HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-08; City Council; ; Appropriate Funds Through the Fiscal Year 2020 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of $108,000Meeting Date: Dec. 8, 2020
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Cindy Anderson, Senior Management Analyst
cindy.anderson@carlsbadca.gov, 760-931-2170
Subject: Appropriate Funds Through the Fiscal Year 2020 Office of Traffic Safety
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the Amount of $108,000
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to accept the fiscal year 2020 Office of Traffic
Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and authorizing the deputy city manager of
administrative services to appropriate the funds for traffic enforcement expenses in the
amount of $108,000.
Executive Summary
The City of Carlsbad Police Department was awarded $108,000 by the California Office of Traffic
Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program to enforce traffic laws and prevent traffic-related
deaths and injuries through various campaigns, DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols,
trainings and equipment. The total amount is fully reimbursable and no matching funds are
required.
The department is requesting the appropriation of $108,000 to the Public Safety Grants Special
Fund. Administrative Order No. 37 requires approval by City Council for the deputy city
manager of administrative services to appropriate the funds.
Discussion
The California Office of Training Safety strives to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries by making
available grants to local and state public agencies for programs that help them enforce traffic
laws, educate the public in traffic safety and provide varied and effective means of reducing
fatalities, injuries and economic losses from collisions. It distributes federal funding
apportioned to California under the National Highway Safety Act and the Safe Accountable and
Flexible Efficiency Transportation Equity Act.
The office’s grant funding decisions is guided by several criteria that translate into rankings for
victims and collisions, DUI arrests, DUI collisions, bicycle safety and pedestrian safety (Exhibit
3). These rankings also help identify emerging traffic safety problem areas. The rankings allow
cities to compare themselves to other cities with similar-sized populations and help them
identify their disproportionate traffic safety problems.
The City of Carlsbad Police Department's 2020 award is $108,000.
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The department will follow best practice strategies to reduce the number of persons killed and
injured in crashes involving alcohol and other primary collision factors. The funded strategies
may include impaired driving enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary
collision factors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt enforcement, special enforcement
operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public awareness in areas with a
high number of bicycle and pedestrian collisions and educational programs. These strategies
are designed to earn media attention, thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect.
If the council approves the grant, the police department will use the funds for:
•Personnel costs for DUI checkpoint, DUI saturation patrols and targeted enforcement;
•Participation in various campaigns for traffic safety
•Training for law enforcement personnel at the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration to attend standardized field sobriety testing classes
•DUI checkpoint supplies and lidar devices
Fiscal Analysis
The total amount of the grant is $108,000, which is fully reimbursable by the FY 2020 OTS Grant
Program. No matching funds are required for the grant. Reimbursement requests will be
submitted at the end of each quarter for the personnel and equipment costs.
Next Steps
The deputy city manager of administrative services will appropriate $108,000 to the Public
Safety Grants Special Revenues Fund.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental
Quality Act under 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 and therefore does not require environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1.City Council Resolution
2.FY 2020 Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant award letter
3.California Office of Traffic Safety Collision Rankings
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL
YEAR 2020 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) AND AUTHORIZING THE DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS
FOR STEP EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,000
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has been allocated funds through the Fiscal Year 2020 Office of
Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $108,000 to enforce traffic safety
laws and reduce traffic-related injuries and death; and
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department will be using the funds to participate in various
traffic campaigns, conduct driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints and saturation patrols,
purchase DUI supplies, and equipment, and send personnel to training.
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 no matching funds are required.
3. That the City Manager of the City of Carlsbad, or his designee, is hereby authorized and
directed to accept said award from the Office of Traffic Safety for receipt of the subject
grant funds, as well as any required reports and/or final statements.
4. That the Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services is authorized to appropriate
$108,000 to the Police Department's Grant Special Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2020
Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 8th day of December, 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None. T(cfrff//z(
MATT HALL, Mayor
BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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State of California — Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER
GRANT AGREEMENT
PT21108
1. GRANT TITLE
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
2. NAME OF AGENCY
Carlsbad
3. Grant Period
From: 10/01/2020
To: 09/30/2021 4. AGENCY UNIT TO ADMINISTER GRANT
Carlsbad Police Department
5. GRANT DESCRIPTION
Best practice strategies will be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes
involving alcohol and other primary crash factors. The funded strategies may include impaired driving
enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary crash factors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt
enforcement, special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public
awareness in areas with a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes, and educational programs. These
strategies are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect.
