Legislation
Pasadena City Council Sets 2030 Deadline to Reach Carbon Neutrality
The Pasadena City Council has passed an emergency declaration on climate change, eyeing a 2030 deadline for carbon neutrality.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Announces Plan to Cap Oil Refinery Profits
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his plan to combat high fuel prices, after months of record-breaking gas costs.
Read MoreA Look at the California State Legislature After the 2022 Election
The California State Assembly and Senate have seen significant changes following the 2022 November Election.
Due to retirements, resigning, and lawmakers running for other offices, both houses had major turnover.
Read MoreCurren Price Elected as City Council President Pro Tempore
Curren Price Elected as City Council President Pro Tempore Community, Local Legislation Councilman Curren Price has been elected to serve as the LA City Council’s next president pro tempore, following an 11-0 vote by his fellow councilman. The president pro tempore is second in charge in the council. The position was previously held by Mitch…
Read MorePaul Krekorian Elected as New City Council President
The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously voted to elect Councilmember Paul Krekorian as the new City Council President.
Krekorian is replacing Nury Martinez, who resigned following leaked audio where she was caught saying racist remarks.
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to End Eviction Moratorium
On October 4th, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to end the eviction moratorium that helped renters during the pandemic.
Read MoreGlendale Considers Building Electrification Code
Glendale is developing new building electrification, and electric vehicle (EV) reach codes. The new regulations would impact new building construction effective January 1st, 2023.
The city staff is soliciting feedback on the proposed codes now. City council action is anticipated later this fall.
Business Community Shares Concerns over California’s Climate Policy
Through aggressive action, the state is trying to combat the already damning effects climate change has caused.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Visits Sacramento
Last week, BOMA/GLA joined other commercial real estate groups to participate in CBPA’s California Commercial Real Estate Summit. It was a chance to speak to lawmakers in Sacramento about bills affecting our industry.
Read MorePasadena Adopts Electrification Ordinance
The Pasadena City Council voted to adopt its building electrification ordinance this month. The new code matches the policy outline approved by the council this past June.
Therefore, with some exceptions, new construction will not have natural gas hookups. As a result, new buildings in the city will only use electric appliances and devices.