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Home My WebLink About2013-03-19; City Council; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: March 19,2013 TIME OF MEETING: 9:00 a.m. PLACE OF MEETING: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Room 173A, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hall called the Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows: Present: Council Members Hall, Packard, Wood, Blackburn, Douglas. Absent: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: None 1- REGIONAL REPORTS: None 2. PRESENTATIONS FROM CITY TREASURER APPLICANTS Council received presentations from applicants Ron Araujo, Michael Williams, and Craig Lindholm. Mayor Hall explained to the applicants that Council will make a decision at the March 26, 2013 Council meeting. 3. PRESENTATION FOR ALGA NORTE COMMUNITY PARK Mr. Chris Hazeltine and Ms. Lolly Sangster from the City's Parks and Recreation Department provided handouts of the City's proposal to operate the Alga Norte Community Park (Copies on file in the City Clerk's office). A power point presentation was delivered during which the council members were free to ask questions and pose any concerns, (copies on file in the City Clerk's office). Slides depicted in the power point were shown of the park's amenities during deveiopment including: • Aquatic and Recreation Center o 56 meter swimming pool and therapy spa • Multipurpose Fields • Dog Park Mr. Hazeltine explained the Request for Proposals protocol the City followed to assure due diligence was paid to the process. The Parks and Recreation department broke the park into two sections when requesting proposals; aquatic/skatepark and athletic fields/dog park. Bids were received from: • The Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad • Sportsplex USA • Waterworks Aquatics, LLC Mr. Hazeltine explained that the proposal from The Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad's was not a viable option. A three-tiered approach, as can be seen on the power point handout, was taken to evaluate the proposals and it was determined that the best option to operate the facility is the City of Carlsbad. To be certain there was no unintentional bias on the part of the City's Parks and Recreation Department, Baker Tilly was consulted and they reviewed the proposals and validated that the City of Carlsbad is the best option using a five year forecast/fixed fee basis. In comparing the Sportsplex proposal to the City's proposal it was noted that the Sportsplex proposal includes the sale of food and beverages, including wine and beer. Councilmember Douglas asked why this facet was not removed from the forecast to provide an apples to apples comparison. Mr. Hazeltine explained that the park design doesn't have a food and beverage entity and Sportsplex's business model does not allow for the exclusion of the food and beverage facet. Councilmember Blackburn asked if the City decides not to extend food and beverage service in the park, would Sportsplex rescind their proposal and Mr. Hazeltine responded that they would rescind their proposal if that were to occur. Mayor Hall asked what the budgeted escalator was for maintenance and operations for the city's proposal to operate Alga Norte. Mr. Hazeltine responded three percent per year. Mr. Hazeltine stated that the five year forecast reflects 99 percent cost recovery by year five. Baker Tilly supports the operation of the park by the City. PUBUC COMMENT: Peter Mertz, Phil Ladman, Greg Herman, and Pam Drew all spoke in favor of the City operating the new park. Jon Alpert and Todd Sarkaric, owner and operations manager of Waterworks Aquatic, LLC, also spoke in support of the City of Carlsbad operating the park. They further stated that while they do not think today's presentation compared cost structure accurately, they agree the city can run the facility at a lower cost. They made a goodwill offer of their experience and services as it relates to the aquatic center in the park to the city. Mayor Pro Tem Packard sought clarity with Mr. Alpert and Mr. Sarkaric and asked if they do accept the numbers the city proposal reflects to be accurate and they confirmed that they do. Mayor Hall asked the members of the public if anyone else would like an opportunity to speak and received no responses. At this time the council proceeded with questions for Mr. Hazeltine and Ms. Sangster. Councilmember Wood asked if the $1.26 million referenced on page 23 of the City proposal includes salaries of new employees and Mr. Hazeltine stated yes it does. Councilmember Wood inquired as to how many new full and/or part time employees will be required to work at the park and Ms. Sangster advised her that two full time employees, a recreation supervisor and an aquatics supervisor would be needed with Seventy-five percent of their time being spent at the Alga Norte Community Park and twenty-five percent at the Monroe Street pool. Administrative and lifeguard positions will be added part time. Councilmember Wood requested clarification as to where any revenue shortfall would come from. Mr. Hazeltine advised the amount being requested is for year two and requests that in the event of any revenue shortfall, the City of Carlsbad's general fund make that contribution. Mayor Hall asked who will be in charge of special events at the park and was advised that existing staff would handle the events as well as aggressively marketing the events. It was noted that there are three events scheduled for the first year the park is open. Councilmember Douglas expressed a concern as to why Waterworks Aquatics anticipate higher costs than the City projects. Mr. Hazeltine said he feels strongly the City figures in the plan are adequate. They used the