LOCAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE InternationalPolicy November 18, 2021 Here’s what happened at this week’s San Diego City Council and Committee hearings: City Council unanimously approved a change to the municipal code to eliminate minimum parking requirements for businesses located in transit priority areas and neighborhood-serving commercial areas. The Chamber was proud to support this item. Here’s what happened at this week’s Board of Supervisor hearings: Supported the creation of an ordinance to eliminate discrimination against women. The Chief Administrative Officer and Office of Equity and Racial Justice will work on creating one that follows the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which was adopted in 1979, and a gender equity strategy. Heard an update on the status of the San Diego Regional Decarbonization Framework. Supported a congressional bill to stop new offshore oil drilling in Southern California. Directed the Department of Parks and Recreation to work with outside agencies to keep regional lakes and reservoirs open. Upcoming City Public Input Opportunities Reminders: December 14 is a month away, but mark your calendars for the street vending ordinance to come to City Council. Upcoming Hearings The SANDAG Board of Directors will meet on November 19. The San Diego City Council will be in legislative recess from November 22-December 3. For more on recent legislative updates and musings from our Policy & IBA teams, read the weekly Policy Update here. Share Tweet ✎ Categories Chamber Offers Community Partners Events International LEAD Member Spotlight Member Stories News Out & About Policy Ribbon Cuttings San Diego Small Business Resources Sponsored Uncategorized Archives ◅ PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST ▻ Be Connected. 619.544.1300 Contact Member Directory About EMAIL SIGNUP JOIN US © 2021 San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce | All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Site Map We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website and for analytical purposes. By using our website or clicking OK, you are agreeing to these terms.OK