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Carlsbad subcommittee hears state and federal legislative updates; HUD technical assistance suggested for Windsor Point
Summary
Representatives from Congressman Levin and state legislators updated the Carlsbad Legislative Subcommittee on federal and state actions, including a HUD technical‑assistance recommendation for Windsor Point and multiple bills on the governor's desk with potential local impact.
Salome Tash, a representative from Congressman Levin’s office, told the Carlsbad City Council Legislative Subcommittee that Congress returned to Washington with less than three weeks before the federal fiscal year ends on Sept. 30 and that lawmakers will likely pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. She said House Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed CR would attach the SAVE Act provision requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, a proposal Senate Democrats have said they will oppose. "This will likely come in the form of a continuing resolution," Tash said, adding the chambers remained at odds over provisions the House plan would include.
Tash also updated the committee on a regional parks issue and local housing concerns. She said federal and state partners had finalized a 25‑year lease for San Onofre State Beach to preserve public access, and reported that her office has followed up with HUD on the city’s Windsor Point concerns. "One of the recommendations was that the city request technical assistance from HUD," she said, noting HUD has contracted technical assistance providers who can evaluate project models and recommend improvements for high‑need service populations.
Mr. Haber, the city’s legislative staff, said HUD’s feedback had been shared with the city’s housing and homeless services department for follow‑up. Councilmember Burkholder thanked the congressional office for the inquiry and said the HUD technical assistance recommendation will help advance inspection and remediation efforts at Windsor Point.
On state matters, staff from Senator Blake Spear and Assemblymember Berner summarized bills on the governor’s desk. Ms. Busby, representing Senator Blake Spear, said her office requested a meeting concerning Windsor Point and recommended that the city explore whether the No Place Like Home funding structure contributed to local problems. She listed bills of interest that reached the governor, including producer‑responsibility and heavier‑plastic bag legislation, clarifications on firearms relinquishment and destruction for law enforcement, and guidance requirements for ADUs in coastal zones (SB1077) that would direct HCD and the Coastal Commission to issue guidance by Jan. 1, 2026.
Ross Tritt, from Assemblymember Berner’s office, reported two Carlsbad‑sponsored, non‑fiscal bills had been transmitted to the governor and highlighted AB 2756, a pilot program for postpartum pelvic‑floor therapy that had already been signed. Ms. Gonzalez, the city’s state lobbyist, added that several late‑session amendments had reshaped regional bills (including AB 8098 and SB937) and urged continued coalition advocacy with Cal Cities and other local governments to influence outcomes now pending on the governor’s desk.
Councilmembers asked staff what the city was now doing about bills it opposes. Ms. Gonzalez said staff had submitted requests for signatory letters and meeting requests with the Governor’s office and would continue coalition work and direct advocacy. Councilmembers suggested activating council contacts for last‑minute advocacy if needed.
Next steps: staff will follow up with HUD and HCD as noted, confirm the status and city positions on bills referenced in the packet, and distribute the presenters’ materials and citations to the council via Mr. Haber. No formal legislative votes or policy changes were taken at the subcommittee meeting.
