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Fond Farewells Bid at Retirement Celebration for Marc Intermaggio The BOMA community gathered virtually to celebrate retiring Executive Vice President Marc Intermaggio on October 15 — 38 years from the date of his start at BOMA San Francisco. Marc will officially pass the baton on 12/31/2020. His impact and legacy are so great that well-wishers from around the U.S. and Canada paid their tributes. From the halls of Congress to City leaders to colleagues at BOMA International and other BOMAs, video messages recalled cherished memories through the years. The evening’s emcee, BOMA SF Member Services Director Tory Brubaker, welcomed celebrants with
a backdrop of artwork presented to Marc at BOMA’s Centennial in 2011. “This still rings true today... depicting Marc larger than life, above the City, influencing City Hall, Sacramento and Washington, D.C. What a year for Marc to retire, and what a year to celebrate him. While we hoped and expected the celebration would be in person, through the power of technology and some really wonderful creativity, we’ve been able to gather together to share our love and demonstrate just how much Marc meant to us.” Some of the many tributes included: Congresswoman Jackie Speier “After many meetings in D.C, Sacramento and San Francisco, here’s what I remember: a friendly face, solid information, thoughtful leadership. And you’re very effective at what you do... I also remember that you were savvy enough to build an alliance with labor and you drilled into me BOMA’s (Continued on page 16)
“To an honorable and impactful career. You’ve done wonders for our industry, and now it’s time to focus on you!” — Concluding toast to Marc by Bill Whitfield, Shorenstein
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4 BOMA SF Set to Welcome New Leader in the New Year Public Affairs Veteran to Bring National Expertise to Our Association BOMA San Francisco has announced that John Bryant will be the Association’s next Chief Executive Officer, as of January 1, 2021. Bryant comes to BOMA SF from Washington, D.C., where he currently serves as Vice President of Advocacy, Codes & Standards for BOMA International. In his capacity as our national organization’s chief advocate, he has worked with lawmakers and federal agencies on a wide range of issues affecting the industry via the legislative, regulatory and model building code development process. Earlier Bryant worked at NAIOP, the Commercial
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5 Annual Toast – Members Raise a Virtual Glass to BOMA BOMA San Francisco’s Annual Meeting, known as the Annual Toast, was held virtually on October 27 to celebrate the BOMA community and elect officers and directors. Outgoing President Christine Mann thanked BOMA for “helping members hang together” during the pandemic. “Last year we had a clear vision” for the year ahead, said BOMA SF Member Services Director Tory Brubaker. 2020 kicked off with memorable live occasions, including the BOMA Bay Area Annual Awards Celebration, a lively Emerging Professionals mixer, an advocacy trip to Capitol Hill, and a March luncheon with speaker futurist Chris Lee, who ironically touched on the possibility of a global pandemic. Things changed rapidly in late March. BOMA SF pivoted quickly to provide resources, including a Covid19 resources website page, thrice-weekly email updates on local and state regulations, and virtual seminars and other events. “2020 was a year of transition,” said incoming BOMA SF President Kevin Whalen, who expressed gratitude to Marc Intermaggio for delaying his retirement. Intermaggio welcomed incoming CEO John Bryant. “I’m excited about turning things over to John. (See article on the preceding page.) Members elected officers and two new directors to lead our association. (See box at right.) Outgoing directors Marc Gille and Mark Buckingham were recognized for their dedicated service.
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10 Election Scorecard: Important Wins at the State Level, but Local Losses by Andrew J. Junius, Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP and BOMA–SF–PAC Chair With the election over and the dust finally settling, we can start to get a look at the new business and real estate tax landscape. While voters statewide appear yet again to have decided against major changes in both real estate taxation and rent control, San Francisco voters said yes to many of the new local taxes on the ballot.
Most Disruptive Props Defeated At the state level, the two most disruptive measures were defeated, although by margins that may not give too much comfort to the real estate industry in the years ahead. Prop. 15 (split roll) would have begun the process of deconstructing Proposition 13 and creating an entire new taxing regime for commercial properties. While the
real estate industry had been threatened with this for a number of years, it was the first time and actually made it to the ballot. It was defeated 52%-48%. Is the margin close enough that proponents will try again in the coming years? Prop. 21 was the latest attempt to advance rent control policies at the local level. This proposition would have removed the Costa Hawkins protections currently afforded to all landlords across the state. This was the second time in consecutive elections that rent control proponents have pushed this idea. We probably haven’t heard the last of this debate, but with the current economic climate and rents actually dropping across many parts of the state as a result, and the margin pretty large (60% voted no) the pressure may be reduced for a while.
