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Home My WebLink About2020-04-07; City Council; ; Formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee@ ' . . CITY COUNCIL Staff Report Meeting Date: April 7, 2020 To: From: Staff Contact: Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services Manager Sheila.cobian@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2917 CAReview K__ Subject: Formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Recommended Action Adopt a resolution authorizing the formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee. Executive Summary The COVID-19 response is causing economic hardship in the City of Carlsbad and across the nation. This item presents a resolution authorizing the formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee as a measure to consider how to help local businesses weather the crisis, as directed by the City Council on March 24, 2020. Discussion On March 24, 2020, the City Council unanimously approved a Minute Motion directing staff to return with an agenda item to appoint members of the City Council to an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee. Ad-Hoc Subcommittees are not subject to the Brown Act notice and posting requirements so long as the committee is: (1) comprised solely of members of the City Council (i.e., no staff and no members of the public); (2) consists of no more than two members of the City Council; (3) has a defined purpose and a limited time frame to accomplish that purpose; and (4) is advisory, (i.e., has not been delegated any decision-making power and will be returning to the full City Council with its recommendations). Since Ad-Hoc Subcommittees are for a limited time frame, staff suggests the subcommittee would automatically dissolve upon City Council concurrence of a course of action to achieve the desired economic revitalization results. April 7, 2020 Item #12 Page 1 of 3 Fiscal Analysis None. Next Steps Staff will schedule meetings for the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to begin to meet, discuss and identify options for economic revitalization due to the COVID-19 emergency for future consideration by the full City Council. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA 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 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 scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution April 7, 2020 Item #12 Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF AN AD-HOC CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee is needed to consider options for economic revitalization due to the COVID-19 emergency, and to recommend actions to the full City Council. 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 an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee comprised of the following two City Council members is hereby formed: (a) Council Member Bhat-Patel (b) Mayor Hall 3. That the duties of the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee will include working with staff to discuss and identify options for economic revitalization due to the COVID-19 emergency for future consideration by the full City Council; and 4. That the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee will automatically be dissolved upon City Council concurrence of a course of action to achieve the desired economic revitalization results. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 7th day of April, 2020 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel. Schumacher. None. MATT HALL, Mayor (___,'ih r) ;J> 50:-/ ~ ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) April 7, 2020 Item #12 Page 3 of 3 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: To whom it may concern: Collin Smith <collin@thecravory.com> Monday, April 06, 2020 8:18 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email Support for Priya Bhat-Patel All Receive -Agenda Item # / ;;l.. For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIJ. Date~CA_✓_cc __k( CM ~M L/DCM (3) V Please accept this email as support for Council Member Bhat-Patel to be on the committee for economic revitalization. She has been proactive about her support for the community and my business needs all the help we can get in this unprecedented time. Best, Collin COLLIN SMITH CRAVORY COOKIES I COOKIE MONSTER 12655 Danielson Ct, Ste 312 I Poway, California 92064 C: 619-798-4962 I Collin@thecravory.com www.thecravory.com Locations: Point Loma, Poway & Petco Park 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Council Internet Email Monday, April 06, 2020 9:33 AM City Clerk Subject: Attachments: FW: Letter Submission For Tuesday's Council Meeting CVA_CityCouncilCorrespondence.pdf All Reeeive • Agenda Item# 12. From: Christine Davis <chris@carlsbad-village.com> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 2:25 PM For the Information of the: ,C,rLf COUNC!J.. ~ Date Lf CA_✓_ CC_ CM ~M ~CM(3);:::::...----" To: Matthew Hall <Matt.Hall@carlsbadca.gov>; Keith Blackburn <Keith.Blackburn@carlsbadca.gov>; Priya Bhat-Patel <Priya.Bhat-Patel@carlsbadca.gov>; Cori Schumacher <Cori.Schumacher@carlsbadca.gov>; Scott Chadwick <scott.chadwick@carlsbadca.gov>; Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Cc: Zac Markham <zac@humbleoliveoils.com> Subject: Letter Submission For Tuesday's Council Meeting Please find attached a letter from CVA for the April 7th Council Meeting record. Thank you, CHRISTINE DAVIS I Executive Director Carlsbad Village Association p: 760.644.2121 Subscribe to our eNewsletter Sent with Mixmax ~ CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Zachary Markham Chairman Darcy Clevenger Vice Chair Joli Hatch Treasurer Fumi Matsubara Board Member Samantha Dean Fauce Board Member Heidi Willes Board Member Sherry Alvarado Board Member Jake Stipp · Board Member Tony Tata Board Member Chanel Bennett Board Member The Carlsbad Village Association {CVA) is a non-profit organization whose core purpose is to lead the continual improvement of Carlsbad Village by promoting and enhancing its business, cultural, and community vitality, making it a premier destination. 300 Carlsbad Village Dr . .Suite 108A #135 Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.644.2121 www.carlsbad-village.com info@carlsbad-village.com Carhbad Villa\ie AHociation~ experience the village April 5, 2020 Carlsbad City Hall 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Recommendation for Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Dear Mayor Hall and Members of City Council, I am writing to you regarding Tuesday's adoption of a resolution authorizing the formation of an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee. As a former small business owner on State Street and now the Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) where I work directly with the downtown business owners and their staff, I want to say thank you for being proactive in addressing revitalization during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. It is my understanding that the subcommittee will be composed of two members of the City Council. I would highly encourage you to select Cori Schumacher, District 1 representative, to the subcommittee as one of the two members. Councilmember Schumacher is directly responsible to, and for, the businesses and business environment in our downtown Village. And, as a resident of the Village, she knows the businesses on both a personal and professional level. Thank you again for your efforts to help our downtown businesses weather this crisis and also emerge stronger and more resilient afterward. If I can be of any assistance with the Economic Revitalization Subcommittee, please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Christine Davis Executive Director Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Kristi Saunders < kristi.saunders@cgworkplace.com > Monday, April 06, 2020 9:54 AM City Clerk; Council Internet Email Jacob Bates All Receive -Agenda Item It ~ For the Information of the: CITY COUNCI i,.,. Pere 4/ v ce ✓ cc .......- CM ~CM.....--DCM (3)===- Subject: Attachments: Letter of Support for Priya Bhat-Patel I Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Revitalization Priya Bhat-Patel Letter of Support.pdf Dear Carlsbad City Council, Please find a letter of support attached for Priya Bhat-Patel to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Revitalization from CommonGrounds CEO, Jacob Bates (CC'd). Do not hesitate to reach out with further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Kristi Saunders I Executive Coordinator P:858.480.6579 I Carlsbad, CA cgworkplace.com CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 (6\ COMMONGROUNDS \2,) W ORK PLACE April 6, 2020 Dear Carlsbad City Council, This is a letter of support for Priya Bhat-Patel to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Revitalization. Priya is an asset to our community and I have appreciated her passion when interacting with our staff and members so we can all succeed in Carlsbad. Her education and experience in Public Health further strengthens her value during this pandemic, and many will benefit from her support during the recovery phase and as we enter into a new normal. We highly recommend, and very much appreciate, your strong consideration · of Priya Bhat-Patel for the Ad Hoc Committee for Economic Revitalization. Thank you! Sincerely, Jacob Bates CEO, CommonGrounds Workspace 6790 Embarcadero Lane #100, Carlsbad, CA 92011 cgworkplace.com I (760) 206-7861 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Subject: All Receive -Agenda \tern# J? For the Information of the: E OUNClk Date CA V CC _t.> City Clerk CM ~ACM __!