HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-09; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; MinutesLEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2023, 9 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 9 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Acosta, Burkholder.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 11, 2023
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 Horvath, and provide feedback. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
The subcommittee received an informational report from Kyle Krahel-Frolander from
Congressman Mike Levin's office, Francine Busby from State Senator Catherine Blakespear's
office and Haley Kubik from Ta sha Boerner's office.
The subcommittee received the updates.
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's Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
Carpi and Clay's Laura Morgan-Kessler presented the report on federal lobbying efforts.
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Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) Director of Government Affairs Sharon Gonsalves presented
the report on state lobbying efforts and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office
of the City Clerk).
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee Member Acosta, to
support AB 33, AB 474, AB 675 and AB 701. The motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
The subcommittee received the reports.
3. CALIFORNIA'S MEGAN'S LAW-CA PENAL CODE§ 290.46-Receive an informational update and
overview of California's Megan's Law (Penal Code§ 290.46), including rules governing where sex
offenders can reside, and suggestions about what cities and the public can do to help ensure
community safety, and provide feedback. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the update and provide feedback.
Deputy District Attorney Alex Willett presented the report on state lobbying efforts and reviewed
a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk). San Diego Sherriff Department
Sergeant Miguel Lopez and Carlsbad Police Captain Jeff Smith also provided information.
The subcommittee received the report.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None.
ADJOURN: Subcommittee Member Acosta adjourned the duly noticed meeting at 10:32 a.m.
Kaylin McCauley
Deputy City Clerk