ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on Mayoral Candidate Sue McCloud (Incumbent)) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “As a concerned Carmel resident of more than 50 years, I feel compelled to write in support of our mayor, Sue McCloud. Not only has she been an excellent and devoted civil servant but her family before her was active in Carmel life for decades...Longtime Carmel residents understand our citizens' needs and are best equipped to cater to them. This "feeling" for the community is neither easily nor quickly acquired and requires decades of residency rather than months. I find it rather amusing, not to say slightly outrageous, that a resident of several months has the temerity to propose to lead our community.”
• “Carmel by the Sea has been blessed with a strong and competent mayor, who has a myriad of accomplishments for the benefit of all citizens. In particular, this includes strict fiscal management which has not gone unnoticed by rating agencies and Carmel citizens. From my corner, I consider her successful shepherding of the construction and fitting out of Sunset Center one of her greatest achievements...McCloud is running for our mayor to conclude the Flanders matter, the sale of which is the wish of the majority of Carmel citizens.”
• “The Mayor and the City Council cannot take credit for helping "clean up Carpenter Street entrance to Carmel," as presented in Sue McCloud's campaign ad in the March 19 issue of the Pine Cone. The beautification of the Carpenter Street entrance to Carmel-by-the-Sea was undertaken in full by the Carmel Woods Neighborhood Association...The effort was planned, funded, executed and continues to be maintained by Carmel Woods residents...To claim to have "worked with the Carmel Woods" residents is false.”
• “...I have watched Mayor Sue McCloud pursue personal vendettas and expose Carmel to extraordinary legal liability...for example, a Carmel City Hall employee handed me a fax that was addressed to all planning commissioners discussing one of my projects. The fax was sent by Sue McCloud and, after putting forth substantive arguments against my project, it concluded “if we all hang together on this we can kill this project.” Several elected Carmel officials told me McCloud’s fax was unethical conduct and a violation of the Brown Act...Carmel residents and Carmel business owners deserve an ethical mayor. Sue McCloud is not an ethical mayor."
• “In my opinion, McCloud, Rose and Hazdovac are the choices that show intelligent and thoughtful concern for the future of our Carmel-by the-Sea.”
• “...I have watched Mayor Sue McCloud pursue personal vendettas and expose Carmel to extraordinary legal liability...for example, a Carmel City Hall employee handed me a fax that was addressed to all planning commissioners discussing one of my projects. The fax was sent by Sue McCloud, and, after putting forth substantive arguments against my project, it concluded “if we all hang together on this, we can kill this project.” Several elected Carmel officials told me McCloud’s fax was unethical conduct and a violation of the Brown Act...Shortly after McCloud was elected mayor, Rich Guillen asked me to meet with him and McCloud at city hall. McCloud had a scowl on her face, leaned over the table, and said “things are going to be different from now on,” a comment which I took as a threat. Carmel residents and Carmel business owners deserve an ethical mayor. And Sue McCloud is not an ethical mayor.”
• “Our corner of California is financially successful, our city employees perform more each year with less, our volunteers pick up litter and support the many commissions and committees...Mayor McCloud has worked tirelessly with everyone to ensure Carmel is a great place to live and visit.”
• “...I was outraged by the hostile punitive actions I saw carried out by the city administrator against other long time dedicated employees. I believe these actions were approved by the mayor. I have a long personal knowledge of Carmel working conditions and I speak out on behalf of all the individuals quietly forced out of their jobs and on behalf of the remaining city employees who continue to work in a toxic, stressful workplace. This toxic environment exists in large part because other certain special employees were given fast-track promotions, substantial salary increases and policy-making roles beyond their job descriptions. The open scandal that has pervaded city hall and demoralized city staff...is an egregious betrayal of the public trust to allow creation and continuance of a hostile workplace environment, showing profound lack of respect for city workers…Carmel voters, if you want mismanagement and lack of integrity in Carmel city government, Don’t Vote For Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett on April 13.”
• “The economy is not going to turn around quickly, and having a seasoned mayor in charge for an additional term is in the best interest of all residents. The city has an impressive reserve position, which will be advantageous when economic conditions truly stabilize, and I am certain Sue McCloud and the council will use these funds judiciously and on priority projects.”
• "The incumbents—Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose—are the intelligent choice for the long-term future of Carmel. They know the history. They know our needs. They know Carmel. They know what we want to be for the present and for the future: a financially stable and viable community."
• “I have several quarrels with your editorial in support of the re-election of Carmel's Mayor Sue McCloud (March 7). The most glaring flaw is your failure to mention what many Carmel voters regard as the defining issue: the mayor's continuing denial of any wrongdoing on the part of City Administrator Rich Guillen...It is completely inexplicable how the mayor can continue her denial of the evidence. It is equally inexplicable how The Herald editorial can fail to bring up such a critical issue that casts such an appalling moral pall over our city government.”
• “We are one of 12 cities in the state that have a reserve. We have the best emergency services available. Our mayor volunteers to participate on many county committees and is always available to take your phone calls…Let's look to the future by casting your vote for a proven leader, Mayor McCloud.”
• “The truth is that Mayor McCloud has worked very hard at staying in office term after term. There have been personal vendettas against individual workers, and the mayor has worked hand in glove with the city administrator whose inappropriate and unprofessional relationships have created a city workplace imbued with an atmosphere of stress, hostility and fear. On behalf of city workers and integrity in Carmel government, I urge Carmel voters to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor.”
• “I wholeheartedly concur with the Herald’s endorsement of March 7. As the paper stated, “McCloud and her allies on the council have done a fine job keeping the city afloat during difficult financial times. They have a clear and sophisticated understanding of the issues and challenges in their city."
• “Don’t rock the boat Carmel voters ... not now. With rough times still ahead, the city needs well balanced, educated and knowledgeable leadership, and Sue McCloud, Gerard Rose and Paula Hazdovac have proved they can do the job.”
• “With continued financial uncertainty on the horizon, now more than ever, we need to keep in power people who have demonstrated fiscal experience and responsibility as we face challenges to our economy, public safety and water supply.”
• "The Herald's endorsement of Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud for another term lacked credibility because it failed to demonstrate its commitment to citizens first and failed to meet journalism's first obligation of communicating the whole truth by omitting crucial facts. First, McCloud's "pet project" of selling the Flanders Mansion property has cost taxpayers nearly $1 million due largely to "illegal" city actions. Second, is McCloud's failure to explain how it happened that the city reneged on its promise to John Hanson and his family regarding pay differential and benefits. Third, is McCloud's misleading statement in her 2010 State of the City address that the city promptly investigated on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller's sexual harassment, employment discrimination and retaliation complaint when the city delayed investigation by three months. And fourth, is evidence regarding four former city employees who complained about harassment and being forced into early retirement, complaints similar to Jane Miller's, who were paid approximately $800,000 in settlement monies without any financial justification."
• “There are three very well qualified people running for reelection on April 13: Sue McCloud for mayor, and Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose for council. They have served us well and will continue to do so.”
• “..., if you want to preserve the old traditions of Carmel, if you want to maintain our village character, if you want to stop outsiders from coming in, supported by outside money and outside political influence, then it is simple...vote for the incumbents!”
• “...back here in Carmel, what we need is the steady, experienced and thrifty hands of Hazdovac and the rest of the current City Council.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understands that, and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city. I have not seen any evidence that the newcomers in this election have any proven, practical experience in each of these critical areas for our city, nor experience serving on any city boards, commissions or committees. Ideas are always welcome, but I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “Carmel is the defendant in an ongoing sexual harassment and employee favoritism lawsuit. How has this affected employee morale? As the alleged perpetrator, why has the city administrator not been placed on administrative leave? What are the total estimated legal costs to the city for this lawsuit?”
