Diane Kindermann Henderson, a partner at the firm, will be speaking at the Lorman Seminar on Current Issues in Stormwater Regulation on August 16, 2012, in Redding. This seminar will discuss changes in Stormwater regulations including the new Draft Industrial NPDES Permit released in July, permitting processes, compliance and legal issues and the effects of
Join William Abbott this summer at UC Davis Extension Land Use and Natural Resources Program
Vested Rights, Vesting Maps and Development Agreements
William Abbott
121LUP154
Thursday, August 23, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sutter Square Galleria
Sacramento, CA
Development agreements are an effective avenue for a community and developer to come together and process a project. Both sides of the table need to carefully consider the terms of these contracts and
Please join Diane Kindermann and her co-panelists on September 14, 2012, for a CEQA for LAFCO program
Instructors: Diane Kindermann, Bruce Baracco, Bob Klousner, Amanda Olekszulin, and Terry Rivasplata
The program is designed to give LAFCO, city and special district staff the ability to prepare, initiate, administer, review and comment on environmental documents required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For more information, including Registration details, please visit www.Calafco.org
Motherlode Wineries & Vineyards Seminar, sponsored by Abbott & Kindermann, California Association of Winegrape Growers (“CAWG”) and others.
This seminar will guide winery, vineyard owners, operators and legal professionals through cost-effective strategies to address current environmental, business and technical challenges.
Two Dates and Locations:
November 6, 2012 – Oak Ridge Winery, Lodi; and
November 14, 2012 – Cielo Estate, Shingle Springs
More information, tentative agenda and registration coming soon.
Tenant Surveys Form Foundation of Denial of Mobilehome Park Conversion Request
By William W. Abbott
Mobilehome parks represent meaningful opportunities for affordable housing. Conversions of rental mobilehome parks to individual ownerships can create affordable ownership opportunities for lower income families and individuals, or displacement of the same economically disadvantaged households burdened with a difficult-to-relocate housing asset. The legislature has struggled with crafting the appropriate protocols for cities and counties to follow when reviewing applications for park conversion. The most recent judicial decision involves city and county practice when determining whether or not an application represented a bona fide application to convert (Government Code section 66427.5.)Continue Reading Tenant Surveys Form Foundation of Denial of Mobilehome Park Conversion Request
Join William Abbott this summer at UC Davis Extension Land Use and Natural Resources Program:
Vested Rights, Vesting Maps and Development Agreements
William Abbott
121LUP154
Thursday, August 23, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sutter Square Galleria
Sacramento, CA
Development agreements are an effective avenue for a community and developer to come together and process a project. Both sides of the table need to carefully consider the terms of these contracts and explore questions of content and performance before completing such an agreement. Learn the legislative and judicial aspects of development agreements.Continue Reading Join William Abbott this summer at UC Davis Extension Land Use and Natural Resources Program:
Charter Cities Can Exempt Themselves From Prevailing Wage Requirements For Locally Funded Projects
The California Supreme Court charts new ground on the municipal affairs doctrine, allowing charter cities to exempt themselves from prevailing wage requirements for locally funded projects.
Continue Reading Charter Cities Can Exempt Themselves From Prevailing Wage Requirements For Locally Funded Projects
The Commerce Clause As A Sword To Challenge California’s Efforts To Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Will Commerce Clause challenges thwart California’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? In regards to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, one U.S. District Court has already said “Yes.”
Continue Reading The Commerce Clause As A Sword To Challenge California’s Efforts To Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Town Versus Gown Fight Continues Over State University EIR
By William W. Abbott
California State University East Bay undertook a dual purpose EIR for its campus master plan and two construction projects, the latter consisting of a housing complex and a parking structure. The EIR included alternatives at both the master plan and construction project level. The City of Hayward and public interest groups filed suit challenging the sufficiency of the EIR. The trial court found the EIR to be deficient and issued an order granting the petition for writ. The University subsequently appealed.Continue Reading Town Versus Gown Fight Continues Over State University EIR
California Natural Resources Agency Gives Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Additions to the CEQA Guidelines Implementing SB 226
By Sharon Buckenmeyer
On July 27, 2012, the California Natural Resources Agency gave notice of intent to adopt CEQA Guideline section 15183.3 pursuant to SB 226 (Simitian). Section 15183.3 is intended to streamline the environmental review process for eligible infill projects and reduce the time and cost of the environmental review. To be eligible the