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Home My WebLink About2024-04-04; Senior Commission; ; Intergovernmental Affairs Program, ongoing legislative advocacy, process related to grant opportunities, and grant funding prioritiesSE IOR COMMISSION Staff Report Meeting Date: April 4, 2024 To: Senior Commission From: Staff Contact: Mick Calarco, Recreation Services Manager Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Subject: Intergovernmental Affairs Program, ongoing legislative advocacy, process related to grant opportunities, and grant funding priorities Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding the Intergovernmental Affairs Program of the City of Carlsbad and the city's recent and ongoing legislative advocacy efforts related to the needs and concerns of seniors. and provide feedback as appropriate. Executive Summary/Discussion The City of Carlsbad City Council Legislative Subcommittee works in coordination with the city's Intergovernmental Affa irs Director, City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office, ci ty departments, legislative consultants and the Carlsbad community to: a. Receive information and advise the City Council on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city; b. Continuously monitor state and federal proposed legislation, and: i. Review proposed legislation for consistency with the city's Legislative Platform; ii. Make recommendations to the City Council to identify high priority bills; and iii. Make recommendations to the City Council to adopt advocacy positions on priority bills not addressed by Legislative Platform; c. Proactively seek to identify local and regional legislative needs and recommend bill sponsorship opportunities to the City Council; and d. Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. City Council and Legislative Subcommittee Member Teresa Acosta and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber will provide an update on the city's recent and ongoing advocacy efforts related to the needs and concerns of seniors; including an overview of the city's process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city's current grant funding priorities. Exhibits This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. April 4, 2024 Item #1 Page 1 of 11 Teresa Acosta District 4 City Councilmember Legislative Subcommittee Member April 4, 2024 Senior Commission Legislative Update { City of Carlsbad TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental Affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative Platform position statements •City funding requests •Q & A Legislative Update { City of Carlsbad INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS •City Council policy & resolution •City Council Legislative Subcommittee •Legislative Platform •Cal Cities / National League of Cities •Departmental & lobbyist support •Legislative & regulatory advocacy •State/federal/other grant funding LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY ADVOCACY •Watch / Support / Oppose / …If Amended •Letters / Testimony •Direct Engagement (legislators, staff, consultants, committee members, administration, agencies) •Bill Sponsorship •Regional partners – County, SANDAG, neighboring cities, etc. Legislative Update EAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES NLC NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER .RPPG CARPI &CLAY l]ngineering [I]olutions E)ervices CITY-SPONSORED BILLS 2022: AB 1672 – Ocean Lifeguards at City Pools AB 1682 – Lifeguard Rescue Vessel Speed Limit 2023: SB 428 – TRO for Employee Harassment 2024: AB 2234 – E-bike rider training and age minimum AB 2715 – Brown Act Exception: Cybersecurity 2024 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Date Jan 3 Legislature Reconvenes Feb 16 Bill Introduction Deadline Aug 5–31 Fiscal Committees & Floor Sessions Jul 3–Aug 5 Summer Recess Sept 30 Governor’s Sign/Veto Deadline Legislative Update Mar–Jul Policy & Fiscal Committees Jun 15 Legislative Budget Deadline Mar 5 Primary Election Dec 2 Convene 2025-26 Regular Legislative Session You are here Jun 30 Governor’s Budget Deadline Nov 5 General Election I fr I l ' /~----=-- / \. • I THE LIFE CYCLE OF LEGISLATION lt.lTRO~ ... ~II.BER. THE CAUFORNIA LEGISLATURE .ASS E BLY RULES COMMITTEE Although !he prnaedure can beoome ,complicated. lhis chart sh,o-115 Iha esse iial steps for passage of .a bill. Typiral co , -•tee a.ct1ons ara used to s.mp[ify charting Iha oollll'Se of legislalion. Satie bill'.a require hean'r;gs hy more ·IJitan ooe aorrn "ilea, in wh ich ,ca,se a aomunittee may l'B-refar he bill 1o, ana:her comrrnitlae. For example. bill's -h manelary implicafons must be ra-refenre.m to !he prnpe, fiscal ,oommitlae in ,each ouse befora they are seot to Iha seaond read"~ 1le and fililal actiioo. A bill may be ametn.ded at w rious tmes as it moves ih~h !he Houses. The bil must be reprinted •earn lirne an amendme11! is .adap:ed by either house. All bill actions are printed in !he DAILY FILES. JOURNALS a11dl HISTORIES. If a bill i-.; am.EOded in !he opposite am;a. it is retmned 1o Iha am;e of Ori'gn for aoncurr-enae m ama11d'rnents. If am;a of Ori'gn does nat ccnrur, .a Ca ' r-ence c~ ·,tee Report mus! ih , be .adopted by each 1-loo,sa before the bill ca be sent to Iha Ga•.-ernar. CO'! lTTEE ~.f.o\l,No Pmti,,.k¢!; :ad, Cl' i;j>fll;S()~ NIDP.EM!~ TESTIFI' 3Ll!.A111~ CrmENS E~EIUS LCEI> ST$ From Idea into Law ~= ~tins ill STO £0.V'.l/ TlEE C>:il,to.l1T111£ IEAl'lt/G< -~--· C~SH:,.;)N A/,D ►!.EW5ERS TE511110 rt l:!LLAUlH~ z-s o>i'ER s ~ ,._ __ J ., __ LCI!