Monroe Street pool and Folsom Aquatics as a model to project costs and he stated they were conservative with their figures. Councilmember Douglas also inquired about the opinion that there would be limited accessibility if Waterworks Aquatics were to run the pool and Mr. Hazeltine responded that they would be offering large blocks of private swim lessons, reducing the accessibility to the general population both in terms of pool time and excessive costs to the citizens of Carlsbad. Councilmember Wood inquired about CalPERS benefits forthe 17 part time employees at the park. It was noted that part time employees would not be eligible for CalPERS. Councilmember Wood also asked if any volunteers would be working at the new park and Mr. Hazeltine responded that they have not built that into the model yet, but it's certainly a possibility in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Packard asked if it is safe to assume labor costs are fully loaded and it was noted they are. He further inquired as to why the Sportsplex model has higher fees than the City's proposal and Mr. Hazeltine responded that with the tax support from the City of Carlsbad, the City is able to offer a better opportunity for the value. Mayor Pro Tem Packard brought up that the appropriateness of alcohol in our city parks had been discussed during the April, 2012 meeting. Mr. Hazeltine agreed, but did not recall that a decision had been reached. Mayor Hall suggested that the focus should be on a place for families to gather and to celebrate much as they would if they went to Pizza Port or Chuckee Cheese after a game at the park. Councilmember Blackburn indicated he is not sure if he likes the idea of beer and wine in our parks and wili give it more thought. He inquired about the availability of sufficient parking and expressed concerns about overflow becoming a nuisance for the nearby residents. Mr. Hazeltine concurred that there may be those who opt to park on surrounding streets for convenience sake, but that parking inside the park should be sufficient with the possible exception of special events when City Traffic Division would assist, similar to how the City handles "Jazz in the Park." All members are supportive of the City operating the Alga Norte Community Park and the Mayor and council agreed to place the order to proceed on the agenda for the regular May 7, 2013 city council meeting. 4. COUNCIL EFFICIENCY and EFFECTIVENESS: No reports. 5. FEEDBACK. COMMUNICATIONS or CORRESPONDENCE: None ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2013 was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. BARBARA ENGLESON City Clerk All Recdve^Agenda Item # ^ For the XnfotmatiQn of the: CnYCpUNClL ^ ^Wa^ AsstCMLj^Ax^^CVC ^» APPLICATf01NrFO«?^/flWH^^^ MAR - 4 2013 AS CITY TREASURER MAR - 4 2013 AS CITY TREASURER CITY OF CARLSBAD (Please print or type) MAMF; Craig J. Lindholm ADDRESS: CITY: .Carlsbad ZIPCODE:92008 HOME PHONE.] mobile: EMAIL:. PRESENT^.ri.oAT.n.. Wealth Management Advisor BUSINESS MAMP- Northvyestem Mutual Wealth Management Company BUSINESS Annpp<c. 1500 Quail St. Suite 600, Newport Beach. CA 92660 WORK PHONE:. U. S. Citizenship Resident of Carlsbad Registered voter in Carlsbad Four Year Degree in Finance or Business Four Years of Financial Work Experience X Yes _ No X Yes _ No X Yes _ No X Yes _ No X Yes _ No I am familiar with the responsibilities assigned to the City Treasurer position. I am willing to be Interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by a committee designated by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council Member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements as required by the State's or City's Conflict of Interest Codes. f am willing to attend two hours of State Mandated ethics training every two years. SIGNATURE DATE: .03/01/2013 In consideration for the City's review of my application for employment, I waive any rights and claims I may have against any current or former employer or educational institution, any persons listed as a reference, or any entity from whom public records pertain«ng to me are obtained, including their officers, employees, losses, liabilities, or expenses (which includes attorney fees and costs) that may directly or indirectly result from the disclosure to, or use of the above information by the City. I further agree that a photocopy of this authorization may be used in lieu of the original forthe purposes stated above. I also understand that I will be required to provide additional information necessary for the verification of my voter registration status to the City Clerk's Office. APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT - PAGE 2 EDUCATION:. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: June 1977 B.S. Business & Health Sciences UCLA Anderson School of Business: June 2002 Certificate: Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning AIF: May 2012 Accredited Investment Fiduciary Joined a Temecula headquartered medical device fimi. Hudson RCI, November 1977. EXPERIENCE: — Promoted and relocated to California in 1983 as National Sales Manager at the age of 29. Over the following 15 years I held a number of senior positions, marketing and international sales. In 1997 a senior executive team was formed to position the company to be sold. In 2000/01,1 prepared myself to enter the field of financial services. In April 2005 I formed a wealth management team-we provide comprehensive financial planning services, insurance, retirement planning and qualified plan mgmt. The Rotary Club of Carlsbad, a member since 2001. Served as President of COMMUNITY AaiVITIES: '__ our club 2004/05. Our club has a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation. Its focus is to raise funds & award