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!

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Visit the Valley Business Calendar for a schedule of upcoming meetings and agendas

Aviation:
Develops positions associated with airports, air travel and commerce.

Meets every other month beginning in January on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Hosted at the Airtel Plaza Hotel.

Chair: James Dunn (Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center)

Education & Workforce:
Develops positions related to workforce development, preK-12 education and higher education.

Meets every other month beginning in February on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Held at the VICA Office.

Chair: Don St. Clair (Woodbury University)
Co-chairs: Susan Carleo (Valley College), Mike Olenick (Child Care Resource Center)

Environment, Energy & Utilities:
Develops positions related to energy and environmental issues such as water, air quality, solid waste and others. Also coordinates regulatory workshops.

Meets every other month beginning in February on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. Held at the VICA Office.

Chair: Jacque McMillan (Metropolitan Water District)
Co-chairs: Carolyn Casavan (West Coast Environmental & Engineering), Jeff McConnell (Arnie Berghoff & Associates), Ralph Tarr (Attorney)
  

Entertainment:
Develops positions related to energy and environmental issues such as water, air quality, solid waste and others. Also coordinates regulatory workshops.

Meets every other month beginning in January on the first Wednesday of the month at noon. Held at the VICA Office.

Chair: Steve Nissen (NBC Universal)
Co-chairs: Todd Lindgren (FilmL.A., Inc.), David Phelps (Association of Independent Commercial Producers)

  

Government Affairs:
Reviews any public policy issues at state, local and federal levels of government and all ballot initiatives.

Meets every month on the third Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Hosted at Providence Tarzana Medical Center.

Chair: Steve Afriat (The Afriat Consulting Group)
Co-chairs: Greg Lippe (Gregory N. Lippe Accountancy Corp.), Jan Sobel (West Valley Boys & Girls Club)

Healthcare:
Develops positions on issues related to the delivery of health services, insurance and workers’ compensation. 

Meets every other month beginning in February on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. Held at the VICA Office.

Chair: James Garrison (Pacific Federal Insurance Corp.)

Land Use:
Develops positions on large projects and general land use issues related to housing, zoning, construction and others.

Meets every other month beginning in February on the second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. Hosted at
The Beverly Garland Holiday Inn.

Chair: Edgar Khalatian (Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP)
Co-chairs: Josh Gertler (Consensus Inc.), Brad Rosenheim (Rosenheim & Associates)

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. 

Meets every other month beginning in January on the second Wednesday of the month at noon. Hosted at 
Greenberg & Bass LLP.

Chair: David Adelman (Greenberg & Bass LLP)
Co-chair: Sharyn Quinn (L/B/W Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.)

Transportation:
Develops positions on ground transportation, goods movement and public transportation. 

Meets every other month beginning in January on the second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. Hosted at 
The Beverly Garland Holiday Inn.

Chair: Coby King (The MWW Group)
Co-chairs: Francine Oschin (Oschin Partners)
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