CSLB - Industry Bulletins

LICENSING

-Exam apps are at 1 week and waivers at 1 ½.

-The average wait time in the LIC last week was 3:09.


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

On May 8, 2008, the CSLB’s Public Affairs Office received the “Gold Award” for “Graphics-Brand Identity Package.” The award was presented by the California State Information Officers Council in recognition of “excellence in state government communications.” The CSLB won for the unified graphic look and feel of its publications, videos, and other materials. The award noted work done by PAO Chief Rick Lopes, Graphic Designer Aris Bajar, and Information Officers Pamela Mares and Melanie Bedwell. Special recognition goes to Pamela Mares and CSLB’s new graphic designer, Rose Avila, who put together CSLB’s award submission.


ENFORCEMENT

Northern SWIFT

Sex Offender Cited at Pacific Grove Sting

Northern SWIFT staff joined forces with Department of Insurance and Monterey County District Attorney investigators for a two-day sting in Pacific Grove on May 6 and 7. After issuing an NTA to one unlicensed contractor from Santa Cruz, the team later learned that he was a registered sex offender. Although he is not presently on probation or parole, and his registration is current, his illegal bid to contract for work without a license underscores the risk involved in hiring unlicensed operators. Two other suspects had to call for a ride home after DA investigators confiscated their suspended drivers’ licenses.

Total stats for the two day operation:

Appointments Set: 23

NTAs Issued: 16

Arrests: 0

Nonlicensee Citations Issued: 1

Licensee Citations Issued: 0

Warnings: 4


JESF Sweep in Chico

Northern SWIFT EEEC staff teamed up with EDD and DLSE reps for a JESF partnership sweep in Chico May 8. Staff reports that there is a high volume of construction activity in Butte County, so the teams will reconvene for more sweeps of the region in the near future. The team achieved the following results:

Sites Visited: 6

Entities Checked: 25

NTAs Issued: 0

Arrests: 0

Nonlicensee Citations Issued: 1

Licensee Citations Issued: 0

Pending Cases: 1

No violations (Licensee): 24

EDD Audits Pending: 2

DLSE Penalties Assessed: $8,000



JESF Sweep in Merced & Stanislaus Counties

A Northern SWIFT ER teamed up with an EDD investigator to sweep construction sites in Snelling, Merced County, and Turlock in Stanislaus County on May 9. The team investigated leads in the two cities, and also performed random sweeps of the region. Although there was no activity at the lead sites and most of the contractors interviewed were in compliance, the team reports that those they encountered expressed gratitude that state government was showing an active presence and deterring unlicensed activity in the area. Stats for the day:


Sites Visited: 9

Entities Checked: 6

NTAs Issued: 0

Citations Issued: 0

Warning Letters: 2



Southern SWIFT

Chino Hills EEEC Mini-Sweep

Southern SWIFT EEEC staff conducted a proactive mini-sweep in the Chino Hills area on May 6. Although the team swept nearly 20 construction sites, most of the contractors investigated were licensed. Results from the sweep are as follows:

Site Visits: 18

Entities Checked: 31

Nonlicensee Citations Issued: 1

Licensee Citations Issued: 1

Warning Letters: 4

Pending Cases: 3

No Violation (Licensee) 22



JESF Mini-Sweep in Santa Ana and Anaheim

Southern SWIFT staff conducted a Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF) mini-sweep operation May 8, canvassing construction sites in Santa Ana and Anaheim. Three SWIFT investigators split up into three separate teams to achieve the following total results:

Sites Visited: 24

Entities Checked: 27

Citations Issued: 7

Warning Letters Issued: 3

Pending Cases: 1

 

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