Policy Committees

Our Process:
VICA’s decision making process is based on our policy committees developing and recommending positions on a variety of legislative issues impacting business for consideration by the board of directors. Issues are assigned to the appropriate policy committee(s), and all ballot measures are also reviewed by the Government Affairs Committee. Your input is appreciated!
Aviation:
Develops positions associated with airports, air travel and commerce.
Scheduled Meetings: noon-1:30 p.m. at Airtel Plaza Hotel (lunch included) on Feb. 14, Apr. 10, Jun. 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 12
Chair: Bob Rodine (The Polaris Group)
Co-chair: Jim Dunn (Airtel Plaza Hotel)
Education:
Develops positions related to workforce development, preK-12 education, and higher education
Scheduled Meetings: 8-9:30 a.m. at VICA (continental breakfast included) on Jan. 16, Mar. 26, May 21, Jul. 16, Sep. 17, Nov. 19
Chair: Don St. Clair (Woodbury University)
Co-chairs: Robert Garber (Los Angeles Pierce College), Mike Olenick (Child Care Resource Center)
Environment & Energy:
Develops positions related to energy and environmental issues such as water, air quality, solid waste and others. Also coordinates regulatory workshops.
Scheduled Meetings: Various workshops throughout the year, see the Valley Business Calendar for dates
Chair: Carolyn Casavan (West Coast Environmental & Engineering)
Co-chairs: Jacque McMillan (Metropolitan Water District,) Ralph Tarr (Andrews Kurth LLP)
Government Affairs:
Reviews any public policy issues at state, local and federal levels of government and all ballot initiatives.
Scheduled meetings: 12:30-2 p.m. at Tarzana Regional Medical Center (lunch included) on Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 13, Apr.17, May 15, Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 21, Sep. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 6, Dec. 11
Chair: Sandy Goldman (Goldman & Associates)
Co-chairs: Jan Sobel (West Valley Boys & Girls Club), Dale Surowitz (Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center)
Healthcare:
Develops positions on issues related to the delivery of health services, insurance and workers’ compensation.
Scheduled Meetings: 8-9:30 a.m. at Sherman Oaks Hospital (breakfast included) on Feb. 5, Apr. 1, Jun. 3, Aug. 5, Oct. 7, Dec. 2

Land Use:
Develops positions on large projects and general land use issues related to housing, zoning, construction and others.
Scheduled Meetings: 8-10 a.m. at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn (breakfast included) on Feb. 12, Apr. 8, Jun. 10, Aug. 12, Oct. 14, Dec. 11
Chair: Edgar Khalatian (Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP)
Co-chairs: Josh Gertler (Consensus Planning Group), David Rand (Armbruster & Goldsmith)
Membership:
Works with VICA staff to develop, identify and reach out to membership prospects. The committee also helps new members become familiar and comfortable at VICA programs, and helps existing members stay connected.
Scheduled Meetings: noon-1:15 p.m. at Greenberg & Bass (lunch included) on the second Tuesday of each month.

Chair: David Adelman (Greenberg & Bass)
Co-chair: Jason Horstman (Bank of the West)
Transportation:
Develops positions on ground transportation, goods movement and public transportation.
Scheduled Meetings: 8-10 a.m. at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, (breakfast included) on Jan. 8, Mar. 11, May 13, Jul. 8, Sep. 9, Nov. 11

Co-chairs: Coby King (The MWW Group), Jeff McConnell (Arnie Berghoff & Associates)
Meeting dates/times are subject to change; please remember to RSVP for meetings.