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.

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1. Introductions

2. Elected officials and staff

   1. Josh Kurpies (Assembly Member Richard Bloom)

   2. Liliana Pond (Senator Ben Allen)

   3. Nicolas Rodriguez (Congressman Ted Lieu)

   4. Fernando Morales (Supervisor Sheila Kuehl)

   5. Stephanie Venegas (City of Santa Monica)

3. Action item: AB 721 (non-profit housing covenants)

                Brandon Payette, Public Counsel (on behalf of Community Corporation of Santa Monica)

4. Action item: SB 556 (wireless broadband)

                Erica Jacquez, Verizon
                Logan Pitts, Senator Bill Dodd

5. Action item: AB 273 & AB 1302 (cannabis billboards)

                Sara Lasner, Eaze

6. Action item: Shore Hotel CUP amendment

       Jon Farzam, Gerry Peck

7. Action item: 1401 Ocean Ave restaurant project
   
   ​​​    Kevin Kozal, Harding Larmore Kutcher and Kozal 

8. Future agenda items