• “To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea on a positive course, we need our experienced, trusted and dedicated mayor and council members, Sue McCloud, Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose. Each incumbent is running independently and each needs your vote. Vote for the three people who have lived here for many years, who know, care for and understand Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your vote for Sue, Paula and Gerard is important to the future of our beautiful city.”
• “...Mayor Sue McCloud's memory must have conveniently lapsed when she told the Pine Cone last week that partisan politics and endorsements from outside Carmel's sphere of influence have no place in its politics. In her 2008 campaign filings, she reported the Lincoln Club of Northern California as a $500 contributor. The Lincoln Club is a Republican political club headquartered in San Francisco and as a PAC gives contributions to state, national and local candidates, both making it partisan and out of Carmel's sphere.”
• She (Sue McCloud) and her team simply get things done. Like a top financial rating for Carmel. Like a $10 million rainy day fund. Like leading the charge to sell Flanders. Like developing new sources of revenue. Like holding city events to help fill hotels.
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understand that and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city...I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “At the November Carmel City Council meeting, I was one of several resident-veterans who were objecting to the city's treatment of city employee John Hanson, now serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. After agreeing to continue his salary and health benefit difference, as the city did during his first tour, they sent his wife a letter saying they were dropping his benefits and pay with no explanation...At that meeting, I asked the mayor and council to tell the public why this serious failure in judgment occurred and who was responsible...Could it have had anything to do with the fact that Mr. Hanson had provided a deposition in the pending sexual harassment lawsuit involving the city administrator? Five months later, there still has been no answer to these troubling questions. This illustrates the lack of transparency in the current city administration.”
• “...the City of Carmel is in a solid financial position. This is because of prudent and focused financial management including the building of a rainy day fund (reserves) now at $10 million and reduction of expenditures for fiscal 2008/2009...Standard and Poors, which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA to its current rating of AA+...from Carmel’s auditor who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the highest highest type of opinion for an audit...All of this happened because the mayor, city council and city administrator, functioning as a team, took care of business. Carmel needs this capability to cope with a continuing economic recession. Keep this team intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose.”
• “...city government in Carmel is badly broken.”
• “During the time I worked in the administration department, I observed a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns on the part of upper management.”
• “I observed the mayor pursue pet projects and ignore the compromising circumstances being reported about the city administrator.”
• “A majority of department managers were forced out, leaving a leaderless skeleton staff to provide non-safety services to residents. Remaining management staff often had difficulty scheduling time with the city administrator while long meetings and long lunch hours with employee A or employee B occurred frequently."
Note: Employee A, Christie Miller; employee B, Heidi Burch
• “...the quality of the city government was demonstrated by its callous treatment of Building Official John Hanson and the recent departure of the exceptionally capable administrative service director.”
REFERENCES:
Carmel resident backs McCloud for mayor, Maggie Downer, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/10/2010
‘Strong and competent,’ Niels Reimers, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 38A
Association behind Carpenter Street cleanup, Lucinda "Cindy" Lloyd, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/03/2010
BROWN ACT VIOLATIONS? John Mandurrago | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
‘Intelligent and thoughtful concern,’ Don McBride, Monterey, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
‘Extraordinary legal liability,’ John Mandurrago, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
‘Vote for a proven leader,’ Donna Jett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 24A
Stephanie Pearce’s letter to the editor, Stephanie Pearce, Carmel Valley, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 26A
Vote for McCloud for mayor of Carmel, William Scearce, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/26/2010
Incumbents know Carmel, Francine Kissler, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Editorial misses key issue, Richard Stiles, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Vote Sue McCloud for mayor of Carmel, Donna Jett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Vote Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel, Stephanie Pearce, Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Incumbents are ‘fine and excellent leaders,’ Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Don’t rock the boat,’ Tim Meroney, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
Herald right to back McCloud, Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Endorsment lacks facts, L.A. Paterson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/13/2010
Newcomers should ‘get a little experience,’ Pat Sippel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
‘Vote for incumbents,’ Chris Tescher, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, 29A, 30A & 15A
Thrifty Hazdovac is right, Erik Davidson, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Experience is critically important,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 12, 2010, 15A
Questions unasked, Robert Jenkins, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Keep town ‘on positive course,’ David Sharp, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
In support of McCloud for Carmel mayor, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/08/2010
McCloud received contribution from Lincoln Club, Anne Bell, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/08/2010
‘Not demonstrated what they can do,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
Denial of Hanson's benefits a mystery, Clayton Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/27/2010
Sound financial footing, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel,The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010, 24 A
Carmel lacks integrity, Stephanie Pierce [sic], Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 01/07/2010 Note: Stephanie Pearce, correct spelling of surname.
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS:
Paula Hazdovac (City Council Member)
Gerard Rose (City Council Member)
Karen Sharp (City Council Member)
Ken Talmage (City Council Member)
Sarah and Clay Berling
Marion Leidig
Jim and Jane Price
Christine and Graeme Robertson
Constance and Robert Spencer
Merv Sutton
Judy Thodos
Paula and George Tipton
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Letters to the Editor on Mayoral Candidate Adam Moniz (Challenger)
ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on and by Mayoral Candidate Adam Moniz (Challenger) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “Two young men with excellent credentials have thrown their hats in the ring for consideration as city councilman and as mayor. These young men bring fresh ideas and excitement to the public forum. I am speaking of Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz. They are campaigning vigorously and are willing to share their ideas and vision for Carmel’s future with you; please give them the courtesy of listening. They welcome ideas and support from the community at large. It is comforting to know that the next generation is standing ready to accept the challenges of the future.”
• “If it’s taking over one full month for our current city hall to produce responses to public inquiries along the lines of “go look it up for yourself in the library,” and if our current city hall is indeed brought to a standstill, as Mayor McCloud suggests, when it receives public inquiries such as these, then perhaps city hall needs some fresh eyes to look over its operations and efficiency.”
• “Adam Moniz’ ad in last week’s Pine Cone says he wants to, “...create superior incentives to encourage the occupancy of current vacant storefronts.” This is a noble aim. However, I would not want to see my tax dollars spent on any scheme to benefit the many landlords here who have been unwilling to adjust their rents to today’s market realities...Those landlords still charging yesterday’s rents should take notice. Moniz should look to these laggard landlords for “superior incentives,” not the taxpayers.”
• “My husband and I are going to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel because he is intelligent, ethical and understands local issues. Our village needs a new mayor who will provide an open and transparent government...Adam Moniz will ensure that city employees have a non-threatening, nontoxic work environment. They deserve this. And Adam deserves the vote of every Carmelite who cares about the future of our village.”
• “My family and I are going to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel because he is intelligent, ethical and understands local issues. Our village needs a new mayor who will provide an open and transparent government...Lastly, Moniz will ensure that city employees have a non-threatening, nontoxic work environment.”
• “I urge Carmel voters to support integrity in government, fair employment practices and a professional workplace for Carmel employees. Vote for Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett in the April 13 election.”
• “The truth is that Mayor McCloud has worked very hard at staying in office term after term. There have been personal vendettas against individual workers, and the mayor has worked hand in glove with the city administrator whose inappropriate and unprofessional relationships have created a city workplace imbued with an atmosphere of stress, hostility and fear. On behalf of city workers and integrity in Carmel government, I urge Carmel voters to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor.”
• “The candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring provide voters with superb resumes for public office, including national government experience, even if they have not been selected by the mayor for a board or commission. Adam Moniz is an energy consultant who was formerly with the prestigious national firm of Patton Boggs, which serves municipal governments across the country. Jason Burnett has served in the EPA, and owns and operates his own clean energy business. Carmel can benefit greatly from their intelligence, experience, enthusiasm and energy. It’s time for a change.”
• “From my standpoint, it appears to be presumptuous that two inexperienced candidates without substantial background in our community want to be at its political helm steering a course for all of us. I would suggest they “earn their stripes” by becoming actively engaged, for example, as commissioners or even officers in the Carmel Residents Association,...In other words, give all of us an opportunity to know them and to better determine for ourselves the timber of their qualifications.”