6. Federal Funds Allocated Under This Agreement Shall Not Exceed: $108,000.00
7. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The parties agree to comply with the terms and
this reference made a part of the Agreement:
• Schedule A — Problem Statement, Goals and Objectives and Method
• Schedule B — Detailed Budget Estimate and Sub-Budget Estimate (if
• Schedule B-1 — Budget Narrative and Sub-Budget Narrative (if applicable)
• Exhibit A — Certifications and Assurances
• Exhibit B*— OTS Grant Program Manual
• Exhibit C — Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) Access
*Items shown with an asterisk (*), are hereby incorporated by reference and
attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at the OTS home web page under Grants:
We, the officials named below, hereby swear under penalty of perjury under
are duly authorized to legally bind the Grant recipient to the above described
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties
conditions of the following which are by
of Procedure
applicable)
made a part of this agreement as if
www.ots.ca.gov.
the laws of the State of California that we
Grant terms and conditions.
hereto.
8. Approval Signatures
A. GRANT DIRECTOR
NAME: Chris Karches
TITLE: Sergeant
EMAIL: chris.karches@carlsbadca.gov
PHONE: (760) 931-2107
ADDRESS: 2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Chiir egKher Jul 23, 2020
B. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL
ADDRESS: Christie Calderwood
Lieutenant
christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov
(760) 931-3820
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
eiteig-te'e-ca-aerfr Aug 3, 2020
(Signature) (Date)
C. FISCAL OFFICIAL
ADDRESS: Cindy Anderson
Senior Management Analyst
cindy.anderson@carlsbadca.gov
(760) 931-2170
2560 Orion Way
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Jul 30, 2020
(Signature) (Date)
D. AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADDRESS: Barbara Rooney
Director
barbara.rooney@ots.ca.gov
(916) 509-3030
2208 Kausen Drive Suite 300
Elk Grove, CA 95758
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(Signature) (Date) (Signature) (Date)
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E. ACCOUNTING OFFICER OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 9. DUNS INFORMATION
NAME: Carolyn Vu DUNS #: 073333932
ADDRESS: 2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300 REGISTERED
Elk Grove, CA 95758 ADDRESS: 2560 Orion Way
CITY: Carlsbad
Zip+4: 92010-7280
10. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
FUND CFDA ITEM/APPROPRIATION F.Y. CHAPTER STATUTE PROJECTED
EXPENDITURES
164 AL-21 20.608 0521-0890-101 2020 2020 BA/20 $60,000.00
402PT-21 20.600 0521-0890-101 2020 2020 BA/20 $48,000.00
AGREEMENT
TOTAL $108,000.00
AMOUNT ENCUMBERED BY THIS DOCUMENT
$108,000.00
I CERTIFY upon my own personal knowledge that the budgeted
funds for the current budget year are available for the period and
purpose of the expenditure stated above.
PRIOR AMOUNT ENCUMBERED FOR THIS
AGREEMENT
$ 0.00
OTS ACCOUNTING
Carolyn Vu
OFFICER'S SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
Aug 3,2020
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCUMBERED TO DATE
$108,000.00
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State of California — Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER
GRANT AGREEMENT
PT21108 Schedule A
1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The City of Carlsbad saw a reduction in injury crashes from 346 in 2017 and 378 in 2018 to 308 injury
crashes in 2019, and as such 2019 represented a three year low in injury crashes compared to years 2017
and 2018. The number of fatal crashes spiked from 2017 at 4 fatal crashes to 7 fatal crashes in 2018, a
75% increase, however dropped significantly in 2019 to 4 fatal crashes, a more consistently seen
number. Alcohol-involved injury crashes has minimally declined from 26 injury crashes in 2017 and 21 injury
crashes in 2018 to 20 injury crashes in 2019, however 2019 contained 1 alcohol involved fatal crash while
2017 and 2018 both contained zero. Hit & Run injury crashes increased from 1 in 2017 to 3 in 2018, while
2019 held steady with 3 injury crashes. Nighttime injury crashes have gradually increased from 32 in 2017
to 38 in 2018 and 46 in 2019.
