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SPECIAL MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING: February 16,2005
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
11:OO a.m. - 1:OO p.m.
1635 FARADAY, ROOM 173A
The Mayor called the special meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. All Council Members were present
as were the City Manager and the City Attorney.
The Mayor called for Council reports. Mayor Pro Tem Hall reported that he may need an
alternative representative for the SANDAG meeting of February 25. Council Member Kulchin
reported that she will need to miss a future Council meeting while she attends the American
Shore and Beach Preservation Association Board of Directors meeting in Washington, DC.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of the formation procedures of the proposed Business
Improvement District. Administrative Services Director Elliott and Economic Development and
Real Estate Manager Cynthia Haas joined the Council for this portion of the meeting. Council
Member Sigafoose did not participate in the discussion.
Ms. Haas explained that currently the City spends about $509,000 annually to support tourism in
the City of Carlsbad. $409,000 is appropriated to the Carlsbad Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
and $100,000 to the San Diego North Convention and Visitor’s Bureau by contract. These
contracts have been audited as appropriate and the last audit confirmed compliance with the
contract.
Mr. Elliott outlined the process leading to the formation of a Business Improvement District with
the aid of a flow chart and division of responsibilities between the City Council and advisory
board (see Exhibit A). The Council decides whether or not to form an advisory board, which can
then assist the City Attorney in drafting the resolution of intention, and proposed ordinance or
the City can draft it prior to considering formation of an advisory board. The Council has
received a request from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce to form a Business improvement
District. The proposed District would consist of hotels within the boundaries of the City of
Carlsbad and generate potential revenue at $1 per room per night. The actual amount of
revenue would depend on the number of rooms and the actual occupancy rate. The Council
discussed its powers and duties in the formation process and focused on the makeup of an
advisory board and whether or not the proposed Business Improvement District could be
expanded beyond hotels. The City Manager inquired who would staff the advisory board and
the Mayor suggested a staff member being an ex-officio member. Mr. Elliott explained that
these issues have not been determined and that the Council will receive a presentation of the
Chamber of Commerce’s request to form a Business Improvement District at a regular Council
meeting in March 2005.
The Council also inquired as to whether or not members of an advisory board must be residents
of the City and directed the City Attorney to contact other cities with existing Business
Improvement Districts for their experiences.
The Mayor then thanked Mr. Elliott and Ms. Haas and called for a working lunch at 12:02 p.m.
The Mayor called on the City Manager to lead a discussion of the Carlsbad Learning Center
proposed layout. The Manager distributed a letter from the President of the Carlsbad Library
Foundation dated January 24, 2005 outlining its request to the City Council to consider
appropriating funds for the construction of the proposed project to go forward with the
understanding that the Carlsbad Library Foundation will reimburse the City with donations
received through its capital campaign (see Exhibit B). The Council agreed that this could be a
workable approach and directed the City Manager to positively respond to the letter and to
follow up at a regular City Council meeting.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of Access to Proposition 50 bond funds that provide for
$3.4 billion dollars in state bonds to protect coastal wetlands, safe drinking water and other
water programs. Deputy City Engineer Greaney introduced the item with the aid of a hand out
(on file in the office of the City Clerk). The issue presented was whether or not privately held
water companies should be eligible to compete for grants and loans from voter approved bond
measures, including Proposition 50? After discussion, the Council concurred with the
recommendation to take a neutral approach.
The Mayor then called for a discussion of the San Diego County Water Authority’s Fixed
Revenue Study. Deputy City Engineer Greaney introduced this item with the aid of a handout
(on file in the office of the City Clerk). The technical advisory committee to the County Water
Authority has developed and discussed two ideas on what entities should pay for certain new
facilities. After discussion, the Mayor thanked Mr. Greaney for the information.
There were no comments from the Planning Commission regarding development processing,
procedures or other land use issues.
Administrative Services Director Elliott updated the Council on progress between the City and
the County Water Authority on the potential memorandum of understanding or other agreement.
He reported that such a proposed agreement will probably be presented to the Council in March
or April 2005.
The Mayor then called for consideration and adoption of the City Council’s 2005 Five-Year
Vision Statements, Council Mission and Values and Quality of Life Strategic Goals. There were
presented by the City Attorney following the Council’s workshop in January 2005. The Council
concurred to reorder the “Citizen Partnership and Connection” to “Citizen Connection and
Partnership” of Quality of Life Strategic Goal No. 2 and with that amendment, adopted the
documents as revised. (See Exhibit C).
The Mayor called for public comment and there being none, he thanked all for their full and
complete attention and participation and adjourned the special meeting at 1252 p.m.
RO~ALD R. BALL
City Attorney as Clerk Pro Tem
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Business Improvement District
I BID Requested I
Adopt >Legal Requirements
Resolution >Proposed Boundaries >Assessment Method Of Intention >Time and Place of Public Hearing
>Must be Published in Newspaper I BID 1
>Must be delivered 1” Class Mail
to Businesses within 7 days
Hold Public
Hearing within
Less than 50%
CC Considers Written Protest
OralNritten
More than 50%
Written Protest
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PIf failed by Protest Vote, 12 month
waiting period to resubmit new
request for BID
No BID Formation E Annual
Assessment
Process
> Assessment
Modify >Advisory Board c I Adopt I BID Ordinance
BID Report >Budget Approval
Modified and/or >BID Assessment
Approved I * Adopt ROI
Levy/Assessment
Hold Public
Hearing w/in
30 days, Hear Written
And Oral Protests
Modify and or Adopt ROI
EXHIBIT A
Business Improvement
District
City Council Advisory Board
Adopts ROI on BID May Recommend:
Provisions of ROI (if - Boundaries
- Time and Place of Public a
Hearing
- LevyIAssessment Rate
appointed prior to
Adoption of ROI
Adopts Ordinance Expenditures to CC
Approves or Modifies 0 Classifications of
BID Report (Annual)
for fiscal year (Annual) Adopts ROI on Levy I
Basis of
Businesses to
Participate
May designate an
Advisorv
BoardCommission
(new or existing)
Levy/Assessment
Prepares Annual
A May limit membership to
May appoint prior to
adoption of ROI
those paying assessments BID Report
' THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY FOUNDATION FEB a 4 2085 -
ALL RECEIVED
January 24,2005
Mayor Claude A. "Bud" Lewis
Mayor Pro Tern Matt Hall
Council Members Kulchin, Packard and Sigafoose
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mayor and City Council
The Carlsbad Library Foundation at its annual retreat in December 2004
unanimously agreed to launch a capital campaign to raise the funds for the Carlsbad
City Library Learning Center project.
