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Enforcement Pages

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Enforcement Actions Form

Each page of the Enforcement Actions section is divided into subsections for citations, administrative actions, and convictions. You should check each subsection to see if an enforcement action has been taken against the individual you are seeking.

Citations

Mohammad R. Hakimi

Oakland—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Mohammad R. Hakimi, architect license number C-25024, for an alleged violation of BPC section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hakimi certified false or misleading information on his 2019 License Renewal Application. Hakimi paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on August 2, 2019.

Jijun Han

Buena Park—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $750 administrative fine to Jijun Han, an unlicensed individual, for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5536(b) (Use of Stamp by an Unlicensed Person). The action alleged that while Han was unlicensed, he affixed a stamp to drawings which read: "KTIK design," "INTERIOR + ARCHITECTURAL + DESIGN," "COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL PLANNING / CONSTRUCTION," and "#985437." The stamp was circular in shape and of a similar design used by licensed architects, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 16, section 136. The license number listed was Han’s contractor’s license number, not an architect’s license number. The word "ARCHITECTURAL" was prominent and centered below the license number. Han paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on September 9, 2019.

Rui Han

Santa Clara—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Rui Han, architect license number C-32779 for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5600.05(b) (License Renewal Process; Failure to Maintain Records of Completion of Required Coursework). The action alleged that Han failed to maintain records of completion of the required coursework for two years from the date of license renewal and failed to make those records available to the Board for auditing upon request. Han paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on September 23, 2019.

David P. Hanrahan

Barrington, Rhode Island—The Board issued a two-count citation that included a $1,500 administrative fine to David P. Hanrahan, architect license number C-25782, for alleged violations of BPC section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements) and Title 16, California Code of Regulations section 160(b)(2) (Rules of Professional Conduct). The action alleged that Hanrahan failed to provide documentation to the Board from the course provider upon an audit of his 2017 License Renewal Application and failed to respond to the Board’s requests for information regarding an investigation within 30 days. Hanrahan paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on April 27, 2018.

Kristi W. Hanson

Palm Desert—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Kristi W. Hanson, architect license number C-24847, for an alleged violation of BPC 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hanson certified false or misleading information on her 2013 License Renewal Application. Hanson paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on April 7, 2015.

Michael Harlock

Corte Madera—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Michael J. Harlock, architect license number C-12696, for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Harlock certified false or misleading information on his 2019 License Renewal Application. Harlock paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on February 20, 2020.

Mark G. Harold

Fresno—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $750 administrative fine to Mark G. Harold, architect license number C-10301, for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Harold certified false or misleading information on his 2019 License Renewal Application and failed to complete the coursework on disability access requirements. Harold paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on March 20, 2020.

Gary David Hawkins

Chico—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Gary David Hawkins, architect license number C-18693, for an alleged violation of BPC 5536.22(a) (Written Contract). The action alleged that Hawkins failed to execute a written contract prior to commencing professional services for a residential remodel located in Durham, California. Hawkins paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on October 19, 2016.

Sady S. Hayashida

Berkeley—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Sady S. Hayashida, architect license number C-7908, for an alleged violation of BPC 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hayashida certified false or misleading information on his 2013 License Renewal Application. Hayashida paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on February 19, 2015.

Michal Lind Healy

Los Altos—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $250 administrative fine to Michal Lind Healy, architect license number C-31644, for an alleged violation of BPC section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Healy certified false or misleading information on her 2017 License Renewal Application. Healy paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on June 28, 2018.

David Vargas Hernandez

San José—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to David Vargas Hernandez, architect license number C-24801, for an alleged violation of BPC 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hernandez certified false or misleading information on his 2013 License Renewal Application. Hernandez paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on March 2, 2015.

Florencio Hernandez

San Bernardino—The Board issued a two-count citation that included a $2,000 administrative fine to Florencio Hernandez, dba JH Design & Drafting Services, an unlicensed individual, for alleged violations of Business and Professions Code sections 5536(a) (Practice Without License or Holding Self Out as Architect) and 5536.1(c) (Practicing Architecture).
The action alleged that Hernandez’s firm, JH Design & Drafting, offered to design an addition to a commercial building in Hemet, California. In addition, JH Design & Drafting created plans for a second commercial building in San Bernardino, California.