• “It’s time for a change. We CAN do better.” (“Carmel Sea Change,’’ Feb. 11-17). I support Adam Moniz for Mayor and Jason Burnett for council. They WILL do better. --
• “It’s Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better.” Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for council, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question. This is our chance, voters, to make a positive change into the direction of a government that respects and listens to us, the people, a government that returns to Carmel’s historic values and traditions as a completely special place.”
• “Can Adam Moniz be trusted?...Fact check the information coming from Adam.”
• “Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz, your platforms seem to primarily consist of unrelenting criticism and denigration of the current Carmel City Council...I see two loose canons, both with a deleterious lack of experience. Jason and Adam could potentially take Carmel-by-the-Sea into Lawsuit Hell.”
• "It's Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better." Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Seldom has our village enjoyed a candidate for mayor with Adam's intelligence, vision, grasp of the issues, experience and forward-thinking vigor. I urge the voters in Carmel to seize this opportunity for change and vote for Adam Moniz for mayor as well as Jason Burnett for City Council.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for a vacant council seat, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question.”
• “Both (Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett) are young, bright, well-educated and eager to be public servants (in the truest sense of the word). They each have an impressive background in government experience and have shown that they understand Carmel, its history, its traditions and its character. Both pledge a more open, participatory government in our city. For much too long, matters of serious community concern have been handled behind the scenes without adequate citizen discussion and input.”
• “The present City Council has been mostly reactive to events and situations, seemingly incapable of supplying new ideas and thinking. These two young men have shown the potential to inject much needed inventive, incisive ideas into what lurks as a mess in City Hall and what looms in our future as a series of serious challenges to the well-being of our community. Most importantly, they present an opportunity to restore dialogue between our citizens and the council – open government.”
• “As I (Adam Moniz) have stated since day one of my campaign, and as I stated at the recent Carmel candidates' forum, if given the honor of serving as the next mayor of Carmel, the first thing I will do will be to take a piece of City Hall stationary and hand-write a letter of apology to Hanson and his wife, Annette, apologizing for the way they were treated...I believe the way the Hanson family was treated by the current administration in City Hall was wrong.”
• “The other night at the candidates' forum in Carmel, it was obvious to all in attendance that Adam Moniz is very qualified to be the next mayor of Carmel...he clearly communicated his knowledge of the issues and his ideas for dealing with the challenges facing Carmel.”
• Adam Moniz "showed his willingness to work with the business community to create new incentives that will fill the vacant storefronts that permeate our village. He stated that he will have zero tolerance for costly lawsuits and employee dispute settlements that have been the legacy of the present administration.”
• “He understands the value and talent of our residents and will draw on those talents and expertise to solve the contentious issues that have been unresolved for too long.”
• “Probably the most striking contrast between Adam and the incumbent in the forum was the enthusiasm and new ideas he will bring to Carmel.”
• We “are very impressed with the two young men, Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett, running for city council and mayor. They seem well educated, intelligent and personable. How wonderful that two younger people are willing to step forward and take on the responsibility of helping their community.”
REFERENCES:
Good luck to the new generation, Megan Terry, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
‘Operations and efficiency,’ Adam A. Moniz, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 38A & 39A
Look to the landlords, Michael T. Lynch, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 39A
Two votes for Moniz for mayor of Carmel, Linda Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/03/2010
GO, ADAM, Linda Anderson | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
BLOWING THE WHISTLE, Stephanie Pearce | Carmel Valley, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
Vote Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel, Stephanie Pearce, Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Challengers offer ‘intelligence and energy,’ Suzanne Paboojian, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
Challengers should ‘earn their stripes,’ John Wm. Schiffeler, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 31A
Barbara Livingston | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 11, 2010
Livingston’s endorsements, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Optimistic direction,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Fact check needed? Robert Ballard, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Amber Archangel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Vote for Moniz, Burnett in Carmel election, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/10/2010
She backs Moniz for mayor, Francyne Laney, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/08/2010
‘Fresh, innovative approach,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
CARMEL CHANGES, Olof Dahlstrand | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 04, 2010
Hanson, wife deserve an apology from Carmel, Adam A. Moniz, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/04/2010
Moniz well qualified for Carmel mayor, Michael LePage, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/24/2010
‘Impressed,’ Barbara and Don Burnett, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 20 A
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Mike Brown, Campaign Treasurer
Barbara and Steve Brooks
Olaf and Lucia Dahlstrand
Betty and Dick Dalsemer
James Emery
Shirley Humann
Michael LePage
Barbara Livingston and Bob Kohn
Roberta and Monte Miller
Charlotte Townsend
Ken and Jean White
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
• “Two young men with excellent credentials have thrown their hats in the ring for consideration as city councilman and as mayor. These young men bring fresh ideas and excitement to the public forum. I am speaking of Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz. They are campaigning vigorously and are willing to share their ideas and vision for Carmel’s future with you; please give them the courtesy of listening. They welcome ideas and support from the community at large. It is comforting to know that the next generation is standing ready to accept the challenges of the future.”
• “If it’s taking over one full month for our current city hall to produce responses to public inquiries along the lines of “go look it up for yourself in the library,” and if our current city hall is indeed brought to a standstill, as Mayor McCloud suggests, when it receives public inquiries such as these, then perhaps city hall needs some fresh eyes to look over its operations and efficiency.”
• “Adam Moniz’ ad in last week’s Pine Cone says he wants to, “...create superior incentives to encourage the occupancy of current vacant storefronts.” This is a noble aim. However, I would not want to see my tax dollars spent on any scheme to benefit the many landlords here who have been unwilling to adjust their rents to today’s market realities...Those landlords still charging yesterday’s rents should take notice. Moniz should look to these laggard landlords for “superior incentives,” not the taxpayers.”
• “My husband and I are going to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel because he is intelligent, ethical and understands local issues. Our village needs a new mayor who will provide an open and transparent government...Adam Moniz will ensure that city employees have a non-threatening, nontoxic work environment. They deserve this. And Adam deserves the vote of every Carmelite who cares about the future of our village.”
• “My family and I are going to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel because he is intelligent, ethical and understands local issues. Our village needs a new mayor who will provide an open and transparent government...Lastly, Moniz will ensure that city employees have a non-threatening, nontoxic work environment.”
• “I urge Carmel voters to support integrity in government, fair employment practices and a professional workplace for Carmel employees. Vote for Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett in the April 13 election.”
• “The truth is that Mayor McCloud has worked very hard at staying in office term after term. There have been personal vendettas against individual workers, and the mayor has worked hand in glove with the city administrator whose inappropriate and unprofessional relationships have created a city workplace imbued with an atmosphere of stress, hostility and fear. On behalf of city workers and integrity in Carmel government, I urge Carmel voters to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor.”
• “The candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring provide voters with superb resumes for public office, including national government experience, even if they have not been selected by the mayor for a board or commission. Adam Moniz is an energy consultant who was formerly with the prestigious national firm of Patton Boggs, which serves municipal governments across the country. Jason Burnett has served in the EPA, and owns and operates his own clean energy business. Carmel can benefit greatly from their intelligence, experience, enthusiasm and energy. It’s time for a change.”
• “From my standpoint, it appears to be presumptuous that two inexperienced candidates without substantial background in our community want to be at its political helm steering a course for all of us. I would suggest they “earn their stripes” by becoming actively engaged, for example, as commissioners or even officers in the Carmel Residents Association,...In other words, give all of us an opportunity to know them and to better determine for ourselves the timber of their qualifications.”
• “It’s time for a change. We CAN do better.” (“Carmel Sea Change,’’ Feb. 11-17). I support Adam Moniz for Mayor and Jason Burnett for council. They WILL do better. --
• “It’s Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better.” Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for council, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question. This is our chance, voters, to make a positive change into the direction of a government that respects and listens to us, the people, a government that returns to Carmel’s historic values and traditions as a completely special place.”