Speed remains to be the top primary collision factor for injury crashes (131) and fatal crashes (1) in
Carlsbad, followed by a distant second of Turning Movements/Required Signals (0 fatal, 29 injury), and DUI
(1 fatal, 24 injury) being a close third.
The City of Carlsbad has a population of approximately 116,000 and covers approximately 39 square
miles. With approximately 7 miles of coastline, motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are drawn to the City of
Carlsbad for its miles of oceanfront roadways, hiking trails, sidewalks, and beaches. Approximately half of
the fatal crashes over 2017, 2018, and 2019 occurred within approximately one mile from the coastline. The
remainder of the fatal crashes occurred throughout Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad is also a popular
weekend and night destination with a thriving downtown "village" area containing multiple bars and
restaurants, and as such, DUI arrest data correlates to a concentrated number of arrests in this area.
2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES
A. Goals:
1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes.
2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes.
3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes.
4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes.
5. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes.
6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes.
7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes.
8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes.
9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes.
10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes.
11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes.
13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes.
14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes.
15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes.
16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes.
17. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) fatal crashes.
18. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury crashes.
B. Objectives:
1. Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15. The
kick-off press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be
emailed to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.gov, and copied to
your OTS Coordinator, for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the
release.
Target Number
1
2. Participate and report data (as required) in the following campaigns, National Walk 10
to School Day, National Teen Driver Safety Week, NHTSA Winter Mobilization,
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, National Motorcycle Safety Month,
National Bicycle Safety Month, National Click it or Ticket Mobilization, NHTSA
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Summer Mobilization, National Child Passenger Safety Week, and California's
Pedestrian Safety Month.
3. Develop (by December 31) and/or maintain a "HOT Sheet" program to notify patrol
and traffic officers to be on the lookout for identified repeat DUI offenders with a
suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI convictions. Updated HOT sheets
should be distributed to patrol and traffic officers monthly.
12
4. Send law enforcement personnel to the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety 2
Testing (SFST) (minimum 16 hours) POST-certified training.
5. Send law enforcement personnel to the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training. 4
6. Send law enforcement personnel to the DRE Recertification training. 2
7. Conduct DUI/DL Checkpoints. A minimum of 1 checkpoint should be conducted
during the NHTSA Winter Mobilization and 1 during the Summer Mobilization. To
enhance the overall deterrent effect and promote high visibility, it is recommended
the grantee issue an advance press release and conduct social media activity for
each checkpoint. For combination DUI/DL checkpoints, departments should issue
press releases that mention DL's will be checked at the DUI/DL checkpoint. Signs
for DUI/DL checkpoints should read "DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Ahead."
2
OTS does not fund or support independent DL checkpoints. Only on an exception
basis and with OTS pre-approval will OTS fund checkpoints that begin prior to
1800 hours. When possible, DUI/DL Checkpoint screeners should be DRE- or
ARIDE-trained.
8. Conduct DUI Saturation Patrol operation(s). 12
9. Conduct Traffic Enforcement operation(s), including but not limited to, primary
crash factor violations.
10
10. Conduct highly publicized Distracted Driving enforcement operation(s) targeting
drivers using hand held cell phones and texting.
2
11. Conduct highly publicized Motorcycle Safety enforcement operation(s) in areas or
during events with a high number of motorcycle incidents or crashes resulting from
unsafe speed, DUI, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, improper turning,
and other primary crash factor violations by motorcyclists and other drivers.
2
12. Conduct highly publicized pedestrian and/or bicycle enforcement operation(s) in
areas or during events with a high number of pedestrian and/or bicycle crashes
resulting from violations made by pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.
3
13. Conduct Traffic Safety educational presentation(s) with an effort to reach
community members. Note: Presentation(s) may include topics such as distracted
driving, DUI, speed, bicycle and pedestrian safety, seat belts and child passenger
safety.
2
14. Conduct Know Your Limit campaigns with an effort to reach members of the
community.
