The 12th Annual California Policy Issues Conference
November 10, 2004
Pat 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
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Student registrants, please provide the following additional information:
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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)