With California’s 2019 legislative session wrapping up, this Best Best & Krieger LLP webinar looks back on the key housing and land use bills from 2019. This webinar discusses which bills passed, which failed and what to look...more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent a strong warning to cities and counties early this year: Meet your state housing goals or forfeit your Senate Bill 1, or “Gas Tax,” road repair dollars.
Originally published in...more
10/24/2019
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Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Gas Taxes ,
Housing Market ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Light Rail ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Municipalities ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Transit ,
Real Estate Development ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Roads ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development
There’s little debate: California is facing a housing crisis. The dispute lies in finding solutions.
The current state of California’s housing shortfall is well documented.
Originally published on PublicCEO.com - Oct....more
10/24/2019
/ Affordable Housing ,
Bay Area ,
Housing Market ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Low Income Housing ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Multi-Family Development ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Redevelopment ,
State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development
There are communities that are implementing innovative policy around housing, including the important connection between housing and transportation. This webinar discusses emerging best practices and how new innovative models...more
Funding and partnership opportunities can help communities address the housing crisis. This webinar discusses strategies and approaches to those opportunities. In addition, we present ideas on how to closely align housing and...more
Housing is a serious and growing issue for communities across the country. This webinar provides a high-level overview around what is being deemed an “affordability crisis” and the legal and policy issues that arise when a...more
A major construction or public works project can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — ventures a city or special district may embark on. This webinar series discusses key legal issues and risks to consider when your...more
Cities and counties in California are now required to provide informational notices related to disability access requirements. ...more
1/23/2019
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Construction Project ,
Disability Access Claims ,
Disability Discrimination ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Property Improvements ,
Property Owners ,
Public Accommodation ,
State and Local Government ,
Title III
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019 -
The California Legislature passed a number of laws last year that will have a significant impact on how public agencies — including cities and counties,...more
1/11/2019
/ Affordable Housing ,
Building Codes ,
Building Permits ,
Density Bonus ,
General Plan ,
Housing Discrimination ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Mobile Homes ,
New Legislation ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Contracts ,
Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government ,
State Funding ,
Water Management
The California Legislature passed a number of laws last year that will have a significant impact on how public agencies — including cities and counties, special districts, schools and school districts and more — do business....more
1/10/2019
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Broadband ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Financing ,
Infrastructure ,
New Legislation ,
Nonprofits ,
Plastic Straw Ban ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Safety ,
Public Schools ,
Public Utility ,
Revenue ,
State and Local Government ,
Taxi Cabs
A major construction or public works project can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — ventures a city or special district may embark on. This webinar series discusses key legal issues and risks to consider when your...more
This webinar by Best Best & Krieger LLP Partner Michael Maurer covers the basic requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to public facilities, with an emphasis on the public right of way. Michael...more
7/25/2018
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Best Practices ,
Chevron Deference ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disability Access Claims ,
Filing Grievances ,
Municipalities ,
Parking Lots ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Private Sector ,
Public Accommodation ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Service Commissions ,
Right of Way ,
Self-Evaluations ,
Title I ,
Title II ,
Title III ,
Zoning Laws
Contrary to prior rulings, an aggrieved bidder may be able to recover its bid costs when a public works project is wrongly awarded to another contractor that is not the lowest responsible bidder — even after the contractor is...more
The following Q&A were from a recent Best Best & Krieger LLP free webinar “SB 96: Department of Industrial Relations’ New Prevailing Wage Penalties.” The webinar was presented as part of an ongoing series...more
11/17/2017
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Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Labor Code ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Works ,
Registration Requirement ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State and Local Government ,
Subcontractors ,
Wage and Hour
Independent contractors and consultants who engage in or advise on public contracts may be subject to the conflict of interest laws under Government Code section 1090, the California Supreme Court ruled last month. Section...more
In a watershed decision, the California Supreme Court held that independent contractors and consultants can be considered “employees” and subject to the conflict of interest provisions of Government Code 1090. This includes...more
This week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law SB 96, which permits the Department of Industrial Relations to impose fines and penalties on local government agencies for failing to comply with certain prevailing wage laws....more
While the nationwide economy has steadily improved since the recession, many cities are still clawing their way back to financial stability. California, in particular, was hit hard by the foreclosure crisis, leaving cities in...more
5/17/2017
/ Article III ,
Bank of America v Miami ,
Discriminatory Lending Practices ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Foreclosure ,
Miami ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Mortgages ,
Municipalities ,
Predatory Lending ,
Property Tax ,
Race Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Standing ,
Tax Revenues ,
Zone of Interests
The U.S. Supreme Court has given the City of Miami the go-ahead to sue banks under the Fair Housing Act for alleged racially discriminatory lending practices that resulted in increased foreclosures and fiscal harm to the...more
5/10/2017
/ Article III ,
Bank of America v Miami ,
Discriminatory Lending Practices ,
Fair Housing Act (FHA) ,
Foreclosure ,
Miami ,
Mortgage Lenders ,
Mortgages ,
Municipalities ,
Predatory Lending ,
Property Tax ,
Race Discrimination ,
SCOTUS ,
Standing ,
Tax Revenues ,
Zone of Interests
Decision in Case Arising from Wrongful Termination Claims Against a School District -
When a party is seeking release of documents under the California Public Records Act, a public agency can’t deny the release based on...more
Officers May Have Immunity from Liability, Supreme Court Says -
Overview: The United States Supreme Court found that two police officers were immune from liability under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 even if the officers failed...more
As the new year begins, many around California are embarking on a new endeavor: Serving for the first time on a city council, school board or other public agency board or commission. Those newly elected this past November are...more
Law That Takes Effect Jan. 1 Requires Sharing Public Employee Pay Information Online -
Starting Jan. 1, local public agencies will be required to post information on the annual compensation of their elected officials,...more
California Attorney General Weighs In on Rule That Will Impact Members of Successor Agencies’ Governing Boards and Employees -
The California Attorney General recently opined that the conflict-of-interest rules under...more
Cities Have an Obligation Under the ADA -
The Ninth Circuit recently ruled that cities have an obligation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide on-street parking that is accessible to people with...more