CA Review CKM
Meeting Date: July 30, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk
[email protected], 442-339-2953
Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. The Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Members study all matters concerning mobility and traffic safety, including implementation of the General Plan Mobility Element, and make written recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission regarding measures that should be taken to promote mobility and traffic safety within the city.
The board consists of seven members. Each Council Member shall nominate one individual to serve on the commission for a term coinciding with the term of the Council Member making the appointment, and the Mayor shall nominate two additional individuals to serve on the Commission for terms coinciding with the Mayor’s term. This vacancy will be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Explanation & Analysis
Commissioner Verenice Garcia was appointed to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission in January 2023 for a term ending in December 2026. Commissioner Garcia resigned in May 2024.
There is currently an unscheduled vacancy on the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission for a term ending in December 2026.
The City Clerk’s Office received three applications from residents wishing to serve on the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the following two applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
• Philip Armstrong – District 3
• Lawrence Rothman – District 3
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Exhibit 2 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 shall 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. Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission are:
Commissioner District
Josh Coelho 2
Bill Fowler 2
Peter Kohl 3
Edward Newlands 4
Peter Penseyres 1
Diane Proulx 2
Members of the Traffic Safety & Mobility 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 two hours of ethics training every two years.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of one member to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the appointee’s statements of economic interest and ethics training certificate.
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 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission
2. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process July 30, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-196
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE TRAFFIC SAFETY &
MOBILITY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Verenice Garcia was appointed to the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission in January 2023, for a term ending in December 2026; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Garcia resigned in May 2024; and
WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission exists with a term ending in December 2026.
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 Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission, for a term ending in December 2026, or until a replacement is appointed:
Philip Armstrong
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 30th day of l!!,!y, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission
Community-Police
Engagement Commission
Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety &
Mobility Commission X
Personal Information
Name
Philip Armstrong
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 3
City Carlsbad ZIP 92009
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Landscape Architect
Employer The Lightfoot Planning Group
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
Explanation: As a Landscpe Architect, my firm has had limited direct contracts with the city. The last city directed work contract was in 2017 for a restroom renovation for Cannon Park. Pre-design and design development phases were completed then the project scope and contract were terminated by the city for later evaluation and needs assesment.
Exhibit 2
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Please describe your educational background
Graduate of UC Davis school of Environmental Design - B.S. in Landscape Architecture 1986 Additional business certificates in Project & Construction Management Please describe relevant experience
35 year practioneer in landscape architecture with a proven track record in design of K-12 and college campuses, commercial and retail projects, as well as residential and multi-family subdivisions. Thoroghly experienced in design project management from concept through construction. Well versed in recreation programming and community outreach workshops.
Please describe your current or past community involvement Participated in city trails and beach clean up days. Past volunteer for Carlsbad Oktoberfest Boy Scouts of America district volunteer and merit badge councelor for Architecture and Landscape Architecture badges.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) past president San Diego Chapter; Division of State Architect (DSA) Public School Construction Commmittee board member; current president of California ASLA (CCASLA) follows legislative bills and lobbys on behalf of all landscape architects in the state. Memeber of Green School Yards America - community of practice group.
Additional information or comments
30 year La Costa resident, I both live and work in Carlsbad. I've had the pleasure to work on local projects such as Carlsbad High School, Monroe Street Pool, Robertson Ranch, and other local projects. I've had proffessional relationships with past and current park and rec staff, Mark Steyaert, Kasia Trojanoska, Michael Tully, and Parks Director Kyle Lancaster. I advocate for green school yards and climate positive design, and prioritizing green infrastrucure storm water controls over traditional 'gray' solutions.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: February 5, 2024 9:00 PM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission X
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission X Planning Commission X
Senior Commission Traffic Safety &
Mobility Commission X
Personal Information
Name
Lawrence Joseph Rothman
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 3
City Carlsbad ZIP 92011
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Capital Portfolio Manager
Employer SDG&E
Employer Addres
Work Phone (619) 676-3793 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
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Please describe your educational background
Master of Engineering, Engineering Management, Stevens Institute of Technology (2012) Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Rutgers University (2005) Please describe relevant experience
I am currently working as a Capital Portfolio Manager for SDG&E supporting substation and energy storage investment. Prior to this experience, I worked for the CM/GC on the Mid-Coast Light Rail Extension project extending the San Diego MTS Blue Line from Old Town to UTC. The majority of my work experience was in the steel industry, working in a variety of strategic capital planning, operations, and maintenance roles in two facilities in New Jersey and California.
Please describe your current or past community involvement I have worked in a variety of roles with Habitat for Humanity, beach cleanups, and park restorations.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Director, California Metals Coalition (industry lobbyists) - August 2017 - July 2020
Additional information or comments
I am excited to serve my community and thank you in advance for consideration!
Submittal Information
Submit Date: January 3, 2024 1:00 PM
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