scholarships to Carlsbad's youth. I have sensed as a Trustee & Treasurer for our foundation the past 6 years. I am the Immediate Past-Chairman & Treasurer for the Tri-City Hospital Foundation and have served 12 years on this board. With my son I was active in Cub/Boy scouts,Troop 784. Possibly the best decision that I made in my life was to I ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS:. Choose Carlsbad as my home when relocating my family in 1983.1 appreciate your thoughtful consideration of my application to be the next Treasurer for the City of Carlsbad. Thank you. APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS CITY TREASURER (Please print or type) NAMElRo"Afau}o ADDRESS] CFTY: Carisbad HOME PHONE] EMAIL:! ZIPCODE:^2011 PRESENT OCCUPATION: Financial Officer BUSINESS NAME: ^'^^'Q" Federal Credit Union BUSINESS ADDRESS: 5785 Oberlln Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 WORK PHONErl U. S. Citizenship Resident of Carfsbad Registered voter in Carlsbad Four Year Degree In Finance or Business Four Years of Financial Work Experience X Yes No X Yes No X Yes No X Yes No X Yes No I am familiar with the responsibilities assigned to the Gty Treasurer position. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by a committee designated by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council Member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements as required by the State's or City's Conflict of Interest Codes. I am willing to attepd two hours of State Mandated ethics training every two years. SIGNATURE:, 7 P^jg. March 4, 2013 / In consideration for the City's review of my application for employment, I waive any rights and claims I may have against any current or former employer or educational institution, any persons listed as a reference, or any entity from whom public records pertaining to me are obtained, including their officers, employees, losses, liabilities, or expenses (which includes attorney fees and costs) that may directly or indirectly result from the disclosure to, or use of the above information by the City. I further agree that a photocopy of this authorization may be used in lieu of the original for the purposes stated above, i also understand that i will be required to provide additional information necessary for the verification of my voter registration status to the City Clerk's Office. APPUCATION FOR APPOINTMENT - PAGE 2 EDUCATION: MA, Economics, San Diego State University, (1987) BS. Bus. Admin. (Finance), San Diego State University (1984) Professional Designation - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) EXPERIENCE: 2007/Present - Chief Financial Officer, M\ss\on Federal Credit Union Responsible tor all aspects of Investments, Treasuiy, Finance, and Accounting for a $2.3 bBlion financial insBtulion 1998/2007 - VP Investments, WesCorp Investment Services Managed Fixed Income Investment portfolios for various clients with emphasis on safety and liquidity 1991/1996 - Investment Portfolio Manager, US WEST Inc. COMMUNITY AaiVITIES:. 2007/Present - City of Carisbad Treasurer's Investment Review Committee (IRC) Meet regularly with the City Treasurer and staff to discuss the city's Investment portfolio 2010/Present - Treasurer, Board Member, Monarch Scliool Project. San Diego, CA K-12 school for San Diego Homeless Children I have been a memtjer of the City Treasurer's Investment Reviev* Committee ADOmONAL INFORMATION OR COMMENTS: . — (IRC) for over five years and have an in^epth understanding of the Cit/s investment program. In addition. I have over 25 years of business experience in a Similar capacity, include my current position as CFO for Mission Federal Credit Union.(continued on attached) APPLICANT: RON ARAUJO CITY OF CARLSBAD - CITY TREASURER APPUCATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued from application) I believe that based on my experience in Treasury and Finance that I am uniquely qualified for the position of City Treasurer for Carlsbad. This experience includes: M>.nhPr. Carisbad ritvTr^surer inv^ctm^it Review Committee (IRC) > I joined the IRC in 2007 and have been an active participant since that time. This committee has allowed me to develop close professional relationships with each of the past two City Treasurers, as well as various staff members of the city I believe that I have consistently provided valuable advice and input to the committee, and have worked with staff to ensure that the policies and activities of the City's investment program are managed to the highest standards of prudence. This has been a very enjoyable and rewarding experience. rKUrf Pin»ndal OfBf r (rml MI«lon Cr^ Union - in 20071 accepted the position of CFO at Mission Fed, one of the safest and most profitable credit unions in the nation. Myrespons.bilrt.es indude managing a staff that is responsible for all of the credit union's treasury, accounting, and finance functions, the nenre center of any large financial institution. MV treasury responsibilities at Mission Fed include managing all aspects of the credit union's Si billion fixed income investment portfolio, as well as the credit union's borrowing strateg.es. Th.s expenenc* las aZed me to make avaluable contribution to the City Treasurer's IRC as both M sslon Fed and the S nvSely in the same type of very safe and liquid investment securities. Mission Fed's treasury SPS ISO ^sponsible for managingall of the day-to^ay cash needs fort ecred^^^^^^ ways the responsibilities of the City Treasurer and Mission Fed CFO are parallel .n that they involve i^lvlstment management, cash management and banking relationships, borrowing, budgeting, and accounting. In summary my responsibilities at Mission Fed, along with my prior 20 years of experience in treasury, !nvesren^^^ fmance, have provided me with a great deal of business experience that has been valuable to the city, and I have found it to be very rewarding. Thank you for your consideration. Ron Araujo APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS CITY TREASURER MAR - 4 2013 CITYOFCARLSBAO_ CITY CLERK'S OFRCE . (Please print or tvpe) NAME: MIC kpi£L V;L^ILL IAMS C PA ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: CITY: ^A.AUbAD HOME PHONE: EMAIL: PRESENT OCCUPATION: Mo Aj\ c . pA^ ^/A^ A/^Cl ^^^^^ BUSINESS NAME:. C,, KJAA_l.