HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-27; Community-Police Engagement Commission; 02; Police Chief’s Report on Recent Community EventsMeeting Date: Oct. 27, 2025
To: Community-Police Engagement Commission
From: Faviola Medina, Director of Constituent & Clerk Services
Staff Contact: Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police
christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2216
Subject: Police Chief’s Report on Recent Community Events
District: All
Recommended Action
Receive a report from the Chief of Police regarding recent events in the City of Carlsbad.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no fiscal impact.
Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report from the Police Chief on
recent community events in the City of Carlsbad is an organizational or administrative government
activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a
potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction
stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in
accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibits
None.
Community-Police Engagement Commission
Oct. 27, 2025 Item #2 Page 1 of 1
Community-Police Engagement
Commission
Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police
October 27, 2025
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•City Council Meeting recap from 9/30/25 on
Camping Ordinance specific to Vehicle
Habitation & citations for parking citywide
•Recap of “No Kings” Protest on 10/18/25
•P.D Website Update
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF’S UPDATE
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VEHICLE HABITATION ORDINANCE
UPDATE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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The City of Carlsbad continues to face
challenges with oversized vehicles, unlawful
camping in vehicles, and other illegal parking
violations, which impact quality of life and
community safety.
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VEHICLE CAMPING ORDINANCE TIMELINE
March 25, 2025
City Council adopted Municipal Code
No. CS-487, amending chapter 8.36
Warning & Education Period
May 17th, 2025
Enforcement began
April 18, 2025
The ordinance became
effective with a warning
period
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Mar 2025 Sept 2025
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ITEM 6: UNLAWFUL VEHICLE CAMPING
Citations
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Warnings
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Vehicle tows
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Arrests
ENFORCEMENT RESULTS SINCE May 2025- Sept 2025
CITYWIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
•More than 7,000 parking citations and warnings issued from
Jan. 1 – Sept. 1, 2025
•Focus on violations that impact safety, accessibility and
quality of life
•Notices for violating city’s 72-hour parking limit continue to
be most effective tool to address abandoned vehicles and
improve parking space turnover
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ITEM 6: UNLAWFUL VEHICLE CAMPING
CITYWIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Professional Staff Enforcement Summary
Category Q1 Q2 July - Sept 1
Timed Parking 193 161 85
Street Sweeping 362 445 295
Unregistered Vehicles 157 176 100
No Parking Zones 45 74 127
72-Hour Violations 20 57 33
Oversized Vehicles 59 47 131
Other Violations 219 482 327
Total Citations/Warnings 1,055 1,442 1,098
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ITEM 6: UNLAWFUL VEHICLE CAMPING
Recap of “NO KINGS” Protest
•Multiple “No Kings protests” countywide. Most
recent in Carlsbad on 10/18/25 @Carlsbad
Blvd/Pine Ave.
•Estimated crowd 7,000+
•No issues reported
•Communication with event organizer, pre-
planning and contingency plans=key to success
•Goal is peaceful event, respecting everyone’s
1st Amendment & maintaining a safe
atmosphere for all
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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•Website has been updated with most recent data and photos. Much easier to navigate.
•Data includes Crime Stats, organizational layout, phone numbers as well as recruiting info for potential applicants
•The complaint form can now be filled out and signed electronically
•www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/police•Recruiting website is Carlsbadpolice.com
POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.D WEBSITE UPDATE
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
P.D WEBSITE UPDATE
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QUESTIONS or
FEEDBACK?
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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