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Home My WebLink About2024-04-24; Library Board of Trustees; ; Intergovernmental Affairs Program and ongoing legislative advocacyApril 24, 2024 Item #1 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: April 24, 2024 To: Library Board of Trustees From: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Subject: Intergovernmental Affairs Program and ongoing legislative advocacy District: All 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 the operation of the city library system 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 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. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Staff Report April 24, 2024 Item #1 Page 2 of 2 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 the operation of the city library system; including an overview of the city’s process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city’s current funding priorities. Explanation & Analysis None. Fiscal Analysis This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. Next Steps None. Environmental Evaluation This item does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits None. Teresa Acosta District 4 City Councilmember Legislative Subcommittee Member April 24, 2024 Library Board of Trustees 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 E]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 / .------------=------,,. _.,,. ~ \. 0 --~ 1' • \ / I __...-..,.-..-11,..-,._c ~ ' fr ---=--'~\ f I I I Q .,,; J ..____ ~/ / :E i LI. Ill z .. o .!!! ijf' ~ .9 6.: LI.I g ~i LI.I 0 C C!I LI.I LI.I t z ;!.I °'-o=-= IL 0 en _a z :g 0 "0 FC en g LI.I ,( C!I C!I ::J en THE LIFE CYCLE OF L IEGISILATION E.lPERTS LOo"'1STS THE CAUFORNIA LEGISLATURE ASSE BLY RULES COMMITTEE Alihough ihe praaedure can become •complica:ed. lhis chart sli1io'il5 lhe essetn.lial steps fer passage of a bill. Typkal ao, ·•tee a.ctions are used to s.mp[ify charting lhe oolllfSe of legisla!ion. Salle bills require hearngs by more ·Urtan ooe aorrn ·11ee, in ·,mien •raeSe a aorrnrnittee may ra-refl!I" the bill to ana:her comrrniliae. For example. bill's • h mane:ary implica1ions must be ra--refenred to ihe prape-, fiscal ,r:ommit1se in ,each ouse before lhey are seot to Iha seaond reaa:;mg 1le and fi111al actiioo. A bill may be amE!111ded a1. w rious tnies, as it moves ih~h ihe Houses. The bil must be reprinted ,eacti time an amendme i is adap:ed by either house. All bill actiions are priniad in lln.e DAILY FILES. JOURNALS andl HISTORIES.. Gf a bill i,s amHKlad in ihe opposite arn;e. it is re11!JJned to lhe orn;e of Ori'g'n for aoncurr,ence m amend'men!s. If □l!ISe of Ori'g'n does net concur, .a Ca ' r,ence Comin.-.tee Report rrnusl ihen be adopted by each 1-looeSe before the bill ca be sent to !he Governor. Sil'IATE I 5'll ~ ... ~Lr :!i:1 CO I ITTEE ~EAf,No !PntpY~""fll';. '.ad. ' f;l'Ell;S() ANDP.EM!E TESTIFI' 3Ll!.A111~ cr=s E~tRTS LCE6 STS From Idea into Law C>:il.l'.lltTIEE-t,,:;; -~--· CMIIB::H~ ANlt,'EIJ5ERS TESlUl,lll'I 6'1' BLLAU1Htf.! CfllZ" S -~ ._ __ .J ., __ LOO_ilY_tST11 __ _.~ to l'.ITTE ~L\Rl~i:i: f\,ll;f7 ~.f':iV-S ~set.I M.o 1JE•Ja·~s TESTI1Jtffi~Y 31! /lJJ-CrnzENS EmRTS L05ir/STS ~ ~ Tr.Ill) &;me I\E_Afll~G DE6-',TE ~,:)1E 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 – POSITIONS 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 Public Libraries a)Support increased and sustainable funding for local public libraries and the State Library. b)Oppose Internet filtering laws that apply to publicly funded libraries. c)Support legislation that preserves library patron privacy. d)Support legislation that preserves net neutrality. Legislative Update BILLS OF INTEREST SB 321 (Ashby - 2023) Local Public Library Partnership Program: Requires the State Librarian to coordinate with local public libraries to determine the most effective means to provide all students with access to a student success card by third grade. Providing students access to library services, including online research, tutoring, and digital content from the California State Library’s K–12 Online Resources Project. AB 1825 (Muratsuchi - 2024) California Freedom to Read Act: Would require public libraries to establish a policy for the selection of library materials and the use of library materials and facilities in accordance with the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights. Would prohibit proscribing the circulation of books or other resources because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval of ideas contained in those materials. Would prohibit exercising the discretion to determine the content of library materials in a partisan or political manner, a manner based on specified protected characteristics, or on the basis that the materials contain inclusive and diverse perspectives. Would provide that a person’s right to use a public library and its resources shall not be denied or abridged because of personal characteristics, age, background, or views. 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 (cityof Carlsbad