Because offering to design an addition to an existing commercial building and preparing plans for the construction of a new commercial building are not exempt services under Business and Professions Code sections 5537 or 5538, such conduct constitutes violations of Business and Professions Code Sections 5536(a) and 5536.1(c). The citation became final on August 14, 2020

Josue Hernandez

San Bernardino—The Board issued a two-count citation that included a $2,000 administrative fine to Josue Hernandez, dba JH Design & Drafting Services, an unlicensed individual, for alleged violations of Business and Professions Code sections 5536(a) (Practice Without License or Holding Self Out as Architect) and 5536.1(c) (Practicing Architecture).

The action alleged that Hernandez’s firm, JH Design & Drafting, offered to design an addition to a commercial building in Hemet, California. In addition, JH Design & Drafting created plans for a second commercial building in San Bernardino, California.

Because offering to design an addition to an existing commercial building and preparing plans for the construction of a new commercial building are not exempt services under Business and Professions Code sections 5537 or 5538, such conduct constitutes violations of Business and Professions Code sections 5536(a) and 5536.1(c). The citation became final on August 14, 2020.

Mui Ho

Berkeley—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Mui Ho, architect license number C-10096, for alleged violations of BPC 5600.05(a)(1) and (b) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Ho certified false or misleading information on her 2013 License Renewal Application, failed to make records of completion of the required coursework available to the Board for auditing upon request. Ho paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on April 9, 2015.

Ari H. Hope

San Francisco—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to Ari H. Hope, architect license number C-25812, for an alleged violation of BPC § 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hope certified false or misleading information on his 2017 License Renewal Application. Hope paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on December 22, 2017.

Alvin Huang

Los Angeles—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $2,000 administrative fine to Alvin Huang, dba Synthesis Design + Architecture, an unlicensed individual for alleged violations of BPC 5536(a) (Practice Without License or Holding Self Out as Architect). The action alleged that Huang’s resume and Facebook profile stated "Synthesis Design + Architecture" and "Architect Research Services" with a California address. His LinkedIn profile included the word "Architecture" and described him as an "award winning architect." "Synthesis Design + Architecture" had a LinkedIn profile with a California address and was registered with the California Secretary of State as a corporation. Huang paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on May 18, 2016.

Robert Francis Huddy

Studio City—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $1,500 administrative fine to Robert Francis Huddy, architect license number C-20474, for an alleged violation of BPC section 5584 (Negligence). The action alleged that after executing a written contract to provide schematic design, design development, and construction documents for a commercial project located in Los Angeles, California, Huddy failed to respond to his client’s requests for information regarding the project and misrepresented the level of completion of his architectural drawings. The citation became final on November 19, 2018.

Studio City—The Board issued a three-count citation that included a $3,000 administrative fine to Robert Francis Huddy, architect license number C-20474, for alleged violations of BPC 5536.22(a) (Written Contract) and 5584 (Willful Misconduct) and California Code of Regulations section 160(b)(2) (Rules of Professional Conduct). The action alleged that Huddy failed to execute a written contract prior to commencing professional services, failed to provide his client with construction documents for which he was paid, and failed to respond to his client’s requests for information regarding his project. Huddy failed to respond to the Board’s requests for information within 30 days in regards to an investigation. Huddy paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on February 11, 2016.

John F Hussey

El Cajon—The Board issued a one-count citation that included a $500 administrative fine to John F. Hussey, architect license number C-16803, for an alleged violation of Business and Professions Code section 5600.05(a)(1) (License Renewal Process; Audit; False or Misleading Information on Coursework on Disability Access Requirements). The action alleged that Hussey certified false or misleading information on his 2019 License Renewal Application and completed the coursework on disability access requirements after his August 31, 2019 license renewal date. Hussey paid the fine, satisfying the citation. The citation became final on June 19, 2020.

Administrative Actions

Vivek Jonathan Harris

Santa Maria—Effective January 30, 2021, Vivek Jonathan Harris’s architect license number C-33801 was revoked and he was ordered to reimburse the Board $12,605 for its investigative and prosecution costs if his license is reinstated.

