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MARCH 8 BALLOT INITIATIVES. The Chamber announced its position on 10 initiatives included on the March 8 Los Angeles City ballot. The Chamber's Board of Directors supports five amendments and opposes five ballot initiatives. Contact Samuel Garrison, 213.580.7568.
Chamber-supported project receives L.A. City Council vote to move forward
 On Tuesday, the Chamber urged the L.A. City Council to sustain a decision by the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission to continue moving forward with the Main Channel Deepening Project. The Council voted unanimously to approve the Commission's action, but asked that the Harbor Commission return to Council with a proposal for alternate locations for a shipyard proposed by Gambol Industries at the Port. The Chamber testified that "if the Port and Gambol can locate another site that works for both of them, and the tenants of the ports, that would be a win-win situation." Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber meets with L.A. City Chief Administrative Officer on the City budget
 The City is doing what it can to stay away from bankruptcy, said Miguel Santana, Chief Administrative Officer, at the Chamber's newly formed Government & Civic Relations Council meeting Thursday at the Chamber. "I sense frustration that we're managing the budget crisis to crisis," Santana said. "Our first goal is keep the City alive and functioning." Santana discussed next steps for the City's budget and said that City officials must examine what the City does well and what it doesn't do well, citing parking garages, the L.A. Zoo and the L.A. Convention Center as City-owned properties that could benefit from private partnerships. Contact Beverly Kenworthy, 213.580.7531.
Leadership Southern California focuses on people, places and trends in L.A.
 With a focus on issues like Los Angeles' universities; community and immigrant integration; creative industries; and politics driving daily life, the Leadership Southern California Class of 2011 met with L.A.'s key leaders, including Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. "Civic engagement is on par with public service… Redistricting reform is a perfect way to get involved and be a part of the community," said Ridley-Thomas. Local exploration included excursions to arts institutions on Grand Avenue led by the Music Center of Los Angeles, social services delivery at the Midnight Mission, manufacturing at the California Market Center and commercial revitalization at L.A. LIVE. Contact April Tam, 213.580.7524.
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The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) recently dedicated a new Airport Response Coordination Center. The $13.9-million facility will enhance LAX’s operational efficiency and crisis management capabilities by centralizing communications and streamlining management of all the airport’s many operations. 