• “Can Adam Moniz be trusted?...Fact check the information coming from Adam.”
• “Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz, your platforms seem to primarily consist of unrelenting criticism and denigration of the current Carmel City Council...I see two loose canons, both with a deleterious lack of experience. Jason and Adam could potentially take Carmel-by-the-Sea into Lawsuit Hell.”
• "It's Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better." Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Seldom has our village enjoyed a candidate for mayor with Adam's intelligence, vision, grasp of the issues, experience and forward-thinking vigor. I urge the voters in Carmel to seize this opportunity for change and vote for Adam Moniz for mayor as well as Jason Burnett for City Council.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for a vacant council seat, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question.”
• “Both (Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett) are young, bright, well-educated and eager to be public servants (in the truest sense of the word). They each have an impressive background in government experience and have shown that they understand Carmel, its history, its traditions and its character. Both pledge a more open, participatory government in our city. For much too long, matters of serious community concern have been handled behind the scenes without adequate citizen discussion and input.”
• “The present City Council has been mostly reactive to events and situations, seemingly incapable of supplying new ideas and thinking. These two young men have shown the potential to inject much needed inventive, incisive ideas into what lurks as a mess in City Hall and what looms in our future as a series of serious challenges to the well-being of our community. Most importantly, they present an opportunity to restore dialogue between our citizens and the council – open government.”
• “As I (Adam Moniz) have stated since day one of my campaign, and as I stated at the recent Carmel candidates' forum, if given the honor of serving as the next mayor of Carmel, the first thing I will do will be to take a piece of City Hall stationary and hand-write a letter of apology to Hanson and his wife, Annette, apologizing for the way they were treated...I believe the way the Hanson family was treated by the current administration in City Hall was wrong.”
• “The other night at the candidates' forum in Carmel, it was obvious to all in attendance that Adam Moniz is very qualified to be the next mayor of Carmel...he clearly communicated his knowledge of the issues and his ideas for dealing with the challenges facing Carmel.”
• Adam Moniz "showed his willingness to work with the business community to create new incentives that will fill the vacant storefronts that permeate our village. He stated that he will have zero tolerance for costly lawsuits and employee dispute settlements that have been the legacy of the present administration.”
• “He understands the value and talent of our residents and will draw on those talents and expertise to solve the contentious issues that have been unresolved for too long.”
• “Probably the most striking contrast between Adam and the incumbent in the forum was the enthusiasm and new ideas he will bring to Carmel.”
• We “are very impressed with the two young men, Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett, running for city council and mayor. They seem well educated, intelligent and personable. How wonderful that two younger people are willing to step forward and take on the responsibility of helping their community.”
REFERENCES:
Good luck to the new generation, Megan Terry, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
‘Operations and efficiency,’ Adam A. Moniz, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 38A & 39A
Look to the landlords, Michael T. Lynch, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 39A
Two votes for Moniz for mayor of Carmel, Linda Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/03/2010
GO, ADAM, Linda Anderson | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
BLOWING THE WHISTLE, Stephanie Pearce | Carmel Valley, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
Vote Adam Moniz for mayor of Carmel, Stephanie Pearce, Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Challengers offer ‘intelligence and energy,’ Suzanne Paboojian, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
Challengers should ‘earn their stripes,’ John Wm. Schiffeler, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 31A
Barbara Livingston | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 11, 2010
Livingston’s endorsements, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Optimistic direction,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Fact check needed? Robert Ballard, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Amber Archangel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Vote for Moniz, Burnett in Carmel election, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/10/2010
She backs Moniz for mayor, Francyne Laney, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/08/2010
‘Fresh, innovative approach,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
CARMEL CHANGES, Olof Dahlstrand | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 04, 2010
Hanson, wife deserve an apology from Carmel, Adam A. Moniz, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/04/2010
Moniz well qualified for Carmel mayor, Michael LePage, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/24/2010
‘Impressed,’ Barbara and Don Burnett, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 20 A
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Mike Brown, Campaign Treasurer
Barbara and Steve Brooks
Olaf and Lucia Dahlstrand
Betty and Dick Dalsemer
James Emery
Shirley Humann
Michael LePage
Barbara Livingston and Bob Kohn
Roberta and Monte Miller
Charlotte Townsend
Ken and Jean White
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Letters to the Editor on City Council Candidate Jason Burnett (Challenger)
Opening Statement at CRA Forum - Burnett
Duration 3:19
Forum Q and A on harassment and discrimination lawsuits - Rose and Burnett
Duration: 2:16
Forum Q and A on Budget Reserves - Burnett
Duration: 1:22
Forum Q and A on CalPERS Retirement Liability– Burnett
Duration: 1:34
ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on City Council Candidate Jason Burnett (Challenger) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “Carmel City Council candidate Jason Burnett spoke to the need for a forum on emergency preparedness and said the city should help us to help ourselves in those times of need. Jason Burnett is in tune to my concerns about safety. No other incumbent has addressed this concern. Jason won my vote because he demonstrated he is in touch with what residents value — a village that cares about its residents.”
• “The "old boy" and "old girl" network has run Carmel for too many years. And the problems mount — government secrecy, costly and continuing lawsuits, and a failure to solve problems. We need a new perspective in solving the issues plaguing City Hall — not more continued head-in-the-sand policies…Jason Burnett has my vote for City Council. Burnett's track record demonstrates the moral courage and political independence needed to revitalize Carmel government… He knows how to listen, reason, and offer intelligent solutions. His integrity and character will be a positive addition to our City Council.”
• “Two young men with excellent credentials have thrown their hats in the ring for consideration as city councilman and as mayor. These young men bring fresh ideas and excitement to the public forum. I am speaking of Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz. They are campaigning vigorously and are willing to share their ideas and vision for Carmel’s future with you; please give them the courtesy of listening. They welcome ideas and support from the community at large. It is comforting to know that the next generation is standing ready to accept the challenges of the future.”
• “Here are the expenditure numbers for City Council: Jason Burnett — $40,866; Gerard Rose — $6,240; Paula Hazdovac — $4,681...Does this level of spending come close to buying the election? Absolutely.”
• “You can image the satisfaction to see former student Jason Burnett graduate from Stanford University, work for the federal government, and further develop his analytical, management and leadership skills. One can appreciate that he has brought his skill set back home for the benefit of our community...He seemed to have learned that lesson well because he has demonstrated that he can bring people together to work for the betterment of the community. He has a vision that is suitable for Carmel and the vision will go a long way to insure Carmel’s future for the next generation. Carmel is fortunate to have a leader like Jason Burnett running for city council.”
• “Jason Burnett has an impressive range of professional and nonprofit experience that exceeds the incumbents in a number of important respects. Think of your vote as a decision to select executive talent. Carmel city government badly needs someone with demonstrated management competence, energy, imagination, analytical skills and effective people skills...I would unequivocally select Jason Burnett. All Carmel voters should do no less.”
• “I urge Carmel voters to support integrity in government, fair employment practices and a professional workplace for Carmel employees. Vote for Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett in the April 13 election.”
• “He (Jason Burnett) might have discovered that the CRA needed him far more than he needed them. Burnett had a great opportunity to go to voters as an attractive, "independent" candidate with no political baggage or obligations. Too bad it didn't happen.”
• “You’ve decided that it’s important to hire a new manager who brings to the table demonstrated management competence, integrity, energy, imagination, analytical skills, and effective people skills. The ability to work well with teams is a critical skill, but you also want an independent thinker who is open to new ideas from a variety of sources…Carmel voters have the rare opportunity to “hire” an exceptional addition to the city council, Jason Burnett.”
• “Many of our fellow residents have reported their impression of Jason ís intelligence, vitality and commitment. I have heard his views, and I’m impressed, too. But I wonder why change is frightening? Please join me in voting for Jason Burnett!”