San Francisco Taxes Approved With the passage of a number of new local tax measures, San Francisco’s businesses, and more specifically the real estate industry, got hammered. The biggest hit was Proposition I. Prop. I increases the transfer tax rate on real estate sales and leases of 35 years or more, to 5.5% on transactions of $10 million to $25 million and to 6% on transactions of $25 million or more, generating an estimated $196 million per year in City revenue. Real estate transactions in the City just got much more expensive. Prop. F fully repeals the City payroll tax while also increasing gross receipts tax rates by 40% across all industries, effective in January 2021. The measure also enacts additional new increases to the gross receipts tax rates for a number of different industries. And finally, Prop L, the CEO tax, passed. Notwithstanding a robust and well-funded NO campaign, especially on Prop. I, all of the tax measures passed by pretty comfortable margins. It will be interesting to see in the coming years if any of these measures actually generate the projected revenues. The BOMA San Francisco Political Action Committee (BOMA-SF-PAC) campaigns for candidates and issues that promote economic vitality and the health of the commercial real estate industry — and against those that would harm it. Learn more on the Advocacy section of the BOMA SF website (www.bomasf.org).
11 Virtual Gala: Celebrate CREATE!
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The commercial real estate community gathered “learn soft skills,”and participate in building tours and virtually to celebrate bright new talent, employers, informational interviews with people in the industry. intern hosts, mentors, instructors and others who BOMA SF Careers Committee Chair Daisy Delmar of make CREATE a Boston Properties successful force in said her commitour industry. tee works closely “Connect, with the program, Engage, Employ” helping companies was the theme of hire recent grads. the November 12 CREATE grad gala which honored Tiffany Yeh, JLL, Tishman Speyer said she “joined for its commitment the committee to to engage young give back.” talent to manage its Intern hosts portfolio and engage Mark Kelly and with students. In Sam Shapiro of her welcoming Able Services; Ryan remarks, CREATE Rusler, BluSky Chair Tawni Sullivan of Restoration Contractors; CBRE expressed hope that and John Combs, the event “inspires you to RiverRock Real Estate participate.” Group; spoke of their “CREATE provides positive experiences the opportunity for with students and hiring students to be valuable program graduates. and productive when they “There is a talent are hired,” said Tishman drought, and CREATE Speyer General Manager is trying to solve it,” Glenn Good, whose said Blake Peterson, company has hired three Transwestern. Graphics animated the virtual gala, courtesy of Anne Sparks of graduates of the program. CREATE, the NextPlay Consulting, a Fellows instructor who narrated part of program. In 2020, CREATE tranCommercial Real Estate sitioned to virtual delivery of classes at SFSU and Merritt Alliance for Tomorrow’s Employees, is an alliance College and expanded its Fellows programs at both of BOMA San Francisco, BOMA Oakland/East Bay, schools with the largest cohorts to date. A new CREATE IREM San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and NAIOP San Career Center portal has tools for free, entry-level job Francisco Bay Area Chapter. postings, applying for jobs and getting job alerts. (See graphic above and visit jobboard.createworkforce.org.)
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13 Committees Need You...Find Your Calling! Many members say that the greatest value they receive from BOMA stems from serving on a committee. For inspiration, take a look at highlights of some committees’ activities. Need guidance on the best fit for you? Contact Member Services Director Tory Brubaker at toryb@boma.com. For a full committee list, visit www.bomasf.org (Get Involved page).
Careers The Careers Committee moved into high gear with activities to keep members engaged, including a virtual workshop on networking during COVID. Virtual building tours were held at 201 California (topic: property management, Columbia Property Trust), 100 Montgomery (topic: asset management, Vanbarton Group), and Embarcadero Center (topic: lobby renovations, Boston Properties). For 2021, we are “calling all mentors” for 2021,” says Chair Daisy Delmar. “We need mentors for our Virtual Mentor Program starting in March.” Here’s what to look forward to in 2021: virtual building tours, a virtual workshop, and many more events. To participate, reach out to Delmar at ddelmar@bxp.com.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion BOMA SF’s newly formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee will have its first official meeting on January 21 from 4-5 PM. The committee’s mission is to work towards bringing greater diversity, equity and inclusion into BOMA and the industry we represent. “We honor all aspects of diversity, are committed to actively supporting human rights and social equity in alignment with BLM (Black Lives Matter), and
especially embrace a culture where each person feels seen, heard and supported. We acknowledge, celebrate and respect all walks of life,” says Chair Malcolm Stanley. If you’d like to learn more, visit https://bomasf.org/committee/ diversity-equity-inclusion/dei for a complete breakdown of the committee infrastructure, opportunities and time commitments. Interested in joining this passionate committee? Please email Chair Malcolm Stanley (malcolm.stanley@goblusky. com) and Vice Chair Kat Mendoza (kmendoza@paramount-group.com).
