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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-07-14; Community-Police Engagement Commission; 01; E-bike Municipal Code and Enforcement UpdateMeeting Date: July 14, 2026 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: District: Recommended Action Receive an update from the Chief of Police regarding the E-bike Municipal Code and enforcement. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or 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 receive an update from the Police Chief regarding the E-bike Municipal Code and enforcement 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 July 14, 2026 Item #1 Page 1 of 1 Update on E-Bike Enforcement Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police July 14, 2026 2 RECAP OF NEW MUNI CODES I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T •City Council adopted new Muni Codes on 2/24/26 •Ordinances became effective on 3/26/26, commencing a 60- day education period •Full enforcement began on 5/26/26 3 New Muni Codes I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T •CMC 10.56.020(A)-E-bikes prohibited from operating in Poinsettia and Pine Park •CMC 10.56.020 ( C ) (1) –Duty to Operate with Due Care •CMC 10.56.030 – Under 12 Prohibited from Operating Electric Bicycles •CMC 10.56.040 – Removal, Seizure, Release 4 ACTIVITY I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T E-Bike Safety Rodeo hosted on 5/9/26 Launch of Community QR Code for reporting portal Enforcement & Community Outreach 5 I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T Community Outreach Outreach Activity Social Media Posts 7 City Newsroom / Press Releases 6 Media Stories / Interviews 15 Total Outreach Efforts 28 6 I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T Community Outreach Social Media •March 26 – Stronger E-Bike Safety Laws Take Effect •April 9 – E-Bike Education Underway •April 21 & May 1 – Bike Rodeo Promotion •May 4 – New E-Bike Rules •May 13 – National Bicycle Safety Month •May 24 – Enforcement Begins May 25 •June 17 – E-Bike Reporting Portal City Newsroom / Press Releases •February 2 – New E-Bike Rules •March 26 – New E-Bike Laws Take Effect •April 30 – Bike Safety Month Reminder •May 5 – National Bicycle Safety Month •May 22 – Warning Period Ends •June 17 – Launch of E-Bike Reporting Portal Media Coverage •FOX 5/KUSI •CBS 8 •NBC 7 •San Diego Union-Tribune •The Coast News •AOL 7 I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T Activity Total E-Bike Impounds 27 E-Motorcycle Impounds 13 Total Impounds 40 Citations Issued 20 Written Warnings Issued 53 Education Contacts 93 Parent Contacts (Warnings / Citations)9 Enforcement Activity (May 25 – July 6, 2026) 8 I T E M 1 : E-B I K E E N F O R C E M E N T QUESTIONS?