• "I found him to be a great listener, and he genuinely valued my contributions to the dialogue. He also demonstrated that one of his visions for Carmel is the right one—to bring openness and responsiveness back to the council…With Jason's imposing credentials and experience, I have every confidence that his commitment to fiscal responsibility will lend a steady hand to navigating the course ahead for Carmel."
• “I am thrilled to vote for Jason because he has a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and interests. I have found him to be a good listener, open-minded and respectful of all viewpoints.”
• “I feel that Jason will guide Carmel with a fresh, intelligent and level-headed approach.”
• “The candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring provide voters with superb resumes for public office, including national government experience, even if they have not been selected by the mayor for a board or commission. Adam Moniz is an energy consultant who was formerly with the prestigious national firm of Patton Boggs, which serves municipal governments across the country. Jason Burnett has served in the EPA, and owns and operates his own clean energy business. Carmel can benefit greatly from their intelligence, experience, enthusiasm and energy. It’s time for a change.”
• “I agree with Jason Burnett’s approach that putting money aside for a rainy day is a fiscally responsible way to begin addressing the looming Public Employees Retirement System obligation…It’s time to bring a fresh, intelligent, level-headed energy to city council by voting for Jason Burnett. It’s time to abandon stagnation and restore Carmel’s reputation as a model city that is admired and emulated around the world.”
• “Burnett will be an energetic city councilman. He has already demonstrated at the two candidate forums that he has realistic, fresh ideas to bring to bear on the challenges ahead. And his dogged determination and problem-solving approach will be a great asset to the other council members as they explore solutions to complex problems...Let’s move forward together by voting for Jason Burnett make all generations proud and excited once again to be a part of the Carmel community.”
• “Carmel residents have a unique opportunity to elect one of the most charismatic, articulate, energetic, intelligent and committed individuals that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting...I also recognize the value of Burnett’s ideas and willingness to work on mending the critical relationship between the city and our chamber of commerce. He understands the synergism and economies of scale that we can achieve by working together… Burnett brings back that energy to our village by the sea. He is passionate about working with the residents, the city employees and the business people in order to move forward together.”
• “From my standpoint, it appears to be presumptuous that two inexperienced candidates without substantial background in our community want to be at its political helm steering a course for all of us. I would suggest they “earn their stripes” by becoming actively engaged, for example, as commissioners or even officers in the Carmel Residents Association,...In other words, give all of us an opportunity to know them and to better determine for ourselves the timber of their qualifications.”
• “...I can speak for his exceptional integrity, intelligence and his unique talent for problem-solving. He has gained invaluable leadership skills and experience in government, business and nonprofit sectors and is committed to giving Carmel the benefit of those skills. I have every confidence that Burnett will handle competently and prudently the fiscal responsibilities shouldered by all city council members. He has the ability to see the bigger picture while staying in tune with local issues.”
• “What sets Burnett apart are his leadership skills and experience: Leading a team of several hundred people at the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as trustee overseeing millions of dollars for a benevolent nonprofit organization, running a clean energy business, and sitting on the Overall Economic Development Commission for Monterey County. Burnett’s candidacy has brought this community together like no other candidate’s has...Burnett’s appeal reaches to a broad spectrum of residents, businesses, everyone. He has the ability to bring everybody together to work on the best solutions for us all.”
• “I recognize the value of Jason's ideas and willingness to help mend the critical relationship between City Hall and our Chamber of Commerce. Jason understands the synergism and economies of scale that we can achieve by working together.”
• “What is missing from Carmel is a spirit and vitality that once thrived. Jason brings back that energy to our village by the sea. He is passionate about working with residents, city employees and business people in order to move forward together.”
• “It’s time for a change. We CAN do better.” (“Carmel Sea Change,’’ Feb. 11-17). I support Adam Moniz for Mayor and Jason Burnett for council. They WILL do better. --
• “It’s Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better.” Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “I would argue that what we need to meet the challenges of a stressed economy is an independent with fresh ideas and creative solutions for problem solving. I am confident that person is Jason Burnett, who will work together with all city council members to move us forward...I urge you to vote for Jason Burnett, who will be a good complement to the existing city council.”
• “..., there is an enormous discrepancy between amounts contributed by Carmel residents and individuals living outside the town. This is because of a very intense effort by Burnett’s campaign to gather contributions from outsiders...Is this what the future of Carmel elections looks like, namely more and more outside contributions? I hope not.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for council, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question. This is our chance, voters, to make a positive change into the direction of a government that respects and listens to us, the people, a government that returns to Carmel’s historic values and traditions as a completely special place.”
• “Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz, your platforms seem to primarily consist of unrelenting criticism and denigration of the current Carmel City Council…I see two loose canons, both with a deleterious lack of experience. Jason and Adam could potentially take Carmel-by-the-Sea into Lawsuit Hell.”
• "It's Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better." Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for a vacant council seat, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question.”
• “Both (Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett) are young, bright, well-educated and eager to be public servants (in the truest sense of the word). They each have an impressive background in government experience and have shown that they understand Carmel, its history, its traditions and its character. Both pledge a more open, participatory government in our city. For much too long, matters of serious community concern have been handled behind the scenes without adequate citizen discussion and input.”
• “The present City Council has been mostly reactive to events and situations, seemingly incapable of supplying new ideas and thinking. These two young men have shown the potential to inject much needed inventive, incisive ideas into what lurks as a mess in City Hall and what looms in our future as a series of serious challenges to the well-being of our community. Most importantly, they present an opportunity to restore dialogue between our citizens and the council – open government.”
• "The rapid groundswell of support for Carmel council candidate Jason Burnett is evidence that people quickly recognize qualities of an articulate and natural leader."
• “...Jason demonstrated analytical skills, understanding and ability to manage budgets and commitment to fiscal responsibility."
• "He outshines others whose experience cannot hold a candle to Jason's qualities and expertise."
• “Jason Burnett displayed his leadership skills in answer to the question how would you address the looming Public Employees Retirement System unfunded obligations that the city is going to have to pay. Jason’s response? Rather than wait for Sacramento leaders to solve the problem, Carmel should take control of its own situation. Get a handle on the estimated cost and start putting money aside to meet what will likely become a multi-million dollar obligation.”
• “He will provide the common sense leadership we can count on.”
• We “are very impressed with the two young men, Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett, running for city council and mayor. They seem well educated, intelligent and personable. How wonderful that two younger people are willing to step forward and take on the responsibility of helping their community.”
REFERENCES:
Senior raises concerns in case of disaster, Anne Bell, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/10/2010
Burnett will revitalize Carmel's government, Bonny McGowan, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/10/2010
Good luck to the new generation, Megan Terry, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
‘Political bombshell,’ Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
A lesson well learned, Ethyl E. Radowicz, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
Vote Burnett for Carmel City Council, James Emery, The Monterey County Herald, 04/03/2010
BLOWING THE WHISTLE, Stephanie Pearce | Carmel Valley, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
Not career politicians, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/29/2010
‘The choice is obvious,’ James Emery, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 26A
‘Change isn’t frightening,’ Louise Stuart, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 26A
Burnett is the man to break the bloc, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Vote Jason Burnett for mayor of Carmel, Barbara Stiles, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/20/2010
Vote Jason Burnett for Carmel council, Maria Sutherland, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Challengers offer ‘intelligence and energy,’ Suzanne Paboojian, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Restore Carmel’s reputation,’ Maria Sutherland, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
‘Make all generations proud,’ Barbara Stiles, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
‘We are at a crossroads,’ Richard M. Ely, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A & 31A
Challengers should ‘earn their stripes,’ John Wm. Schiffeler, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 31A
‘Exceptional integrity and intelligence,’ Samuel Melton, M.D., Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 22 A
Double standards? Carolyn Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 22 A
Burnett highly qualified to represent Carmel, Dick Ely, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Barbara Livingston | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 11, 2010
Livingston’s endorsements, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
White likes Burnett, Ken White, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28A & 29A
Outside money, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Optimistic direction,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Amber Archangel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Vote for Moniz, Burnett in Carmel election, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/10/2010
‘Fresh, innovative approach,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
CARMEL CHANGES, Olof Dahlstrand | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 04, 2010
Burnett right for Carmel council, Francyne Laney, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/28/2010
‘Scary’ proposal, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 22 A
‘Impressed,’ Barbara and Don Burnett, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 20 A
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Jean Grace, Honorary Co-Chair
Charlotte Townsend, Hononary Co-Chair
Ken White, Hononary Co-Chair
Greg D’Ambrosio, Campaign Treasurer
Maggie Hardy, Campaign Coordinator
Melissa Burnett
Olaf and Lucia Dahlstrand
Carolyn Hardy
Carol and Don Hilburn
Vinz Koller
Francyne Laney
Michael LePage
Matt Little, Jr.
