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Minutes
March 4, 2024, 4 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Coelho, Penseyres, Newlands, and Kohl.
Absent: Fowler, Proulx, Garcia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Coelho led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of Regular Meeting held on Feb. 5, 2024
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Motion by Commissioner Kohl, seconded by Commissioner Newlands, to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on Feb. 5, 2024, as presented. Motion carried, 4/0/3 {Fowler, Proulx, Garcia -
Absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. POLICE REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC & MOBILITY-RELATED MATTERS DURING THE MONTH OF
JANUARY 2024, INCLUDING NOTABLE NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY -Receive a
presentation from a representative of the City of Carlsbad's Police Department that will provide
an overview of traffic and mobility-related police matters during the month of January 2024,
including notable news for the month of February. {Staff Contact: Lieutenant Alonso DeVelasco,
Police Department).
Staff's Recommendation: Receive the presentation.
Lieutenant Alonso De Velasco presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation {on
file in the Office of the City Clerk).
The Commission received the PowerPoint presentation by Lieutenant DeVelasco.
In response to Commissioner Kohl's inquiry regarding how many vehicles are stopped during a DUI
checkpoint, Lieutenant De Velasco explained that they stop between seven to ten vehicles at a time.
The Commission requested to agendize an item for the next meeting to consider establishing a quarterly
report instead of the current monthly report from the Police Department.
Motion by Commissioner Newlands, seconded by Commissioner Kohl, to agendize an item for the next
meeting to establish a quarterly report from the Police Department. Motion carried, 4/0/3 {Fowler,
Proulx, Garcia -Absent).
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2. CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE -Receive a presentation regarding the
Intergovernmental Affairs Program of the City of Carlsbad and the city's recent and ongoing
advocacy efforts related to traffic safety and mobility and provide feedback as appropriate.
(Staff Contact: Jason Haber, Policy & Leadership City Manager; Melanie Burkholder, City Council
Member).
Staff's Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide feedback.
Policy & Leadership City Manager Jason Haber and City Council Member Melanie Burkholder
presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the City
Clerk).
The Commission received the presentation by Policy & Leadership City Manager Haber and
City Council Member Burkholder.
. In response to Commissioner Newlands' inquiry as to why Policy & Leadership City Manager
Haber and City Council Member Burkholder would be against the consolidation of San Diego
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD), Policy &
Leadership City Manager Haber explained that consolidating the two agencies could affect the
voting power and that the needs of one territory might overshadow the needs of the other,
further adding that there may be benefit to preserving a separation between the agencies.
In response to Commissioner Penseyres' inquiry regarding the program costs, Policy &
Leadership City Manager Haber explained that the two lobbyist contracts are combined up to
$150,000 each year and the grant writer contract is on a time and material basis at $100,000
each year.
In response to Commissioner Penseyres' inquiry regarding whether the city will continue to
provide training to bicyclists and e-bike riders, Policy & Leadership City Manager Haber
explained that it would not be a decision made by the legislative affairs program or
subcommittee.
In response to Chair Coelho's inquiry regarding what the commission can do to make their voice
heard locally, City Council Member Burkholder explained that one way is having a
representative, like herself, on San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG), further adding
the importance of building a relationship and constant communication on what is most
beneficial for the district and the city.
In response to Chair Coelho's inquiry regarding what the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
could do to assist in their efforts, Policy & Leadership City Manager Haber suggested sharing any
issues that they recognize with staff.
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER COMMENTS:
Transportation Director/City ~ngineer Tom Frank spoke about an inquiry regarding what the
Transportation Department does to further the city's efforts on the Regional Plan and explained that
staff met with the Acting-Director of North County Transit District (NCTD) last week to discuss safety
enhancements at pedestrian and road crossings on the railroad.
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He further explained that several directors are on working groups and will meet with NCTD to
discuss city comments on the update to the Regional Plan.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: None
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ADJOURNMENT: Chair Coelho adjourned the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Regular Meeting
on March 4, 2024, at 4:46 p.m.
Eliane Paiva
Secretary