^^.^.^t±l BUSINESS ADDRESS^ WORK PHONE:_ U. S. Citizenship Resident of Carlsbad Registered voter in Carisbad Four Year Degree in Finance or Business Four Years of Financial Work Experience X Yes No Yes No Y Yes No ^ Yes No ^ Yes No I am familiar with the responsibilities assigned to the City Treasurer position. I am willing to be Interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by a committee designated by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council Member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements as required by the State's or Cit/s Conflict of Interest Codes. I am willing to attend two hours of State Mandated ethics training every two years. SIGNATURE In consideration for the City's review of my application for employment, 1 waive any rights and claims I may have against any current or former employer or educational institution, any persons listed as a reference, or any entity from whom public ^^^f^f Pf ^^"'"5^,';"^;'" obtained. Including their officers, employees, losses, liabilities, or expenses (which includes attomey fees and costs) that may d^rertly or indirectly result from the disclosure to, or use of the above information by the City. I further agree that a photocopy of th.s authorization may be used in lieu of the original for the purposes stated above. I also understand that I will be required to provide additional information necessary for the verification of my voter registration status to the City Clerk's Office. APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - PAGE 2 EDUCATION AA degree Police Science San Bernardino Community College, BS In Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting - Cal State San Bernardino. California Certified Public Accountant (license #36520) since 1982. Life time Community College teaching credential in accounting subject matter. EXPERIENCE Worked in public accounting from 1980 through 1991 as an employee, partner and sole proprietor. Experience included audits of local governments and small businesses as well as general consulting and tax services. Provided forensic accounting services to private companies, churches, and governmental agencies including Riverside County Sheriffs Department with regard to employee theft. Served as an expert witness and consultant for the Riverside County Grand Jury and District Attorne/s office. I served as the elected City Treasurer of Colton, CA for 18 years and was responsible for banking services, cash management, and Investments. In addition, I was the point of contact for bondholders and prepared continuing disclosure for the city's outstanding General Fund COP's, Lease Revenue bonds, water, wastewater and redevelopment tax allocation bonds. I was a member of the city's finance team for approving, structuring, and negotiating terms and conditions for debt including municipal leases, COP'S and Lease Revenue Bonds forthe city general fund, water, wastewater and electric utility. When I Initially took office in 1988,1 terminated the contract with an outside money manager who had control and management authority of approximately $8 million of the city's portfolio. About a year later, the Principal of the money management firm, Steven D. Wymer, was arrested and prosecuted for theft of client funds, much of it from California cities. I was asked by the Government Finance Officers Association to testify before a congressional subcommittee regarding proposed Investment advisor industry reform. My testimony was presented In June of 1992 In Washington DC. I am a Principal of a consulting firm that provides services to California and Hawaii local government agencies Including special districts, school districts, cities, and counties. Our services include feasibility studies, debt capacity, and implementation of debt financing Including negotiated and competitive sales of COP'S, Lease Revenue Bonds, General Obligation Bonds, land secured Assessment District and CFD's and tax allocation bonds. We provide reviews of banking services and investment policy and practices. I served as the Interim Treasurer for the Jurupa Community Services District for six months in 2009. This investment portfolio was In excess of $100 million not Including bond proceeds. We also serve on several Oversight Boards of former redevelopment agencies for two of our school district clients. I have continuously worked as a municipal financial advisor since 1991, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES I currently serve as the Treasurer of the Home Owners Association for Portico at Rancho Carrillo. I also serve on the social committee for the Rancho Carrillo Home Owners Association assisting with community events. I am a volunteer at the San Diego County Animal Shelter in Carisbad as a dog walker and other duties as assigned. I have been the Treasurer of a scholarship foundation, 501 C(3) in San Bernardino County for ten years that provides college scholarship funds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I served two years In the US Marine Corps from 1970 to 1972. The majority of my service was as a scout with the S'*'* Reconnaissance Battalion, 3"° Marine Division. I was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. ONC HUNDRED SECOND CONGKSS WOM H341« ronoKQustomcEtuiLDiNS EDWARD J. MARKET. MASSACKUSETTS. CHAIRMAN n<ONE|2e3|U«-1434 JAMES H. SCHIUEH. NEW YORK MATTHEW J. RIMAIDO. NEW JERSEY ^ ^ ^ HERBERT K 8R0WH MIKE SYNAR. OKUHOMA CARtOS MOORKEAO. CALIFORNU £L !m#|f|W» f,f *1t«**tf*«tf flflhfttf CHIEF COUNSEL AW> STAT'DIRECTOR W.J.