CCAPA

Legislative Update May 2008

noemail@calapa.org — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:15:00 GMT

We're midway through the 2008 Legislative session, and there are a number of bills that planners should be watching.

Please click here for a full report.

8-May-08 8:15 PM

California State Agency Resource for General Plans

noemail@calapa.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Please click here to view the list of State agency resources and reference documents compiled by the Office of Planning & Research (OPR). You can also access this document on OPR's website.

14-Apr-08 4:00 PM

2008 Hot Bill List

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

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Browse the list of important planning bills introduced and still active in 2008.

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25-Mar-08 6:00 PM

Tribal Gaming and Community Planning in California

noemail@calapa.org — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The California Planning Roundtable (CPR) has published the Tribal Gaming and Community Planning in California report to describe the legal and policy framework for tribal gaming's role in California community planning.

20-Mar-08 6:00 PM

HCD Released Final Guidelines for Infill Infrastructure Grant Program

noemail@calapa.org — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has released its final Guidelines for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program (IIG).

14-Mar-08 7:00 PM

Flood Planning Guidance

noemail@calapa.org — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

APA CALIFORNIA FLOODPLAIN PLANNING GUIDANCE

This guidance document is intended to provide city and county planners, particularly those in the Central Valley, with information about the new state requirements for floodplain planning. It provides background information on the key 2007 legislation, describes the requirements that apply to state agencies, cities, and counties, and briefly discusses methods of implementing these requirements. For further reference, a timeline for compliance and copies of the pertinent legislation, as well as excerpts from the applicable codes, are included as appendices.

14-Mar-08 6:00 PM

More from the NO on Prop 98 / YES on Prop 99 campaign

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Please read why Prop 98 would be a planning and zoning nightmare AND how it would be devasting to the environment and natural resource protection.

- Prop 98: Planning and Zoning

- Prop 98: Environment and Natural Resource Protection

For additional information, please visit the NO ON 98 / YES ON 99 website!

26-Feb-08 4:00 PM

NO on Prop 98 / YES on Prop 99

noemail@calapa.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:00:00 GMT

No on Prop. 98, which would abolish rent control, stop water infrastructure projects, and destroy land-use planning.

Yes on Prop 99, which would prohibit the government from using eminent domain to take a home to transfer to a private developer.

Look at the Main Facts and Environmental Facts
View side by side comparisons of Prop 98 and Prop 99, and a comparison of Prop 98, Prop 99 and last year's Prop 90
Read why renters should oppose Prop 98 and browse a water information packet

For more information, please visit the Eminent Domain Reform Now website.

15-Feb-08 3:00 PM

Larry Livingston, Planning Pioneer

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Larry Livingston passed away in December 2007 at the age of 89. He received APA's Distinguished Leadership Award in 1987, but is best known for his 1980 essay in Planning magazine, "Confessions of a Planner". Read Bill Fulton's Blog, "Mr. Open Space? Let's Remember Larry Livingston as Mr. Rational Instead".

29-Jan-08 5:00 PM

Legislative Update: Jan/Feb 2008

noemail@calapa.org — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:15:00 GMT

View the January/February 2008 Legislative Update.

23-Jan-08 8:15 PM

Son of Prop 90 - Eminent Domain

noemail@calapa.org — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:00:00 GMT

The following is an article by Vivian Kahn, FAICP: The folks who brought us Prop. 13 are at it again. Having made a mess of Californias fiscal structure, theyre now out to undermine the ability of Californias communities to make decisions about how theyre going to grow, preserve natural resources, and maintain and provide affordable housing. Prop. 90 was defeated last year in part because voters werent fooled by the sponsors attempt to deceive them by hiding damaging provisions under the eminent domain reform banner. They are doing it again. The so-called California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act (CPOFPA) initiative, which some observers have dubbed the Hidden Agendas measure, would effectively abolish local zoning in California. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association and its supporters, including the California Republican Party, are now circulating the initiative for signatures and misleading voters about its potentially dire effects. As of October 16,...

16-Nov-07 7:00 PM

Development After Disasters

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

What can homeowners, tenants, business owners, and local officials expect after disasters? State law offers several exceptions from the standard requirements for land use and taxation decisions.

The Senate Local Government Committee has compiled a list of related laws in their document: Development After Disasters

13-Nov-07 6:00 PM

22nd Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

UCLA Extension's annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference will be held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

For more information on this important event, please see the conference announcement and the draft program.

13-Nov-07 6:00 PM

Big Box Store Evaluator Tool

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:00:00 GMT

A new on-line tool is available to analyze both the positive and negative impacts that big box retail stores can have on the economy, environment, and community.

This free resource can be accessed at http://www.bigboxevaluator.org/ .

