HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-08; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; Minutes
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
Oct. 8, 2024, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Burkholder, Acosta.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 10, 2024.
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee Member Acosta, to
approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE REPORTS – Receive updates from representatives of U.S.
Congressman Mike Levin, State Senator Catherine Blakespear, and State Assemblymember
Tasha Boerner, and provide feedback. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
The subcommittee received informational reports from Salome Tash representing Congressman
Mike Levin’s office, Francine Busby representing Senator Catherine Blakespear’s office and Ross
Tritt representing Assemblymember Tasha Boerner’s office.
The subcommittee received the reports.
2. LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY UPDATE – Receive updates on federal and state legislative and
budget activity and recent and ongoing advocacy efforts; discuss and provide feedback to
staff, including identifying high-priority bills, advocacy positions, funding opportunities, and
items for future City Council consideration. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager’s
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
California Public Policy Group Managing Director Sharon Gonsalves presented a report on state
lobbying efforts, including a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of City Clerk).
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Carpi & Clay Government Relations Partner Laura Morgan-Kessler presented the report on
federal lobbying efforts.
The subcommittee received the reports.
3. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE – Receive an update from
the California Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the department’s operations
in Carlsbad and the San Diego Coast District and provide feedback.
Recommendation: Receive the presentations and provide feedback.
Jason Haber introduced Sean Homer, North Sector Superintendent from the California
Department of Parks and Recreation, who presented a report and update on the department’s
operations in Carlsbad and the San Diego Coast District, which included information regarding
current sand retention and replenishment efforts, and campground and coastal bluff
management.
The subcommittee received the reports.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Subcommittee Member Acosta adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 10:01 a.m.
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Robin Nuschy, Minutes Clerk
Executive Assistant