The Foundation's Strategic Planning Committee is currently putting together the
elements of the campaign to include the following steps:
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Developing partnerships with area businesses
Building relationships with potential individual sponsors
Preparing a marketing campaign including media support
Creating a path to a successful launch of a capital campaign
Plans are to launch the campaign later this year and we realize that it may take two
plus years to raise the entire amount needed for the project. It is our understanding
that before the City can advertise for bids for the construction, the funds must be in
place. Therefore, as the current President of the Foundation and with the full
support of the Board, I am requesting the City Council consider appropriating the
funds for the project to go forward, with the understanding that the Carlsbad
Library Foundation will reimburse the City with the donations received through the
capital campaign.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the matter further, and we look forward
to building a lasting partnership that can be a future model.
Sincerely,
&--
Jim Comstock
President
Carlsbad Library Foundation
1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone 760-602-2060 EXHIBIT B
City of Carlsbad
2005 - 2006 w Quality of Life Strategic Goals
BALANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A city that connects community, place and spirit, through balanced and economically
sustainable land uses.
CITIZEN CONNECTION AND PARTNERSHIP
A city that embraces Community connectivity through the effective use of technological
and interpersonal mediums.
COMMUNICATION
Ensure that community members, Council and staff are well informed, continuing to be
a more responsive government while providing a high level of citizen confidence in its
government.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
An environmentally sensitive community by focusing on: conservation, storm water,
sewage collection and treatment, solid waste, and cost effective and efficient use of
energy including alternative energy sources.
FINANCIAL HEALTH
Pursue and implement proactive strategies that support sustainable economic health
and manage fiscal resources effectively.
LEARNING, CULTURE & ARTS
Promote and support continuous learning, cultural opportunities and the arts within the
community and the City organization.
PARKS / OPEN SPACE / TRAILS
Acquire, develop and maintain a broad range of open space and recreational facilities
that actively address citizen needs which are fiscally responsible, and are consistent
with the General Plan and Growth Management Standards.
TOP QUALITY SERVICES
A city that provides exceptional services on a daily basis.
TRANSPORATION / CIRCULATION
Provide and support a safe and efficient transportation system that moves people,
services and goods throughout Carlsbad.
WATER
Ensure, in the most cost-effective manner, water quality and reliability to the maximum
extent practical, to deliver high quality potable and reclaimed water incorporating
drought-resistant community principles.
Vision, Mission & Values, Goals 2005/2006 3
EXHIBIT C
City of Carlsbad
Council Mission & Values
Important to the Future of Carlsbad
fb COUNCIL MlSSJON STATEMENT
Our mission is to continue to improve the quality of life for all those who live,
work, and play in Carlsbad by providing top-quality service to our City and in our
region.
fb COUNCIL VALUES
A. Economic Health
Promote sound policies in a balanced revenue expenditure base.
B. Quality of Life Expectations
Create a community which is safe and environmentally sensitive, and
aesthetically and architecturally pleasing; offering diverse employment, cultural,
recreational and educational opportunities.
C. TopQuality Services
Deliver top-quality public safety, community services, community development,
public works, and administrative services.
D. Timely Response to Citizens/Customers
Provide timely and reasonable responses to the citizens.
E. Employee Excellence
Create a spirit of service and ethics that promotes and encourages a
commitment to service achieving the highest possible level of efficiency,
effectiveness and professionalism in its employees.
F. Community Participation
Engage community members to shape and manage their community.
Vision, Mission & Values, Goals 2005/2006 2
Carlsbad City Council
2005
Five-Year Vision Statements
City Council continues to clarify and pursue the vision of
Carlsbad that reflects the pride and quality of life for all who live,
work, and play here.
Carlsbad. . .
1. Provides a diverse and healthy economic base that creates opportunities for
employment to the residents of Cartsbad, economic vitality to the community, and
the necessary revenues to support City services.
Provides programs, policies and decisions to implement the Generat Plan,
enforce the Growth Management Plan, maintain the safety and security of its
citizens, and are based on what is best for Carlsbad.
Occupies a leadership role in local and regional planning, (e.g., water, beach,
circulation, and environmental issues) important to local governments actively
involves addressing governmental issues at the local, state and national levels.
Provides an open government leading to the betterment of the community and
encourages in a non-partisan manner active citizen participation and involvement
with the City Council and the City's Boards and Commissions.
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And Carlsbad Efficiently and Effectively.. .
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Delivers top-quality public services.
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its environment proactively, including:
Open space
Wildlife habitats
Water quality/conservation
Beach preservation
Air quality
Resource conservation and waste reduction
Promotes a safe and efficient integrated transportation system.
Maintains citywide "small town" community spirit.
Provides a community where continuous and life-long learning is supported and
encouraged for people of all ages.
Looks ahead and works to anticipate changes that are required now in order to
make a better future for its citizens.
Vision, Mission & Values, Goals 2005/2006 1
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