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By bringing housing closer to jobs, we can fight climate change and create healthier, sustainable communities across California."
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Governor Gavin Newsom announcing the release of $610 million to build more housing and increase transit options close to job centers.
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VICA-Supported Amendments Introduced for Predictive Scheduling Ordinance
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The Los Angeles City Council moved forward with a proposed predictive scheduling ordinance that will require retail employers with over 300 employees globally to provide work schedules 14 days in advance. Since the proposal was first introduced, VICA shared our concerns and suggestions so that the ordinance did not inadvertently harm employees and employers. Unfortunately, the staff recommendations included many concerning provisions which would be extremely difficult to comply with. VICA worked with the City Council to amend some of report's recommendations, excluding self-scheduling employees and reducing the length of time that records must be retained. Councilmember John Lee also introduced a motion to limit the scope of the good faith estimate of hours to the first 90 days of employment. VICA will continue to work on this issue as the City Attorney's office drafts the ordinance.
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| Click here to read our letter outlining our concerns. |
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Hosted by the VICA International Trade Committee
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Noon - 1:30 P.M.
VICA Office
16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170,
Van Nuys
Zhang Ping
Chinese Consul General, Los Angeles
This event offers attendees the freedom to ask questions and receive immediate responses from community leaders.
Lunch is included. The event is free for VICA members.
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Metro Project Moves Forward in a Major Win for the Valley
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 The Valley received a major victory after the Metro Board unanimously voted to move the North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project forward to the environmental review phase. This would allow Metro to examine the potential benefits and impacts of each proposed route curently under consideration. The North Valley BRT will help get cars off the road and encourage more people to commute by providing a premium east-west transit service to link key activity centers, including CSUN; improving access to jobs, education, essential services and the regional transit system.
In addition, Metro is asking for community feedback on the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. Attend one of Metro's upcoming community workshop sessions to voice support for the North Hollywood-Pasadena BRT Project.
Tuesday, November 12
6 to 8 p.m.
Glendale Central Library
222 E. Harvard St.
Glendale, CA 91205
Wednesday, November 13
6 to 8 p.m.
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91505
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Saturday, November 16 (3 Sessions)
9 to 10 a.m. (Session 1)
11:30 to 1 p.m. (Session 2)
2 to 3:30 p.m. (Session 3)
Yosemite Recreation Center
1840 Yosemite Dr.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Tuesday, November 19
5 to 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Soccer Club
11466 Chandler Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601 |
Due to limited capacity, please RSVP for one session only.
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| Click here to RSVP on Eventbrite, or register by email at [email protected] |
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Friday, December 13, 2019
11:30 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Airtel Plaza Hotel
16600 Sherman Way, Suite 170,
Van Nuys
Presented By
Featuring
27th Annual Harmon Ballin Award ~ 14th Annual President's Award
41st Annual Robert E. Gibson Corporate Award of Excellence ~ Holiday Toy Drive
For more information, please call 818-817-0545
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City Council Motion Could Help Promote Local Businesses
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 Next Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council's Transportation Committee will consider a motion by Councilwoman Martinez, which would establish a taxi pilot program for digital rooftop advertisements. This type of advertising offers local businesses an innovative model of promoting their product or services to consumers throughout Los Angeles. Small-scale digital advertising will allow small businesses to reach a diverse audience in neighborhoods that are typically hard to reach while remaining within their budget. VICA will attend next week's hearing to voice support for the pilot program, as it will help guide the development of good policy while ensuring public safety and allowing businesses to thrive using new technology.
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VICA is currently looking for a Membership and Development Manager who will
help recruit new members, retain existing members, sell sponsorships and advertising and develop a strong membership program and ambassador committee. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional who wants to facilitate participation and networking in the most influential business community in the Valley.
If you or anyone you know would like to work for the most influential business group in the Valley, email a resume and cover letter to
[email protected].
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| Click here to view the job description. |
Labor and Employment Committee (11/6)
Hosted by
Sun Hill Properties /
Hilton Universal City
- Lori Werderitch (Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger LLP) presented on employer drug testing in California after the legalization of cannabis.
- Sue Bendavid (Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan) provided updates on new statutory developments in labor laws, including legislation on independent contractors and new limits on arbitration agreements.
Education Committee (11/7)
- Gayle Nadler, Executive Director of the Multicultural Learning Center, presented on the policy and practice of dual language immersion in K-12 public education.
- Elsa Jacobsen (Child 360) provided updates on Governor Newsom's Master Plan and Early Childhood Policy Council, AB 378, and outreach for increasing participation in the 2020 Census.
- The committee recommended to support the Public Preschool, K-12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020.
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Thanksgiving Can Food Drive
El Centro de Amistad is hosting a Can Food Drive to help provide our clients and their families with Thanksgiving meals. The families we serve at ECDA are low income and many are living in transition. Please help by donating frozen turkeys and non-perishable food times. Items will be collected from
October 21st to November 18th.
Drop-off locations:
566 S. Brand Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91331
or
7038 Owensmouth Ave.
Canoga Park, CA
91303
For more information please click here or contact:
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The holiday season is approaching and there is no better place for your event than the Airtel Plaza Hotel. Offer your guests an amazing experience, with a special holiday menu to conclude an unforgettable evening!
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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]
or
call (818) 817-0545.
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