Legislative Committee

Special Meeting

Agenda — 24 items

1. 1 Participation in meetings: Members of the public may participate in Committee meetings in two (2) ways: You may attend in person at 168 W. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor, Salinas CA – Monterey Room, or, You may observe the live stream of the Legislative Committee meeting via Zoom at: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/98094097334?pwd=bEZVUnl3VXJRdXlTbUdJVVQ5c0FIdz09 If you do not have access to a computer, you may call into the meeting and participate by calling the following number: 1-669-900-6833 and entering the following meeting ID: 980 9409 7334 and Password: 225188 If you choose not to attend the Legislative Committee meeting but wish to make a public comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Please submit your comment to Megan Bell at bellm3@co.monterey.ca.us and your comment will be placed into the record at the meeting. If you are watching the live stream of the Legislative Committee meeting and wish to make either a general public comment or to comment on a specific agenda item as it is being heard, please select the “raise hand” option on the Zoom screen, and your microphone will be unmuted so you can speak. To select the “raise hand” option, click on the ‘participants’ icon at the bottom of your Zoom screen, then click the “raise hand” icon next to your name. PLEASE NOTE: IF ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PRESENT IN PERSON, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY ZOOM IS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW. IF THE ZOOM FEED IS LOST FOR ANY REASON, THE MEETING MAY BE PAUSED WHILE A FIX IS ATTEMPTED BUT THE MEETING MAY CONTINUE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRPERSON.
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 NOTE: All agenda titles related to numbered items are live web links. Click on the title to be directed to corresponding Committee Report. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public may address comments to the Committee concerning each agenda item. Timing of the public comment shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
4. 4 Call to Order
5. 5 Additions and Corrections
6. 6 Public Comment Period
7. 7 2024 Legislative Committee Chair and Vice Chair Appointment
8. 1. Appoint Committee members to serve as the 2024 Chair and Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee. 24-042
9. 9 Approval of Action Minutes
10. 2. Approve the Legislative Committee Action Minutes of December 11, 2023. MIN 24-004
11. 11 Reports from Legislative Office
12. 3. Introduction of staff and brief reports from State/Federal Legislative Offices a. Office of Senator Alex Padilla b. Office of Senator Laphonza Butler c. Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta d. Office of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren e. Office of Senator Anna Caballero f. Office of Senator John Laird g. Office of Assemblymember Robert Rivas h. Office of Assemblymember Dawn Addis 24-049
13. 13 Federal Report - Presenter: Maria Tripplaar (Ballard Spahr LLP)
14. 4. Receive reports, provide direction, and consider positions and/or recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on: a. Congressional Update b. Budget Update c. Federal Budget Requests i. FY24 Community Project Funding Update ii. FY25 Community Project Funding Requests Legislation i. S. 3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 a. Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (CRFREE) update b. NACo Legislative Conference c. Federal Bill/Issues Track 24-050
15. 15 State Report - Presenter: Ashley Walker (Nossaman LLP)
16. 5. Receive reports, provide direction, and consider positions and/or recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on: a. Status of the Legislature b. Governor’s January State Budget Proposal c. Legislation d. Climate Bond Updates e. Proposition 1 (A.B. 531/S.B. 326) March 5, 2024 Statewide Ballot Measure f. Governor’s Actions and Executive Orders g. State Bill/Issues Track 24-052
17. 17 Grant Report - Presenter: Ashley Walker (Nossaman LLP)
18. 6. Receive reports, provide direction, and consider positions and/or recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on: a. San Lucas Drinking Water Project b. Round 5 Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Implementation Grant c. Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program d. Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (CRFREE) update e. Grant Track 24-053
19. 19 Annual Legislative Workshop - Presenter: Annette D'Adamo (Legislative Program Manager)
20. 7. Receive a verbal update on the 2024 Legislative Workshop. 24-054
21. 21 Adjournment
22. 22 PAGE BREAK
23. 23 Committee Members: Supervisor Wendy R. Askew; and Supervisor Luis Alejo. Committee Staff: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Chief Assistant CAO; Annette D’Adamo, Legislative Program Manager; and Megan Bell, Committee Secretary.
24. 24 • Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to items referenced on this agenda and/or submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are on file and available for public inspection at the County Administrative Office, Monterey County Government Center, 168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas. • Meetings of the Legislative Committee are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Monterey County Civil Rights Office at 831-755-5117 if you need assistance or accommodations in order to participate in a public meeting or if you need the agenda and public documents modified as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. • The following services are available when requests are made at a minimum of one (1) business day before this noted meeting: American Sign Language interpreters during a meeting, large print agenda or minutes in alternative format. • If you require the assistance of an interpreter, please contact Megan Bell in the County Administrative Office at 831-755-5417. Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for translation assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible, and at a minimum of one (1) business day in advance of any meeting. • Si usted requiere la asistencia de un interprete, por favor comuniquese con la oficina de Administracion localizada en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, (Monterey County Government Center), 168 W. Alisal, Tercer Piso, Salinas - o por telefono llamar a Megn Bell al 831-755-5417. La asistente hara el esfuerzo para acomodar los pedidos de asistencia de un interprete. Los pedidos se deberan hacer lo mas pronto posible, y a lo minimo 24 horas de anticipo de calquier junta.