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Home My WebLink About2025-10-06; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; 01; City Council Legislative Subcommittee UpdateMeeting Date: Oct. 6, 2025 To: Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director, 442-339-2958 Teresa Acosta, City Council Member, 442-339-2853 Subject: City Council Legislative Subcommittee Update 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 traffic safety and mobility and provide feedback as appropriate. Executive Summary/Discussion 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, and a.Review proposed legislation for consistency with the city’s Legislative Platform; b.Make recommendations to the City Council to identify high priority bills; and c.Make recommendations to the 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; and 4.Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. District 4 City Council Member 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 traffic safety and mobility. Fiscal Analysis This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. Public Notification and Outreach TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION Oct. 6, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 2 Staff Report This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits None. Oct. 6, 2025 Item #1 Page 2 of 2 Teresa Acosta District 4 City Council Member Legislative Subcommittee Member October 6, 2025 Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission Legislative Subcommittee Update { City of Carlsbad TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative platform & current positions •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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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 8.Transportation, Communication and Public Works Transportation (a) Support measures that would increase the ability of local agencies to finance local and regional transportation facilities and improvements, including alternative modes of transportation and transportation demand management systems and transportation systems management initiatives. (b) Support legislation that provides for safe, effective and efficient transportation alternatives for all travel modes. (c) Support funding and legislation that provides direct support to cities to advance roadway safety through education, engineering and enforcement. (d) Support legislation that establishes requirements for E-bike rider safety training and licensing. Legislative Update 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS (e) Oppose transportation proposals that would adversely affect the quality of life in North San Diego County by causing traffic congestion, air pollution or other problems. (f) Encourage and support double tracking of the rail corridor within the City limits in a manner that: 1.Improves public safety access and response times. 2.Eliminates or reduces existing at-grade rail crossings within the rail corridor. 3.Improves local, regional, and coastal access for all travel modes (bicycle, pedestrian, vehicle, transit). 4.Minimizes impacts to neighborhoods. 5.Maximizes community and neighborhood connections. 6.Protects and/or improves the economic vibrancy of surrounding neighborhoods and the city. 7.Protects and/or enhances environmental resources. Legislative Update 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS (g)Oppose legislation that diminishes local control over the regulation and deployment of micro-mobility solutions. (h)Oppose measures that would result in the consolidation of the North County Transit District and Metropolitan Transit System. 6. Public Safety Law Enforcement i)Support legislation that strengthens penalties for participating in any coordinated effort to disrupt the use of public roads and publicly accessible parking lots (e.g. as part of a street takeover, sideshow, or racing exhibition). Legislative Update 2025 BILL POSITIONS Legislative Update SB 79 (Wiener) Local government land: public transit use: housing development: transit-oriented development City position: Oppose Seeks to allow and streamline the approval of taller, higher-density housing near major transit stops by limiting the ability of local jurisdictions to deny certain multi-family housing developments, and exempting certain transit-agency-owned projects from CEQA. SB 358 (Becker) Mitigation Fee Act: mitigating vehicular traffic impacts City position: Oppose Would require local agencies to reduce vehicle mitigation fees for housing developments within transit priority areas that meet specified characteristics to a rate that reflects a lower rate of automobile trip generation in comparison to those without these characteristics, unless the local agency makes findings supported by substantial evidence in the record that projects are not expected to reduce automobile trips. Would require a housing development project to be near three or more specified retail and convenience establishments to qualify for lower fees as described above. 2025 BILL POSITIONS Legislative Update SB 569 (Blakespear) Department of Transportation: homeless encampments City position: Support Would require the Department of Transportation to develop district-specific joint action plans in collaboration with local governments, and upon appropriation by the Legislature, allocate funds to support collaborative efforts to address homeless encampments located on department property. SB 741 (Blakespear) Coastal resources: coastal development permit: exemption: Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor City Position:Support Would expand the emergency exemption from the coastal development permit process to include urgent repair and maintenance of existing railroad infrastructure along the Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor. NOTE: Both are now 2-year bills. AB 2234 (BOERNER) – E-BIKE AGE MINIMUM SAN DIEGO COUNTY PILOT PROGRAM Legislative Update TSMC review: Sept. 16, 2025 Recommendations to City Council: 1. Adopt the U-12 e-bike ban allowed under Assembly Bill 2234 2. Adopt a rule prohibiting U-16 riders from carrying passengers 3. Research feasibility of including Carlsbad in Assembly Bill 1778 (Marin County e-bike pilot program) – to allow local agencies to prohibit U-16 from riding Class 2 e-bikes and require helmet use for all Class 2 e-bike riders, regardless of age 4. Advocate for new state legislation granting cities greater flexibility to adopt stricter e-bike regulations, such as licensing, registration and insurance requirements and the option to increase the minimum age above 12. 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 Teresa Acosta City Council Member - 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