers took action this past July and issued mandatory water cuts to water suppliers throughout the state to help alleviate water supply concerns and mitigate the impact of the drought.  By February 2016, water districts and suppliers throughout the state are required to reduce their water use by a specified percentage.  The required reduction percentage varies per district/supplier, but the overall average cut is 25%. 

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History and Heritage - Demise of the Ranchos

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Courtesy of Chris Jepsen/County of Orange, County Connection Newsletter, August 2015 O.C. History 101: Journeys Through Orange County’s Origins, Obstacles and Opportunities - a look at Orange County in the late 1800's.

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New Members - July 2015

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Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming the newest members to ASCE OC! We look forward to getting to know you and hope to see you at an upcoming meeting.

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Law and CE News - Responsible Charge

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By: Collins Collins Muir + Stewart LLP After a tough economic downturn that left design professionals scrambling for work, the general sense throughout the industry is that projects are, for lack of a better phrase, coming out of the woodwork.  Strong marketing efforts, lobbying for federal, state and local funds to go towards infrastructure, transportation, and other much needed projects over the last several years have paid off, but now engineers are faced with a new and somewhat familiar challenge: completing projects timely, within budget, and to do so while meeting and often exceeding the standard of care.  More projects on an engineer’s desk usually translates to less time to dedicate to each one.  The typical design process includes the use of licensed and unlicensed staff, from drafters, to designers, to field representatives collecting site data and information.  The California Business & Professions Code requires that any engineer signing and stamping plans and specifications be in “Responsible Charge” of the work.  But what does that really mean and how can an engineer make sure they truly meet the Board of Engineer’s expectations as the engineer of record?

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RSVP NOW! End of Summer Social Mixer

By Elizabeth Ruedas, EIT, ENV SP

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OC Loop

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By: Sherry Weinmeier, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP Active transportation and improved quality of life—our government leaders from the local level to the federal level recognize these are important for a sustainable future. That’s why our local leaders are preparing studies and seeking funding for 28 miles of bike lanes and trails in Orange County that will ultimately form a nearly 70-mile loop through North Orange County known as the OC Loop.

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In Memoriam

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Return "Ret" Moore was the seventh president of the Orange County Branch from 1958 to 1959. Ret Moore was born in Los Angeles in 1923, but grew up in Long Beach. He was valedictorian of David Starr Jordan High School in 1941.  For the next 2 years he would attend Long Beach City College, earning an AA degree in chemical engineering.   A little prior to this he had enlisted in the Naval Reserve V12 program and after graduation was called to active duty. In July, 1943 Ret started the accelerated program at Caltech as an Apprentice Seaman, with a change of majors to Civil Engineering. 

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TTG - Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project

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By: Vincent Ip, PE On July 15, 2015, Mr. Ibrahim Hafeez, project manager and construction manager, City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, gave a very informative presentation about the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project, at UCI’s University Club.  This presentation was hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Transportation Technical Group, as part of their ongoing series presenting topical projects and programs addressing local and regional transportation needs.

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Social and H&H Comittee - Peters Canyon Hike

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Come hike with ASCE OC Branch in Peters Canyon Regional Park for a fun morning hike with members, family, and friends!

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Sustainability Committee - NBCC+P Tour

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By Nathan Chase, PE, ENV SP, LEED AP We would like to thank the City of Newport Beach for hosting a presentation this past June on the lessons learned in sustainability during the planning, design, construction, and use of the City’s Civic Center and Park. Director of Public Works, Dave Webb PE, presented on the $140M project completed in 2013 and certified at the LEED Gold level. Dave and a few other City staff members also guided the nearly 40 attendees on a walking tour highlighting various sustainable features of the buildings and site.

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Mentorship Committee - 2015-2016 Program Open Enrollment

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By: Trent Casillas The ASCE OC Mentorship Program is proud to announce open enrollment  for the 2015-2016 Mentorship Program.

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New Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE)

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Ziad Mazboudi, PE, Past President of the Orange County Branch, has accomplished the honor of being selected as Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE), a subsidiary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

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ASCE Webinar

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Live Webinar Summer Special for ASCE Members Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2015     Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET Individual members who register for any live webinar taking place in June, July, or August 2015 will receive the special reduced rate of $99. This applies to both 60-minute and 90-minute webinars. This does not apply to site/group webinar registrations. Register Today!

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ASCE OC YMF – La Pata Technical Tour

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ASCE OC YMF in collaboration with the County of Orange hosted the La Pata Extension Improvements technical tour on May 29, 2015.

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ASCE OC YMF June General Meeting Happy Hour

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The OC YMF June General Meeting was held on June 25, 2015 at Saddle Ranch in Orange.

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UCI Newsletter

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The latest UCI Newsletter with updates from their experiences from the Pacific Southwest Conference.

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Board

President
Gary Gilbert, P.E., G.E., ENV SP
President@asceoc.org

Vice President
Steven King, P.E.
VicePresident@asceoc.org

Treasurer
Josue Vaglienty, P.E.
Treasurer@asceoc.org

Secretary
Gregory Henk, P.E.
Secretary@asceoc.org

Past President
Penny Lew, P.E.
PastPresident@asceoc.org

Committee Chairs

YMF
Remi Candaele, P.E.
President@ymf-oc.org

Membership
Anh Ly, P.E.
Anh.Ly@parsons.com

Marketing
John Merrill, P.E., T.E.
jmerrill@hfinc.com

Environmental & Water Resources Institute
Mujahid Chandoo, P.E.
mchandoo@mbakerintl.com

Geo-Institute Chair
Clint Isa, P.E.
clint@diazyourman.com

Public Infrastructure Coalition of OC-PICOC
Yazdan Emrani, P.E.
YEmrani@hfinc.com

Structural Engineering Institute
Doug Moon, P.E.

Engineers Without Borders Liaison
Kofi Baryeh
kbaryeh@jlpatterson.com

OCEC Liaison
C.T. Bathala, P.E.
CT_Bathala@dot.ca.gov

International Committee
C.T. Bathala, P.E.
CT_Bathala@dot.ca.gov

Continuing Education
Wei Zhu, P.E., T.E., P.M.P
Wei.Zhu@ocpw.ocgov.com

Transportation Technical Group
Shafi Sharifan,Ph.D., P.E.
ssharifan@idcengineers.com

Students Activities
VACANT

Government Affairs
Ravi Shah, P.E.
ravi.shah@hdrinc.com

K-12 Outreach, Co-Chair
VACANT

K-12 Outreach, Co-Chair
Brianna Arth
Brianna.Arth@stantec.com

Awards/Nominations
Tapas Dutta, P.E.
tdutta@harris-assoc.com

Public Relations
Lisa Hadley, E.I.T.
Lisa.Hadley@parsons.com

Programs
VACANT

Newsletter and Website
VACANT

Sustainability
Sam Ali, P.E. and Nathan Chase, P.E.
sam.ali@ocpw.ocgov.com

Life Member Forum
VACANT

History and Heritage
VACANT

Professional Development
VACANT

Social
VACANT

Community Service
VACANT

Disaster Preparedness
Sudi Shoja, P.E.
sudi@dsservices.org

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