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DEVELOPMENT REFORM ORDINANCE SIGNED
Chamber President & CEO Gary Toebben spoke at a press conference Monday at L.A. City Hall for the signing of a key development reform ordinance. "The Multiple Approvals Ordinance represents a huge step toward realizing the City's Development Reform Strategic Plan," said Toebben, above. "It will simultaneously make the review process simpler and more transparent for business and the community alike." The Multiple Approvals Ordinance, passed by L.A. City Council last week, is a significant step in cutting red tape in the land use regulation process. It is the first in a series of code simplification ordinances that are part of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's development reform initiative to simplify the City's zoning code. The ordinance will both coordinate expiration dates for projects with multiple entitlements and extend the expiration date three years for entitlements that have expired — helping projects that are weathering the economic recovery. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Chamber discusses transportation initiatives and Measure R legislation
 On Tuesday, the Transportation & Goods Movement Council welcomed Los Angeles Department of Transportation General Manager Jaime de la Vega, at left, and Metro's Roderick Diaz to discuss local projects and city transportation priorities. De la Vega reviewed their work on signal synchronization, parking meters, bike lanes and long term goals including making restrictions consistent along major corridors. Diaz discussed alternatives Metro is considering for the Green Line extension to the Los Angeles International Airport. The Council also voted to recommend that the Chamber's Board of Directors support AB 1446 (Feuer), which would give Metro the authority to ask voters for an extension of Measure R, the 2008 ½-cent sales tax to fund transportation projects in L.A. County. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
California Supreme Court rules businesses not liable for breaks
 The Chamber applauds the California Supreme Court for its ruling today that employers cannot be held liable if employees decide to work instead of taking a break. The Court ruled that instead of ensuring that workers take their meal breaks, employers must provide uninterrupted, 30-minute, duty-free times in which the worker can come and go. The Chamber has been a proponent of this issue. Contact Jessica Duboff, 213.580.7558.
Leadership Southern California now recruiting
 The Southern California Leadership Network is currently accepting applications for Leadership Southern California 2013. The 10-month leadership development fellowship allows mid- to senior-level executives to explore our region's assets and opportunities. This program embodies the values of regional stewardship, experiential learning and deep exposure to regional public policy issues across Southern California. Space is limited and the early application deadline is Monday, May 14. Apply today or forward this to associates in your organization. Contact April Tam, 213.580.7526.
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This year Dodger Stadium is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have special events and promotions throughout the year, including a FanFest in May, a top 50 moments vote and special merchandise prices at the stadium. 
