HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-14; City Council Legislative Subcommittee; AgendasLEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Nov. 14, 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 the 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 comments 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 call your name and invite you to the podium.
• Speakers have three minutes, unless the presiding member cha nges 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@carlsbadca.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.
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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@ca rlsbadca.gov by noon on the Monday before the meeting
to make arrangements. City staff will respond to requests by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, the day of the
meeting, and will seek to resolve requests before the start of the meeting in order to maximize
accessibility.
CALL TO ORDER: 9 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Acosta, Burkholder.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meetings held Sept. 12, 2023
Minutes of the Regular Meetings held Oct. 10, 2023
ACTION: Minutes were approved as presented -2/0.
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
Tasha Boerner, and provide feedback. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City Manager 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 Depa rtment)
Recommendation: Receive the updates and provide feedback.
ACTION: The Subcommittee received the updates.
3. DRAFT CITY OF CARLSBAD 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM -Discuss and determine proposed
amendments to the City of Carlsbad Legislative Platform, including the proposed 2024
Legislative Priorities, to recommend to the City Council.
Recommendation: Discuss and determine the Subcommittee's recommendation, if any, for
future consideration by the City Council.
ACTION: The Subcommittee considered proposed amendments to the City of Carlsbad
Legislative Platform; and received the updates; and
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee
Member Acosta to bring back select amendments to a special meeting for further
discussion (see Minutes for details) -2/0.
4. 2024 STATE AND FEDERAL BUDGET PRIORITIES AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS -Discuss
and determine proposed state and federal budget priorities and legislative proposals to
recommend to the City Council.
Recommendation: Discuss and determine the Subcommittee's recommendation, if any, for
future consideration by the City Council.
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ACTION: The Subcommittee considered proposed state and federal budget priorities and
legislative proposals; and received the updates; and
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee
Member Acosta to bring back this item to a special meeting for further discussion
(see Minutes for details) -2/0.
5. PALOMAR AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATION PROCEDURE -Receive an update
regarding the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' Nov. 7, 2023, decision to establish new
nomination procedures for the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee {PAAC) due to redistricting
and provide feedback.
Recommendation : Receive the update and provide feedback.
ACTION: The Subcommittee received an update; and
Motion by Subcommittee Member Burkholder, seconded by Subcommittee
Member Acosta, to bring this item, including Subcommittee recommendations,
to the full City Council for discussion and direction -2/0.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ADJOURN: 11:05 a.m.
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