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Home My WebLink About2024-05-09; Housing Commission; ; Legislative UpdateMeeting Date: May 9, 2024 To: Housing Commission From: Mandy Mills, Housing & Homeless Services Director Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Intergovernmental Affairs Director jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Subject: Legislative Update 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 affordable housing and homelessness and provide feedback as appropriate. Executive Summary One of the Housing Commission’s 2023-2024 Work Plan goals calls for an improved understanding of housing programs, policies, and laws and recommends a presentation on the City’s legislative platform related to housing and homelessness. 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 affordable housing and homelessness; including an overview of the city’s process for evaluating and pursuing grant opportunities, and the city’s current funding priorities. 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: 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 May 9, 2024 Item #1 Page 1 of 2 d.Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. Fiscal Analysis This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) This action 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 or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Public Notification and Outreach This item was noticed in keeping with the state's Ralph M. Brown Act and available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. May 9, 2024 Item #1 Page 2 of 2 Melanie Burkholder District 1 City Council Member Legislative Subcommittee Member May 9, 2024 Housing Commission Legislative Update TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Intergovernmental Affairs program overview •Legislative process & calendar •Legislative Platform position statements •City funding requests •Q & A 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. Legislative Update 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 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 CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Planning and Zoning (b) Support measures in local land use that are consistent with the doctrine of "home rule" and the local exercise of police powers in planning and zoning processes. (h) Support legislation that preserves the authority of local agencies to regulate short-term vacation rentals. (i) Support legislation that enables local agencies to effectively address issues concerning public safety and proper management of group homes, including proposals to require the presence of on-site managers and/or security personnel at all times, while being mindful of group home residents’ potential vulnerabilities. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Housing (a) Support efforts to develop federal and state participation, financial support and incentives (tax benefits, grants, loans) for programs which provide adequate, affordable housing (home ownership and/or rental opportunities) for all economic segments of the community including the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income persons. (c) Support legislation that provides incentives (tax benefits, grants, loans, credits for affordable units) to local agencies, private developers and non-profit groups in order to rehabilitate residential units and commercial properties. (d) Support legislation that would provide additional funding for rental subsidy assistance programs (such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, the federally funded rental subsidy program for low-income households) via more sustainable vouchers or certificates. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Housing (e) Support repeal of Article 34 (Public Housing Project Law) of the California Constitution, which requires local voter approval of housing projects that are intended for low-income people and that receive funding or assistance from the federal and/or state government. (f) Support legislation that allows entitlement cities to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for new construction of housing units. (g) Support state legislation that strengthens local inclusionary housing programs for lower- income residents. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Housing (l) Support measures that would establish a formula-based Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation methodology that reflects the unique needs and practical capacity of local communities. (n) Support measures that would exempt affordable housing projects from complying with the California Environmental Quality Act while continuing to mitigate residents’ potential exposure to health and safety hazards. (o) Oppose legislation that would expand the Coastal Commission’s authority over state and local housing policy, which would result in administrative inefficiencies and policy conflicts. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Housing (t) Support legislation clarifying that replacement housing required of a density bonus project that demolishes existing low or moderate units on the parcel is in addition to the affordable units required under density bonus law. (u) Support legislation that ensures that units created under density bonus law are not used for vacation rentals. (v) Support legislation clarifying a city’s ability to enforce a local inclusionary ordinance on the total units, inclusive of units obtained through a density bonus. Legislative Update CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM – POSITIONS Homelessness (a) Support funding and legislation that provides resources, including enriched referral services, and outreach and case managers to help ensure local governments have the capacity to address the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in their communities, including resources for regional collaborations. (c) Preserve local control by increasing funding opportunities for housing programs/projects that suggest, rather than require,compliance with the Housing First model. (g) Support continued funding for housing, outpatient beds and treatment to further behavioral and mental health services programs, including Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court. Legislative Update 2024 STATE LEGISLATIVE THEMES Legislative Update •Limiting Development Fees •Increasing Oversight & Enforcement •Increasing Coastal Development •Builder’s Remedy 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 Melanie Burkholder City Council Member - 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