Roberta Miller
Tom Parks
Carrie Theis
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
Duration 3:19
Forum Q and A on harassment and discrimination lawsuits - Rose and Burnett
Duration: 2:16
Forum Q and A on Budget Reserves - Burnett
Duration: 1:22
Forum Q and A on CalPERS Retirement Liability– Burnett
Duration: 1:34
ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on City Council Candidate Jason Burnett (Challenger) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “Carmel City Council candidate Jason Burnett spoke to the need for a forum on emergency preparedness and said the city should help us to help ourselves in those times of need. Jason Burnett is in tune to my concerns about safety. No other incumbent has addressed this concern. Jason won my vote because he demonstrated he is in touch with what residents value — a village that cares about its residents.”
• “The "old boy" and "old girl" network has run Carmel for too many years. And the problems mount — government secrecy, costly and continuing lawsuits, and a failure to solve problems. We need a new perspective in solving the issues plaguing City Hall — not more continued head-in-the-sand policies…Jason Burnett has my vote for City Council. Burnett's track record demonstrates the moral courage and political independence needed to revitalize Carmel government… He knows how to listen, reason, and offer intelligent solutions. His integrity and character will be a positive addition to our City Council.”
• “Two young men with excellent credentials have thrown their hats in the ring for consideration as city councilman and as mayor. These young men bring fresh ideas and excitement to the public forum. I am speaking of Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz. They are campaigning vigorously and are willing to share their ideas and vision for Carmel’s future with you; please give them the courtesy of listening. They welcome ideas and support from the community at large. It is comforting to know that the next generation is standing ready to accept the challenges of the future.”
• “Here are the expenditure numbers for City Council: Jason Burnett — $40,866; Gerard Rose — $6,240; Paula Hazdovac — $4,681...Does this level of spending come close to buying the election? Absolutely.”
• “You can image the satisfaction to see former student Jason Burnett graduate from Stanford University, work for the federal government, and further develop his analytical, management and leadership skills. One can appreciate that he has brought his skill set back home for the benefit of our community...He seemed to have learned that lesson well because he has demonstrated that he can bring people together to work for the betterment of the community. He has a vision that is suitable for Carmel and the vision will go a long way to insure Carmel’s future for the next generation. Carmel is fortunate to have a leader like Jason Burnett running for city council.”
• “Jason Burnett has an impressive range of professional and nonprofit experience that exceeds the incumbents in a number of important respects. Think of your vote as a decision to select executive talent. Carmel city government badly needs someone with demonstrated management competence, energy, imagination, analytical skills and effective people skills...I would unequivocally select Jason Burnett. All Carmel voters should do no less.”
• “I urge Carmel voters to support integrity in government, fair employment practices and a professional workplace for Carmel employees. Vote for Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett in the April 13 election.”
• “He (Jason Burnett) might have discovered that the CRA needed him far more than he needed them. Burnett had a great opportunity to go to voters as an attractive, "independent" candidate with no political baggage or obligations. Too bad it didn't happen.”
• “You’ve decided that it’s important to hire a new manager who brings to the table demonstrated management competence, integrity, energy, imagination, analytical skills, and effective people skills. The ability to work well with teams is a critical skill, but you also want an independent thinker who is open to new ideas from a variety of sources…Carmel voters have the rare opportunity to “hire” an exceptional addition to the city council, Jason Burnett.”
• “Many of our fellow residents have reported their impression of Jason ís intelligence, vitality and commitment. I have heard his views, and I’m impressed, too. But I wonder why change is frightening? Please join me in voting for Jason Burnett!”
• "I found him to be a great listener, and he genuinely valued my contributions to the dialogue. He also demonstrated that one of his visions for Carmel is the right one—to bring openness and responsiveness back to the council…With Jason's imposing credentials and experience, I have every confidence that his commitment to fiscal responsibility will lend a steady hand to navigating the course ahead for Carmel."
• “I am thrilled to vote for Jason because he has a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and interests. I have found him to be a good listener, open-minded and respectful of all viewpoints.”
• “I feel that Jason will guide Carmel with a fresh, intelligent and level-headed approach.”
• “The candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring provide voters with superb resumes for public office, including national government experience, even if they have not been selected by the mayor for a board or commission. Adam Moniz is an energy consultant who was formerly with the prestigious national firm of Patton Boggs, which serves municipal governments across the country. Jason Burnett has served in the EPA, and owns and operates his own clean energy business. Carmel can benefit greatly from their intelligence, experience, enthusiasm and energy. It’s time for a change.”
• “I agree with Jason Burnett’s approach that putting money aside for a rainy day is a fiscally responsible way to begin addressing the looming Public Employees Retirement System obligation…It’s time to bring a fresh, intelligent, level-headed energy to city council by voting for Jason Burnett. It’s time to abandon stagnation and restore Carmel’s reputation as a model city that is admired and emulated around the world.”
• “Burnett will be an energetic city councilman. He has already demonstrated at the two candidate forums that he has realistic, fresh ideas to bring to bear on the challenges ahead. And his dogged determination and problem-solving approach will be a great asset to the other council members as they explore solutions to complex problems...Let’s move forward together by voting for Jason Burnett make all generations proud and excited once again to be a part of the Carmel community.”
• “Carmel residents have a unique opportunity to elect one of the most charismatic, articulate, energetic, intelligent and committed individuals that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting...I also recognize the value of Burnett’s ideas and willingness to work on mending the critical relationship between the city and our chamber of commerce. He understands the synergism and economies of scale that we can achieve by working together… Burnett brings back that energy to our village by the sea. He is passionate about working with the residents, the city employees and the business people in order to move forward together.”
• “From my standpoint, it appears to be presumptuous that two inexperienced candidates without substantial background in our community want to be at its political helm steering a course for all of us. I would suggest they “earn their stripes” by becoming actively engaged, for example, as commissioners or even officers in the Carmel Residents Association,...In other words, give all of us an opportunity to know them and to better determine for ourselves the timber of their qualifications.”
• “...I can speak for his exceptional integrity, intelligence and his unique talent for problem-solving. He has gained invaluable leadership skills and experience in government, business and nonprofit sectors and is committed to giving Carmel the benefit of those skills. I have every confidence that Burnett will handle competently and prudently the fiscal responsibilities shouldered by all city council members. He has the ability to see the bigger picture while staying in tune with local issues.”
• “What sets Burnett apart are his leadership skills and experience: Leading a team of several hundred people at the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as trustee overseeing millions of dollars for a benevolent nonprofit organization, running a clean energy business, and sitting on the Overall Economic Development Commission for Monterey County. Burnett’s candidacy has brought this community together like no other candidate’s has...Burnett’s appeal reaches to a broad spectrum of residents, businesses, everyone. He has the ability to bring everybody together to work on the best solutions for us all.”
• “I recognize the value of Jason's ideas and willingness to help mend the critical relationship between City Hall and our Chamber of Commerce. Jason understands the synergism and economies of scale that we can achieve by working together.”