_· _iw_1m1 __ .... ~ Tf$TIIJl:ffl liY :IUN.Jl-K:tR CrnzeNS Ell'ERrS L05ifl'STS ~ ~ Tr.Iii) ,!l!w,E IIE_A!llM; DEilA11: \,:)TE 7 GJ CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Guiding Principles I. Preserve Local Control - The city supports the broadest authority for our citizens and the City Council to make decisions and provide public services locally. As cities are voluntarily created by the residents of a community to provide local self- government and to make decisions at the local level to best meet the diverse needs of the community, the city opposes preemption of local control. II. Maintain Fiscal Responsibility — The city supports legislative and budget measures that protect and enhance its existing funding sources, revenue base and control over local government budgeting. The city opposes efforts to shift local funds to the county, state or federal governments, diminish its revenue base or impose new mandates that are unfunded or inadequately funded. III. Protect Quality of Life — The city supports state legislation and funding that preserve the safety, security, cultural resources and well-being of our residents, workers, businesses and visitors. The city opposes efforts that would negatively impact the infrastructure, public health and safety, community development, equitable community services, cultural integrity and environmental programs and other city efforts to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Carlsbad. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Legislative Priorities 1. Community Character 2. Quality of Life & Safety 3. Sustainability & the Natural Environment 4. Economic Vitality 5. Organizational Excellence & Fiscal Health Legislative Update 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM Community Services Arts, Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation and Education Child Care Park Bond Funds Public Parks/Recreational Facilities Public Libraries Seniors Healthy Cities Environmental Quality Climate Change California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Hazardous Materials Solid Waste, Recycling and Diversion Utilities Coastal Issues Water General Principles Water Conservation Water Recycling Water Quality Water Storage & Conveyance Systems New Technology Financial Considerations Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations Labor Relations Workers’ Compensation Governance and Ethics Elected Officials Housing, Community and Economic Development Planning and Zoning Housing Subdivision Map Act Economic Development Public Safety Fire Services Emergency Services and Preparedness Law Enforcement Drugs and Alcohol Homelessness Miscellaneous Revenue and Taxation State Mandates Transportation, Communication and Public Works Transportation Public Works Contracts Telecommunications Legislative Update 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Seniors a)Support legislation that fosters independence of older Californians b)Support legislation that advances the objectives of the Age Friendly Carlsbad Action Plan, including increased and sustainable funding for senior transportation services, social and civic engagement programs and senior housing. Healthy Cities d)Support initiatives that encourage cities to address the needs of an aging population through local and statewide planning, education and programming. Housing (a) Support efforts to develop federal and state participation, financial support and incentives (tax benefits, grants, loans) for programs which provide adequate, affordable housing (home ownership and/or rental opportunities) for all economic segments of the community including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income persons. Legislative Update 2024 BILLS OF INTEREST AB 3011 (Bains) Electricity: rates: unreasonable hardship Would require the Public Utilities Commission to ensure that electrical rates do not cause an unreasonable hardship on senior citizens, renters, families with minor children, medically vulnerable customers, or economically vulnerable residential customers in hot climate zones. Would provide that any electrical rate schedule that imposes rates on those identified customers above baseline rates during any hour where the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit for the duration of the hour is considered an unreasonable hardship. AB 1813 (Alanis) Senior Tenant Shallow Rental Subsidy Program of 2024: housing grants Would establish the Senior Tenant Shallow Rental Subsidy Program of 2024. Would require the Department of Housing and Community Development , upon appropriation by the legislature, to establish and administer a grant program for cities and counties to provide subsidies for senior citizens at risk of homelessness. Would require a grantee to award rental subsidies to individuals, not to exceed $500 per month for up to 18 months, based on specified requirements. Legislative Update City Funding Requests •Priority projects in need of funding •Aligned with state/federal priorities and funding sources •Multi-year effort •Discretionary Budget Appropriations •Community Projects Funding •Competitive Grants •Formula Allocations 2024 Priorities •Camino De Los Coches and Maverick Way intersection improvements (District 4) •Electric vehicle charging stations (All Districts) •Safe Routes to School improvements: Bicycle, vehicle and pedestrian safety (All districts) •Sea level rise adaptation and shoreline preservation (All Districts) •Chestnut Avenue Underpass public art (District 1) •Lowering the railroad tracks in the Village (District 1) •Monroe Street Pool replacement (District 1) •Village decorative lighting (District 1) •Fire Station 7: Site acquisition and design (District 2) •Maerkle Reservoir solar panels (District 2) •La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter expansion (District 2) •Robertson Ranch Park development (District 2) •South Carlsbad Boulevard climate adaptation – Manzano Dr. to Island Way (Districts 2 and 3) •Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility Improvements (District 3) •Schulman Auditorium and Cannon Art Gallery improvements (District 3) •El Camino Real widening – Arenal Drive to La Costa Avenue (District 4) •La Costa Avenue traffic improvements (District 4) •Stagecoach Park Community Garden(District 4) STATE & FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS 2023 Awards •State St. parking lot electric vehicle charging stations - $350,000* •Safe Routes to School (bike/ped/vehicle improvements) - $850,000* Thank You! Legislative Update Teresa Acosta City Councilmember - District 4 Legislative Subcommittee Member Teresa.Acosta@carlsbadca.gov 442-339-2830 (Office) 442-200-8748 (Direct) Jason Haber Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov (442) 339-2958 ( City of Carlsbad