-|IU.Y-TAUaNL LOUISIANA DOM KmR. KNNSVLVAMA ln»87« WVUVt Ul jlStVXtWHltUWtTt RALWM. HALL. TEXAS THOMAS J. BIMJY. JR.. VWWtlA «^ * DENNIS t. ecKART, o«o JACK wifs. TEXAS CsOIQlitttC OH Csttoy 1119 Coilllimtt BILL RICHARDSON, NW MEXICO MICHAEL ft OKUY. OHIO m.4P»«M»WW» Wll ^nn^ aiW »VWIH>»»M .8MSUTTERY.KAHSM MICHAEL MJRAjaS. FWRIB* ——— JOMa ailvAMT TEXAX DAN SCMAEWl COLORADO Ji^MucHEilviRciNu JOE SARTON. TEXAS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND FINANCE JM COOPEH TENNESSEE HOHMAN.F. lEHT. NEW YORK THOMAS J.MANTOH. NEW YORK (EX OFFICIO) ——— £i>ir5¥S?NrSS^ '^^'^ aailjington, 20515-6110 niCHARO H. LEHMAN. CALIFORNU CLAUDE HARRIS. ALASAMA MaV 22. 1992 JOHN D.OIHOEU. MICHIGAN ****jr 9 *. (EX OFFICIO) Mr. Michael J. Williams Treasurer City of Colton P.O. BOX 1367 colton, CA 92324 Dear Mr. Williams: Thank you for agreeing to testify before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance on Thursday, June 4, 1992, at 9:30 a.m., in a room to be emnounced. This hearing will focus on inadequacies in the regulation and supervision of investment advisers and financial planners, the growing problem of unregistered advisers and planners, flawed and inadequate disclosure requirements, the need for a private enforcement mechanism in the law, and other related issues. Any experience you have had with an investment adviser or financial planner will be of interest to the Subcommittee Members, especially as that experience may shed light on the above issues. As you may be aware, I have circulated, along with Rep. Rick Boucher, a Discussion Draft for comment by a range of interested parties. This Discussion Draft represents an attempt by our staff and the staff of the full Committee and the Minority, to address the issues outlined above. The staff is currently evaluating the comments we have received on the Discussion Draft and fine-tuning the Draft on the basis of those comments. While we anticipate several changes will be made to the text prior to its formal introduction, we have nonetheless enclosed a copy for your review, along with brief explanatory materials. We would welcome any comments you have on the Discussion Draft as part of your testimony. Your written testimony may be of any length and contain supplemental supporting materials. It should be typed, one-sided, double-spaced and shoulji include a one-page summary touching upon the major points of the testimony. In order for Members of the subcommittee to ask questions of all witnesses, your oral statement should be limited to no more than 5 minutes. You should provide the Subcommittee with 100 copies of the prepared statement prior to the hearing. These copies should be delivered to the Subcommittee by close of business on Tuesday, June 2, 1992, to the attention of Karen Colannino. This will afford the Members and staff the appropriate opportunity to review your testimony. An additional 100 copies should also be brought to the hearing room at the time of the hearing for distribution to the public and press. Hr. Michael J. Williams May 22, 1992 Page 2 If you have any questions concerning your testimony or appearance before the Subcommittee, please contact Elise Hoffmann of the Subcommittee staff at (202) 226-2424. I look forward to your testimony. sincerely, Chairman cc: Betsy Dotson Enclosures Edward J. tMcTcay fl Eldon Horst 920 Big Briar Way La Canada, California 91011 February 21, 2013 City Council City of Carlsbad Carisbad, California Reference: Michael J. Williams This Is a letter of reference for Mr. Michael J. Williams, applicant for Treasurer, City of Carisbad. Mr. Williams was appointed Treasurer for Jurupa Community Services District (District) from March through September 2009 during a period the District's treasurer position was vacant. In 2009, the District served a population of approximately 90,000 with water, wastewater, parks, street lighting, landscape and graffiti removal services. I retired In January 2013 as General Manager at the District having been appointed in 2006. I am familiar with Mr. Williams' work as Treasurer at the District. Mr. Williams oversaw over $105 M in investments and substantial bonded indebtedness for the Districts neariy 40 Community Facilities Districts. He made monthly reports to the District's five-member elected board. Mr. Williams also reviewed the District's investment policy and made recommendations for improvement I found Mr. Williams' performance to be very professional and objective In every way. This period of time in 2009 was a particularly difficult time at the District. The District also had an Interim Chief Financial Officer during this period. It is with gratitude that I report that Mr. Williams and the Interim CFO communicated well and collaborated very effectively in service of the Board and community during this difficult time. Ifyou would like additional information, I can be reached by telephone at (818) 495-5919 and by email: eldonhorst@gmail.com Sincerely, Eldon Horst Retired General Manager Jurupa Community Services District Rod LeMond, CPA 14205 Meridian Paricway Riverside, CA 92518 February 26, 2013 City Council Members City of Carlsbad Carisbad, CA Reference: MichaelJ. Williams Dear Council Members: This is a letter of reference for Michael J. Williams, applicant for Treasurer for the City of Carisbad. I have known Mr. Williams for over 25 years. During this time I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Williams in his role