__/4cM (3) ~ Monday, April 06, 2020 12:14 PM Sheila Cobian; Tammy Cloud-McMinn; Mia De Marzo FW: Recommendation for Priya Bhat-Patel for ad hoc committee for economic revitalization From: Gray, Geoff (SANPA) <geoff.gray@hyatt.com> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2020 11:56.AM To: City Clerk <Clerk@carlsbadca.gov>; Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Recommendation for Priya Bhat-Patel for ad hoc committee for economic revitalization Good afternoon, I am writing to recommend our District 3 representative Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel for the City Council ad hoc Committee for Economic Revitalization. Priya is uniquely qualified not only as a public health professional, but also as a long-time Carlsbad resident and a balanced voice for residents and businesses. As a business that has been welcoming our local community and visiting tourists since the Aviara Golf Club opened in 1991 and the resort in 1997, we have been a partner of our community for nearly 30 years and have seen the devastation caused by this pandemic. We are grateful to the council for appointing an ad hoc committee to focus on rebuilding our future ahead. I know that Priya will ensure that the strategic plan for Carlsbad's economic revitalization is balanced for our long-term success as a city supporting our long-time businesses and residents. If there are any questions I can assist with, please do not hesitate to reach out. I, and our over 500 colleagues, thank the city council and staff for all you are doing for our community during this challenging time. With best regards, Geoff 1 Sheila Cobian From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bret Schanzenbach < Monday, April 06, 2020 4:37 PM City Clerk All Receive -Agenda Item# L9' For the Information of the: Council Internet Email; Matt Leonard (matt.leonard@edwardjones.com) Item #12 To be read into the minutes of the meeting. Dear Mayor Hall and Council Members, I am Bret Schanzenbach, President and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for your leadership during these trying times. On behalf of the Board of Directors for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, we support the formation of an AD-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee and my Board and I volunteer to participate in way allowed by statute. A recent survey we conducted that had 575 respondents, predominantly from Carlsbad, showed that 54% of respondents were planning or had already laid off staff. Of those that were having to lay off staff members, 50% responded that they were laying off 90-100% of their staff members. 44% of the respondents shared that 90-100% of their normal business income was gone due to the effects of the Coronavirus. In these trying times, it is imperative that we look at all possible ways of supporting our businesses. Some of this assistance may come in streamlining processes, others might come in the form of direct assistance. All reasonable forms of assistance most be considered. Thank you for your consideration of this Ad-Hoc Committee. Bret Schanzenbach President & CEO Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce CA UT/ON: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Sheila Cobian Subject: FW: Subcommittee All Receive -Agenda Item# [;l_ For the Information of the: L/dW,,_ CO UN Cl ~ From: James Markham Dat~ CA V ee Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 8:16 AM CM_ ACM _0cM (3) 1.,/" To: City Clerk <Clerk@ca rl sbadca .gov>; Council Internet Email <CityCouncil@carlsbadca.gov> Subject: Subcommittee As a long term business owner in the city of Carlsbad, I wanted to thank you for putting together an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee. I think this will be vital for the community during these crazy times. I would like to throw my support behind Co.uncil Member Priya Bhat-Patel on behalf of the Windmill Food Hall and Crackheads to be a representative on this subcommittee as one of the two members of the Council. Council Member Bhat-Patel has been in contact with my businesses and others prior to and during this crisis to see how she can help the community. I know she frequents many businesses, including my own, and has formed very good relationships. I look forward to working with everyone through this process and appreciate the efforts being put forward. Please reach out to me directly if you have any questions. Stay safe. Take care, James Markham Founder -Windmill Food Hall Founder -Crackheads 760-207-9448 I CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content! lis safe.I 1 April 6, 2020 Office of the City Clerk • City of Carlsbad 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 LEGOL:JD CALIFORNIA RE.SORT All Receive -Agenda Item# tf}.. For the Information of the: Fff1fOUN~ly Date-:i!f:-!-CA V ee ~ CM_ACM ~M (3) ~ RE: Support for the Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee Dear Barbara Engleson, Thank you taking the initiative to form an Ad-Hoc City Council Economic Revitalization Subcommittee. As a major representative of a vital business community, I am fully supportive of the Council leading this priority to collate resources and efforts to recover from this unprecedented disruption. I am writing in support of Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel to be one of two representatives on this subcommittee from the Council. Council Member Bhat-Patel has been very engaging and proactively supportive throughout this crisis and especially sympathetic of the impact to our industry. I along with my peers have appreciated the empathy and personal accessibility Priya has consistently offered. I look forward to working with you through this process and appreciate the efforts and focus to help revitalize our business community. I am available for any way we can contribute. Respectf u I ly, Kurt Stocks General Manager LEGOLAND California Resort