HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-13; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; AgendasLEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Agenda
Regular Meeting
June 13, 2023, 9 a.m.
Welcome to the Legislative Subcommittee Meeting
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
We welcome your interest and involvement in the city's legislative process. This agenda includes
information about topics coming before the Legislative Subcommittee and th.e action recommended by
city staff. You can read about each topic in the staff reports, which are available on the city website.
How to watch
In Person
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
How to participate
Online
Watch the livestream at
carlsbadca.gov /watch
If you would like to provide comment s to the Legislative Subcommittee, please:
• Fill out a speaker request form, located in the foyer.
• Submit the form to the City Clerk before the item begins.
• When it's your turn, the City Clerk will ca ll your name and invite you to the podium.
• Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding member changes that time.
• You may not give your time to another person, but can create a group. A group must select a
single speaker as long as three other members of your group are present. All forms must be
submitted to the Clerk before the item begins and will only be accepted for items listed on the
agenda (not for general public comment at the beginning of the meeting). Group
representatives have 10 minutes unless that time is changed by the presiding officer or the City
Council.
• In writing: Email comments to clerk@ca rlsbadca.gov Comments received by 5 p.m. the day prior to
the meeting will be shared with the subcommittee prior to the meeting. When e-mailing comments,
please identify in the subject line the agenda item to which your comments relate. All comments
received will be included as part of the official record. Written comments will not be read out loud.
Reasonable accommodations
Reasonable Accommodations Persons with a disability may request an agenda packet in appropriate
alternative formats as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Reasonable ·
accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided to effectively allow participation in the meeting.
Please contact the City Manager's Office at 442-339-2821 (voice), 711 (free relay service for TTY users),
760-720-9461 (fax) or manager@carlsbadca.gov by noon on the Monday before the meeting to make
arrangements. City staff will respond to requests by noon on Tuesday, the day of the meeting, and will
seek to resolve requests before the st art of the meeting in order to maximize accessibility.
CALL TO ORDER: 9:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Acosta, Burkholder.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 9, 2023
ACTION: Minutes were approved as amended (see Minutes for details) -2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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
Ta sha Boerner, and provide feedback. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager's
Department)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
ACTION: 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.
ACTION: The Subcommittee received the updates and provided feedback (see
Minutes for details).
3. TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (2024 BALLOT
MEASURE) -Review and discuss options concerning the city's position on the 2024
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act ballot measure. (Staff contact:
Jason Haber, City Manager's Department)
Recommendation: Determine the Subcommittee's recommendation, if any, for future
consideration by the City Council.
ACTION: The Subcommittee discussed the options and took no action.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
ADJOURN: 10:38 a.m.
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