Regulating Short Term Rentals The rising popularity of Airbnb and other such platforms had led to a significant increase of availability in short term rental properties. Among these properties are those that do not meet code requirements, which, in many jurisdictions, do not allow short term rentals in certain areas. This webinar will cover effective regulation of short-term rentals with real world examples of existing code enforcement efforts. Speakers: Cathy Cunningham & Roger Horner

How to Build a Police Workforce that Reflects Your Community Now more than ever it is important that municipalities, especially law enforcement agencies, reflect the communities they serve, which encompasses employing more women and people of color.  This session will explore actions your municipality can take to diversify its police force and incorporate race equity in the workplace. Speaker: Jana Sullivan

When the Elected Official is the Problem Often we find ourselves scratching our heads at what some of our elected or appointed government officials say whether it’s on social media or in a public meeting. In those moments, what is left on the record are damaging at best and horrific at worst. It falls upon the local government attorneys to protect the client despite these damaging statements. This webinar’s goal is to provide practical recommendations on what to do when...

Municipal Bans on Natural Gas Hook-Ups CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Over 50 municipalities nationwide have considered or enacted all-electric requirements for new construction. These bans are in line with local climate action planning and municipal goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These bans give rise to new legal questions and challenges. This webinar will cover these legal issues and attempt to provide practical recommendations to those seeking to...

Penn Central Regulatory Takings and Inverse Condemnation Part 2 This presentation will provide an in depth look into the nuances of a Penn Central taking, a discussion of why bulk/area zoning regulations should never give rise to a Penn Central taking claim, and examine the potential problems associated with Monterey as well as whether a moratorium can give rise to a takings claim. This presentation is the second of a two-part series on taking and condemnation. Speaker: Jefferson L. Blomquist

Public Private Partnerships: The Answer to the U.S. Infrastructure Problem? A discussion of the benefits and limitations of public private partnerships (P3s) as a method for local governments to develop infrastructure. The presentation will also discuss different P3 models of project delivery, the use of P3s to recycle or monetize existing infrastructure assets, and the issues governments should consider when determining whether a P3 is the best option for a particular project. Speaker: Erlyne Nazaire

Structural Racism, Local Authority, and the Harmful Impacts of State Preemption in the South CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. State interference in local democracy is embedded in a long history of events and actions that have sought to promote the interests of historically privileged property owners and perpetuate the South’s racist past. Across the region, the configuration of government, policies, and practices are rooted in earlier efforts to limit...

Public Forum Overview and Application to Running Public Meetings A discussion of the different types of forums based upon Supreme Court and circuit court holdings, such as traditional, designated, limited public forums and non-public forums, and the real world interaction with public meetings when they are held to be either designated or limited, which affects the way speakers at these meetings can be regulated. Speaker: Julian Grant

Variations and Zoning Relief Many local governments provide for variations in their zoning code. The purpose of such variations is to ensure that no property is unreasonably deprived of the development opportunities enjoyed by other properties in the same locality and district. The goal of this webinar is to provide attendees with practical information on zoning relief and variations. Speaker: Kim Mickelson & David Silverman

The ADA at Thirty: 2020 Recap and What to Expect in 2021 CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. In July 2020, the ADA celebrated its 30th birthday as being the law of the land.  In this webinar, Jonathan Mook will present an overview of significant ADA developments that occurred in 2020, particularly as they concern the COVID-19 pandemic.  The EEOC’s new relaxed standards for medical testing, the applicability of the...