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Home My WebLink About2024-03-04; Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission; ; City Council Legislative Subcommittee UpdateMeeting Date: March 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director, 442-339-2958 Melody Burkholder, City Council Member, 442-637-2853 City Council Legislative Subcommittee Update To: Staff Contact: Subject: Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding the Intergovernmental Affairs Program of the City of Carlsbad 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. City Council 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 traffic safety and mobility. Fiscal Analysis This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. Public Notification and Outreach 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. March 4, 2024 Item #2 Page 1 of 1 Melanie Burkholder City Councilmember - District 1 Legislative Subcommittee Member March 4, 2024 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Legislative Update TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental Affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative Platform position statements •City funding requests •Q & A Item #2 - Legislative Update 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. Item #2 - Legislative Update CITY-SPONSORED BILLS 2022: AB 1672 – Ocean Lifeguards at City Pools AB 1682 – Lifeguard Rescue Vessel Speed Limit 2023: SB 482 – TRO for Employee Harassment 2024: AB 2234 – E-bike rider training and age minimum AB 2715 – Brown Act Exception: Cybersecurity 2024 LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR Date Jan 3 Legislature Reconvenes Feb 16 Bill Introduction Deadline Aug 5–31 Fiscal Committees & Floor Sessions Jul 3–Aug 5 Summer Recess Sept 30 Governor’s Sign/Veto Deadline Item #2 - Legislative Update Mar–Jul Policy & Fiscal Committees Jun 15 Legislative Budget Deadline Mar 5 Primary Election Dec 2 Convene 2025-26 Regular Legislative Session You are here Jun 30 Governor’s Budget Deadline Nov 5 General Election CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 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. Item #2 - Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 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 Item #2 - Legislative Update 2024 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. Item #2 - Legislative Update 2024 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. Item #2 - Legislative Update 2024 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). Item #2 - 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 2024 Priorities •Camino De Los Coches and Maverick Way intersection improvements (District 4) •Electric vehicle charging stations (All Districts) •Safe Routes to School improvements: Bicycle, vehicle and pedestrian safety (All districts) •Sea level rise adaptation and shoreline preservation (All Districts) •Chestnut Avenue Underpass public art (District 1) •Lowering the railroad tracks in the Village (District 1) •Monroe Street Pool replacement (District 1) •Village decorative lighting (District 1) •Fire Station 7: Site acquisition and design (District 2) •Maerkle Reservoir solar panels (District 2) •La Posada de Guadalupe Homeless Shelter expansion (District 2) •Robertson Ranch Park development (District 2) •South Carlsbad Boulevard climate adaptation – Manzano Dr. to Island Way (Districts 2 and 3) •Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility Improvements (District 3) •Schulman Auditorium and Cannon Art Gallery improvements (District 3) •El Camino Real widening – Arenal Drive to La Costa Avenue (District 4) •La Costa Avenue traffic improvements (District 4) •Stagecoach Park Community Garden(District 4) STATE & FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS 2023 Awards •State St. parking lot electric vehicle charging stations - $350,000* •Safe Routes to School (bike/ped/vehicle improvements) - $850,000* Thank You! Item #2 - Legislative Update Melanie Burkholder City Councilmember - 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 Public Works Branch Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008  442-339-2746 t Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission Memorandum March 4, 2024 To: Honorable Chair Coelho and Members of the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager Public Works Via: Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Re: Additional Materials Related to Staff Report Item No. 2 City Council Legislative Update This memorandum provides additional information related to the request for additional information that were communicated during the briefings with Chair Coelho for the March 4, 2024, Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission meeting. 1.Attachment A provides a full summary of the city's Legislative Platform and Intergovernmental affairs program. This document provides the basis for prioritizing and acting upon, a broad range of intergovernmental and legislative matters that may impact the city's ability to operate effectively. Section 8 of this document includes the policies related specifically to Transportation, Communication, and Public Works. 2.Attachment B includes the guidelines of the city’s intergovernmental affairs program as established by City Council Policy Statement No. 39. Attachment: A. City of Carlsbad 2024 Legislative Platform B.City Council Policy Statement No. 39: Intergovernmental Affairs Program cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Tom Frank, Transportation Director, City Engineer John Kim, City Traffic Engineer Attachment A Policy No. 39 Date Issued Resolution No. Subject: Intergovernmental Affairs Program Purpose To establish the guidelines of the city’s intergovernmental affairs program. Background The city’s intergovernmental affairs program enables the city to efficiently and effectively address intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. By establishing a standing City Council Legislative Subcommittee and an Intergovernmental Affairs Director position, the city recently enhanced its capacity to monitor, analyze and respond to a steadily increasing stream of new legislation and an increasingly complex network of relationships existing among governmental agencies at the federal, state and local level. This policy establishes an appropriate and flexible intergovernmental affairs program for the City of Carlsbad. Statement of policy 1.It shall be the policy of the City of Carlsbad to actively monitor and advocate for legislation and other intergovernmental matters affecting the city as directed by the City Council to protect the city’s interests and local legislative authority. 2.The city will maintain an ongoing membership in the League of California Cities, which serves to promote the unified position of municipalities in San Diego County and throughout California to the state and federal legislature. 3.The City Council will adopt a Legislative Platform that clearly expresses the city's position on, and provides a basis for prioritizing and acting upon, a broad range of intergovernmental and legislative matters. •The Legislative Platform will be reviewed annually by the City Council Legislative Subcommittee and amended as needed by the City Council. 