as a city treasurer and as a financial advisor on matters of public finance for local governments. I can say without reservation, that Mr. Williams is a very dedicated and highly competent professional. I confidently endorse him as an applicant for the city treasurer position. Until 2009, I was an audit partner in a national CPA firm. My duties included independent audit services to local governments. In 2009,1 retired and took the position of Assistant General Manager/ Chief Financial Officer for Westem Municipal Water District of Riverside County, California. My first association with Mr. Williams was when he was the newly elected treasurer of the City of Colton, California. At that time, I was the City's Independent auditor. I witnessed Mr. Williams' ability to make many necessary changes to Improve investment policy and strategy and upgrade Investment reporting. His leadership and credibility enabled better communication and education for City leaders. In our professional capacities, mine as an independent auditor and Mr. Williams as a financial advisor; we often worthed for the same local governments. Mr. Williams' role was to oversee and secure necessary financing for capital projects and economic development. As the independent auditor, we woriced together to ensure that I understood the financing and its reporting Impacts on the local govemment. Mr. Williams always sought the best available solution for the client, placing their strategic best interests first and foremost Recently, Mr. Williams provided services to my district securing a sizable direct-pay letter of credit to support our outstanding variable rate interest bonds. Through his efforts, we were able to significantly reduce the fees we had been paying. His work required him to interact with and make presentations to our Finance Committee and Board of Directors. If you have questions would like to discuss some of Mr. Williams' attributes in depth, please call me at 951-571-7220 or e-mail me at riemond(S)wmwd.com. Sincere tod LeMond AGM/Chief Financial Westem Municipal Water District City of Carlsbad City Council 1200 Carisbad Village Drive Carlsbad CA, 92008 Re: City Treasurer Reference - Mr. Michael Williams. Dear Carisbad City Council, My association with Mr. Michael Williams dates back to the early 1990's when I worked for the City of Colton in the City Manager's Office and Mr. Williams was the City Treasurer. That relationship continued into the middle 2000's when 1 was the City Manager and Mr. Williams continued to serve as the City Treasurer. Since leaving Colton in 2009, approximately two years after Mr. Williams left, our relationship continued with Mr. Williams' firm doing work for the City in which I currently serve as City Manager, the City of Covlna, as a Financial Consultant assisting the City's Water Utility in issuing water revenue bonds. Throughout my years working with Mr. Williams both as the City Treasurer and as a Financial Consultant I have always found him to be conservative, fastidious and to be a man of impeccable integrity. Mr. . Williams is a trained Certified Public Accountant and has an excellent track record as a City Treasurer for over 10 years In a California City and he shall no doubt manage Carisbad's Public Funds carefully and conservatively. Should you wish to consult with me further regardlrig Mr. Williams' qualifications as City Treasurer please feel free to contact me at doarrish^covinaca.gov or 626 384-5410. Sincerely Daryl Parrish City of Covlna City Manager ^^^^ CREDENTIAL NG. 26 6Vv'!L0G2 CaUfomia (Eommumtg Colleges MICHAEL J. WILLIAMS The Board of Governors of the Cdifomia CommunUy Colleges, acting in accordance with the authority i)ested in it, awards to the person named above a COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIMITED SERVICE CREDENTIAL This document, earned by meeting the provisions established by law and the requirements estdbUshed by the Board of Governors of the Cdifomia CommunUy Colleges, authorizes the holder to perform dl services permitted by these provisions and requirements. >»JB.. icCT M ATTtR ^kl A . CO U NT I NG * * * Preiicbnl, CaUfomia Comi 1-iih oLk. lUL IN H COi il'iUNlTV COLLEGE linlNThlNED BY THE TAN: BEPMARDINil? COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT. ISSUED: May 22, 1 990 VALID FOR LIFE CllANCEUX>n Cahfomia CommunUy Colleges AMTHOi^i3;ATIOri FOR $f|^iCi ; J • Tljis cryd^nlN Mjtfr ^ oovrm in MiN^ «w|i|r <?rfo for wlikh tl)^ diitric^ Ns t^ininc} one) «xp«fiw¥Mi in «. C9fiii|i!!i^, I^^N^ inpiqtqmM by 1h9 <fiflrict wMcb i||0(^ # xtrtificQlion. |»^^^J}qt4l^ any nMn^ 1»f crf^ Iwur* ^f^^h m worn of 40 pefoml ^lhfrp«#il!R»»ff comid«rtci to b« o ftiU-lwii* civiaynl of on if^itvys^ "^t^ i^'^'W^^^^I^I^''^^ 1h« ciistrict by i*4»*ch^ ' ' ^ " " ' ii - . • •. • • . : •. CREPENTIAtS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE COUHIY SUPWIHTEH^fHT OF SCHOOIS IN fHE COUNTY OF EMPIPVAAEHT. IRBV. a-«at 19 S9M9 CarCsSad City Treasurer's Appointment Presentation By; Michael Williams CPA tAR!.SBAD Carisbad City "•'^-f^asur^r'^ Appo education and ^eneraC^Experience • FOUR YEAR DEGREE Bachelors of Science degree Business Administration concentration in accounting from Cal State San Bernardino 1980. ^•FOUR YEARS OF FINANCIAL RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE California Certified Public Accountant license #36520 since 1982. Practiced as an employee, partner and sole proprietor in CPA firms from 1980 through 1994. Service engagements included audits of local governmental agencies and small businesses, income tax preparation and planning, general consulting and forensic and investigative accounting. Forensic and investigative accounting clients included small businesses, local government agencies. Riverside Coimty Grand Jury, Riverside Coimty Sheriff's Department and the Riverside County District Attorneys Office. •Elected City Treasurer of Colton, CA from 1988-2006. I was responsible for cash forecasting and management, investment of city funds and bond proceeds, monthly reporting, annual investment policy updates, bondholder relations and continuing disclosure reporting for city debt. I served as a member of the city finance team for all debt issuance including city general fund, water, wastewater, electric utility and redevelopment. My position at the city was part-time with minimal staff support. 