HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-01-14; City Council; 08; District 2 and District 4 Appointments of Two Members to the Community-Police Engagement CommissionCA Review CKM
Meeting Date: Jan. 14, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk
tammy.mcminn@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2953
Subject: District 2 and District 4 Appointments of Two Members to the
Community-Police Engagement Commission
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions appointing two members to the Community-Police Engagement Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint two members to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission.
The purpose of the commission is to provide a cooperative and collaborative forum for the
community and police leadership to learn and discuss the challenges of modern-day policing
and provide a community perspective about public safety challenges. The commission works
collaboratively with the Police Chief to provide advice, support, and recommendations relating
to current or newly considered policies and programs with an overarching goal of building trust
and fostering strong police-community relations.
Persons with ongoing litigation against the city related to police matters are ineligible to serve
on the commission. In addition, current Carlsbad Police Department employees and their
parents or children are ineligible to serve on the commission.
The Community-Police Engagement Commission consists of five members appointed by District
Council Members and the Mayor. In this case, the Council Member representing District 2 and
the Council Member representing District 4 shall nominate one individual each to serve on the
commission. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms,
unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Explanation & Analysis
Commissioner Taffy Cannon was appointed to the Community-Police Engagement Commission
in March 2023 with a term ending in December 2024. Commissioner Cannon is eligible for and
is seeking reappointment for a term ending in December 2028.
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 1 of 14
Commissioner Dan Frazee was appointed to the Community-Police Engagement Commission in
March 2023 with a term ending in December 2024. Commissioner Frazee is eligible for and is
seeking reappointment for a term ending in December 2028.
The City Clerk’s Office received nine applications from residents wishing to serve on the
Community-Police Engagement Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the
representative Council Members from District 2 and District 4 have chosen the following four
applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
District 2 Representative Finalists
• Steven Gish – District 2
• Taffy Cannon – District 1
District 4 Representative Finalists
• Dan Frazee – District 4
• Steven Gish – District 2
Exhibit 3 contains the applications of the applicants moving forward in the interview process.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before
December 31 of each year the legislative body must prepare a Local Appointments List, which
contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next
calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term
expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office
accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any
upcoming vacancies.
The current members of the Beach Preservation Commission are:
Commissioner District
Patrick Connolly 1
Terri Novak 3
Michael Zepeda, Jr. 1
Members of the Community-Police Engagement Commission are subject to the provisions of
California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each
year and complete ethics training and workplace harassment prevention training every two
years.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of two members to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission’s roster and coordinate the
oaths of office and the filing of the appointees’ statements of economic interest, ethics training
certificate and workplace harassment prevention training.
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 2 of 14
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public
Resources Code Section 21065 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.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission
2. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission
3. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 3 of 14
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY-POLICE
ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Taffy Cannon was appointed to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission in March 2023; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Cannon is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; and
WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Community-Police Engagement Commission exists with
a term ending in December 2028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Community-Police
Engagement Commission, for a term ending in December 2028, or until a replacement
is appointed:
Steven Gish
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 14th of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, SHIN .
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY-POLICE
ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Dan Frazee was appointed to the Community-Police Engagement
Commission in March 2023; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Frazee is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; and
WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Community-Police Engagement Commission exists with
a term ending in December 2028.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Community-Police
Engagement Commission, for a term ending in December 2028, or until a replacement
is appointed:
Dan Frazee
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 14th day of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES :
NAYS :
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN , BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, SHIN .
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission X Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Personal Information
Name
Steven Gish
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 2
City Carlsbad ZIP 92009
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Portfolio Manager
Employer Voya Investment Management
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X
Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to
serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council
or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please
explain below. X
Exhibit 3
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 6 of 14
Interest
I have graduated from the Carlsbad Citizens Academy, served previously on the CDBG Citizen Advisory
before it was eliminated, and I graduated from the Citizens Police Academy. I also previously participated in
one of the Zoom sessions and provided input when the City was determining if it should form a Community-
Police Engagement Commission. I am interesting in serving on this Committee to further enhance and
facilitate engagement between members of the community and local police.