2
15. Conduct highly visible collaborative DUI Enforcement operations 4
16. Conduct highly visible collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations 3
3. METHOD OF PROCEDURE
A. Phase 1 — Program Preparation (1st Quarter of Grant Year)
• The department will develop operational plans to implement the "best practice" strategies
outlined in the objectives section.
• All training needed to implement the program should be conducted this quarter.
• All grant related purchases needed to implement the program should be made this quarter.
• In order to develop/maintain the "Hot Sheets," research will be conducted to identify the "worst of
the worst" repeat DUI offenders with a suspended or revoked license as a result of DUI
convictions. The Hot Sheets may include the driver's name, last known address, DOB,
description, current license status, and the number of times suspended or revoked for DUI. Hot
Sheets should be updated and distributed to traffic and patrol officers at least monthly.
• Implementation of the STEP grant activities will be accomplished by deploying personnel
crash locations.Media Requirements
at high
• Issue a press release announcing the kick-off of the grant by November 15, but no earlier than
October 1. If unable to meet the November 15 date, communicate reasons to your OTS
Coordinator. The kick-off press releases and any related media advisories, alerts, and materials
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must be emailed for approval to the OTS Public Information Officer at pioots.ca.qov, and
copied to your OTS Coordinator, 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release.
B. Phase 2 — Program Operations (Throughout Grant Year)
• The department will work to create media opportunities throughout the grant period to call
attention to the innovative program strategies and outcomes. Media Requirements
• Send all grant-related activity press releases, media advisories, alerts and general public
materials to the OTS Public Information Officer (P10) at pioots.ca.qov, with a copy to your OTS
Coordinator. The following requirements are for grant-related activities and are different from
those regarding any grant kick-off release or announcement.
• If an OTS-supplied, template-based press release is used, there is no need for pre-approval,
however, the OTS PIO and Coordinator should be copied when at the same time as the release
is distributed to the press.
• If an OTS-supplied template is not used, or is substantially changed, a draft press release shall
be sent to the OTS PIO for approval. Optimum lead-time would be 10 days prior to the release
distribution date, but should be no less than 5 working days prior to the release distribution date.
• Press releases reporting the immediate and time-valued results of grant activities such as
enforcement operations are exempt from the recommended advance approval process, but still
should be copied to the OTS PIO and Coordinator when the release is distributed to the press.
• Activities such as warrant or probation sweeps and court stings that could be compromised by
advanced publicity are exempt from pre-publicity, but are encouraged to offer embargoed media
coverage and to report the results.
• Use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: Funding for this
program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Email the OTS PIO at pio@ots.ca.gov and copy your OTS Coordinator at least 30 days in
advance, a short description of any significant grant-related traffic safety event or program so
OTS has sufficient notice to arrange for attendance and/or participation in the event.
• Submit a draft or rough-cut of all printed or recorded material (brochures, posters, scripts,
artwork, trailer graphics, etc.) to the OTS PIO at pioots.ca.qov and copy your OTS Coordinator
for approval 14 days prior to the production or duplication.
• Space permitting, include the OTS logo, on grant-funded print materials; consult your OTS
Coordinator for specifics and format-appropriate logos.
• Contact the OTS PIO or your OTS Coordinator, sufficiently far enough in advance of need, for
consultation when deviation from any of the above requirements might be contemplated
C. Phase 3 — Data Collection & Reporting (Throughout Grant Year)
1. Prepare and submit invoice claims (due January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30)
2. Prepare and submit Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) (due January 30, April 30, July 30,
and October 30)
• Collect and report quarterly, appropriate data that supports the progress of goals and objectives.
• Provide a brief list of activity conducted, procurement of grant-funded items, and significant
media activities. Include status of grant-funded personnel, status of contracts, challenges, or
special accomplishments.
• Provide a brief summary of quarterly accomplishments and explanations for objectives not
completed or plans for upcoming activities.
• Collect, analyze and report statistical data relating to the grant goals and objectives.
4. METHOD OF EVALUATION
Using the data compiled during the grant, the Grant Director will complete the "Final Evaluation" section in
the fourth/final Quarterly Performance Report (QPR). The Final Evaluation should provide a brief summary
of the grant's accomplishments, challenges and significant activities. This narrative should also include
whether goals and objectives were met, exceeded, or an explanation of why objectives were not completed.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
This program has full administrative support, and every effort will be made to continue the grant activities
after grant conclusion.
