Community Resources:
WOODLAND HILLS~TARZANA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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May 10, 2012

The following are positions taken by the Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

These Board Resolutions were voted on and APPROVED May 8, 2012.

1.            The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Opposes AB 1450 We oppose the so calledAntidiscrimination in employment bill because at its core it would interfere with the employment process and unduly punish employers’ for inquiring into legitimate issues that they consider important in hiring employees. Further we oppose the imposition of new rules and reporting requirements that would apply not only to employers but to employment agencies that are cumbersome and potentially lead to vexatious litigation. This is an anti-employment that does nothing to increase employment but will slow hiring and prolong the economic depression.

 2.            The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Supports Chamber Member TriStar Realty Group’s Development of the Tarzana Medical Building at 18131 Ventura Blvd (Old Michael’s location) plans are to construct a 112,492 sq. ft. building consisting of 108,294 sq. ft. for medical office & 4,198 sq. ft. for medical retail with the required 558 parking space.

The Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors takes positions on issues affecting local businesses. If the Government Affairs Committee has made a recommendation on the issue, it is presented to the Board of Directors. Board members hold a discussion and pose questions or concerns about the issue. After discussion is held, a resolution is proposed to the Board and after being seconded, it goes to vote. A quorum must be present.

Should you have any questions about the Board’s position on these topics please call the Chamber offices at: 818-347-4737.

Diane Deats
Chairman of the Board/President
Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce

2012 Mayoral Candidates

Los Angeles holds non-partisan elections. In practice however, most mayoral candidates and city councilmembers are Democrats. The following people have filed with the City Ethics Commission to be eligible to begin fundraising:^[1]

• Wendy Greuel, City Controller, former City Councilwoman 2nd District, and former President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council.
• City Council President Eric Garcetti^[2]
• Jan Perry, City Councilwoman 9th District.^[3]
• YJ Draiman, Neighborhood Council Boardmember representing the Los Angeles Northridge East Neighborhood Council District 12.^[4]
• Kevin James, Conservative Radio Talk Show Host and Attorney
• First Deputy Mayor Austin Beutner
• Addie M. Miller, Civic Advocate. ^[5]
• Filmmaker Malcolm Mays^[6]
• Jose F. Di Raimondo
• Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt^[7]
• Steven Ware, political activist

Potential Candidates

Several other political and business leaders have hinted at a run for mayor in 2013, though none of them have officially announced their intentions or formed an exploratory committee. They include:

• County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky
• Developer Rick Caruso^[8][6]

^{Future home of information you need while visiting or if you are thinking about moving to the West San Fernando Valley ! Stay Tuned.}

^{WHTCC Resolutions and Mayoral Candidates can be found here.}

^{May 10, 2012}

<sup>The following are positions taken by the Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

These Board Resolutions were voted on and APPROVED May 8, 2012.</sup>

^{1. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Opposes AB 1450 We oppose the so calledAntidiscrimination in employment bill because at its core it would interfere with the employment process and unduly punish employers’ for inquiring into legitimate issues that they consider important in hiring employees. Further we oppose the imposition of new rules and reporting requirements that would apply not only to employers but to employment agencies that are cumbersome and potentially lead to vexatious litigation. This is an anti-employment that does nothing to increase employment but will slow hiring and prolong the economic depression.}

^{2. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Supports Chamber Member TriStar Realty Group’s Development of the Tarzana Medical Building at 18131 Ventura Blvd (Old Michael’s location) plans are to construct a 112,492 sq. ft. building consisting of 108,294 sq. ft. for medical office & 4,198 sq. ft. for medical retail with the required 558 parking space.}

^{The Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors takes positions on issues affecting local businesses. If the Government Affairs Committee has made a recommendation on the issue, it is presented to the Board of Directors. Board members hold a discussion and pose questions or concerns about the issue. After discussion is held, a resolution is proposed to the Board and after being seconded, it goes to vote. A quorum must be present.}

^{Should you have any questions about the Board’s position on these topics please call the Chamber offices at: 818-347-4737.}

^{Diane Deats
Chairman of the Board/President 2012
Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce}

^{April 23, 2012}

<sup>The following are positions taken by the Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

These Board Resolutions were voted on and APPROVED April 10, 2012.</sup>

^{1. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Opposes the LAPD move to change rules calling for caesura for 30 day of vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers. Further, it was added that we call on the LAPD to follow state law on unlicensed drivers.}

^{2. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Supports a ban on Oversized Vehicle Overnight Parking restriction. The City of Los Angeles should ban overnight parking of commercial and camper vehicles more than 30 feet in length with the following provisions:}

^{a. Alternative, off street parking is made available.}

^{b. That a location be found where amenities can be provided. (12/2012).}

^{3. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Supports SB 1374. "Good Faith Reliance on Administrative Regulation" bill, which provides: that any person who relies upon a written administrative regulation, order, ruling, approval, interpretation, practice, or enforcement policy of a state agency shall not be liable or subject to punishment for a violation of a civil statute or regulation in a judicial or administrative proceeding if the person pleads and proves to the trier of fact that, at the time the alleged act or omission occurred, the person was acting in good faith and in conformity with, and in reliance on, an applicable state agency’s written administrative regulation, order, ruling, approval, interpretation, practice, or enforcement policy.}

^{4. The Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce Supports: AB 2043 (Wagner; R-Irvine) Increases Class Action Fairness — Helps prevent meritless class actions by allowing defendants an equal right to appeal a court order granting certification of a class.}

^{The Woodland Hills Tarzana Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors takes positions on issues affecting local businesses. If the Government Affairs Committee has made a recommendation on the issue, it is presented to the Board of Directors. Board members hold a discussion and pose questions or concerns about the issue. After discussion is held, a resolution is proposed to the Board and after being seconded, it goes to vote. A quorum must be present.}

^{Should you have any questions about the Board’s position on these topics please call the Chamber offices at: 818-347-4737.}

^{Diane Deats
Chairman of the Board/President 2012
Woodland Hills~Tarzana Chamber of Commerce}