4.The City Council will adopt Legislative Priorities to guide the city’s advocacy efforts during the state’s biennial legislative session. •The Legislative Priorities will be reviewed annually by the City Council Legislative Subcommittee and amended as needed by the City Council. 5.The City Council Legislative Subcommittee will work in coordination with the Intergovernmental Affairs Director, City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, city departments, legislative consultants and the Carlsbad community to: Attachment B March 16, 2021 Item #8 Page 4 of 56 03/16/2021 2021-058 City Council Policy Statement No. 39 March 16, 2021 Page 2 a. Receive information and advise the City Council on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city; b. Continuously monitor state and federal proposed legislation, and: i. Review proposed legislation for consistency with the Legislative Platform; ii. Make recommendations to the City Council to identify high priority bills; and iii. Make recommendations to the City Council to adopt advocacy positions on high priority bills not addressed by the Legislative Platform; c. Proactively seek to identify local and regional legislative needs and recommend bill sponsorship opportunities to the City Council; and d. Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. 6. Only the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee may sign a letter on behalf of the city or the city’s subsidiary entities, to oppose or support legislation, or otherwise advocate in support or opposition of intergovernmental matters. 7. Only the City Council may authorize a letter to be sent on behalf of the city or the city’s subsidiary entities to oppose or support legislation not clearly addressed by the Legislative Platform. Procedure 1. The city will utilize the League of California Cities’ Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles as an organizational framework for structuring the city’s Legislative Platform. 2. The City Council Legislative Subcommittee will review the Legislative Platform annually, and will recommend amendments to the City Council for adoption, as needed. 3. The Intergovernmental Affairs Director will monitor the League of California Cities’ CA Cities Advocate, Action Alerts and other informational resources, and will engage the City Attorney’s Office, city departments, city boards, committees and commissions, legislative consultants, federal, state and local governmental agencies, affiliated professional associations and the Carlsbad community to identify and inform the City Council Legislative Subcommittee on emerging and ongoing legislative trends, proposed legislation and other intergovernmental matters having a direct and significant impact on the city’s fiscal, operational and environmental health, and the overall quality of life enjoyed by Carlsbad residents and other stakeholders. March 16, 2021 Item #8 Page 5 of 56 City Council Policy Statement No. 39 March 16, 2021 Page 3 a. The City Council Legislative Subcommittee will consider emerging and ongoing legislative trends and proposed legislation in reviewing the city’s Legislative Priorities annually, and will recommend amendments to the City Council for adoption, as needed. b. The Intergovernmental Affairs Director will identify and inform the City Council Legislative Subcommittee on proposed legislation and other intergovernmental matters that may have a direct and significant impact on the city’s fiscal, operational and environmental health, and the overall quality of life enjoyed by Carlsbad residents and other stakeholders. i. If the City Council Legislative Subcommittee deems such to be a potential high priority bill or other intergovernmental matter clearly consistent or inconsistent with the Legislative Platform, the City Manager and Intergovernmental Affairs Director shall be authorized to request, and the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee shall be authorized to take appropriate action in support or opposition. ii. If the City Council Legislative Subcommittee deems such to be a potential high priority bill or other intergovernmental matter not clearly consistent or inconsistent with the Legislative Platform, the City Council Legislative Subcommittee will develop and present a recommended advocacy position to the City Council for consideration. iii. In cases when the City Council Legislative Subcommittee cannot reach a decision as to whether a proposed piece of legislation should be deemed a high priority bill, or whether it is consistent or inconsistent with the Legislative Platform, the matter will be referred to the City Council to make such determination. iv. As the State Legislature nears the end of the legislative session each year, hundreds of bills are often amended and passed over the course of only a few days. In cases when a late‐breaking bill amendment is determined by the City Manager to have a potentially significant beneficial or detrimental effect on the city; and when such amendment is scheduled to be heard by the Legislature before it can be reviewed by the City Council Legislative Subcommittee or City Council, as may otherwise be required; the City Manager and Intergovernmental Affairs Director shall be authorized, in coordination with the Mayor, to take appropriate action in support or opposition of the proposed amendment, consistent with a position taken by the League of California Cities or another affiliated professional association. March 16, 2021 Item #8 Page 6 of 56 City Council Policy Statement No. 39 March 16, 2021 Page 4 c. The city’s legislative positions, as further defined below, are established and advocated for in accordance with the procedures outlined above. The city’s advocacy efforts in support of a legislative position may include the following resources and activities: position letters; staff, consultant and councilmember testimony to committees and other legislative and regulatory bodies; and meetings and phone calls with members of legislative and regulatory agencies. i. Support – A support position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, that the City of Carlsbad is in favor of the legislation in question. ii. Support if Amended – A support if amended position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, that the City of Carlsbad is in favor of the legislation in question, if the requested changes are adopted. iii. Neutral – A neutral position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, that the City of Carlsbad is impartial on the legislation in question and does not wish to take a position. iv. Oppose – An oppose position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agency, and other stakeholders that the City of Carlsbad is against the legislation in question. v. Oppose Unless Amended – An oppose unless amended position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, that the City of Carlsbad is against the legislation in question, unless the requested changes are adopted. vi. Watch – A watch position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, that the City of Carlsbad is dedicating resources to monitor the legislation in question. 4. The Intergovernmental Affairs Director will provide the City Council with a monthly update on the progress of high priority bills and other intergovernmental matters. March 16, 2021 Item #8 Page 7 of 56