HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-09; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; Minutes; Regular SessionLEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Minutes
Regu lar Meeting
June 9, 2026, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Burkholder, Acosta.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Salome Tash led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 12, 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 Salome Tash representing
Congressman Mike Levin's office, Francine Busby representing Senator Catherine
Blakespear's office, and Ana Mladenovic 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
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
Carpi & Clay Government Relations Partner David Wetmore presented the report on federal
lobbying efforts.
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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.
Climate Action Campaign representative Serena Petka advocated for state legislation that
addresses energy affordability and utility reform.
Equitable Land Use Alliance (ELUA) representative Kris Wright shared with the committee a
number of housing bills that ELUA opposes.
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee Member Acosta
to oppose AB 1294 (Haney) Planning and zoning: housing development: standardized
application form, AB 1621 (Wilson) Planning and Zoning Law: post entitlement permits:
Housing Accountability Act, AB 956 (Quirk-Silva}, Accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units, and SB 1085 (Durazo) Water supply planning: housing
developments. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee Member Acosta
to watch and bring back AB 1761 (Rogers) Electricity: calculation methodology: data
disclosure, SB 1138 (Padilla) Load-serving entities: resource adequacy requirements, and SB
239 (Arreguin) Crimes: criminal threats. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
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 10:25 a.m.
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