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Home My WebLink About2025-09-24; Library Board of Trustees; 01; City Council Legislative Subcommittee UpdateSept. 24, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: Sept. 24, 2025 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Suzanne Smithson, Library & Cultural Arts 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 operation of the city library system. 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 operation of the city library system; including an overview of the city’s process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city’s current funding priorities. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report Sept. 24, 2025 Item #1 Page 2 of 2 Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits None. Melanie Burkholder District 1 City Council Member Legislative Subcommittee Member Sept. 24, 2025 Library Board of Trustees Legislative Subcommittee 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 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES NLC NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER [i\CPPG CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP 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 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 ~-!t fi ', . 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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 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 – POSITIONS Public Libraries a)Support increased and sustainable funding for local public libraries and the State Library. b)Oppose Internet filtering laws that apply to publicly funded libraries. c)Support legislation that preserves library patron privacy. d)Support legislation that preserves net neutrality. Legislative Update RECENT BILLS OF INTEREST SB 321 (Ashby - 2023) Local Public Library Partnership Program: Requires the State Librarian to coordinate with local public libraries to determine the most effective means to provide all students with access to a student success card by third grade. Providing students access to library services, including online research, tutoring, and digital content from the California State Library’s K–12 Online Resources Project. AB 1825 (Muratsuchi - 2024) California Freedom to Read Act: Would require public libraries to establish a policy for the selection of library materials and the use of library materials and facilities in accordance with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. Would prohibit proscribing the circulation of books or other resources because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval of ideas contained in those materials. Would prohibit exercising the discretion to determine the content of library materials in a partisan or political manner, a manner based on specified protected characteristics, or on the basis that the materials contain inclusive and diverse perspectives. Would provide that a person’s right to use a public library and its resources shall not be denied or abridged because of personal characteristics, age, background, or views. 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 •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 ( City of Carlsbad