An Accusation was filed against Harris in 2019 for alleged violations of Business and Professions Code sections 5583 (Fraud and Deceit) and 5584 (Willful Misconduct), and California Code of Regulations section 160(b)(2) (Failure to Respond to Board Inquiry).

The Accusation alleged that Harris failed to pay for the services of an engineer he had hired to complete plans for a senior center his client was building in the city of Orcutt. In a separate cause for discipline, Harris failed to complete architectural services to obtain a land use and building permit for a commercial project in Orcutt. In a third cause, Harris entered into a contract to prepare plans for eight single family homes in San Luis Obispo but did not complete the work and did not release his instruments of service as he had agreed to. In each of these cases, Harris failed to timely respond to the Board’s inquiries about the allegation. The Board’s Decision After Rejection was adopted on December 31, 2020 and became final on January 30, 2021.

Nancy Heung

Alhambra—On or about September 10, 2008, a Statement of Issues was filed against Nancy Heung, a candidate for licensure, after she appealed the Board’s denial of her Application for California Supplemental Examination (CSE). The denial was based on evidence that Heung, after taking the General Structures division, the Lateral Forces division, and the Construction Documents and Services division of the Architect Registration Examination, used a pseudonym and posted comments on the Internet that either paraphrased or directly revealed the subject of questions on the examinations she had just taken, violations of Business and Professions Code (BPC) sections 5552(a), 480 (a) (2) and (3), and 123(a). A stipulated settlement and disciplinary order was negotiated and adopted by the Board on December 3, 2008 and became final on December 10, 2008. The terms and conditions of the stipulation included allowing Heung to take the CSE and upon passing it and paying her license fees, be issued a license, which would be immediately revoked, revocation stayed, and Heung placed on five years probation commencing from the date the license was issued. Other terms and conditions included reimbursing the Board $1,602 for its investigative and prosecution costs and successfully completing an ethics course approved by the Board.

Donald Lee Holtz

Los Angeles— Effective January 8, 2023, and in accordance with a stipulated settlement, Donald Lee Holtz’s architect license number C-21677 was revoked. However, the revocation was stayed, and he was placed on probation for three years beginning January 8, 2023, or until completion of both projects referenced in the First Amended Accusation, whichever is shorter, and fulfillment of specific terms and conditions, including reimbursing the Board in the amount of $12,640 for investigative costs and $500 for an administrative fine.

The Accusation alleged that on or about February 23, 2018, Holtz was hired to obtain Ready-To-Issue permits for a new multi-story apartment building on Sawtelle Boulevard in Los Angeles (Sawtelle project) in return for architectural fees of $53,000, of which the client paid Holtz the sum of $33,000. The work was to be completed within six months to a year.

On or about April 23, 2018, Holtz contracted with the same client to provide professional services to obtain Ready-To-Issue permits for a new multi-story apartment building on Coventry Place in Los Angeles (Coventry project) in return for architectural fees of $38,500, of which the client paid Holtz the sum of $28,000. The work was to be completed within six months to a year.

Holtz prepared plans for the Sawtelle and Coventry Place projects and submitted them for plan check in May 2018 and June 2018, respectively. Both were returned for corrections and Holtz provided revised plans for both projects but never obtained the permits. Beginning in or around January 2019, Holtz became less responsive to both emails and calls requesting status updates from his client and the structural engineer working in partnership on the projects. Holtz ultimately failed to complete his contractual obligations, a violation of BPC 5584 and CCR title 16, section 150 (Willful Misconduct). On or about October 29, 2020, the Board requested information from Holtz responding to the allegations, and he failed to respond, a violation of CCR 160(b)(2). Holtz entered into a stipulated settlement and the Board adopted the Proposed Disciplinary Order which became effective on January 8, 2023.

Richard Jay Hornberger

Orinda—Richard Jay Hornberger’s architect license number C-11773, was suspended for 90 days for violations of Business and Professions Code sections 5582 (Aiding Unlawful Practice) and 5582.1 (Signing Other’s Plans or Instruments and Permitting Misuses of Name). The Board’s action was prompted by Mr. Hornberger aiding and abetting an unlicensed person in the offering and performance of architectural services, and signing and stamping plans that were not prepared under his supervision.

Mr. Hornberger’s license was suspended for 90 days and he was placed on five years probation with specific terms and conditions, effective April 11, 1998.