• “What is missing from Carmel is a spirit and vitality that once thrived. Jason brings back that energy to our village by the sea. He is passionate about working with residents, city employees and business people in order to move forward together.”
• “It’s time for a change. We CAN do better.” (“Carmel Sea Change,’’ Feb. 11-17). I support Adam Moniz for Mayor and Jason Burnett for council. They WILL do better. --
• “It’s Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better.” Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “I would argue that what we need to meet the challenges of a stressed economy is an independent with fresh ideas and creative solutions for problem solving. I am confident that person is Jason Burnett, who will work together with all city council members to move us forward...I urge you to vote for Jason Burnett, who will be a good complement to the existing city council.”
• “..., there is an enormous discrepancy between amounts contributed by Carmel residents and individuals living outside the town. This is because of a very intense effort by Burnett’s campaign to gather contributions from outsiders...Is this what the future of Carmel elections looks like, namely more and more outside contributions? I hope not.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for council, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question. This is our chance, voters, to make a positive change into the direction of a government that respects and listens to us, the people, a government that returns to Carmel’s historic values and traditions as a completely special place.”
• “Jason Burnett and Adam Moniz, your platforms seem to primarily consist of unrelenting criticism and denigration of the current Carmel City Council…I see two loose canons, both with a deleterious lack of experience. Jason and Adam could potentially take Carmel-by-the-Sea into Lawsuit Hell.”
• "It's Time For A Change. We CAN Do Better." Vote Adam Moniz for mayor and Jason Burnett for council.
• “Adam Moniz, running for mayor, and Jason Burnett, running for a vacant council seat, have the talents to take on the unanswered problems that lurk in city hall and that loom in our future, problems that the incumbents are not fully facing and are trying to disguise behind a façade of partial success. Solutions to these problems require a serious, fresh, inventive approach, which the challengers possess without any question.”
• “Both (Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett) are young, bright, well-educated and eager to be public servants (in the truest sense of the word). They each have an impressive background in government experience and have shown that they understand Carmel, its history, its traditions and its character. Both pledge a more open, participatory government in our city. For much too long, matters of serious community concern have been handled behind the scenes without adequate citizen discussion and input.”
• “The present City Council has been mostly reactive to events and situations, seemingly incapable of supplying new ideas and thinking. These two young men have shown the potential to inject much needed inventive, incisive ideas into what lurks as a mess in City Hall and what looms in our future as a series of serious challenges to the well-being of our community. Most importantly, they present an opportunity to restore dialogue between our citizens and the council – open government.”
• "The rapid groundswell of support for Carmel council candidate Jason Burnett is evidence that people quickly recognize qualities of an articulate and natural leader."
• “...Jason demonstrated analytical skills, understanding and ability to manage budgets and commitment to fiscal responsibility."
• "He outshines others whose experience cannot hold a candle to Jason's qualities and expertise."
• “Jason Burnett displayed his leadership skills in answer to the question how would you address the looming Public Employees Retirement System unfunded obligations that the city is going to have to pay. Jason’s response? Rather than wait for Sacramento leaders to solve the problem, Carmel should take control of its own situation. Get a handle on the estimated cost and start putting money aside to meet what will likely become a multi-million dollar obligation.”
• “He will provide the common sense leadership we can count on.”
• We “are very impressed with the two young men, Adam Moniz and Jason Burnett, running for city council and mayor. They seem well educated, intelligent and personable. How wonderful that two younger people are willing to step forward and take on the responsibility of helping their community.”
REFERENCES:
Senior raises concerns in case of disaster, Anne Bell, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/10/2010
Burnett will revitalize Carmel's government, Bonny McGowan, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 04/10/2010
Good luck to the new generation, Megan Terry, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
‘Political bombshell,’ Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
A lesson well learned, Ethyl E. Radowicz, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone April 9, 2010, 36A
Vote Burnett for Carmel City Council, James Emery, The Monterey County Herald, 04/03/2010
BLOWING THE WHISTLE, Stephanie Pearce | Carmel Valley, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, April 01, 2010
Not career politicians, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/29/2010
‘The choice is obvious,’ James Emery, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 26A
‘Change isn’t frightening,’ Louise Stuart, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 26, 2010, 26A
Burnett is the man to break the bloc, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Vote Jason Burnett for mayor of Carmel, Barbara Stiles, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/20/2010
Vote Jason Burnett for Carmel council, Maria Sutherland, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/19/2010
Challengers offer ‘intelligence and energy,’ Suzanne Paboojian, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Restore Carmel’s reputation,’ Maria Sutherland, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
‘Make all generations proud,’ Barbara Stiles, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
‘We are at a crossroads,’ Richard M. Ely, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A & 31A
Challengers should ‘earn their stripes,’ John Wm. Schiffeler, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 31A
‘Exceptional integrity and intelligence,’ Samuel Melton, M.D., Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 22 A
Double standards? Carolyn Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 22 A
Burnett highly qualified to represent Carmel, Dick Ely, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Barbara Livingston | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 11, 2010
Livingston’s endorsements, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
White likes Burnett, Ken White, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28A & 29A
Outside money, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Optimistic direction,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Amber Archangel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Vote for Moniz, Burnett in Carmel election, Barbara Livingston, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/10/2010
‘Fresh, innovative approach,’ Olof Dahlstrand, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
CARMEL CHANGES, Olof Dahlstrand | Carmel, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, March 04, 2010
Burnett right for Carmel council, Francyne Laney, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/28/2010
‘Scary’ proposal, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 22 A
‘Impressed,’ Barbara and Don Burnett, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 20 A
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Jean Grace, Honorary Co-Chair
Charlotte Townsend, Hononary Co-Chair
Ken White, Hononary Co-Chair
Greg D’Ambrosio, Campaign Treasurer
Maggie Hardy, Campaign Coordinator
Melissa Burnett
Olaf and Lucia Dahlstrand
Carolyn Hardy
Carol and Don Hilburn
Vinz Koller
Francyne Laney
Michael LePage
Matt Little, Jr.
Roberta Miller
Tom Parks
Carrie Theis
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Letters to the Editor on City Council Candidate Paula Hazdovac (Incumbent)
ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on City Council Candidate Paula Hazdovac (Incumbent)) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “In my opinion, McCloud, Rose and Hazdovac are the choices that show intelligent and thoughtful concern for the future of our Carmel-by the-Sea.”
• "The incumbents—Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose—are the intelligent choice for the long-term future of Carmel. They know the history. They know our needs. They know Carmel. They know what we want to be for the present and for the future: a financially stable and viable community."
• “I wholeheartedly concur with the Herald’s endorsement of March 7. As the paper stated, “McCloud and her allies on the council have done a fine job keeping the city afloat during difficult financial times. They have a clear and sophisticated understanding of the issues and challenges in their city."
• “Don’t rock the boat Carmel voters...not now. With rough times still ahead, the city needs well balanced, educated and knowledgeable leadership, and Sue McCloud, Gerard Rose and Paula Hazdovac have proved they can do the job.”
• “With continued financial uncertainty on the horizon, now more than ever, we need to keep in power people who have demonstrated fiscal experience and responsibility as we face challenges to our economy, public safety and water supply.”
• “There are three very well qualified people running for reelection on April 13: Sue McCloud for mayor, and Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose for council. They have served us well and will continue to do so.”
• “..., if you want to preserve the old traditions of Carmel, if you want to maintain our village character, if you want to stop outsiders from coming in, supported by outside money and outside political influence, then it is simple...vote for the incumbents!”
• “...back here in Carmel, what we need is the steady, experienced and thrifty hands of Hazdovac and the rest of the current City Council.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understands that, and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city. I have not seen any evidence that the newcomers in this election have any proven, practical experience in each of these critical areas for our city, nor experience serving on any city boards, commissions or committees. Ideas are always welcome, but I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “Carmel is the defendant in an ongoing sexual harassment and employee favoritism lawsuit. How has this affected employee morale? As the alleged perpetrator, why has the city administrator not been placed on administrative leave? What are the total estimated legal costs to the city for this lawsuit?”
