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Home My WebLink About2018-08-21; City Council; ; Appointment of One Member to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board and One Member to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District BoardCA Review &.,UC- ~ CITY COUNCIL ~ Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: August 21, 2018 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Tammy McMinn, Deputy City Clerk Tammy.mcminn@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2953 Appointment of One Member to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board and One Member to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Board Recommended Action Adopt resolutions appointing one member to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board (CTBID) and one member to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Board (CGLBID). Executive Summary Board Member Gary Sims resigned his positions on the CTBID and CGLBID Boards in June 2018. The City Clerk's office has received an application from the following hotel manager/owner wishing to serve on the Boards (Exhibit 3): • Brian Hughes, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa -requesting appointment to the CTBID and CGLBID Boards. Resolution No. 2005-332 states that members of the CTBID shall represent the largest hotel businesses within the City and to be appointed without term limits. Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is one of the largest hotels in the City of Carlsbad. Discussion Government Code Section §54970-54974, known as the Maddy Act, 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 which will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee and 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. City of Carlsbad Resolution No. 2005-332 states that the CTBID be established and members shall be appointed by the City Council. City of Carlsbad Resolution No. 2012-221 states that the CGLBID be established and members shall be appointed by the City Council. August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 1 of 8 Other members. of the Boards are: CTBID CGLBID Bill Canepa, Hilton Garden Inn Robert Rauch, Carlsbad-by-the-Sea Frank Idris, Legoland Ulrich Samietz, Park Hyatt Aviara Robert Rauch, Carlsbad-by-the-Sea Timothy Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts Ulrich Samietz, Park Hyatt Aviara Tate Stull, The Crossings at Carlsbad Timothy Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts Members of the CTBID and CGLBID are subject to the provisions of the Political Reform Act, and must file a Statement of Economic Interests. Fiscal Analysis None. Next Steps Following the appointments to the CTBID and CGLBID Boards, the City Clerk's office will update the Committee roster and coordinate the Oath of Office and completion of the ethics ~raining course. 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 the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. Resolution appointing one member to the CTBID Board. 2. Resolution appointing one member to the CGLBID Board. 3. Application received from individual wishing to serve on the CTBID and CGLBID Boards. August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 2 of 8 EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-152 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement (CTBID) Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the CTBID Board has an unanticipated vacancy due to the resignation of Gary Sims representing the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa; and WHEREAS, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa has recommended Managing Director Brian Hughes be appointed to the position vacated by Gary Sims. 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 City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby appoints the following member to serve on the CTBID Board, with no term limit. Brian Hughes PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 21st day of August, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. 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That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby appoints the following member to serve on the CGLBID Board, for a term ending in June 2021. Brian Hughes PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 21st day of August, 2018, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. ~~ MATT H~ayor (SEAL) ,,,,1111,,,,, ,,,, \..SBAD '"" ' '?-<?-•••••••• C "..-,,, vii· I(··· .•• _ "1< ~ ::: l.t..... .• ... ,, -:. -o: .. •"1\-= : . ··O= ->-: :::t,-:.~\ /~~ ~u ·· .. · ...... ··~ .... ~ .,., ······ ,, ""' * , ,, ,, ,, '''""'''' August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 4 of 8 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT -PAGE 2 Education: Experience: Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration, Cornell University Ithaca, NY See separate resume San Diego Tourism Authority • Member, Executive Committee Board of Directors 2008 --2014 • Chairman of the Board 2010 --2011 • Chairman, Membership Committee 2012 --2014 Community . . • Activities: San Diego Hotel/Motel Association • Member, Board of Directors . 2009 --2011 • Advisory Member 2016 --2018 I hope to have the opportunity to serve the City of Carlsbad and it's tourism industry to thrive and provide benefit to all its citizens. Additional Thank you for your consideration. Information or Comments: August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 6 of 8 BRIAN HUGHES EDUCATION Cornell University--lthaca, New York Bachelor of Science -Hotel Administration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Omni Hotels & Resorts Omni La Costa Resort & Spa (602 rooms) Carlsbad, CA • Managing Director San Diego Tourism Marketing District • Executive Director Omni Hotels & Resorts Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa(444 rooms) Rancho Mirage, CA (9/14-3/16) • General Manager Omni San Diego Hotel (511 rooms) San Diego, CA (5/08-9/14) • General Manager 1990 July 2018-Present March 2016-July 2018 May 2008-March 2016 Destination Hotels & Resorts January 2002-May 2008 Sunriver Resort (250 traditional keys, 350 private homes/condos in rental pool, 9 F&B outlets, 40,000 sq ft function space, 63 holes of golf (including Private Club), Spa, Fitness/Tennis with local membership. S1,1nriver, Oregon (1/06-5/08) • General Manager The Argent Hotel (667 rooms) San Francisco, California (1/02-1/06) • General Manager • Director of Operations Starwood Hotels & Resorts Westin St. Francis Hotel (1194 rooms) San Francisco, California • Director of Rooms • Director of Guest Services • Director of Revenue Management • Assistant Director of Guest Services • Revenue Manager Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Four Seasons Hotel (380 rooms) Toronto, Ontario (1/92-5/97) • Front Office Manager • Assistant Front Office Manager • Restaurant Manager • Assistant Restaurant Manager Four Seasons Olympic Hotel (450 rooms) Seattle, Washington (9/90-1/92) • Assistant Chief Steward • Assistant Restaurant Manager May 1997-January 2002 September 1990-May 1997 August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 7 of 8 BRIAN HUGHES COMMUNITY & RECOGNITION San Diego Tourism Authority • Member, Executive Committee Board of Directors • Chairman of the Board • Chairman, Membership Committee San Diego Hotel/Motel Association • Member, Board of Directors • Advisory Member • San Diego Hotelperson of the Year (citywide Gold Key Awards) Omni Hotels & Resorts • Dick Mason Memorial Award (presented to one GM in the company that demonstrates superior talent mentoring & development) • People's Choice Award (presented to one GM in the company that demonstrates superior mentoring, retention and associate satisfaction) Sunriver2 OR • Sunriver Music Festival, Board of Directors • Deschutes County United Way, Sunriver Resort Liaison San Francisco2 CA • San Francisco Hotel Council Board of Directors • Project Homeless Connect, Volunteer Toronto2 ON • Cornell Hotel Society, Toronto Chapter, President 2008 --2014 2010 --2011 2012 --2014 2009 --2011 2016 --present 2012 2014 2009 2006-2008 2006 --2007 2004-2006 2005 1995 --1996 August 21, 2018 Item #2 Page 8 of 8