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State of California — Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B
GRANT NUMBER
PT21108
FUND NUMBER CATALOG
NUMBER (CFDA)
FUND DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT
164AL-21 20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat
Offenders for Driving While
Intoxicated
$60,000.00
402PT-21 20.600 State and Community Highway
Safety
$48,000.00
COST CATEGORY FUND
NUMBER
UNIT COST OR
RATE
UNITS TOTAL COST TO
GRANT
A. PERSONNEL COSTS
Positions and Salaries
Straight Time
$0.00
Overtime
164AL-21 $9,340.00 2 $18,680.00 DUI/DL Checkpoints
DUI Saturation Patrols 164AL-21 $1,988.00 12 $23,856.00
Collaborative DUI Enforcement 164AL-21 $1,670.00 4 $6,680.00
Know Your Limit 164AL-21 $1,126.00 2 $2,252.00
Benefits for 164AL - OT @2.65% 164AL-21 $51,468.00 1 $1,364.00
Traffic Enforcement 402PT-21 $1,928.00 10 $19,280.00
Distracted Driving 402PT-21 $1,625.00 2 $3,250.00
Motorcycle Safety 402PT-21 $1,625.00 2 $3,250.00
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement 402PT-21 $1,625.00 3 $4,875.00
Collaborative Traffic Enforcement 402PT-21 $1,670.00 3 $5,010.00
Traffic Safety Education 402PT-21 $600.00 2 $1,200.00
Benefits for 402PT - OT @ 2.65% 402PT-21 $36,865.00 1 $977.00
Category Sub-Total $90,674.00
B. TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel 402PT-21 $4,558.00 1 $4,558.00
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $4,558.00
C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
D. EQUIPMENT
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies 164AL-21 $7,168.00 1 $7,168.00
Lidar Device 402PT-21 $2,800.00 2 $5,600.00
Category Sub-Total $12,768.00
F. INDIRECT COSTS
$0.00
Category Sub-Total $0.00
GRANT TOTAL $108,000.00
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State of California — Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Schedule B-1
GRANT NUMBER
PT21108
BUDGET NARRATIVE
PERSONNEL COSTS
DUI/DL Checkpoints - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
DUI Saturation Patrols - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Collaborative DUI Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative DUI Enforcement operations
conducted by appropriate department personnel
Know Your Limit - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety presentations or campaigns conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Benefits for 164AL - OT @ 2.65% - Benefits breakdown:
Life Insurance - 0.048%
AD&D - 0.024%
LTD - 0.430%
STD - 0.443%
Medicare - 1.450%
Unemployment - 0.250%
Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Distracted Driving - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Motorcycle Safety - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by appropriate
department personnel.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded law enforcement operations conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Collaborative Traffic Enforcement - Overtime for grant funded Collaborative Traffic Enforcement operations
conducted by appropriate department personnel
Traffic Safety Education - Overtime for grant funded traffic safety presentations or campaigns conducted by
appropriate department personnel.
Benefits for 402PT - OT @ 2.65% - Benefits breakdown:
Life Insurance - 0.048%
AD&D - 0.024%
LTD - 0.430%
STD - 0.443%
Medicare - 1.450%
Unemployment - 0.250%
TRAVEL EXPENSES
In State Travel - In State Travel - Costs are included for appropriate staff to attend conferences and training
events supporting the grant goals and objectives and/or traffic safety. Local mileage for grant activities and
meetings is included. Anticipated travel may include the Lifesavers Conference in Long Beach, CA. All
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conferences, seminars or training not specifically identified in the Budget Narrative must be approved by
OTS. All travel claimed must be at the agency approved rate. Per Diem may not be claimed for meals
provided at conferences when registration fees are paid with OTS grant funds.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT
-
OTHER DIRECT COSTS
DUI Checkpoint Supplies - On-scene supplies needed to conduct sobriety checkpoints. Costs may include
28" traffic cones, MUTCD compliant traffic signs, MUTCD compliant high visibility vests (maximum of 10),
traffic counters (maximum of 2), generator, gas for generators, lighting, reflective banners, electronic flares,
PAS device supplies, heater, propane for heaters, fan, anti-fatigue mats, and canopies. Additional items
may be purchased if approved by OTS. The cost of food and beverages will not be reimbursed.
