JOIN US! BizFed All Cities Holiday Party Dec. 3!
Don’t miss this festive event of hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and merriment with over 200 local electeds and business leaders! There is no cost for members of the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, or BizFed. Space is limited, so please register. The event will take place from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on […]
BizFed votes to oppose the proposed City of LA Parks Dedication and Fee Program
The City of Los Angeles released a proposed update of its parks fee ordinance (also known as the Quimby Ordinance.) The draftordinance requires every new residential unit to pay a parks fee. The draft ordinance would raise fees to $12,500 for subdivisions and $7,500 for all other units. Because the proposed fee increase will substantially […]
December 3 – LA Metro Board to Discuss Potential Ballot Measure
BizFed’s Potential Ballot Measure (PBM) Working Group held a call to discuss the next steps in shaping the PBM before the final framework is presented to the Metro Board. The working group is drafting a letter to urge Metro Board members to steer the measure in a direction that effectively meets our region’s transportation infrastructure needs […]
BizFed opposes Stop Blank Checks Initiative, supporting vital infrastructure projects in CA
The Stop Blank Checks Initiative, set for the November 2016 ballot, will require a statewide election every time the state, or a state-local partnership seeks to issue revenue bonds for major infrastructure projects exceeding $2 billion in cost. The BizFed Board decided that in a critical time for California, the Stop Blank Checks initiative would create an […]
BizFed outlines principles for LA City Street Vendor Ordinance
For more than two years, the City of Los Angeles has been working to create a permitting system for street vendors.BizFed had members requesting slightly different positions to drive the outcome of the ordinance. Ultimately, after much thoughtful deliberation, the BizFed Board voted to support an LA City Street Vendor Permit ordinance that: 1. Creates […]
BizFed supports extended deadline for Positive Train Control
Under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008,railroads are required to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) by December 31. Despite ongoing efforts to implement PTC, most railroads have publicly stated that they will be forced to shut down large portions of rail service unless the deadline is extended. As a result, an extensive proportion of […]
BizFed supports HR 9 Innovation Act
2015 is on track to have more patent lawsuits filed than any year in history. 68% of all patent lawsuits brought in the first half of 2015 were filed by “patent trolls.” HR 9, the Innovation Act, is bipartisan legislation targeted at these abusive litigation tactics. The BizFed Board voted to support HR 9 and urge House […]
BIZFED WIN: LA County Board unanimously approves Economic and Community Development Program
Yesterday, we asked you to act urgently to contact the LA County Board of Supervisors urging their support for the motion being offered today by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Solis to fund economic development activities in LA County. We’re pleased to report that, after extensive testimony that included many BizFed members, today the Board of Supervisors voted […]
