Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs Committee is returning with a brand new format. The GAC will discuss federal, state, and local legislation and prepare any recommended actions for review by the board of directors.

Click here to view the agenda packet.
Click here to view the supplement materials for 710 Broadway.

1. Introductions 

2. Elected officials and staff

   1. Josh Kurpies (Assembly Member Richard Bloom)

   2. Liliana Pond (Senator Ben Allen)

   3. Janet Turner (Congressman Ted Lieu)

   4. Fernando Morales (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl)

   5. Stephanie Venegas (City of Santa Monica) 

3. Action Item: Support AB 61 (making emergency restaurant orders permanent)

                Presenter: David Juarez, California Restaurant Association
                Requesting member: Becky Warren, Elevate Public Affairs 

4. Action Item: Oppose AB 371 (shifts liability onto mobility companies)

                Presenter: Miller Nuttle, Lyft
                Requesting member: Lyft 

5. Action Item: Re-join Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Coalition

                Kyle Griffith, BCF Public Affairs

6. Action item: Support 710 Broadway development

                Presenter: Larry Wilks & Peter Garofolo, Related Companies
                Requesting member: Paula Larmore, Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal