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Home My WebLink About2017-12-05; City Council; ; Adopt Resolutions Appointing Two Members to the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board and One Member to the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement Dist~ CITY COUNCIL '1r!7 Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: December 5, 2017 Mayor and City Council Kevin Crawford, City Manager Tammy McMinn, Deputy City Clerk Tammy .mcminn@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2953 CA Review ()JC~ Subject: Adopt Resolutions Appointing Two Members 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 two members 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 Hector Becerra resigned his positions on the CTBID and CGLBID Boards in August 2017, leaving an unexpired term through January 2021. Board Member Bill Canepa's term on the CTBID Board expired in November 2017 and he wishes to be reappointed. The City Clerk's office has received applications from the following hotel managers/owners wishing to serve on the Boards (Exh i bit 5): • Robert Moore -requesting appointment to the CTBID . • Robert Rauch -requesting appointment to the CTBID and CGLBID Boards. 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 Mayor with the approval of the City Council. City of Carlsbad Resolution No . 2012-221 states that the CGLBID be established and members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 1 of 12 Other members of the Boards are: CTBID Bill Canepa, Hilton Garden Inn Frank Idris, Legoland Kimberly Malaspina, West Inn Ulrich Samietz, Park Hyatt Aviara Gary Sims, Omni La Costa Timothy Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts CGLBID Ulrich Samietz, Park Hyatt Aviara Gary Sims, Omni La Costa Timothy Stripe, Grand Pacific Resorts Tate Stull, The Crossings at Carlsbad 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 appointment of members 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 training 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 CTBID Board. 3. Resolution appointing one member to the CGLBID Board. 4. Email from Bill Canepa requesting reappointment to the CTBID Board. 5. Applications received from individuals wishing to serve on the CTBID and CGLBID Boards. December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 2 of 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD EXHIBIT 1 WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement (CTBID) Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the CTBID Board has an unanticipated vacancy for a term ending in January 2021 due to the resignation of Hector Becerra; and 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, for a term ending in January 2021. Robert Rauch PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 5th day of December, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. (SEAL) December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 3 of 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-231 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD EXHIBIT 2 WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement (CTBID) Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the CTBID Board has a vacancy for a term ending in November 2021 due to the expiration of Bill Canepa's term in November 2017; and 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, for a term ending in November 2021. Bill Canepa PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 5th day of December, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. (SEAL) , . "'~ I• }i,· ,,, December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 4 of 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-232 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE CARLSBAD GOLF LODGING BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD EXHIBIT 3 WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement (CGLBID) Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the CGLBID Board has an unanticipated vacancy for a term ending in January 2021 due to the resignation of Hector Becerra. 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 CGLBID Board, for a term ending in January 2021. Robert Rauch PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 5th day of December, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. (SEAL) December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 5 of 12 From: To: Subject: Date: Cheryl Ge r hardt Andrea Dykes ; Tammy McMinn FW: CTIB Board Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:48 :21 AM Exhibit 4 Here is an email from Bill requesting to be reappo inted to the CTBID for another 4 years once h is term is up in No v ember From: WC Resort [mailto:wcresort@pacbell.net] Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 10:08 AM To: Cheryl Gerhardt <Cheryl .Gerhardt@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: CTIB Board Hi Cheryl, It has been an honor serving on the CTBID Board. I think we have made some significant progress in the last few years regarding promoting Carlsbad tourism. I would be very interested in being reappointed to the Board for another 4 years. Best regards, Bill Canepa. December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 6 of 12 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT-PAGE 2 Education: Experience : Point Park College Pittsburgh PA Hilton Hotels Corporation Educational program Landmark 38 years in the hospitality industry, to include Hilton Hotels Corporation and IHG .. Currently managing the following hotels which allow me to have a strong community