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Home My WebLink About2024-04-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; ; Intergovernmental Affairs Program, ongoing legislative advocacy, process related to grant opportunities, and grant funding priorities Meeting Date: April 15, 2024 To: Parks & Recreation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Subject: Intergovernmental Affairs Program, ongoing legislative advocacy, process related to grant opportunities, and grant funding priorities Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding the Intergovernmental Affairs Program of the City of Carlsbad and the city’s recent and ongoing legislative advocacy efforts related to parks and recreation and provide feedback as appropriate. Executive Summary 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: 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 city’s 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 priority bills not addressed by 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. City Council 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 parks and recreation; including an overview of the city’s process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city’s current grant funding priorities. Exhibits None April 15, 2024 Item 1 1 of 1 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Staff Report Teresa Acosta District 4 City Councilmember Legislative Subcommittee Member April 15, 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission Legislative Update {city of Carlsbad TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental Affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative Platform position statements •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 NATIONA L LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER .RPPG CARPI &CLAY ~ngineering [I]olutions l:]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 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 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 :E i ~J!l o.!!! ijg' ~ .9 5.: LI.I g ~i LI.I 0 C C!I LI.I LI.I t z ;!.I °'-0:1:: LL 0 en _a z :g Ou FC Cl) g LI.I ,( C!I C!I ::J en THE LIFE CYCLE OF L IEGISILATION CCIJ'JITTif: ~:cm ~,ir~illr':I CHl,IRl'EROOl,I Al~ B~EERS TESTFY !:!IL tR z-s E.lPERTS LOo"'1STS THE CAUFORNIA LEGISLATURE ASSEMBLY R ULES COMMITTEE Alihough ihe praaedure can became ,oomplica'.ed. !his chart sloow.s !he esse iial steps fer passage of a bill. Typkal ao , ··tee a.ctions are used to s.mp[ify charting lhe oolllfSe of legislation. Salle bills require hearDJ.ls by more ttran ooe aorm ·11ee, in 'l ich ,caeSe a aormmlltee may ra-refl!I" the bill lo ana:her comrmit:lae. For example. b l'.s • h mane'.ary implic.i1ions must be r,e--refenre<i to 1he proper fiscal ,r:ammit1se in ,eacfl ou.se before they are seot to Iha seaond reaa:;mg rle and firnal actiioo. A bil may be ameru:led a1. w rious t:mes. as it rmoves 1h~h 1he Houses. The bil must be reprinted ,eact\ ,ime an amendme i is adap:ed by either house. All bill actions are printed in lln.e DAILY FILES. JOURNAILS andl HISTORIES. Gf a bill c,s amaK!ed in 1he opposite ause. it • re11il1ned to lhe □1158 of Ori'g'n for aoncurrance m ame11d'men!s. I □1158 of orrg·n does not concur, a Ca ' r,ence eomm·.tee Repa,;t IT11J1El 1h , be .adopted by each 1-!o,reSe before the bill c,a be sent to !he Governor. Sil'IA11: I 5'll ~ ... ~Lr :!i:1 COVI lTTeE ~.f.,\l<i~G IPi!ttr,.~'.a"d, f;l'Ell;S() ANDP.EM!E TESTIFI' 3Ll!.AU1~ Cmll:NS E:<FtRTS LCE6 ST$ From Idea into Law =rnE£=t,,:;; -~--· CHMIB::H~ /oNlt,'EIJoEI\S TESlUl~ll'I rt !!LLAU1Htf.! CfllZ-S -~ ._ __ .J ., __ LOO_· _av_lST!l __ _."------- to l'.rnE ~=~ii: f'l:A;fY~.f':V-S ~set.I A'° 1JE•••"'s TESTIIJtffi~Y 31! /lJJ-CrnzENS EmRTS L05ir/STS ~ ~ T1ifll) &;w.E I\EAfll~G DEij.!,TE ~,:)JE 7 GJ 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. 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 Legislative Update 2024 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 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Park Bond Funds (a)Support statewide park bond measures that include a component that provides per capita grants to cities and counties. (b)Oppose statewide park bond measures that tie local eligibility for grant funds to non-park related issues, such as rent control or housing element status. Legislative Update 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Public Parks/Recreational Facilities (a)Support increased and sustainable funding for community park facilities, open space, and recreation programs. (b)Support legislation that preserves the ability to implement integrated pest management practices, a science-based, decision-making process that combines biological, physical and chemical tools in a way that achieves pest control objectives while minimizing economic, health, and environmental risk. Healthy Cities (e) Support legislation that preserves the authority of local agencies to establish their own rules and regulations pertaining to community recreational activities. 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! Legislative Update Teresa Acosta City Councilmember - 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