Energy & Environment The committee’s recent meeting covered important updates that affect buildings: w ENERGY STAR for tenants has rolled out. w BOMA International is offering continuing education for highperformance buildings for BEEP (the BOMA Energy Efficiency Program). w PG&E now offers energyefficiency financing. Contact BOMA resource Neema Yazdi at neema.yazdi@pge.com or 415.629-5979 to learn more. w Recology has signage for handling PPE. No masks in recycling! Be sure to adjust your service levels if necessary. Recology, which was featured in a Netflix documentary, “Kiss
the Ground,” is expanding its zero waste advocacy program. w San Francisco Environment says the City is improving the handing of construction and demolition debris. Changes impact any kind of projects and ban hauling to the dump. The department is here to support move-outs and prevent furniture from going to landfill.
Emergency Preparedness “Core planning group members are needed for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, both property managers and vendors,” says Chair Bonnie Kalbrosky. “We will be brainstorming ideas and inspirations for meetings and seminars.” Beyond Covid, there are issues that remain important to our community, including earthquakes, civil unrest and cyber-security. If you’re interested, send an email to bkalbrosky@seagateproperties.com.
Events The committee pivoted to offer some fun virtual diversions this year, including a virtual wine tasting. Next up is the Bay Area Holiday Party co-hosted with BOMA Oakland/East Bay on December 10. The committee is looking for additional, networking-minded members to join for 2021 and bring fresh ideas to our programming. Email Chair Erik Carlson at erik.carlson@ ableserve.com.
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PG&E Updates for Buildings Managers John Storm, Senior Customer Relationship Manager, PG&E, updated attendees on five key areas: EV Charging Capacity and SF Legislation/New Rates; Clean Energy Options; New Business Time-of-Use Rates; Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)/CAISO Flex Alerts; and Natural Gas Phase-Out/Electrification. EV Charging/Rates: In San Francisco adopted legislation requiring commercial parking lots and garages with more than 100 parking spaces to install EV charging stations in at least 10 percent of parking spaces by January 1, 2023. Submit an application through PG&E’s Customer Connections Online at www.pge.com/cco. (Submit the application ASAP, as it can take up to two years.) Also noted were new rates for business EV customers (low- and high-use). Clean Energy: In April 2019 San Francisco announced a requirement for commercial buildings to receive 100% renewable energy by 2030 (time-line varies according to
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HVAC and Filtration Issues and Indoor Air Quality Associate Principal Alyse Falconer, PE, of Point Energy Innovations, touched on some HVAC issues of concern to building managers. Outside air and better filtration are key both during the pandemic and fire seasons. A Harvard study on cognitive functioning showed that more outside air allows people to function better. More efficient MERV and carbon filters are important. With Covid, having plenty of fresh air reduces the amount of particulates in the air. Discuss with your chief engineer the amount of fresh air to let in. Note that facility engineers must wear full PPE when changing filters. Existing buildings can benefit from better indoor air quality by having more robust filters, so that outside air does not have to be cut off — especially important during fire season. Falconer recommended ASHRAE’s COVID-19 resource page: https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/ resources. It contains useful information on filter replacement and other issues for existing buildings.
15 BOMA San Francisco Members on the Move The 333 Bush Tishman Speyer team recently achieved two prestigious sustainability milestones. The property was awarded a Fitwel Certification of two stars by the Center for Active Design (CfAD), which praised the groundbreaking efforts of 333 Bush Street and noted that “this project incorporates a number of evidence-based design and operations strategies that support the physical, mental and social health of occupants.” Fitwel is the world’s leading certification system committed to building health for all.® CfAD was selected by the Federal government to be the licensed operator of Fitwel, leading future development and use within the private and public sectors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the research and evaluation partner for Fitwel. (See www.fitwel.org.)
In addition, 333 Bush became the first multi-tenant and mixed-use building in the world to be TRUE Precertified. Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the TRUE Certification recognizes projects which have implemented the fundamental actions and policies needed to effectively pursue zero waste and have demonstrated a commitment to achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification. The next step is to prepare the property for the full TRUE Zero Waste certification. Kudos to General Manager Glenn Good and his entire team for achieving these outstanding honors towards sustainability. (See team members above at the BOMA Bay Area Annual Awards Celebration, where they secured a TOBY win.)