13-Nov-07 6:00 PM

HCD to Offer Technical Assistance on SB 2

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The State Department of Housing and Community Development will issue a technical assistance memo by December 31, 2007, to assist jurisdictions in meeting the requirements of SB 2. This measure by Senator Gilbert Cedillo was signed into law on October 15, 2007, and amends the State Housing Element Law to strengthen provisions that address housing needs for the homeless.

24-Oct-07 4:00 PM

Legislative Update: October/November 2007

noemail@calapa.org — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Read the Legislative Update for October/November 2007

to find out what bills the Governor signed, and more . . .

18-Oct-07 4:00 PM

CCAPA Asks Governor to Veto AB 414

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:00:00 GMT

CCAPA has sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to veto AB 414 (Jones), a bill that would put counter-productive restrictions on local zoning options for housing.

Click here to view the letter.

19-Sep-07 4:00 PM

CCAPA Supports SB 5 and Opposes AB 414

noemail@calapa.org — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

CCAPA supports SB 5, a bill that would provide clear direction for the State, flood agencies, and cities and counties of their responsibilities for flood management and development in flood hazard areas. CCAPA continues to oppose AB 414, which would impose restrictions on local zoning. Please see the article "AB 414 - Write your Senator"

6-Sep-07 5:00 PM

Donate to the 2007 CPF Scholarship Auction!

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The California Planning Foundation (CPF) is requesting donations for the 2007 Scholarship Auction to be held at the CCAPA Conference in San Jose on Monday, October 1st. Items such as artwork, gift baskets, and planning-related books for both the live and silent auction, as well as raffle prizes, would be greatly appreciated.

To make a donation, submit a completed donation form to Virginia Viado or Larry Mintier by Wednesday, September 26th. Donations received by this date will be included in the Auction program distributed with the Conference registration packet.

Additional information is available at http://www.calapa.org/en/cms/?85, and the donation form can be accessed online at http://calapa.org/attachments/contentmanagers/85/cpfdonationform2007.pdf.

31-Aug-07 1:00 PM

Annual Report on Housing Element: HCD's Proposed Changes

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT

HCD has drafted changes to the regulations governing the annual report on the status of implementing the housing element of the general plan. To see the proposed legislation and current status, please visit HCD's website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/regulations.

31-Aug-07 12:00 PM

HCD BEGIN Program

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT

BEGIN - Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods

BEGIN is a flexible program offered by HCD that provides downpayment assistance for lower and moderate income home buyers, through grants to local governments that provide regulatory relief and incentives to projects.

Please click here for additional information.

15-Aug-07 12:00 PM

APA Leadership Message - New Certification for Planners

noemail@calapa.org — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:30:00 GMT

To: APA Leadership

Recently, an email solicitation was sent to a number of APA and AICP leaders which sought to promote a new certification for planners.

Neither APA nor its professional institute AICP have been involved in any certifications developed by outside entities. Neither APA nor its professional institute are in any way affiliated with any certification except AICP.

No other certification can imply a relationship with APA or AICP; and in any instance where such a relationship is implied, all parties will be notified by formal letter of our intention to protect our own certification and all our legal rights.

This is the only statement that should be posted on websites, listserves, or other communications devices of APA or its components, including Chapters and Divisions. No characterizations of other certifications should be made by APA or any of its components.

This statement may be modified by APA as appropriate in the future.
Check the leadership section of the website for any future updates.

Mike Welch
American Planning Association
Director of Leadership
p: 312-786-6372
mwelch@planning.org

23-Jul-07 2:30 PM

AB 414 - Write your Senator

noemail@calapa.org — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT

Please Write Your State Senator to Oppose AB 414 AB 414 is a bill that would severely restrict overlay zoning and some types of mixed use zoning. We have been trying to work out amendments to the bill, but the author just took amendments in the last committee that now make the bill even worse. Following is a link to a joint letter from the League of Cities and CCAPA opposing the bill. We are both asking our members to write letters to your own Senator, as well as Assembly Member Jones, opposing the bill, using this joint letter as a guide. You can write the letter to your Senator and Assembly Member Dave Jones, and address it to State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814. You can mail, fax or e-mail the letter. Contact information for your Senator, can be found on the Senate website at www.sen.ca.gov. In addition, please send a copy of your letter to me. The bill is currently on the Senate floor, so we are asking that letters be sent as soon as possible. The Legislature is set to...

17-Jul-07 11:00 AM

Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. Fellowship

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Planning & Law Division

Daniel J Curtin, Jr. Fellowship

2007-2008 Academic Year

Please Click here for an announcement about the Fellowship Program.

Click here to view the application, which must be submitted by August 16, 2007.

