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Home My WebLink About2025-09-04; Arts Commission; 01; City Council Legislative Subcommittee UpdateMeeting Date: Sept. 4, 2025 To: Arts Commission From: Faviola Medina, Constituent & Clerk Services Director Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Subject: City Council Legislative Subcommittee Update District: All Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding the work of the City Council Legislative Subcommittee, the City of Carlsbad Intergovernmental Affairs Program and the city’s recent and ongoing advocacy efforts related to the arts. Executive Summary The City of Carlsbad City Council Legislative Subcommittee works in coordination with the city’s Intergovernmental Affairs Director, City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, city departments, legislative consultants and the Carlsbad community to: 1.Receive information and advise the City Council on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city 2.Continuously monitor state and federal proposed legislation a.Review proposed legislation for consistency with the city’s Legislative Platform b.Make recommendations to City Council to identify high priority bills c.Make recommendations to City Council to adopt advocacy positions on high priority bills not addressed by the Legislative Platform 3.Proactively seek to identify local and regional legislative needs and recommend bill sponsorship opportunities to the City Council 4.Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city District 1 City Council Member and Legislative Subcommittee Member Melanie Burkholder and Intergovernmental Affairs Director Jason Haber will provide an update on the city’s recent and ongoing advocacy efforts related to the arts; including an overview of the city’s process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city’s current funding priorities. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Arts Commission Sept. 4, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 2 Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the City Council Legislative Subcommittee is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines. Exhibits None. Sept. 4, 2025 Item #1 Page 2 of 2 Melanie Burkholder District 1 City Council Member Legislative Subcommittee Member Sept. 4, 2025 Arts Commission Legislative Subcommittee Update TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental Affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative Platform position statements •City funding requests •Q & A Legislative Update 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 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 2025 Bill Proposals: - Allow public safety on-street use of UTVs - Electronic filing & virtual appearance for workplace harassment restraining orders - Expand allowable use of beds at La Posada Shelter 2025 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Jan 6, 2025 Legislature Reconvenes Feb 21 Bill Introduction Deadline Aug 18–Sept. 12 Fiscal Committees & Floor Sessions Jul 18–Aug 18 Summer Recess Oct 12 Governor’s Sign/Veto Deadline Legislative Update Mar–Jul Policy & Fiscal Committees Jun 15 Legislative Budget Deadline Jan 5, 2026 Convene 2026 Regular Legislative Session You are here Jun 30 Governor’s Budget Deadline Jan 1, 2026 Statutes take effect CITY OF CARLSBAD 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITION Arts, Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation and Education (a)Support funding and legislation that support local arts and culture, acknowledges the community’s history and current conditions and recognizes the need for preservation and education. Legislative Update 2025 BILLS WE’RE WATCHING - Legislative Update SB-456 (Ashby) Contractors: exemptions: muralists. Under the CA Contractors’ State License Law, individuals who construct or alter any building or other structure must be licensed by the CSLB if the total cost of labor and materials exceeds $500. This bill would exempt from that law an artist who draws, paints, applies, executes, restores, or conserves a mural, as defined, pursuant to an agreement with a person who could legally authorize the work. For purposes of this section, ”mural” means a unique work of fine art that is protected by copyright, trademark, label, or patent and that is drawn or painted by hand directly onto interior or exterior walls or ceilings, fixtures, or other appurtenances of a building or structure. “Mural” does not include painted wall signs. 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 •Public Safety •Village Area Pedestrian Lighting •Barrio Street & Pedestrian Lighting •Fire Station 7 – Design •La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter Expansion •Sustainability & Climate Adaptation •EV Charging Stations – Monroe St. Pool & Veterans Memorial Park •S. Carlsbad Blvd. Climate Adaptation Studies •Maerkle Reservoir Solar Project •Sea Level Rise Adaptation & Shoreline Preservation •Parks & Trails Projects •Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail •Pickleball Courts – Calavera Hills & Stagecoach •ADA Beach Access Improvements •Robertson Ranch Park Development •Transportation & Mobility Projects •Kelly Dr. & Park Dr. Complete Streets •Lowering the Railroad Tracks in the Village •Safe Routes to School Improvements: Sage Creek High School & Hope Elementary School •La Costa Ave. Traffic Improvements: ECR to RSF 2025 STATE & FEDERAL FUNDING PRIORITIES Thank You! Legislative Update Melanie Burkholder City Council Member - District 1 Legislative Subcommittee Member Melanie.Burkholder@carlsbadca.gov 442-339-2830 (Office) 442-637-2853 (Direct) Jason Haber Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov (442) 339-2958