Please describe your educational background
Chartered Financial Analyst Master of Business Administration, University of Colorado, Denver Additional
coursework in Contemporary Legal Problem Solving & Comparative Legal Systems - Colleges of Law
Bachelor of Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, graduated with Distinction
Please describe relevant experience
I have been a resident of Carlsbad for over 19 years. 30 years of investment and business experience that
built strong analytical skills with broad knowledge of capital markets, public policy and current events.
Strong written communication, emotional intelligence and oral communication skills to objectively examine
and weigh policy issues. I have lead and presented in large formats, small group and one-on-one
professional settings in addition to conducting due diligence.
Please describe your current or past community involvement
Voya Financial People with Disabilities and Caregivers Council, Member (www.voya.com) Citizens Police
Academy - 2022 CFA Society of San Diego, Member (www.cfasociety.org/sandiego) Graduate of City of
Carlsbad Citizens Academy Prison Entrepreneurship Program, previously volunteer business plan advisor
(www.pep.org) La Costa Youth Organization - previously volunteer manager/coach ( www.lcyo.org)
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 7 of 14
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies,
(including non-profit organizations)
Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory (CYFY’22-23/23-24)
Additional information or comments
I look forward to meeting with members of the selection committee to speak about serving the City in this
capacity.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: November 26, 2024 4:55 PM
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 8 of 14
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission X Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Personal Information
Name
Taffy (Eileen E.) Cannon
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 1
City Carlsbad ZIP 92010
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Self-Employed
Occupation Writer
Employer Self
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X
Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to
serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council
or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please
explain below. X
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 9 of 14
Interest
As a two-year appointee to the initial CPEC, I have been intrigued by all that I've learned and been able to
experience during various trainings, ride-alongs, informational presentations, and other CPD events. I want
to continue to serve as a conduit between the CPD and community so that both can better appreciate their
interactions.
Please describe your educational background
Duke University, AB with Distinction in Political Science Duke University, MA in Teaching Second
Amendment Foundation Fiction and Firearms Workshop
Please describe relevant experience
During much of my writing career, I focused on crime fiction and interacted with PDs around the country to
assure accuracy in local procedures. My late brother was an officer with a suburban Chicago department
and various other Midwestern relatives are and have been sworn officers and corrections officers. As a 35
year Carlsbad resident, I've watched the town become a city and continue to monitor the growth of a very
special community.
Please describe your current or past community involvement
Carlsbad Citizen of the Year 2014 Carlsbad City Library: Friends of the Library, Library Board of Trustees,
Library Foundation inaugural president, Friends Bookstore Manager 25 years My Library involvement has
interacted with many other community activities -- church trustee, Girls Scouts, PTAs from K-12, endless
newsletter editorships -- to give me a sense of what Carlsbad does best, how it continues to improve, and
what could make this astonishing place even better.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies,
(including non-profit organizations)
Friends of the Carlsbad Library 1990-date, including 11 years as president; Library Board of Trustees; Library
& Cultural Arts Foundation founder and president; Duke Alumni Admissions interviewer; Church Trustee;
Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. These activities blend personal and professional
accomplishments.
Additional information or comments
It has been a rare and exciting experience to participate in the foundation of the CPEC, determining how the
organization can best serve both community and PD. We have learned so much in the brief period since our
first official meeting in October 2023, and I think it is important to carry that momentum and my training
forward into an additional term. My re-appointment to the CPEC would be an efficient and effective way to
build on the information and background already established to further advance and improve the
Commission.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: November 19, 2024 6:04 PM
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 11 of 14
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission X Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety & Mobility
Commission
Personal Information
Name
Dan Frazee
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 4
City Carlsbad ZIP 92009
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Retired
Occupation
Employer
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X
Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X
I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to
serve.