18-Jun-07 12:00 PM

Department of Fish & Game Fees Increase

noemail@calapa.org — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT

On March 28, 2007, the Department of Fish & Game issued a memo regarding an increase in the filing fee for Notices of Determination. Please click on the link below to view the memo:

Fish & Game Memo

2-Apr-07 4:00 PM

Plan California: The 2007-2008 CCAPA Legislative Platform

noemail@calapa.org — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:00:00 GMT

   View Plan California, the Legislative Platform of the California
   Chapter of the American Planning Association, adopted by the
   CCAPA Board of Directors on March 3, 2007:

PLAN CALIFORNIA

8-Mar-07 11:00 AM

LAO California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:15:00 GMT

The Legislative Analyst's Office
has issued the following report:

California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers

13-Feb-07 12:15 PM

Legislative Update November/December 2006

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:00:00 GMT

CCAPA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006

Read the Legislative Update for November/December 2006 by Sande George, CCAPA Lobbyist.

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9-Nov-06 6:00 PM

APA Statement on Takings Measures

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:00:00 GMT

American Planning Association NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: November 8, 2006 Contact: Jason Jordan, APA Consultant, 202-607-3762 Roberta Rewers, APA, 312-786-6395 Planners pleased with defeat of three ‘takings’ measures WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Planning Association, the national association representing more than 41,000 urban, suburban, and rural planners, is pleased that takings measures in California, Idaho, and Washington state were defeated, but is disappointed that the takings measure in Arizona passed. “It is encouraging that several states saw through outsider interests and chose instead to uphold the importance of our current property rights system and planning in our communities,” said Paul Farmer, faicp, Executive Director and CEO of the American Planning Association. “We can only hope that Arizona will quickly understand the dangers that lie ahead and will correct course.” “In the wake of...

8-Nov-06 1:00 PM

Legislative Update October 2006

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

CCAPA HOT BILL LIST - END OF YEAR WRAP UP

The 2005-2006 Legislative Session ended on August 31, 2006, and September 30, 2006 was the last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature.

Read the End of Year Wrap Up for a summary of the hot planning bills.

2-Oct-06 7:00 PM

CCAPA BOARD UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSES PROP 90 - HELP CCAPA DEFEAT THIS PROPOSITION

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

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On June 25th, 2006, the CCAPA Board
voted unanimously to oppose Prop 90

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Read "CCAPA Joins Coalition To Stop Proposition 90", an article by Vivian Kahn, FAICP from the September/October issue of Cal Planner.

For more information about why CCAPA and more than 150 other business, environmental, government, labor, and other organizations believe that Proposition 90 is a bad idea for California, visit the NO on 90 website.

25-Sep-06 7:00 PM

Senate Local Government Committee's Quick List

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

View the Senate Local Government Committee's Quick List for an annotated glossary of local government statutes.

19-Sep-06 7:00 PM

Legislative Update June/July 2006

Mon, 01 May 2006 21:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the bond bills and the status of legislation on flood protection, density bonus, and eminent domain: Legislative Report June/July 2006

1-May-06 2:00 PM

American Planning Association's Response To Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

noemail@calapa.org — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 01:30:00 GMT

by Jeri Ram, CCAPA President e-mail: J.Ram@att.net Over the past several weeks I have received inquires from many of the States planners on what APA is doing in response to the devastation in the south of our Country as a result of the hurricanes. Last week I attended an APA Leadership Meeting in Buffalo, New York. The Chapter Presidents from all over the United States all asked National APA the same question. At that meeting, we worked on an organizational strategic framework to effectively respond to the needs of our members and everyone in the affected areas. The Board of Directors adopted a statement outlining APAs response to recovery from Hurricane Katrina, including key planning principles to make the recovery most effective and equitable. I was pleased to hear that APA was one of the first responders in the recovery of the area. Many of you may have heard Paul Farmer, APAs Executive Director, speak on the contributions APA is making on National Public Radio – but...

1-Oct-05 6:30 PM

Plan California: CCAPA Legislative Platform

noemail@calapa.org — Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Plan California: CCAPA Legislative Platform - click to view

11-Feb-05 2:00 PM

CCAPA Board Positions on State Ballot Initiatives

noemail@calapa.org — Thu, 02 Dec 2004 02:00:00 GMT

CCAPA Board Positions on State Ballot Initiatives - click to view

1-Dec-04 6:00 PM

Action Report With Summary By Measure

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 08 Sep 2004 22:00:00 GMT

Action Report With Summary By Measure - click to view

8-Sep-04 3:00 PM

Second-Unit Ordinance Legislation Effective January 1, 2003 and July 1, 2003

noemail@calapa.org — Wed, 06 Aug 2003 22:30:00 GMT

Second-Unit Ordinance Legislation Effective January 1, 2003 and July 1, 2003 - click to view

6-Aug-03 3:30 PM