Harold Craig Hudson

San Francisco—Effective October 18, 2012, Harold Craig Hudson’s architect license number C-14487 was revoked; however, revocation was stayed and he was placed on probation for six years with specific terms and conditions, including reimbursing the Board $2,125 for its investigative and prosecution costs and reimbursing the client $2,2167.10. The action came after a Proposed Decision was adopted by the Board.

An Accusation was filed against Hudson for alleged violations of Business and Profession Code sections 5536(a) (Practice without License or Holding Self Out as Architect), 5536.22 (Written Contract), 5584 (Negligence or Willful Misconduct) and California Code of Regulations section 160(b)(2) (Willful Misconduct). The Accusation alleged that on or about June 12, 2007, Hudson executed a written contract with a client to provide architectural services for a residence in San Francisco, California. He received money for architectural services; however, he failed to perform the services. Hudson also failed to respond to requests for information regarding the Board’s investigation.

On or about June 12, 2012, Hudson issued an invoice to clients for architectural services for a residence located in Los Altos, California. He did not provide a written contract for the project and he performed architectural work and held himself out as an architect while his architect’s license was expired.

Charles Scott Hughes

Arlington, Virginia—On November 30, 1998, the Court of Appeal of the State of California Third Appellate District ruled that the California Architects Board did not impose an excessive sanction when it revoked the architect’s license of Charles Scott Hughes in July 1993. The Court concluded that the discipline imposed by the Board was well within its discretion and affirmed the revocation. Mr. Hughes was disciplined by the Board for deceptive acts he committed before he received his California license.

In February 1990, Mr. Hughes applied for an architect’s license in California. He said he had never been convicted of a crime; in a supplemental filing the next month, he mentioned the Virginia charge but said it had already been dropped. He passed the required examination and was licensed in September 1990.

In 1991, the Board learned that Mr. Hughes had done the following: 1) substituted the certificate of registration of another architect and falsely stated on the AIA application that he was registered as an architect in the District of Columbia since 1977; 2) falsely stated on his resume that he was a graduate of the University of Virginia and a registered architect in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia; and 3) used the stamps or certificates issued to other architects on architectural plans that he personally had prepared in or about 1986. The Board filed disciplinary charges against Mr. Hughes in 1992 and in 1993 his license was revoked based on this misconduct.

On appeal, the case was heard in January 1998, by the California Supreme Court to determine whether or not the Board had the authority to discipline licensed architects for pre-licensure misconduct. On March 26, 1998, the Court ruled that the Board had the authority to discipline licensed architects for pre-licensure misconduct. The Court returned the case to an appellate court to decide whether revoking Mr. Hughes’ license was excessive punishment. The appellate court concluded that the Board’s revocation of Mr. Hughes’ license was not excessive punishment.

Convictions

Bernard Haynes , Jr.

Rialto—On September 19, 1997, Bernard Haynes, Jr. was arrested and charged with Penal Code section 529 (False Personation of Another in Private; a felony) and Business and Professions Code section 5536 (Holding Self Out as an Architect and Practice Without a License, a misdemeanor). On March 3, 1998, in the County of San Bernardino Superior/Municipal Courts, pursuant to a plea bargain, Business and Professions Code section 5536 was dismissed and Mr. Haynes was convicted of Penal Code section 529. Mr. Haynes has been placed on supervised probation for a period of 36 months on the following terms and conditions: serve 60 days in a San Bernardino County Jail Facility, make restitution to victims in the amount of $8,321.50, and $200 to the State Restitution Fund.

The felony charge was based on evidence that Mr. Haynes of A & B Design Group had been forging the signature and using the license number and stamp of a licensed architect on various projects in California. Mr. Haynes had also submitted to the Board a change of address for the licensed architect and proceeded to pay his renewal fees. Mr. Haynes had an office with the name on the window of A & B Design Group and the words "architecture-Planning-Interiors." Inside the office were business cards stating the same and on the wall was the certificate of the licensed architect. A & B Design Group was also listed in the GTE Yellow Page Directory under the heading, "architects." In addition, Mr. Haynes’ actions caused a lien to be placed on the licensed architect’s credit report by the Franchise Tax Board with regard to a project performed by Mr. Haynes.