CAI Channel Islands Chapter

California Legislative Action Committee (C.L.A.C.)

CLAC Website

CAI Channel Islands 2007 CLAC representatives:

David Swedelson, Esq., Swedelson & Gottlieb, Delegate
Jeff Beaumont, Esq., Rapkin Gitlin & Beaumont, Delegate
Jill VanZeebroeck, PCAM, Management Solutions Inc., Liaison

Donate to CLAC Buck A Door Program, click on the Buck A Door tab on the CLAC Home Page or contact the Channel Islands Chapter for more information

In 1984, the California Legislative Action Committee was formed. The purpose of CLAC is to monitor legislation relating to community associations and to disseminate information regarding such legislation to the CAI members. In the past, CLAC has been instrumental in working with the State legislators in the formulation of bills and enactment of laws relating to community associations. CLAC is comprised of representatives appointed by each CAI Chapter in California, and includes all CAI interest groups (homeowners, managers, colleagues, developers and public officials).

Each bill relating to community associations is reviewed and analyzed. Thereafter, the entire committee votes to determine whether or not the bill will be supported, opposed, or another course of action will be taken. The bill is then carefully traced and reevaluated each time an amendment to the bill is made.

CLAC is a non-profit organization; and therefore it is necessary for CLAC to raise funds to continue to operate efficiently. If you would like any additional information about CLAC, or to make a donation, please contact the CAI-CIC office.

The national CAI website also extensively discusses national legislative issues relevant to homeowner associations.

California consists of eight CAI Chapters, and includes thousands of members. Four of our national Trustees hail from California, and one of them is our National President. So why haven’t we had a statewide coordinated effort between our eight Chapters to elevate CAI in California?

It's time to change the course! Community Plus and CA Day 2006 offer you an opportunity to do just that. CAI is for the second year conducting the only statewide conference available to HOA members and their managers, emphasizing the development of positive community values. Community Plus is the second annual multi-day state-wide event for Californians, and will be held on April 22 through 24 in Sacramento California.

Based at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency, the event is coordinated with the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC), and emphasizes the reinforcement of positive community values as well as raising legislative awareness of the benefits of community association living.

On Saturday, April 22, CAI's National President, Ross Feinberg, along with co-author Kelly Richardson, will present the DRE-approved California Common Interest Development Law Course. The class meets the statutory California law requirement for a manager to be called a Certified Common Interest Development Manager, and is the highest quality course available, at the most reasonable cost. An increasing number of HOA members and even lawyers are taking the course, and are welcome to enroll as well.

Sunday morning will contain two seminars of timely interest to owners, managers and lawyers in the HOA field. Sandra Gottlieb and Janet Powers, both members of the CAI's College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), will present a discussion of the new election reform law which takes effect on July 1. The seminar will present a brief review of the law, strategies and practical tips for complying, and an interactive session of some of the less clear points of the new law. In the other session Carole Murphy, PCAM, one of the nation's foremost management instructors, and Beth Grimm, another member of CCAL, will present a discussion of the records access law which also takes effect July 1. The seminar will also present strategies and practical tips for complying with the new law. Both sessions are designed to help reduce conflict in community associations, and will be useful for the novice board member as well as the veteran manager or attorney.

Sunday afternoon is open to attendees, who have the choice of enjoying the Capitol at its most peaceful time of the week or to attend the CLAC working session.

In the afternoon, the CLAC delegates are in their working session (normally at least five hours long), analyzing the various bills affecting California common interest developments.

In the evening of April 23, CLAC will organize a no-host dinner at one of the finer eateries in the Capitol vicinity. Skip Daum, CLAC Advocate, is legendary for his selection of the most enjoyable venues. Advance reservations are a must.

Monday April 24 is CA Day, as we convene for a morning of presentations by legislators, their staff, and legislative consultants. In the afternoon, the attendees will have meetings with their legislative representatives, as we work to increase the awareness of legislators to the importance of CIDs in California.

A limited number of discounted rooms have been reserved for Community Plus attendees at the Sacramento Hyatt. Contact your Chapter office for further information on Community Plus, and plan on attending. Attached is a pdf file with further information and enrollment information.