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International Right of Way Association

Chapter 1 - Los Angeles County

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                                                                   Page Updated: January 25, 2012                                                                            

Chapter's News & Announcements                                                                                     Next Chapter Function:   3/27/2012 (see Calendar) Next Chapter Course: 2/08/12 - Conflict Management (Course # 213) 2/09/12 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (Course #203) Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting, the principles and examples you will learn in this course can save your agency hundreds of thousands $$$, which can be especially valuable in these tough times. This is one of the IRWA's best courses. Agency staff, consultants, and attorneys are all going to benefit from this course. We highly recommend it.                                                                                       Your News Release is welcome - If your organization has newsworthy information and would like to have it published in the Chapter's Newsletter and/or on this website, please submit your news to the Chapter's President.                                                                                      Not a member yet?.. Invest in yourself and start the New Year the RIGHT WAY!.. Join now and take the courses at member-discount rates - Apply Online. New Members: You are welcome to submit your photo and a brief introduction paragraph for publication in the chapter's newsletter.   01.24.12 - A.J. Hazarabedian, Esq., of California Eminent Domain Law Group, APC discussed "Strategies for Minimizing Litigation Expenses in Property Acquisition (While Getting Great Results): An Eminent Domain Attorney’s Perspective”                                           12.07.11 - Almost 170 members and guests enjoyed the       Tri-Chapter Holiday Luncheon yesterday at The Grammy Museum in L.A. Live. The event was appreciated by participants and sponsors. We hope to have some great photos from the event soon. If you have any pictures or comments to share, we would love to hear from you. See you in January!..  If you participated, please share your comments, feedback, pictures...! Thanks!  = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

11.03.11 - All presentations from the 2011 Fall Conference are now available for downloading - Enjoy!   10.26.11 - This year's Right of Way Fall Conference, held yesterday,  broke the attendance record. The conference was attended by 85 Right of Way professionals who came from all over the region, including Riverside, San Bernardino, and Santa Barbara Counties. This was a record breaking attendance. Most of the attendees were repeat and regular attendees, who recognize the significant value of this educational and networking event. Every surveyed attendee stated that the value they received in return for the invested time and money was several times the cost. Feedback from the attendees continues to pour in, praising the high quality of the presentations and confirming the great value of the event.  Congratulations on the success to the Co-Chairs Kelly Kitasato of City of Pasadena and David Graeler, Esq of Nossaman, who organized the conference!  = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Attention Candidates: If you were an SR/WA Candidate as of June 2011, see this important update from the Professional Development Committee going into effect in 2012. Also, see current Courses schedule. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = For information on candidacy for SR/WA designation or professional certification, please refer to the appropriate Program Guide on the IRWA's Credentialing web page. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = September 2011. This is the fourth year the Chapter's leadership is doing it. To support the professional development of Chapter 1 members, the Chapter's Executive Board has approved 2012 Educational Scholarships for Chapter 1 members who aim to achieve the SR/WA designation or professional certification. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded in 2012 by the Professional Development Committee (PDC) to qualified applicants. Applications deadline was October 14, 2011. (official details) Update: The PDC has awarded three (3) scholarships! The Awardees will be announced at the luncheon on January 24, 2012. (this update added on January 4, 2012) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 9.27.11 - Four (4) new chapter members were approved in the Board meeting. Welcome aboard new members!.. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 9.27.11 - The quarterly networking luncheon and presentation were enjoyed by 73 members and guests. The slide presentation is now available for downloading from this page. Don't miss the next event!..                                                                                     Local Agency News ... / Announcements... East Los Angeles incorporation. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Local Public Agencies are welcome to submit news releases, RFP/RFQ, and announcements relevant to the sphere of public real estate and Right-of-Way practices. Your news will be published on this web site and/or our Newsletter.  >>>  click here to submit <<<   = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =                                                                                    Take advantage - Members' NEWS Welcome... Chapter 1 members are welcome to submit articles of interest for publication in the Chapter's Newsletter. Technical articles may be subject to evaluation and/or revision by the appropriate industry committee.      >>>  click here to submit your article material  <<< = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

News You Can Use...

News & Updates...

Funding News...

The California Department of Housing and Community Development Announces $23.2 Million Award for Development and Preservation of Affordable Housing  (1.18.2011)

Opportunities...

RFP, RFQ's etc.

Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network

SCAG Vendor Portal

California Energy Commission 

Federal Business Opportunities

Doing Business with GSA 

Procurement/Project Info for Western Federal Lands

WANTED: Expert Consultants to Review Enforcement Cases. (California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. [new]

Jobs & Careers:

IRWA Career Center

Employment at Overland Pacific & Cutler, Inc. [new]

Supervising R/W Agent - Caltrans, District 7

Sr. R/W Agent - Caltrans, District 7 [new]

Project Manager - Los Angeles River Revitalization Corp.[new]

Project Manager. Epic Land Solutions, Inc. [new]

Project Manager, Real Estate Services. METRO [new]

Analyst - Condemnation Branch, Office of the Right of Way, District 7, Caltrans [new]

Senior Real Property Agent, City of Santa Barbara. [new]

Apply before 5:30PM February 16, 2012.

R/W training opportunities through IRWA Chapter 1.

Industry Updates

Transportation & Utilities

High Desert Corridor To Be Discussed In Public Forums [new]

Seven of the 10 most congested corridors in the U.S. are found in the Los Angeles region, study finds.(November 2011)

California High Speed Rail Draft 2012 Business Plan (California HSR Authority 11.02.11) (PDF, 230 p.)

Feds approve Crenshaw/LAX Light Rail Project among 14 Infrastructure Projects to be Expedited Through Permitting and Environmental Review Process - see Official Announcement (October 2011)

Tar Sands Pipeline Plan Renews Energy vs. Environment Debate (PBS Newshour 8/29/11)

Short staffing Hampers High Speed Rail                        (7/30/11 Bakersfield Californian)

California Eminent Domain Law Update:

LACMTA v. Alameda Produce Market, LLC. In an appeal from a judgment of the court of appeals concerning the scope of the waiver provisions of California's "quick-take" eminent domain procedure,  judgment is reversed because if a lender holding a lien on condemned property applies to withdraw a portion of a deposit, and the property owner does not object to the application, the lender's withdrawal does not constitute a waiver of the property owner's claims and defenses under Section 1255.260. [posted 11.19.11]

Read case summary by Mike Yoshiba, Esq. in the November issue of the newsletter. (full legal opinion).

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RECOVERY UPDATE:

- L.A. Recovery

- L.A. County Recovery Tracker

- Caltrans Economic Recovery Website (Updated Dec 2011)

Also, see Links & Downloads

Converse Consultants [new]

Desmond Marcello & Amster

Hodges Lacey & Associates, LLC.