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This recap covers the AIA California Council board meeting held in February 2019 in Los Angeles. Key topics discussed include advocacy efforts, government relations, strategic planning, and upcoming events like the AIA CA Housing Forum. The meeting also highlighted the achievements of the council and outlined future collaborations and initiatives.
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BOARD MEETING RECAP February 2019
INTRODUCTION The AIA California Council’s purpose is to “give unified representation in all statewide matters affecting the architectural profession within the State of California.” Located in Sacramento close to the State Capitol, the AIACA’s primary mission is to advocate on behalf of architects and the architectural profession to the Legislature and state regulatory boards and agencies. Mission Statement: The American Institute of Architects California, in collaboration with local components, is the voice of the profession. WHERE WHO WHEN February 1, 2019 9:30AM – 4:00PM 59 members on the Board representing 22 local components, emerging professionals, and leaders in the state Sheraton Grand 711 S. Hope Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
Presidential Citations • Nicki Dennis Stephens, Hon. AIACA One year anniversary as EVP & 20th AIACA Anniversary • Mark V. Christian, Hon. AIACA 20th AIACA Anniversary
Government Relations • Formation of the change to “Chapter Advocacy Liaison Network” • Component Disaster Assistance Toolbox • Work on AB 565 & SB 920 • Professional Practice • New Website Launch • Roll-out of arcCA Digest • Enhanced performance criteria into Awards process 2018 Year in Review
2018 Year in Review • Education & Professional Development • Architectural Educators Task Force • AIACA Office Relocation • Connection with Professional Practice • Academy of Emerging Professionals • The AEP Summit • Local Component Basecamp Engagement • Licensure Support & Education
2018 Year in Review • Communications & Public Affairs • Website Redesign • arcCA Digest • Enhanced sustainability integration into Design Awards
2018 Year in Review • Strategic Planning • Developed outline for strategic planning process • Explored existing and ongoing research at National • Reviewed studies and reports published by National • California CACE • More Chapter Engagement in California • Completion of the Accreditation Application
Register by February 28 for Discounted Rate For more info and to register, visit www.aiacalifornia.org 2019 AIA CA Housing ForumFriday, March 29 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Housing – Priority Issue of Governor Newsom • California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 – Impacts business in 2019 • The Dynamex Decision – Employee vs. Independent Contractor distinction • Taxation • Effect of volatile stock market on income tax revenue • Split Roll – November 2020 Ballot • Proposition to amend Prop 13 to change how commercial properties are assessed • Sales Tax on Services Advocate & Collaborate: State of the State
Department of Industrial Relations • Live/Work Units • Government Code 1090 Conflict of Interest Advocate and Collaborate: 2019 Outlook
Motion Approved: Partnership with California Preservation Foundation to sponsor 2019 Legislation to establish a California Historic Preservation Tax Credit Advocate and Collaborate
Consists of advocacy-minded representatives from components to daylight local advocacy lessons learned and best practices to share with components • Creating handbook for components to create an advocacy roadmap and elevate strategic advocacy initiatives at the local level Advocate and Collaborate: Local Advocacy Network
Anne Fougeron, FAIA Fougeron Architecture Council Awards:Distinguished Practice Award
Candidates for AIA Office • 2020-2022 At-large Director (one will be elected) • Verity L. Frizzell, FAIA (AIA New Jersey) • Britt Lindberg, AIA, LEED AP (AIA Silicon Valley/AIA California) • 2020-2021 Treasurer • Evelyn M. Lee, AIA (AIA San Francisco/AIA California) • 2020 First Vice President/2021 President-elect • Peter J. Exley, FAIA (AIA Chicago/AIA Illinois) • Bruce W. Sekanick, FAIA (AIA Eastern Ohio/AIA Ohio) AIA Update
Questions for BOD • What keeps you up at night? • What should the profession and/or the organization consider to affect the future? AIA Strategic Advisory Council
Office Relocation Update • Plans: Finalizing layout, pallet and sustainability aspects • Contract: Developing a collaborative approach • The Move: Moving to temporary space at new location on February 4