X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council
or at the request of an individual Council member. X
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please
explain below. X
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 12 of 14
Interest
I am presently serving as a Commissioner on the C-PEC. I attended the Carlsbad Citizen's. Academy and the
Carlsbad Citizen's Police Academy. I am an experienced community mediator, and have previously served
as a member and Chair of the City of San Diego Citizen's Review Board on Police Practices.
Please describe your educational background
I have a Bachelors Degree in Education Psychology, and a Masters Degree in Clinical/Counseling
Psychology. I am a trained and experienced Community Mediator. I am a retired pilot and airport executive,
having served in the US military for 23 years, and as a Director at San Diego International Airport for 12
years.
Please describe relevant experience
I presently serve on the C-PEC Commission. I'm proud of the progress the Commission made in this past
year, and look forward to becoming more proactively engaged with the Carlsbad community to understand
issues that need addressing with the Carlsbad Police Department.
Please describe your current or past community involvement
As both a recent Carlsbad Citizens Academy and Carlsbad Police Academy graduate, I have a more in-depth
understanding of how the City, and Police Department, operate. I hope that this education will improve how
I, as a Commissioner, engages with the community.
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 13 of 14
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies,
(including non-profit organizations)
I served for seven years as a member of the County of San Diego's Palomar Airport Advisory Committee.
Additional information or comments
None
Submittal Information
Submit Date: November 14, 2024 5:27 PM
Jan. 14, 2025 Item #8 Page 14 of 14
Tammy Cloud-McMinn
From:
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Subject:
Dan Frazee <danhfrazee@gmail.com>
Monday, January 13, 2025 5:12 PM
City Clerk
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Community -Police Engagement Commission (C-PEC) re-appointment
Dear Carlsbad City Council members -
My name is Dan Frazee -I would appreciate your consideration for re-appointed to the City of Carlsbad's Community-
Police Engagement Commission. This past year, the Commission has coalesced as a team, guided by Ms. Cobian, and our
Chair, Patrick Connolly. We are a group diverse in education, culture, background, expertise, and experience. Yet we all
volunteered for this Commission to see if we, individually, and, now, as a team, can use our uniqueness to deal with the
Carlsbad community's issues in dealing with the Carlsbad Police Department.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to the opportunity to continue to make a difference as a member of
the Community-Police Engagement Commission.
Dan Frazee
Carlsbad
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To:
Faviola.Medina@carlsbadca.gov
Sheila Cobian
Subject: RE: Community-Police Engagement Commission Re-Appointment
-----Original Message-----
From: Taffy Cannon <tcannon@sandwich.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:09 PM
To: Council Internet Email <council@carlsbadca.gov>
Cc: Sheila Cobian <Sheila.Cobian@carlsbadca.gov>
Subject: Community-Police Engagement Commission Re-Appointment
Mr. Mayor and Council Members:
I have submitted my application for re -appointment to the Community-Police Engagement Commission.
It feels like just yesterday that the CPEC began its work, which is very close to true. The initial appointments were made
in April 2023, our first organizational meeting was in July 2023 and the first official meeting was just over a year ago in
October 2023. We meet quarterly.
In that brief period, the five original members have experienced orientations, ride-a longs, Homeless Outreach Team
orientations, state and local trainings, and other CPD activities around the community. We have developed a Work Plan
from scratch and learned about important aspects of the department at every meeting.
With all this background, it seems short-sighted and inefficient not to allow the two members of the CPEC who were
chosen as initial two-year members to continue the work we have begun.
I ask your approval for my reappointment, and would be happy to discuss any aspect of the CPEC and my participation
with you at your convenience. I can also explain --I think --how this resident of District 1 was actually appointed to
represent District 2.
I can be reached at 760-505-9849 or tcannon@sandwich for any questions or to schedule an interview in person.
Thanks so much!
Taffy Cannon
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