Urgency Bill Takes Immediate Effect to Allow Virtual Meetings Under Certain Circumstances -
As the California State Legislative session drew to a close on September 10, AB 361, one of several bills that had been introduced...more
Three New Bills Could Make Permanent Changes to Public Meetings -
As we conclude a full year of virtual meetings, the use of “Zoom” and other virtual meeting applications has become so commonplace that it might be easy to...more
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021 -
With the unique challenges that 2020 brought, California lawmakers passed bills that addressed both the State’s ongoing problems, as well as laws responsive...more
New Restrictions for Regions Lacking ICU Availability -
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new Regional Stay Home Order, which will take effect within 24 hours after a region has less than 15 percent intensive care unit availability, is...more
Governor Issues New Executive Order Excusing Physical Location Requirements for Public Comment and Observation for Public Meetings -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order (N-29-20), which, in part, supersedes...more
California Governor Issues Executive Order Cancelling Large Gatherings and Suspending Certain Portions of the Brown Act -
Today, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency Executive Order to further the State’s...more
3/13/2020
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Public Health ,
Public Meetings ,
Ralph M. Brown Act ,
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Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020 -
How do the laws passed last year by California lawmakers impact how public agencies do business in the new year? In this annual Legal Alert series, Best Best &...more
1/9/2020
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Construction Project ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs) ,
General Plan ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Low Income Housing ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Mandatory Evacuation ,
Planning Approval Process ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Agencies ,
Public Contracts ,
Real Estate Development ,
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Urban Planning & Development ,
Wildfires ,
Zoning Laws
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
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Bay Area ,
Housing Market ,
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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
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
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
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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
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