HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-12; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; Minutes; Regular SessionLEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Burkholder, Acosta.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Francine Busby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held Apr. 28, 2026
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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 Francine Busby representing Senator
Catherine Blakespear's office, and Ana Mladenovic representing Assemblymember Tasha
Boerner's office. A representative from U.S. Congressman Mike Levin's office was not
available.
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
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
Carpi & Clay Government Relations Partner Laura Morgan-Kessler presented the report on
federal lobbying efforts.
May 12, 2026 Legislative Subcommittee Meeting Page 2
The subcommittee received the report.
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 the City
Clerk}.
The subcommittee received the report.
Kris Wright, representing Equitable Land Use Alliance, spoke in opposition of AB 2433
(Alvarez) and SB 1245 (Jones).
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee Member Acosta
to support SJR 12 (Laird} 2026-2031 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing
Program, SB 936 (Blakespear} Nitrous oxide: sales, SB 1159 (Cabaldon} Artificial intelligence:
transparency and governance, and to oppose unless amended AB 2433 (Alvarez} Housing
development: density bonus. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Subcommittee Member Acosta requested a presentation and update from SANDAG, and a
presentation from the California Department of Insurance on fire and homeowner insurance tailored
to today's circumstances.
Subcommittee Member Burkholder requested a presentation from Caltrans on the I-5/SR 78
interchange in North County to include mitigation measures.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Subcommittee Members
reported on activities and meetings of some committees and subcommittees of which they are
members.
ADJOURNMENT: Subcommittee Member Acosta adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 10:41 a.m.
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