Lidar Device - Light detection and ranging device used to measure the speed of motor vehicles. This device
will be used for speed enforcement.
INDIRECT COSTS
-
STATEMENTS/DISCLAIMERS
There will be no program income generated from this grant.
Nothing in this "agreement" shall be interpreted as a requirement, formal or informal, that a particular law
enforcement officer issue a specified or predetermined number of citations in pursuance of the goals and
objectives here under.
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State of California — Office of Traffic Safety
GRANT AGREEMENT
Exhibit A
GRANT NUMBER
PT21108
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS
(23 U.S.C. CHAPTER 4 AND SEC. 1906, PUB. L. 109-59, AS AMENDED)
Failure to comply with applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives may subject Grantee Agency
officials to civil or criminal penalties and/or place State in a high-risk grantee status in accordance with 49 CFR
18.12.
The Officials named on the grant agreement signature page, that the Grantee Agency complies with all
applicable Federal statutes, regulations, and directives and State rules, guidelines, policies and laws in effect
with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding. Applicable provisions include but are not limited
to the following:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 — Highway Safety Act of 1966, as amended
• 2 CFR part 200 — Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards
• 49 CFR Part 18- Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State
and Local Governments.
• 23 CFR part 1300 — Uniform Procedures for State Highway Safety Grant Programs
NONDISCRIMINATION
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State highway safety agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to
nondiscrimination ("Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities"). These include but are not limited to:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color, national origin) and 49 CFR part 21;
• The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. 4601),
(prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or
Federal-aid programs and projects);
• Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683 and 1685-1686) (prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex);
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of disability) and 49 CFR part 27;
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the
basis of age);
• The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (Pub. L. 100-209), (broadens scope, coverage and applicability of
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the
programs or activities of the Federal aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or
activities are Federally-funded or not);
• Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of
public accommodation, and certain testing) and 49 CFR parts 37 and 38;
• Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations (prevents discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs,
policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on
minority and low-income populations); and
• Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency
(guards against Title VI national origin discrimination/discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP)
by ensuring that funding recipients take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access
to programs (70 FR 74087-74100).
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The State highway safety agency—
• Will take all measures necessary to ensure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race,
color, national origin, disability, sex, age, limited English proficiency, or membership in any other class
protected by Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of its programs or activities, so long as any portion of the
program is Federally-assisted;
• Will administer the program in a manner that reasonably ensures that any of its subrecipients, contractors,
subcontractors, and consultants receiving Federal financial assistance under this program will comply with all
requirements of the Non-Discrimination Authorities identified in this Assurance;
• Agrees to comply (and require its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to comply) with
all applicable provisions of law or regulation governing US DOT's or NHTSA's access to records, accounts,
documents, information, facilities, and staff, and to cooperate and comply with any program or compliance
reviews, and/or complaint investigations conducted by US DOT or NHTSA under any Federal Nondiscrimination
Authority;
• Acknowledges that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising
under these Non-Discrimination Authorities and this Assurance;
• Agrees to insert in all contracts and funding agreements with other State or private entities the following
clause:
"During the performance of this contract/funding agreement, the contractor/funding recipient agrees—
a. To comply with all Federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations, as may be amended from time to time;
b. Not to participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by any Federal non-discrimination law
or regulation, as set forth in appendix B of 49 CFR part 21 and herein;
c. To permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as required by
the State highway safety office, US DOT or NHTSA;
d. That, in event a contractor/funding recipient fails to comply with any nondiscrimination provisions in this
contract/funding agreement, the State highway safety agency will have the right to impose such
contract/agreement sanctions as it or NHTSA determine are appropriate, including but not limited to withholding
payments to the contractor/funding recipient under the contract/agreement until the contractor/funding recipient
complies; and/or cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract or funding agreement, in whole or in part;
and
e. To insert this clause, including paragraphs (a) through (e), in every subcontract and subagreement and in
every solicitation for a subcontract or sub-agreement, that receives Federal funds under this program.
POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT)
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The state will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508), which limits the political activities
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
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I . No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of
any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions;
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for
all sub-award at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative
agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification
shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a
State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any
State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., "grassroots") lobbying
activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA
funds from engaging in direct communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with
customary State practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption
of a specific pending legislative proposal.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
Instructions for Primary Tier Participant Certification (States)
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary tier participant is providing the certification
set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of
participation in this covered transaction. The prospective primary tier participant shall submit an explanation of
why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in
connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However,
failure of the prospective primary tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such
person from participation in this transaction.
3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the
department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective
primary tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to
the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default or may
pursue suspension or debarment.
4. The prospective primary tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to
which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary tier participant learns its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
5. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person,
principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may
contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of
those regulations.
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6. The prospective primary tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or
agency entering into this transaction.
7. The prospective primary tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the
clause titled "Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification" including the "Certification Regarding
Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by
the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered
transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to
comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or
otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the
eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the
System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency
may terminate the transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Tier Covered
Transactions
(1) The prospective primary tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded
from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment
rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to
obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery,
falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal,
State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and
(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions
(Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.
(2) Where the prospective primary tier participant is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification
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1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set
out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the
department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including
suspension or debarment.
3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this
proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was
erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person,
principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may
contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered
transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person
who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or
agency with which this transaction originated.
6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause
titled "Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification" including the "Certification Regarding Debarment,
Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion — Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all
lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower
tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200.
7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier
covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred,
suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification
is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or
otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the
eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the
System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/).
8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in
order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a
participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary
course of business dealings.
9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered
transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment
under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency
with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered
Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals
is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,
such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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BUY AMERICA ACT
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will comply with the Buy America requirement (23 U.S.C. 313) when
purchasing items using Federal funds. Buy America requires a State, or subrecipient, to purchase with Federal
funds only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States, unless the Secretary of
Transportation determines that such domestically produced items would be inconsistent with the public interest,
that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that inclusion of domestic
materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. In order to use Federal
funds to purchase foreign produced items, the State must submit a waiver request that provides an adequate
basis and justification for approval by the Secretary of Transportation.
PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE
(applies to subrecipients as well as States)
The State and each subrecipient will not use 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check helmet
usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists.
POLICY ON SEAT BELT USE
In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997,
the Grantee is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its
employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this
Presidential initiative. For information and resources on traffic safety programs and policies for employers,
please contact the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership dedicated to
improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. You can download information on seat belt
programs, costs of motor vehicle crashes to employers, and other traffic safety initiatives at
vvvvw.trafficsafety.org. The NHTSA website (www.nhtsa.gov) also provides information on statistics, campaigns,
and program evaluations and references.
POLICY ON BANNING TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership On Reducing Text Messaging While Driving,
and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, States are encouraged to adopt and enforce
workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted driving, including policies to ban text
messaging while driving company-owned or rented vehicles, Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles, or
privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work on or behalf of
the Government. States are also encouraged to conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate
with the size of the business, such as establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing
programs to prohibit text messaging while driving, and education, awareness, and other outreach to employees
about the safety risks associated with texting while driving.
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GRANT DETAILS
Grant Number:
Agency Name:
Grant Title:
Agreement Total:
Authorizing Official:
Fiscal Official:
Grant Director:
PT21108
Carlsbad Police Department
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
$108,000.00
Christie Calderwood
Cindy Anderson
Chris Karches
State of California — Office of Traffic Safety GRANT NUMBER
015-55 Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) Access PT21108
Exhibit C
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING OR UPDATING GEMS USERS
1. Each agency is allowed a total of FIVE (5) GEMS Users.
2. GEMS Users listed on this form will be authorized to login to GEMS to complete and submit Quarterly
Performance Reports (QPRs) and reimbursement claims.