The western division BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC was recognized for exemplary performance in risk and safety by Raffles Insurance Ltd., which presented the company with the 2020 John A. Arnold Award of Honor. Each year, Raffles Insurance recognizes outstanding achievements in safety and loss control. These awards are presented annually in a variety of industry categories to c0mpanies that have achieved the safest work environment for their employees and their customers. BluSky Restoration provides restoration, renovation, environmental and roofing services to commercial, health care, and multi-family real estate classes across the U.S. BOMA Bay Area members Malcolm Stanley and Ryan Rusler are team members of BluSky, which recently merged with HARBRO. Congratulations to the team!
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In Memoriam Akiba Davis-Everett, BOMA San Francisco’s Education Coordinator, passed away earlier this fall. Akiba championed the RPA program and other educational opportunities offered by BOMA. In her role, she influenced many in the industry as they developed their careers. In addition to her work at BOMA, Akiba was very engaged in community work, including membership with 100 Black Women and participation in the Jefferson Awards. We will miss her sparkling smile, joie de vivre and meaningful contributions to our programs.
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accomplishments on energy conservation, lighting and heating — and never shied away from that always sensitive issue of taxes. But what I remember most is your class. You always had nice things to say and were upbeat, and that’s important. Managing buildings takes brains and sensitivity, and you always demonstrated both.” Henry Chamberlain, BOMA International President & CEO “What a great friend, a great colleague who will be missed by people here in D.C., around the country and globally. Your unique career is one for the record books.” Christine Mann, Paramount Group, Outgoing BOMA SF President “It has been a privilege serving as your president. Your leadership, your calm, your passion, your connections in the industry and the way you pivoted led us through these stormy seas.”
Tom Gille, REAL Systems “Marc’s fantastic contributions made a difference in professional development and education, politics and professionalism. Marc worked to make education a key part of BOMA...He understood the need for us to be represented at City Hall and the importance of putting together a PAC. Also, BOMA Cal would not exist without Marc.” Tawni Sullivan, CBRE, & CREATE Chair Marc is a “real visionary and strategic leader... When he and others were discussing the challenge facing commercial real estate in the future (a workforce shortage), he knew it was a big enough issue that we had to collaborate. He sprang into action and gathered allies from BOMA East Bay, IREM and NAIOP. Thank you for your hard work and effort.”
Toasts on the Lighter Side... John Combs, RiverRock Real Estate Group “I will never forget your teaching me how to lobby on Capitol Hill and appreciate the good vino you always have.”
Blake Peterson, Transwestern “Hawaiian shirt Marc guarantees good music, good cocktails and great conversation.”
Meade Boutwell, CBRE “Harvest is in a couple of weeks... let me know if you want something to do.”
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Mark Kelly, Able Services “BOMA San Francisco has become the premier chapter in the country. Our relationship will continue in the Valley of the Moon, drinking good wine.”
Glenn Good, Tishman Speyer, and BOMA SF President-Elect “Marc’s leadership is unparalleled... his advocacy as well as his proclivity for wine, food and spirits.”
17 Kevin Whalen, JLL, BOMA San Francisco President “Marc’s 38 years at the helm of BOMA San Francisco has set us up for a bright, successful future. BOMA is financially stable and ready to tackle the challenges that come our way. Not only are we grateful for Marc’s epic tenure, but also for his dedication to the association and membership over the past eight months. He has kept us laser-focused, navigating the storm, guiding initiatives that will continue to progress the association. Among those, the creation of the newly formed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. (More from Whalen on page 2.) Malcolm Stanley, BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC and Chair, BOMA SF DEI Committee “I’m excited to chair the new committee, which I believe will be a vehicle for change. I’m confident that Marc helped set us up for success.”
Sarah MacIntyre, Ellis Partners, and BOMA International Finance Committee Member “I see all the good you’ve done for the women in our industry who are now leaders in all of the top third-party management companies. It’s amazing to see.” Ken Cleaveland, former BOMA SF VP, Public Policy “I saw what a remarkable man he truly was in terms of his leadership abilities, his competence, his compassion, his caring and his steadiness. He is one reason BOMA San Francisco is as strong as it is. His leadership will be felt for many years. The foundation he has created for the organization will live on for many years to come.”
