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Home My WebLink About2024-03-20; Planning Commission; ; Legislative Subcommittee Update to Planning CommisionMeeting Date: March 20, 2024 Item No. 1 To: Planning Commission Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Jason.haber@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2958 Teresa Acosta, City Council Member, 442-200-8748 Subject: Legislative Subcommittee Update to Planning Commission Location: Citywide Case Numbers: N/A Applicant/Representative: City of Carlsbad, 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad CA 92008 CEQA Determination: ☒Not a Project ☐ Exempt ☐ IS/ND or IS/MND ☐ EIR ☐Other: Permit Type(s): ☐SDP ☐ CUP ☐ CDP ☐ TM/TPM ☐ GPA ☐ REZ ☐ LCPA ☐Other: CEQA Status: ☐The environmental assessment IS on the Agenda for discussion ☒A CEQA determination was already issued. That decision is final and IS NOT on the Agenda Commission Action: ☐Decision ☐ Recommendation to City Council ☒ Informational (No Action) Recommended Actions 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 land use planning and development and provide feedback as appropriate. Executive Summary/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 d. Engage and inform the Carlsbad community (residents, businesses, stakeholder groups) and other governmental agencies on intergovernmental and legislative matters affecting the city. March 20, 2024 Item #1 1 of 2 N G COMMISSION PLAN NI Staff Report 0 Legislative Subcommittee Update to Planning Commission March 20, 2024 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 land use planning and development. Fiscal Analysis This is an informational report, and no funding is being requested. Environmental Evaluation Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, the subcommittee’s update does not qualify as a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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, and therefore does not require environmental review. Exhibits N/A March 20, 2024 Item #1 2 of 2 Teresa Acosta City Councilmember – District 4 Legislative Subcommittee Member March 20, 2024 Planning 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 NATIONAL 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 482 – 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 I I { ( t I ' / .-----------=----. ,,._.,,.~\. 0 --~ 1' • 'F 01t ll .,....,,,. ---:::..:. ~.:--- ' I :IE i ti. 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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 Planning and Zoning •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. •Support measures that authorize local land use planning and zoning law to override conflicting state law. •Support legislation that preserves the authority of local agencies to regulate short-term vacation rentals. •Oppose legislation that would diminish local control to set and assess development review and building inspection fees. Legislative Update 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM –POSITIONS Housing •Support legislation that recognizes the impediments to infill housing development due to inadequate and/or deteriorated infrastructure, and provides funding and/or cost recovery mechanisms for local agencies to complete the necessary upgrades. •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. •Oppose measures that diminish local authority to implement growth management initiatives that ensure communities do not exceed carrying capacities and the provision of adequate public facilities. •Support legislation that ensures that units created under density bonus law are not used for vacation rentals. Legislative Update 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM –POSITIONS Housing •Support legislation that maintains local decision-making regarding the development of Accessory Dwelling Units. •Support legislation that allows for local decision-making regarding parking requirements. •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. •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 2024 BILLS OF INTEREST SB 937 (Wiener): Would limit the ability to collect mitigation fees to when a CO is issued, or once construction commences for the projects the fees will be used for. SB 951 (Wiener): Would authorize an appeal to CCC for an approved development that is not designated as a permitted use under the zoning ordinance or district map. SB 1210 (Skinner): Would cap fees for electrical, gas, or water services at 1% of the total building permit value of new housing construction. AB 1886 (Alvarez): Would allow the Builder’s Remedy to begin as soon as HCD or a court determines a jurisdiction’s housing element is out of compliance. AB 1893 (Wicks): Would allow Builder’s Remedy if HCD determines jurisdiction is not in compliance with Housing Element Law and a proposed project provides a minimum 10% of units for low- or very low-income residents. Would limit Builder’s Remedy to areas zoned for residential and mixed-use development and caps maximum density. 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