1 didn't just oversee the work, 1 did the work. Presentation by; Michael Williams Page. 2 (Education and^^Experience -Continued I taught accounting at the community college level for five semesters. 1 am a principal in a municipal financial advisor firm which is registered with the SEC and the Municipal Securities Regulatory Board (MSRB) and have been an employee since 1995. Our firm assists school districts, cities, counties and special districts in issuance of debt, feasibility studies, and other policies and practices. Presentation by; Michael Williams Page. 3 Wfiy I am quaCifiedfor tfie Position Degree and general experience requirement - I have the required degree in business which is the basic requirement. However, being a CPA is one the most recognized and respected financial services titles. I more than meet the four year work experience both in the private sector but also in the public sector as both a consultant, teacher and an elected official. For the last 21 years, 1 have been exclusively working for and with local government. Specific experience - I served as the elected City Treasurer of Colton from 1988 through 2006. Colton is a full service city with Police, Fire, water, wastewater and electric generation and distribution. I also served as an appointed interim Treasurer for nine months for the Jurupa Community Services District in Riverside County. This organization provides, water, wastewater, and park services to a community of over 107,000 people. The portfolio was over $100 minion not including bond proceeds for about 40 different CFD's. Presentation by; Michael Williams Page. 4 :arlsbacl City Treasurer'^^ ikr%r^f^m^fr^^r%' Wfiy I am qxiaCifwdfor the Position • Recognition bv my peers - In 1992, I was asked by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) to present testimony before a congressional subcommittee regarding proposed investment advisor industry reform. In 1995, I was a speaker at the California State Municipal Finance Officers Association (CSMFO) conference regarding managing difficult financial conditions. •Personally managed a municipal investment portfoUo through various economic cycles. Presentation by; Michael Williams Page. 5 M^fiat Can I Add to tfie CarCsBadTeam? 1. 1 am able to assume the position with a short learning curve. a) I have purchased all of the types of securities permitted by the Investment Policy and managed a large investment portfolio. b) I was a consultant/trainer for the company that provides the software Carlsbad's Treasurers office. I know the system and its capabilities. c) I have prepared conservative investment policies for Colton and other cities that are in compliance with the California Government Code. d) I have been an elected official. I work well in the support role of executing the investment policy authorized by the Council. 2. I am a consultant to local government. a) 1 bring knowledge to the city regarding issues impacting local government in California. For example, I serve on two Oversight Boards for Successor Redevelopment Agencies for one of my clients. Dealing with the elimination of Redevelopment is an important issue currently. b) I am a discrete professional. Carlsbad has a well earned reputation for being fiscally sound and well managed. It is my goal to do anything I can to maintain the image of Carlsbad. c) I have relationships with other governmental agencies with large investment portfolios. Discussing the investment outlook and strategy with other municipal professionals and the City's Investment Oversight Board helps make better decisions. Presentation by; Michael Williams Page. 6 3/19/2013 Alga Norte Community Park Operations Chris Hazeltine Parks & Recreation Director March 19, 2013 Algo Norte Community Park CARLSBAD Background Dec. 17, 2002, City Council approved the master plan • Aquatic Center • Multipurpose Fields • Dog Park & Skate Park • Basketball Courts • Playground & Picnic Areas City Council Direction April 26, 2011 - "Take all necessary actions to develop phase I and solicit proposals from qualified parties to operate and maintain the park." - Code compliance update • - Consider accommodating future partners — RFP development ^^^CARLSBAD 3/19/2013 3/19/2013 Operations Request for Proposal Viable partners to meet the city's goal to: • Eliminate or substantially minimize the city's contribution to funding; • Provide a public amenity serving a diverse population accessible to all; • Offer services at a reasonable cost to users, particularly Carlsbad residents and organizations. i Alga Norte Community Parl< CARLSBAD 3/19/2013 RFP Bids Received Boys & Girls Club of Carlsb, Sportsplex USA Waterworks Aquatics, LLC RFP Evaluation • Three-tiered evaluation - Parks & Recreation Review Team - Finance Department - Baker Tilly ^CARLSBAD - - Baker Tilly Assessment Analysis for the operations of the park in relationship to the three goals for the project: - Financial (5 year forecast) - Quality amenity serving diverse population accessible to all - Services at a reasonable cost CARLSBAD 5 Year Forecast North Portion ¥or2 Ve.r3 ¥Nr4 S 1.267.205 S 1,478.135 Si 507 050 S 1,536,951 S 1,567,450 S 1.410.57I $1,4«4,115 S 1.511.24* S 1.541,329 51572,011 $ (143,373^ S (5,9801 S (4,1981 S (4,3781 S (4,5611 99.6X Ve.r3 tetrA YkarS S 947,749 S 1.075.524 S 1,209,990 S 1,275,202 S 1,324,202 S 967.022' S 1,061.S5«* S l.U5,4e9* S 1.172,357' S 1.215.922' 5(19.2731 S 13.9M S 94,521 5 108,280 ' Includes a fixed lease payment of $36,000 to city each year. 3/19/2013 5 Year Forecast South Portion Vurl Ve.r2 K.i3 «nr4 K9t5 S 128,199 $153,050 ; 156,414 S 159,857 S 163,382 S159.987 S 163,552 S 167,207 S 170.963 S (25,1411 5 (6,937) S (7,1381 S (7,351) S (7.S81) 83.6X 95.7» 95,6X 95.6« $ (80,450) S (10,834) ' Includes a 5% annual lease paid to the city. $54,000 in year 4 and $59,000 in year 5, 5 Year Forecast Baker Tilly Findings South: Multipurpose athletic fields & dog park City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation City's operating model is the preferred operator based on its ability to meet the three stated goals. Sportsplex USA Operating model did not meet the three stated goals. Baker Tilly Findings North: Aquatic center & skate park City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation City's operating model creates a better opportunity to provide a quality amenity for a diverse group at a reasonable cost. With effective planning and management, could reduce operation costs. Waterworl<s Aquatics LLC Best opportunity to reduce the financial contribution but does so using a model that limits accessibility to the broadest array of groups and potentially impacts reasonableness of participant cost. Alga Noi^te Community Park Recommendation City Council direct staff to take the necessary actions to operate Alga Norte Community Park. ^..y^.riTV OF ^ CARLSBAD 3/19/2013 What to expect in the coming months cont Noise notification Although you can expect to hear the sounds of construction weekdays during regular construction hours, we will notify those in the immediate vicinity of the site if we expect any excessive noise levels due to special construction activities. Watch the progress The trails alongside the park site will remain accessible to the public during park construction. "Portholes" along the project fencing will offer passers-by a glimpse of the park as it is taking shape. For safety, only authorized construction personnel are allowed on the construction site. Please observe all posted signs and watch for construction traffic. Alga Norte COM.NCSOON, Community Park New skate park Environmentally friendly practices Construction firms working on the project have committed to the following environmentally sustainable practices: • Minimizing the amount of airborne dust and pollution that can be created by typical construction » Diverting 75 percent of the normal construction waste from local landfills by recycling all steel, plastic, wood and materials to reduce trash ^ Preventing storm water pollution, including monitoring of rain water leaving the site during and after rain « Purchasing material from regional sources, within 500 miles from the site, when feasible • Purchasing materials with recycled contents Location The 32-acre site is located east of El Camino Real, bordered on the south by Poinsettia Lane and on the east by Alicante Road. other The park is scheduled to open in late 201 3. For more information and construction updates, please visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call 760-434-2943. <r<< CITY OF ^ CARLSBAD Construction underway The City of Carlsbad has started construction on Alga Norte Community Park, a vibrant new addition to southeast Carlsbad, featuring a diverse array of amenities for all ages that complement the changing needs of Carlsbad's active residents. <^> CITY OF ^ CARLSBAD What's planned for the park? 1. Three lighted softball/baseball fields 2. One lighted full basketball court and one half court 3. A concession stand at the ball fields 4. Picnic areas with barbecues 5. Playground with 100 percent universally accessible play equipment 6. An off-leash dog park divided into areas for larger and smaller dogs, including obstacle course-type play equipment 7. A skate park with a straight "street course" section, an area with challenging elements for more skilled skateboarders and a beginners' area located next to the playground. Community members requested these two areas to be close together for families with older and younger children. 8. An aquatic center featuring: - A 56-meter competition pool with viewing bleachers - A 25-yard, 12-lane swim instruction pool - A small warm water therapeutic spa - A small "spray-ground" play area for young children - Solar heating - Public meeting facilities - Heated main locker room/restrooms - Concessions area - : Ball park The park is scheduled to open in late 201 3. For more information and construction updates, please visit www.carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call 760-434-2943. Playground What to expect in the coming months Construction hours The city allows construction from 7 a.m. to sunset on weekdays and 8 a.m. to sunset on Saturdays. Construction for the park will generally take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drive carefully Traffic controls will be set up on Alicante Road to allow trucks and equipment to come and go safely from the site. You might want to consider taking alternate routes to avoid this area when possible. When you do pass the construction site, please drive slowly, follow all safety directions and watch for construction workers and vehicles. The construction hours allow for deliveries and other major construction activity to take place before most people begin their daily routines, and end well before most people are arriving home in the evening. This helps to reduce traffic congestion and enhance safety. continued on page 4