President’s Q&A (Continued from page 2)
Q – Describe your vision for leading BOMA SF in the coming months in an altered CRE environment. What are some of your priorities for your presidency? A – BOMA SF is the trusted partner of San Francisco’s commercial property owners and provided exceptional leadership in developing guidance and providing education in response to COVID during 2020. Given the unknowns of the pandemic, BOMA’s role as the primary resource for this valuable work will be a continued priority. With work from home and the disconnected nature of the world today, the work that our committees perform day in and out to engage our principal and associate members and push forward important initiatives is also vital to the continued success of BOMA SF. (See page 13 for ways you can get involved in a committee in the new year.) Finally, we are welcoming John Bryant as the new CEO of BOMA SF in 2021 and ensuring he has the resources and support that he needs from the Board of Directors for a successful transition into this role will be a significant focus. Q – JLL has a strong focus on sustainable, healthy buildings and moving to the “next normal” beyond
re-entry. Are there some take-aways you would like to share from this research that would guide members? A – I am proud to work for a firm that is committed to reducing carbon emissions from the built environment and recognizes climate crisis as a present threat. Around the world, occupiers have raised their standards for greener workplaces and more responsible business practices and these commitments have only increased during the pandemic with a focus being placed on sustainable, healthy workplaces as we push forward. Q – What activities do you enjoy in your leisure time? A – My family is my greatest joy. On the weekends I can reliably be found chasing my son across the dunes at Ocean Beach or through the trails and meadows in Golden Gate Park. We are so lucky in San Francisco to have the great outdoors at our doorstep — especially during these days of social distancing and more working from home. Q –Anything else you would like to add? A – Thank you to Marc Intermaggio for his thirty-eight years of dedication to BOMA SF and the incredible efforts to grow BOMA SF into the industry leader that it is today. Congratulations on your retirement, Marc!
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Emerging Professionals Corner
Activities for BOMA Emerging Professionals have moved to the virtual realm, keeping EPs engaged and learning. Recently, a Career Success Workshop (CSW) focused on social styles and emotional intelligence. A Trivia Night is being planned for December, and a Virtual Kickoff Mixer is in the works for January, as well as another CSW early in the year.
Complimentary Registration
BOMA SF Emerging Professionals is for members with 0-7 years of industry experience. Once again Andrew Gardner will chair the committee for 2021, with Matt Montanez serving as Vice Chair. To learn more, send an email to agardner@ peacockconstruction.com or see the committee page on the BOMA SF website (www.bomasf.org) under the “Get Involved” tab.
Free Pandemic Management Guide from BOMA International MANAGING THROUGH PANDEMICS Preparing Your Buildings, Tenants and Staff
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B OMA MEMB ER BOMA M EM BE R BEN E FI TS : Advocacy that protects private property rights, preserves asset value, and keeps operating costs down! “Best Practice” training to ensure efficient, effective property operations and profitability! Access to a dynamic network of local, state, national and worldwide industry contacts — rich with knowledge and experience to support your personal development as well as your company’s business objectives! BOMA San Francisco members stand together as a caring and connected community. The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly impacted the commercial real estate industry and the members we serve. We have approached this challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate our strengths, quickly adapting to the current environment. Where we began the year and where we will end the year may look different — but our value proposition to our members remains unchanged. If anything, it has been amplified.
ex tr aor d in ary xtr din ar y v al ue covid resources to guide members BOMA has been a reliable resource to support operating and servicing assets under COVID-related restrictions. Our web-based COVID-19 Resources Page and 3x week informational eblasts provided timely and relevant support to members regarding COVID-19 impacts, building re-entry resources, public safety guidance and other issues related to commercial real estate. Our collaboration with BOMA International and other BOMAs throughout our world-wide federation provided valuable perspective and ensured that our members received the most timely and relevant information.
politics Active engagement and regular informational updates about local and state threats to member prosperity has been critically invaluable! From stopping SB 939 which would have effectively voided lease contracts, to battling the split roll tax that would extract nearly $12 billion annually from our industry; fighting local propositions F, I, and L, coupled with our work to elect new supervisors in Districts 1, 5 and 7, and our engagement on matters like the Zero Net Energy initiative, congestion pricing, local and state eviction moratoriums, the Healthy Buildings Emergency Cleaning Ordinance, and emerging new regulations on disposal of construction and demolition debris — THIS work is a major part of the BOMA Value Proposition.
world-class education Despite how COVID disrupted traditional business platforms, BOMA continued to provide opportunities to achieve your professional development goals throughout 2020. We transitioned our educational offerings to virtual delivery for RPA designation courses, for our locally developed education, and for the Commercial Real Estate Fellows classes we underwrite at San Francisco State University and at Merritt College. We made 2020 webinars FREE — delivering extra value to our members.
meaningful connections Staying connected is important to all of us, and shelter-in-place regulations amplified that sentiment. BOMA has kept members connected via virtual committee meetings, webinar programs and networking events. Our offerings support the ongoing sharing of ideas, challenges, and successes…as well as peer support and the community-building that is so integral to our members.
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Wishing our members and their families a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. We look forward to re-engaging in-person in 2021. Until then, Keep Calm and Zoom On!