3. Complete the form if adding, removing or editing a GEMS user(s).
4. The Grant Director must sign this form and return it with the Grant Agreement.
CURRENT GEMS USER(S)
1. Christie Calderwood
Title: Lieutenant Media Contact: No
Phone: (760) 931-3820
Email: christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov
2. Chris Karches
Title: Sergeant Media Contact: No
Phone: (760) 931-2107
Email: chris.karches@carlsbadca.gov
3. Jerry Serafini
Title: Traffic Community Service Officer Media Contact: No
Phone: (760) 931-2280
Email: jerry.serafini@carlsbadca.gov
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Complete the below information if adding, removing or editing a GEMS user(s)
GEMS User 1 Add as a media contact? Yes No
Add/Change PI Remove Access LI
Kyle Clement Police Officer
Name Job Title
kyle.clement@carlsbadca.go (760)710-9118
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 2 Add as a media contact? Yes No
Add/Change LI Remove Access LI
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 3 Add as a media contact? Yes LI No LI Add/Change Remove Access LI
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 4 Add as a media contact? Yes No
Add/Change Remove Access
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
GEMS User 5 Add as a media contact? Yes No
Add/Change Remove Access
Name Job Title
Email address Phone number
Form completed by: (,7--,;,, (7 ,--a*-(-0,,,, Date: Jul 21,2020
As a signatory I hereby authorize the listed individual(s) to represent and have GEMS user access.
Chth ICai-(he r Chris Karches
Signature Name
Jul 23, 2020 Grant Director
Date Title
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CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY Exhibit 3
OTS Collision Rankings
What are the OTS Rankings?
The OTS Rankings were developed so that individual cities could compare their
city's traffic safety statistics to those of other cities with similar-sized populations.
Cities could use these comparisons to see what areas they may have problems
in and which they were doing well in. The results helped both cities and OTS
identify emerging or on-going traffic safety problem areas in order to help plan
how to combat the problems and help with the possibility of facilitating grants.
In recent years, media, researchers and the public have taken an interest in the
OTS Rankings. It should be noted that OTS rankings are only indicators of
potential problems; there are many factors that may either understate or
overstate a city/county ranking that must be evaluated based on local
circumstances.
NOTE: City rankings are for incorporated cities only, for local streets in those
cities, and do not include numbers of crashes, killed or injured on freeways or
other CHP jurisdiction roads which may be within city limits. County Rankings
include all crashes, killed and injured within county borders.
How are the OTS Rankings determined?
• Collision rankings are based on the Empirical Bayesian (EB) Ranking Method. This
method is increasingly used by researchers and statisticians as a means to bring
together and give varying weights to many different factors. Previous OTS
Collision Rankings used only population and daily vehicle miles traveled as
factors, and ranked them separately. The EB Method still uses population and
daily vehicle miles traveled, but adds in crash records, crash trends and other
weighing factors to arrive at a single, more accurate ranking.
• Data for the rankings is taken from several agencies, including the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS),
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), California Department of
Justice (D0J) and the Department of Finance (DOF).
• DUI arrest totals and rankings are calculated for cities only and are based on
rates of non-CHP DUI arrests (Department of Justice data). This is so that local
jurisdictions can see how their own efforts are working.
• Counties are assigned statewide rankings, while cities are assigned population
group rankings.
Source: httbs://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-researchicrash-rankings/
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CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY Exhibit 3
OTS Collision Rankings - City of Carlsbad
Agency Year County Group Population (Avg) DVMT
Carlsbad 2017 SAN DIEGO COUNTY B 115095 2021305
TYPE OF CRASH VICTIMS KILLED & INJURED OTS RANKING
Total Fatal and Injury 454 47/58
Alcohol Involved 48 36/58
Had Been Drinking Driver <21 7 2/58
Had Been Drinking Driver 21 - 34 13 42/58
Motorcycles 41 14/58
Pedestrians 28 23/58
Pedestrians <15 1 40/58
Pedestrians 65+ 6 6/58
Bicyclists 36 12/58
Bicyclists < 15 2 39/58
Composite 227 34/58
TYPE OF CRASH FATAL & INJURY CRASHES OTS RANKING
Speed Related 1'10 25/58
Nighttime (9:00pm - 2:59am) 31 46/58
Hit and Run 18 34/58
TYPE OF ARRESTS ARRESTS OTS RANKING*
DUI Arrests 362 31/58
Source: https://www.ots.cagov/media-and-research/crash-rankings-results/
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