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The 12th Annual California Policy Issues ConferenceNovember 10, 2004Pat Brown Institute of Public AffairsCalifornia State University, Los Angeles Presents The 12th Annual California Policy Issues Conference "Governing Through Initiatives: Implications for California's Infrastructure and Workforce" Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland Hollywood Pre-conference Reception Tuesday evening, November 9 6:00 to 8:00 PM City Club on Bunker Hill Hosted by Southern California Edison Preliminary Program 8:00-8:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:45 AM Welcome Jaime Regalado, Pat Brown Institute Hon. Alex Padilla, President, Los Angeles City Council 9:00-10:30 AM Convening Conference Panel Session Elections 2004: Drawing some Implications Moderator: Pilar Marrero, La Opinion Panel: Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, University of Southern California. KNBC 4 Bruce Cain, Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley Arnold Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates 10:40 AM-12:15 PM Concurrent Mid-Morning Conference Sessions Making Public Policy by Initiative: I. From Progressive Dreams to Unintended Consequences? Moderator: Scott Shafer, The California Report – KQED Panel: Marlene Carney, California Chamber of Commerce Hon. Bill Fulton, Ventura City Council/Solimar Research Rosalind Gold, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Ronald Schmidt, California State University, Long Beach II. Gender, Race & Ethnic Implications of Initiative Policymaking Moderator: Timm Herdt, Ventura County Star Panel: Hon. Judy Chu, California State Assembly Lisa Garcia Bedolla, University of California, Irvine Paul Turner, Greenlining Institute 12:30-1:35 PM Luncheon & Presentation Dr. Timothy Hodson, Executive Director Center for California Studies California State University, Sacramento 1:45-3:15 PM Concurrent Afternoon Sessions I. Housing the Workforce: Struggles of Working Families Moderator: Vera de Vera, Fannie Mae Foundation Panel: Judith Bell, PolicyLink Jan Breidenbach, Southern California Association of Non-profit Housing William Pitkin, L.A. United Methodist Urban Foundation Hon. Jan Perry, Los Angeles City Council II. The Quiet Crisis: Transportation and the Workforce Moderator: Dan Beal, Automobile Club of Southern California Panel: Gabriela Juarez, Transportation and Land Use Collaborative Ali Modarres, Pat Brown Institute David Sickler, State Building & Construction Trades Council of California Speakers confirmed as of: October 22, 2004 Conference Venue and Hotel Information The conference will be held at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. The Grand Ballroom is on Level 5 of the complex. Self-parking is accessible off Highland via Johnny Grant Way Maximum parking fee is $10.00. There is also a Metro Rail station at Hollywood and Highland (Red Line). Rooms have been held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood (conveniently next to the Hollywood & Highland complex). Please contact the Pat Brown Institute at (323) 343-3770 for reservation information. Registration Fees Registration fees include pre-conference reception, all conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and a conference-related publication to be distributed at a later date. Advance registration is $100.00 (postmarked by November 1); post November 1 and walk-in registration is $125.00 Student Registration Scholarships Registration scholarships are available for current students with student ID. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Send in the registration form by no later than the registration deadline. Students will be notified of registration confirmation no later than one week prior to the conference. Cancellations and Refunds Cancellations must be received in writing by November 3rd and are subject to a $10 service fee. Substitutions are allowed. Refund checks will be issued after the conference. Pre-Conference Reception A pre-conference reception hosted by Southern California Edison will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2004, 6:00 to 8:00 PM and is open to those registered for the conference. The reception will be held at the City Club on Bunker Hill at 333 South Grand Avenue, Wells Fargo Center, 54th Street in downtown Los Angeles. Please confirm your attendance by checking the appropriate box on the registration form below. For additional information or questions please call (323) 343-3770 or email pbi@cslanet.calstatela.edu Registration information – please provide the following information Name Organization Address City/State/Zip Daytime phone Student registrants, please provide the following additional information: Name of school: Student ID No.: Fee Payment Advance Registration (postmarked by November 1) $100.00 Registration (after November 1) $125.00 Please make checks payable to: CSLA/UAS – Pat Brown Institute Send to: The Pat Brown Institute California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90032-8261 Attn: Conference Coordinator The 12th Annual California Policy Issues Conference (pdf file) |
