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CHAMBER-SUPPORTED PROJECT TAKES NEXT STEP
This week, the Chamber testified in support of the Millennium Hollywood development before the L.A. City Planning Department, which recommended approval of the project to the City Planning Commission. The Millennium Partners/Argent Ventures project will create a 4.5 acre mixed-use development, preserving the iconic Capitol Records building as its centerpiece. Located one block from the Metro Red line, the development will recapture the public investment made in L.A.'s transit infrastructure by locating density in immediate proximity to the subway and encouraging further transit usage. The project will generate more than 7,000 total jobs during construction and upon completion, with a positive annual economic impact of $230 million at full development. Contact Tina Hossain, 213.580.7531. Photo by Millennium Hollywood
- Clean Water, Clean Beaches - email your protest today
The County Board of Supervisors is considering the proposed Clean Water, Clean Beaches stormwater fee measure on March 12. The board is accepting electronic protest forms. The Chamber is encouraging members who are parcel owners to make their voices heard. Learn more about how to email your protest today. Read more about the Chamber's position on this issue. Contact Frank Lopez, 213.580.7573.
- Ports ratify new contract
On Wednesday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit and the Los Angeles/ Long Beach Harbor Employers Association ratified a new contract together. The contracts for the roughly 600 office clerical workers and the 14 employers at the ports will run through June 30, 2016. The Chamber applauds this deal, which will ensure continued operations at the ports. Read more. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
California Air Resource's Board chair gives update on climate change legislation
At the Energy, Water & Environmental Sustainability Council on Friday, CARB Chair Mary Nichols outlined the next scoping plan being developed by the agency, which she said "would reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050, by focusing more on water, waste, transportation and agriculture." Lester Snow, executive director of the California Water Foundation, discussed the State's unreliable water supplies and aging infrastructure. "Californians are living paycheck-to-paycheck on the current water system," he said. "Fixing the Bay Delta is essential, but not sufficient to sustaining the supply of water we need as a state." Contact Frank Lopez, 213.580.7573.
Businesses gather to discuss commitment to helping youth succeed in workforce
 On Wednesday, the Chamber and Deloitte LLP co-hosted a breakfast with L.A. business leaders interested in joining and supporting the L.A. Compact. The L.A. Compact is a commitment by 20 major business, civic, education, labor and philanthropic organizations to collaboratively work to transform cradle-to-career educational outcomes in Los Angeles, ensuring that the youth of today have the skills necessary to compete and succeed in a 21st century workforce. Learn how your business can partner with schools to improve student outcomes. Contact Carrie Shapton, 213.580.7591.
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