| Greetings! A publication of the Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH)
Now, with over 4000 readers each month, the SCANPH Newsletter is one of the most widely read industry journalzines on affordable homebuilders in California!
Nonprofit home builders make a difference in the lives of workers' and their families in Southern California. Nonprofits deliver affordable homes while building strong and vibrant communities. If you have important news or job announcements, please email them to escanph@scanph.org.
| URGENT! Take Action Now on AB 1585 |  | |
URGENT! The Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) supports AB 1585 and urges your organization to weigh-in now. Take Action now here The Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) supports AB 1585 in the California Assembly as well as supported SB 654 (Steinberg) which has passed the California Senate.
SB 654 passed overwhelmingly (34-1) out of the California Senate with bipartisan support but without the Urgency Clause. The Urgency Clause has been resubmitted in the California Assembly's version of the bill as AB 1585 and the measure has been adopted by seven co-sponsors including Speaker John Perez, and Assembly Members Henry Perea, Holly Mitchell, Jerry Hill, Norma Torres, Roger Dickinson, and Toni Atkins.
Visit this link to take action on AB 1585 and fax your state assembly member now as well as Governor Jerry Brown now... |
| Legislative Update: SB 654 Passes, SB 184 Dies in Senate | | |
SB 654 (Steinberg) which would protect RDA Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds passes Senate on a 34-1 vote. SB 184 (Leno) which would have allowed cities to create or strengthen inclusionary housing ordinances dies on Senate floor. With the passage of last year's AB 26x, all of California's redevelopment agencies have been dissolved on February 1, 2012. Many agencies though, still have balances in their Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds (the twenty percent of redevelopment funds designated for affordable housing). SB 654 (Steinberg) would specify that the balances in dissolving redevelopment agencies' housing funds shall be used for housing construction and other housing-related purposes. This bill clarifies conflicting provisions of last year's AB 26x and has received unanimous bi-partisan support thus far.
SB 654 passed unanimously, (34-1) out of the California Senate and included bipartisan support but was not adopted under the urgency clause. It now heads to the Assembly as AB 1585 with the urgency clause adopted by seven co-sponsors including Speaker John Perez, and Assembly Members Henry Perea, Holly Mitchell, Jerry Hill, Norma Torres, Roger Dickinson, and Toni Atkins.
Unfortunately, SB 184 (Leno), which SCANPH supports did not receive a vote in the full Senate before the January 31 deadline... |
| Move LA's Fourth Annual Transportation Conversation | | 
Move LA is the business-labor-environmental coalition that got Measure R on the 2008 ballot, winning $30 billion for transit in LA County.
Move LA's fourth annual "transportation conversation" will be an especially exciting one - coming on the heels of legislation enabling an extension of Measure R, and talk of lowering the voter threshold to 55 percent. Joining us are LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Assemblymembers Bonnie Lowenthal, Mike Feuer, Fiona Ma, Mike Eng and Julia Brownley, and Senator Loni Hancock - Senate President Pro Tem Darrel Steinberg is invited - as well as leadership from key government agencies and nonprofits.
The talk is about possible new revenue sources for transit, TOD and affordable housing - from ballot measures to tax increment financing to the use of zoning as a value capture strategy. The goal is to make the most of the public investment in transit and new stations - powerful public assets that create value that can be leveraged for community benefits. Feb. 24, at Union Station. Visit this link to learn more... |
| Events and Announcements | | 
Mark your calendars for all the SCANPH events highlighted in this email as well!
RENEW YOUR 2012 SCANPH MEMBERSHIP. Once again, it's time to renew your SCANPH membership or better yet, if you aren't one already - JOIN SCANPH TODAY! Please visit this link.
Move LA presents the 4th Annual Transportation Conversation on Friday, February 24, in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit this link.
Cathy Creswell will be leaving the California HCD. Please visit this link.
LTSC is announcing Dean Matsubayashi will be the new executive director, as long-time community leader Bill Watanabe announced his plans to retire. Please visit this link.
Public Counsel releases a Housing Advocates' Guide For Transit Development. Please visit this link.
Thomas Safran & Associates hosts an Open House celebration for Canyon Creek, a Senior affordable housing community in Calabasas, on Wednesday, February 15. Please visit this link.
Urban Land Institute Los Angeles (ULI LA) hosts Urban Marketplace 2012: Successful Real Estate Strategies - Real Estate Development's Role in Creating Healthy Cities on Wednesday, March 7 in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit this link. Please click on the event link for additional details. For a full calendar of events, please visit our calendar page on our website. |
| Job Openings in Affordable Housing | | 
Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH) is looking for someone with a passion for affordable housing to fill the position of Development Manager.
Los Angeles Housing Partnership, Inc. (LAHP), a community-based organization, has acquired and/or developed over 1300 apartments in the Los Angeles area since its formation in 1989. They are seeking an Asset Manager.
National CORE is an established Southern California based National nonprofit Multi-family Housing Developer. They are seeking a seasoned Senior VP of Development.
Community Corporation of Santa Monica is a locally based, non-profit organization committed to developing and managing affordable housing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. They are seeking a Temporary Leasing Agent.
WHCHC's mission is to develop safe, decent and affordable housing for people with limited income, including those with special needs, which enhances the community and supports economic diversity. They are looking for a Resident Services Coordinator.
Mercy Housing California is a statewide and national leader in the development, ownership, and management of service enriched affordable housing. They are seeking a Project Assistant. Please click on the job link for additional details. SCANPH members are invited to list their job openings directly on our website. For information on receiving a user name and login, please contact Robert Dhondrup at (213) 480-1249. For a full listing of the job openings with detailed descriptions and application procedures, please visit our jobs page on our website. |
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| scanph@work | | | | Become A SCANPH Member Today
Advocates for affordable homes need a strong and united voice now more than ever!
On the federal and state legislative fronts, SCANPH has been working aggressively to represent our interests in Washington DC and Sacramento and we've begun the good fight for a permanent source of financing for affordable homes.
Regionally, we've made significant progress in density bonus and mixed-income zoning ordinances that will shape the future for greater production of affordable homes for our communities.
Our monthly emails and our evolving website and online tools will continue to keep you informed and e- active about these developments, as well as provide an easily accessible calendar of events and our online membership directory.
Our workshops and annual conference will once again give you forums for policy discussion, skills training, and opportunities for connecting with colleagues.
We need your support. Become a SCANPH member today and support affordable homes for all Californians! Visit our easy to use online application form and submit it today. Thank you! Become An Affordable Housing Activist Today
SCANPH requests your help to build a stronger voice for nonprofit affordable home builders and advocates - by establishing a communications and mobilization coordinator (CMC) at your site.
We would like your community-based organization to select one of your staff members as your CMC - someone who you can dedicate to receiving Action Alerts and information on campaigns for affordable housing such as permanent source funding and mixed-income housing and acting on them.
Please take a moment to fill-out this form and return it to us now.
SCANPH Action Center
SCANPH now offers affordable home advocates an opportunity to voice their support for vital issues directly in our new SCANPH Action Center. We are now offering email and fax capabilities for our advocates - strategically targeting key legislation and issues - that can advance our campaigns in the most direct way.
The SCANPH Action Center: http://www.scanph.org/actioncenter
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