involvement: Hampton Inn and Suites Carlsbad Holiday Inn Carlsbad C . Staybridge Suites Carlsbad ommunity . . Activities : Holiday Inn Express and Suites Carlsbad Been involved in the Carlsbad destination since 1999 when I took part in the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach as well the opening of the Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites and the my proudest accomplishment, the opening of the Hilton Additional Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa (presently the Cape Rey Resort and Spa). Information o r . Also held a position me many years on the Carlsbad CVB with Sam Ross. Comments: December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 8 of 12 Robert Moo re Bio Sea§ks HOSPITALITY PART NERS 1 6 769 BER NARDO CENTER DRI VE, SUITE l -300 SAN DI E GO , CA 92128 l (8 5 8) 215 -4410 WWW. S.EA G LASSH O S l'lTALIT Y. COM Robert Moore is Executive Vice President of Operations and co-founder of Sea Glass Hospitality Partners with responsibility for all aspects of hotel operations throughout the company. Bob was previously Executive Vice President of Operations with RAR Hospitality where he was instrumental in growing the company from five to twenty-five hotels. Prior to that he worked with Hilton Hotels for over 30 years during which time he served in numerous positions including General Manager and Vice President of Operations with responsibil ity fo r multiple hotels . A few of Bob 's proudest accomplishments during his storied career with Hilton include the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach and Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa (now the Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort) on behalf of Wave Crest Resorts . A member of the prestigious Hilton General Manager's Operations Panel, every property Bob managed was consistently recognized for Customer Loyalty/Satisfaction, Highest Revenue per Available Room (RevPA.R), and Highest Quality Assurance (QA) scores within Hilton . Having received multiple Gene ral Manager of the Yea r and Hilton Hotel of the Year awards, his ex pertise in all aspects of hotel management, operations, direct sales, marketing, and food & beverage are superb. A strong executive presence with a knack for team building and motivational skills, Bob is a contributor to the local community through stewardship and outreach programs, including past positions as Chairman of the Board for the City of Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau and Vice Chairman of the Board for the San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bu reau. Among Bob's greatest strengths are his commitment to and enthusiasm for every task he undertakes; loyalty to his team, commitments, and partners throughout the hotel industry; esteemed experience in all aspects of hospitality; an approachable demeanor; and a sheer determination to successfully achieve or exceed the goals of every objective and initiative on which he sets out. In addition to the great pride Bob takes in his work, one of the greatest sources of delight in his career has been his prowess i n developing management skills . Bob has grown countless team members into General Managers, Directors of Sales, and Directors of Food & Beverage among other management and executive level positions. A Robert Morris College alum, Bob attributes his success to the numerous and sometimes unique hands-on ex periences from his work throughout countless hotels . Bob lives in Oceanside, California with his partner Romeo and when not working, Bob values the time he gets to spend with friends and family. He can be reached at bob.moore@seaglasshospitality.com. December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 9 of 12 Robert A. Rauch, CHA President and Chief Executive Officer RAR Hospitality, 10840 Thornmint Road, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92127 rauch@hotelguru.com (858) 239-1800 (office) (858) 663-8998 (mobile) Robert Rauch, CHA, is President and CEO of RAR Hospitality, a leading hospitality management firm with 18 hotels under management. Rauch has over 35 years of hospitality-related management experience in all facets of the industry. Widely recognized as the "hotel guru," Mr. Rauch maintains a blog where he expounds upon insights and trends in the hospitality industry at www.hotelguru.com . Along with the blog, he also publishes Hospitality Innsights, a monthly electronic newsletter. Mr. Rauch held nearly every position in the hotel business including General Manager of full-service Four Diamond hotels for Hilton and Embassy Suites in Phoenix. With a bachelor's degree in Hotel Administration from Western International University and a master's degree in Tourism Administration from Arizona State University, Rauch has served as president and on the board of numerous tourism organizations. In San Diego alone, Rauch was Chairman of the San Diego North Convention & Visitors Bureau and sits on the Executive Committee of the San Diego Tourism Authority. He is also a founding Director of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District. Mr. Rauch is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and California State University San Marcos. He is widely quoted on television, radio and in numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times. He has developed several leading brand hotels, some of which the firm still owns and manages and opened a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in San Marcos this summer and now manages Carlsbad by the Sea. December 5, 2017 Item #12 Page 12 of 12