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This week, my AB 1560 passed the Senate Floor! If signed into law, it will help fulfill the region's unmet housing demands by encouraging the development of affordable & transit-oriented communities near the orange line. Thank you VICA for your amazing partnership on the bill.
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- Assemblymember Laura Friedman
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VICA Celebrates its Successes in Sacramento
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 As the bustle of activity in the State Capitol comes to a close, VICA is pleased with its victories in advocacy. Housing remains a major issue to tackle in California, and VICA continues to advocate for sustainable solutions. VICA is proud to have sponsored AB 1560 (Friedman), which will encourage more affordable housing construction near transit, particularly along the Metro Orange Line. AB 1560 passed the State Legislature and VICA hopes Gov. Newsom will sign it into law.
Another major victory for VICA is the passage of SB 330 (Skinner), which would make temporary changes to housing laws and expedite housing construction for a 5-year period. Additionally, the State Legislature passed VICA-supported SB 5 (Beall), which will leverage property tax revenue to fund more affordable housing and related infrastructure.
VICA is also pleased with the passage of SB 58 (Wiener), which would give Los Angeles and nine other cities the option to extend last-call for on-site consumption of alcoholic drinks to 3 AM. Although the Los Angeles City Council did not support the program, VICA hopes that such a pilot program will prove to be an economic boon and attract a more vibrant nightlife.
VICA will continue to urge the Governor to veto AB 857 (Chiu), which will allow municipalities to operate risky and expensive public banks.
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LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2020
VICA's 2020 Board of Directors nomination and selection process is underway, and we want your nominations!
Board members must be able to attend regular board meetings and be prepared to vote on a wide variety of public policy issues. Board members must also attend regular committee meetings and VICA events. Additional responsibilities may include calling or writing lawmakers, attending press conferences, testifying, authoring editorials, interacting with top opinion leaders and more.
For more information on the 2020 Board of Directors guidelines, click here .
If you or someone you know is interested in participating on the board in 2020, please click on the nomination form below and submit to
[email protected]. If you don't want to serve on the board, but are interested in serving as a committee chair, please let us know that on the nomination form. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, September 20.
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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Expand Costly Rent Control Measure
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On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a permanent ordinance to limit rent increases and a program for eviction defense and prevention services, which would hurt small mom-and-pop property owners and landlords. VICA attended the Board's hearing on the measures to voice strong opposition. These policies will ultimately not address the housing and homelessness problems it purports to solve, instead they will significantly reduce rental stock and increase housing costs.
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Harmon Ballin Community Service Award
Nomination & Selection Process
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LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE
VICA's Harmon Ballin Community Service Award annually honors an active VICA member who has made an outstanding contribution to our community through their long-term community service activities. A nominee is someone who:
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- Has been an active VICA member and is actively engaged in the organization currently.
- Has significant and long-term involvement in philanthropic and community/public serve organizations or a significant record in that area.
- Is a role model as a community leader
All Nominee forms must be submitted via email to
[email protected] by
Friday, September 20, 2019.
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AB 5 Exemptions Still Leave Many Independent Contractors Out in the Cold
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VICA advocated strongly ahead of the passage of Assembly Bill 5, the much-talked-about bill that would codify the California Supreme Court's
Dynamex decision and effectively ban the use of independent contractors in many industries. The exemptions for many workers who have traditionally operated independently are a positive step - these include insurance agents, financial services and many others. However, the many exemptions just goes to show how flawed the overall law is, and VICA will continue to advocate for a more comprehensive fix that doesn't leave thousands of workers out in the cold.
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Transportation Committee (9/10)
Hosted by The Garland
- Peter Carter, Project Manager from Metro, provided updates on the Metro Sepulveda Transit Corridor project.
- Vartan Djihanian, Congressional and Public Affairs Manager from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discussed current federal transportation and infrastructure policy.
- Brad Cox, Gabe Hungerford and Karen Shorr (Trammell Crow Company) presented on the development of the District NoHo project in conjunction with Metro.
Healthcare Committee (9/12) Hosted by Valley Presbyterian Hospital
- The Committee toured Valley Presbyterian Hospital's newly restructured Emergency Department and learned about the hospital's emergency services.
- The Committee recommended to support Assembly Bill 1550 (Bonta), which would allow certified Crisis Stabilization Units to provide crisis stabilization services to behavioral health patients beyond 24 hours.
- The Committee discussed healthcare legislative priorities for 2020.
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Experience the IDEAL Conference, built just for you!
Be inspired, ignite change, and level up at The IDEAL Conference on September 18-19, 2019 at The Garland in North Hollywood. Connect with 40 inspiring experts and choose from 24 sessions that will give you new strategies and methods to further your business.
VICA members save 20% with the CCRCPartner20 discount code.
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Saturday, November 9, 2019
Sheraton Universal
Join us for our Comics For Kids Gala and Auction event. This is Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley's premier fundraising event attended by over 300 guests! This year's event will be featuring Jay Leno and will honor community leaders and philanthropists while featuring entertainment, dining, live and silent auctions, as well as VIP experiences.
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT:
Kelly Ventimiglia
818-610-1054
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Member Messages:
Get Your Message in VICA Weekly!
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VICA members can promote their business, events and news in VICA Weekly. Member messages are available for $50 per week or $175 for four weeks. Messages are text-based and may not contain more than 70 words. A logo may be added for an additional $5 per week. For more information or to schedule your member message, contact
[email protected]
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call (818) 817-0545.
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