Your BIA LA/V Chapter Update: March 2025

BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Members -

Dear Colleagues,

Our Rebuild LA Alliance efforts have officially begun with our first Goodwill Ambassador Group and Contractors/Remodelers Group meetings, joined by a good majority of you. Our "Rebuilding Our Communities" event last week was also a great success as industry experts shared critical information and the latest state updates on insurance, infrastructure and rebuilding. Scroll below to read more and see how you can get involved.

Today is your last chance to register to join us for our BIA LA/V Margarita Madness Mixer supporting the L.A. Fire Relief on Thursday, March 13th. Click here to register.

Next, we hope to see you at our BIASC Symposium The Future of Housing, Real Estate, Sustainability on March 27th at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. This event will feature a substantial lineup of experts speaking on a variety of topics including The Future of Homebuilding and Infrastructure, The Future of Assets and Innovation, The Future of a Connected Smart World, AI and the Impact of Assets, The Future Vision of Real Estate Development, and much more.

We hope to see you there as we continue prioritizing collaboration, innovation, and unity.

Onward,

Nathan Keith

Thank You to our 2025 Annual Sponsors

Thursday, March 13, 2025

BIA LA/V Margarita Madness Mixer

El Cholo in Pasadena

Friday, March 27, 2025

BIAOC & BIA LA/V The Future of Housing, Real Estate, Sustainability

and Innovation Symposium

Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach

SAVE THE DATE for these 2025 Events

• June 2, 2025 - BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Golf Tournament
• August 26 or 27, 2025 – BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Dodgers vs Reds
• September 17, 2025 - BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Santa Clarita Elected
• October 15 & 16 – 2025 Building Industry Show
• November 3, 2025 - BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Trap Shoot Tournament
• November 20, 2025 - BIA Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter Installation Gala

Event Dates Subject to Change

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Now Accepting 2025 Annual Sponsorships

BIA Los Angeles / Ventura County Chapter

2025 Annual Sponsorship Packages

Click HERE to sponsor for 2025

Event Recap

BIA LA/V Rebuilding our Communities Conference

Friday, March 7, 2025

Hilton Los Angeles in Culver City

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our Building Industry Association - Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter “Rebuilding our Communities” a success!

This event centered on numerous topics relating to the recent LA fires including navigating insurance, rebuilding critical infrastructure, and rebuilding homes. This is the first of many conversations and events that BIASC will be hosting as part of our “Rebuild LA Alliance” initiative to support those displaced by the recent fires. Please stay tuned for more information to come.

Thank you to our Table Sponsors: Polyglass USA, Inc. / Mapei Group, U.S. Bank, Santa Fe Water Systems, and Willdan.

Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery: Progress & Next Steps

Last week marked two months since wildfires devastated Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, leaving these communities reeling.

Recovery efforts are moving swiftly—FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers have been clearing properties at an impressive pace. However, key decisions on how to rebuild these communities remain unresolved.

Your BIASC advocacy team has been actively engaging with policymakers, pushing for clear rebuilding guidelines and championing solutions to not only restore lost homes but also address the region’s critical housing shortage.

We will keep you informed as we continue to advocate for a smarter, more resilient recovery.

As part of our Rebuild LA Alliance, if you are interested in participating in one of our upcoming group Zoom meetings, please see below. Again, thank you for your support.

• Goodwill Ambassadors Group
• For more information please email Melissa Auten

• Contractors/Remodelers Group
• For more information please email Michelle Peterson



• Builders Working Group
• For information please email Ana Gromis

LA County Measure G Taskforce Update

Measure G, approved by voters in November 2024, is designed to enhance ethics, representation, transparency, and accountability in Los Angeles County government. This comprehensive governance reform package aims to improve operations for the county’s 10 million residents.

The measure mandates a 13-member task force composed of experts in public sector ethics, municipal government, business, and community organizations.

BIASC, along with other business groups, actively recruited qualified applicants to ensure a strong pool of candidates for the County Board of Supervisors to select from.

The Taskforce will launch on May 30, 2025, and is set to conclude on December 3, 2028. Stay tuned for updates as the process unfolds.

Who Let the DAWG Out?

If you’re developing or building in the Antelope Valley, you need to know about DAWG! The Developer-Agency Working Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at AVEK Headquarters, 6200 Avenue N, Palmdale.

Hosted by AV Edge, this gathering brings together representatives from Lancaster, Palmdale, four water districts, SoCal Gas, and Edison to streamline project coordination and expedite development in the Antelope Valley. All are welcome!

Meetings last one hour and can be attended in person or via phone. If interested, contact me at swilk@biasc.org.

Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan Update

In February, the California Fish and Game Commission held a hearing to discuss the draft Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan, enacted in July 2023. This initiative seeks to protect the species while balancing California’s renewable energy and housing goals.

The California Building Industry Association (CBIA) provided testimony at the half-day hearing alongside proponents and opponents of the plan.

Key upcoming milestones:

April 16-17, 2025: CDFW will present amendments to the draft plan, incorporating feedback from February’s hearing. Public input will be welcomed.

June 30, 2025: Deadline for the Commission to finalize and adopt the Conservation Plan, establishing regulations for protecting 9 million Western Joshua Trees while ensuring development interests are considered.

BIASC will keep members informed throughout the process.

Simi Valley Leadership Transition

Simi Valley Mayor Fred Thomas passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. First elected in November 2022, he had recently won re-election for a second term.

Before his tenure as Mayor, Thomas dedicated 20 years to the Boys & Girls Club Board, including four years as Board President. He also served in the Simi Valley Gang Task Force and Crime Prevention Task Force.

At the January 27^th City Council meeting, Councilwoman Dee Dee Cavanaugh was appointed Mayor. Cavanaugh has served on the City Council since 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 and 2024.

In February, the Council appointed Joseph Ayala to fill Cavanaugh’s vacated District 1 seat. With over 30 years of leadership and public service experience, Ayala currently serves as Director of the Proposal Development Center at Teradata, focusing on global strategy, process optimization, and AI adoption.

ICYMI

In January, LAV Chapter President Nathan Keith was appointed to the Santa Clarita City Planning Commission by newly elected Councilwoman Patsy Ayala.

For more information or inquiries related to Government Affairs, please contact Scott Wilk at swilk@biasc.org.

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