AIA|LA ADVOCACY REPORT
November 26, 2024
From the desk of Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA
Director of Government & Public Affairs
AIA|LA LEGISLATIVE DAY AT CITY HALL
Thank you in advance for making plans to join us at City Hall. We also appreciated your continued support of AIA|LA and the work you’ve done to help shape the 2024 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform.
As we confirm meetings for our annual AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall, we look forward to involving you in our series of upcoming meetings with our City’s decision-makers.
Your involvement is crucial as we embark on our annual Legislative Day at City Hall. This event provides a unique opportunity to directly engage with key decision-makers and advocate for policies that will shape the future of Los Angeles.
Kindly review the schedule below and reply to me with which meeting (or meetings) you can make plans to attend personally.
Please let me know your availability by November 27 so we can coordinate your participation. Please note that most of them are in person at LA City Hall or BOE’s headquarters. However, a couple of them will be virtual on zoom (*as noted).
By participating in Legislative Day, you’ll help:
- Advance our advocacy agenda: Ensure our priorities are heard by city leaders.
- Strengthen industry relationships: Build connections with key decision-makers.
- Shape the future of LA: Influence policies that impact our built environment.
Let’s work together to create a more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant Los Angeles.
Truly yours,
Will Wright
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2024 AIA|LA Legislative Day at City Hall — MEETING SCHEDULE:
Our annual Legislative Day(s) at City Hall is scheduled over the course of several days from December 3 to December 13, and will be an in-person event at LA City Hall (except for a few that will be on zoom as noted below).
Monday, December 2
(4:00pm – 5:00pm) *On Zoom
The 2024 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform & Legislative Day at City Hall Orientation (*mandatory & helpful)
Join this meeting to learn more about The 2024 AIA|LA Advocacy Platform and what to expect during our upcoming meetings for our annual meetings at Los Angeles City Hall.
*Virtual On Zoom – RSVP HERE #Orientation
Wednesday, December 4
(9:00 am – 10:00 am) *On Zoom
Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP – Director of Planning, Los Angeles City Planning
*Virtual On Zoom – RSVP HERE
(10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Office of Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky – Council District #5, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#5
(12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) *On WebEx
Quarterly Meeting w/ LADWP Leadership
*Virtual on WebEx – RSVP HERE
(4:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Office of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez – Council District #1, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#1
Thursday, December 5
(10:00 am – 11:00 am) = *LOCATION: BOE Headquarters (1149 S Broadway)
Ted Allen, P.E. – City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Angeles & Deborah Weintraub, AIA, LEED AP – Chief Deputy City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference #BOE
(10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Office of Councilmember Monica Rodriquez – Council District #7, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#7
(11:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Kevin Keller – Deputy Mayor of Housing, City of Los Angeles & Elizabeth Ben-Ishai, & Nene Ogbechia
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(12:00 pm – 12:30 pm)
Rachel E. Freeman – Deputy Mayor of Business & Economic Development, City of Los Angeles
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(3:30 pm – 4:30pm)
Councilmember Nithya Raman – Council District #4, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#4
Friday, December 6
(9:00 am – 9:45 am)
Councilmember John Lee – Council District 12, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#12
(10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Randall Winston – Deputy Mayor of Infrastructure, City of Los Angeles
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(12:30 pm – 1:00 pm)
Councilmember Tim McOsker – Council District #15, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#15
(1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto Martinez – Council District #13, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#13
(1:00 pm – 2:00 pm)
Office of Councilmember Heather Hutt – Council District #10, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#10
(2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield – Council District #3, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#3
(2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Councilmember Tracy Park – Council District #11, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference CD#11
(3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Matt Szabo – City Administrative Officer, City of Los Angeles
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference #CAO
Monday, December 9
(12:00pm – 1:30pm) – *Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Osama Younan, P.E. – General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety
Thursday, December 12
(9:00 am – 10:00 am)
RSVP to will@aialosangeles.org and reference #DMSutley
AND MORE MEETINGS TO BE ANNOUNCED……
AIA|LA CITY LEADERS BREAKFAST SERIES Presented by Gannett Fleming
November 15 = (9am – 10:30am)
AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Elizabeth (Libby) Boyce, L.C.S.W. – Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative & Leepi Shimkhada – Deputy Director, Housing for Health, Department of Health Services (DHS), County of Los Angeles
Objectives:
+ Highlight the importance of a health-centered approach to addressing homelessness.
+ Discuss the role of collaborative partnerships in driving effective solutions.
+ Explore the innovative programs and services offered by HFH.
+ Examine the impact of HFH’s initiatives on improving health outcomes and reducing homelessness.
+ Foster discussion and collaboration among attendees to address the ongoing challenges of homelessness in the region.
+ Discuss the role of collaborative partnerships in driving effective solutions.
+ Explore the innovative programs and services offered by HFH.
+ Examine the impact of HFH’s initiatives on improving health outcomes and reducing homelessness.
+ Foster discussion and collaboration among attendees to address the ongoing challenges of homelessness in the region.
November 22 = (8:00am – 9:30am)
AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Reception w/ Sydney Kamlager-Dove – U.S. Congressional Representative, 37th District
QUESTIONS/ TALKING POINTS – for deeper discussion:
1. Affordable Housing Initiatives: What legislative measures are you supporting to expand affordable housing in Los Angeles, and how can we streamline the design and permitting process for modular and prefabricated projects?
2. Addressing Homelessness at the Root: How do you plan to address homelessness through both preventative measures, like affordable housing and mental health services, and direct interventions?
3. Climate-Resilient Housing Solutions: How can we leverage design to create more resilient and adaptable housing that withstands future climate challenges?
4. Equitable Climate Resilience Investments: How can we work together to ensure that climate resilience efforts benefit historically disadvantaged neighborhoods?
5. Equitable Infrastructure Development: How do you envision Justice40 investments supporting equitable and resilient infrastructure improvements, particularly in underserved areas
6: Olympic Legacy and Long-Term Benefits: How can we ensure the legacy of the 2028 Olympics includes lasting improvements in public transportation and affordable housing?
ADVOCACY UPDATE FROM AIA CALIFORNIA
to be added…
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Will Wright, Hon. AIA|LA
Director, Government & Public Affairs
t: 213.639.0764
e: will@aialosangeles.org
www.aialosangeles.org