• “To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea on a positive course, we need our experienced, trusted and dedicated mayor and council members, Sue McCloud, Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose. Each incumbent is running independently and each needs your vote. Vote for the three people who have lived here for many years, who know, care for and understand Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your vote for Sue, Paula and Gerard is important to the future of our beautiful city.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understand that and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city...I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “At the November Carmel City Council meeting, I was one of several resident-veterans who were objecting to the city's treatment of city employee John Hanson, now serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. After agreeing to continue his salary and health benefit difference, as the city did during his first tour, they sent his wife a letter saying they were dropping his benefits and pay with no explanation...At that meeting, I asked the mayor and council to tell the public why this serious failure in judgment occurred and who was responsible...Could it have had anything to do with the fact that Mr. Hanson had provided a deposition in the pending sexual harassment lawsuit involving the city administrator? Five months later, there still has been no answer to these troubling questions. This illustrates the lack of transparency in the current city administration.”
• Regarding the question of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) unfunded obligations, “Paula Hazdovac’s solution is to wait for the state to bring forward some ballot initiative that will make the problem go away.” “Paula says her approach makes sense because putting money aside would be rushing into something we may regret later..Paula talks about scary times. What scares me is her “common sense” reactionary approach to serious economic challenges.”
• “...the City of Carmel is in a solid financial position. This is because of prudent and focused financial management including the building of a rainy day fund (reserves) now at $10 million and reduction of expenditures for fiscal 2008/2009...Standard and Poors, which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA to its current rating of AA+...from Carmel’s auditor who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the highest highest type of opinion for an audit...All of this happened because the mayor, city council and city administrator, functioning as a team, took care of business. Carmel needs this capability to cope with a continuing economic recession. Keep this team intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose.”
• “...city government in Carmel is badly broken.”
• “During the time I worked in the administration department, I observed a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns on the part of upper management.”
• “I observed the mayor pursue pet projects and ignore the compromising circumstances being reported about the city administrator.”
• “A majority of department managers were forced out, leaving a leaderless skeleton staff to provide non-safety services to residents. Remaining management staff often had difficulty scheduling time with the city administrator while long meetings and long lunch hours with employee A or employee B occurred frequently."
Note: Employee A, Christie Miller; employee B, Heidi Burch
• “...the quality of the city government was demonstrated by its callous treatment of Building Official John Hanson and the recent departure of the exceptionally capable administrative service director.”
REFERENCES:
‘Intelligent and thoughtful concern,’ Don McBride, Monterey, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
Incumbents know Carmel, Francine Kissler, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Incumbents are ‘fine and excellent leaders,’ Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Don’t rock the boat,’ Tim Meroney, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
Herald right to back McCloud, Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Newcomers should ‘get a little experience,’ Pat Sippel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
‘Vote for incumbents,’ Chris Tescher, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, 29A, 30A & 15A
Thrifty Hazdovac is right, Erik Davidson, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Experience is critically important,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 12, 2010, 15A
Questions unasked, Robert Jenkins, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Keep town ‘on positive course,’ David Sharp, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Not demonstrated what they can do,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
Denial of Hanson's benefits a mystery, Clayton Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/27/2010
‘Scary’ proposal, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 22 A
Sound financial footing, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010, 24 A
Carmel lacks integrity, Stephanie Pierce [sic], Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 01/07/2010 Note: Stephanie Pearce, corrrect spelling of surname.
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Gerard Rose (City Council Member)
Karen Sharp (City Council Member)
Ken Talmage (City Council Member)
Amber Archangel
Julie Culver
Helen and Mark D’Oliveira
Bill Doolittle
Lillian Hazdovac
Carl Iverson
Jim and Jane Price
Graeme Robertson
Jill Sheffield
Merv Sutton
Perry Walker
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
• “In my opinion, McCloud, Rose and Hazdovac are the choices that show intelligent and thoughtful concern for the future of our Carmel-by the-Sea.”
• "The incumbents—Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose—are the intelligent choice for the long-term future of Carmel. They know the history. They know our needs. They know Carmel. They know what we want to be for the present and for the future: a financially stable and viable community."
• “I wholeheartedly concur with the Herald’s endorsement of March 7. As the paper stated, “McCloud and her allies on the council have done a fine job keeping the city afloat during difficult financial times. They have a clear and sophisticated understanding of the issues and challenges in their city."
• “Don’t rock the boat Carmel voters...not now. With rough times still ahead, the city needs well balanced, educated and knowledgeable leadership, and Sue McCloud, Gerard Rose and Paula Hazdovac have proved they can do the job.”
• “With continued financial uncertainty on the horizon, now more than ever, we need to keep in power people who have demonstrated fiscal experience and responsibility as we face challenges to our economy, public safety and water supply.”
• “There are three very well qualified people running for reelection on April 13: Sue McCloud for mayor, and Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose for council. They have served us well and will continue to do so.”
• “..., if you want to preserve the old traditions of Carmel, if you want to maintain our village character, if you want to stop outsiders from coming in, supported by outside money and outside political influence, then it is simple...vote for the incumbents!”
• “...back here in Carmel, what we need is the steady, experienced and thrifty hands of Hazdovac and the rest of the current City Council.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understands that, and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city. I have not seen any evidence that the newcomers in this election have any proven, practical experience in each of these critical areas for our city, nor experience serving on any city boards, commissions or committees. Ideas are always welcome, but I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “Carmel is the defendant in an ongoing sexual harassment and employee favoritism lawsuit. How has this affected employee morale? As the alleged perpetrator, why has the city administrator not been placed on administrative leave? What are the total estimated legal costs to the city for this lawsuit?”
• “To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea on a positive course, we need our experienced, trusted and dedicated mayor and council members, Sue McCloud, Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose. Each incumbent is running independently and each needs your vote. Vote for the three people who have lived here for many years, who know, care for and understand Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your vote for Sue, Paula and Gerard is important to the future of our beautiful city.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understand that and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city...I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “At the November Carmel City Council meeting, I was one of several resident-veterans who were objecting to the city's treatment of city employee John Hanson, now serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. After agreeing to continue his salary and health benefit difference, as the city did during his first tour, they sent his wife a letter saying they were dropping his benefits and pay with no explanation...At that meeting, I asked the mayor and council to tell the public why this serious failure in judgment occurred and who was responsible...Could it have had anything to do with the fact that Mr. Hanson had provided a deposition in the pending sexual harassment lawsuit involving the city administrator? Five months later, there still has been no answer to these troubling questions. This illustrates the lack of transparency in the current city administration.”
• Regarding the question of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) unfunded obligations, “Paula Hazdovac’s solution is to wait for the state to bring forward some ballot initiative that will make the problem go away.” “Paula says her approach makes sense because putting money aside would be rushing into something we may regret later..Paula talks about scary times. What scares me is her “common sense” reactionary approach to serious economic challenges.”
• “...the City of Carmel is in a solid financial position. This is because of prudent and focused financial management including the building of a rainy day fund (reserves) now at $10 million and reduction of expenditures for fiscal 2008/2009...Standard and Poors, which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA to its current rating of AA+...from Carmel’s auditor who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the highest highest type of opinion for an audit...All of this happened because the mayor, city council and city administrator, functioning as a team, took care of business. Carmel needs this capability to cope with a continuing economic recession. Keep this team intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose.”
• “...city government in Carmel is badly broken.”
• “During the time I worked in the administration department, I observed a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns on the part of upper management.”
• “I observed the mayor pursue pet projects and ignore the compromising circumstances being reported about the city administrator.”
• “A majority of department managers were forced out, leaving a leaderless skeleton staff to provide non-safety services to residents. Remaining management staff often had difficulty scheduling time with the city administrator while long meetings and long lunch hours with employee A or employee B occurred frequently."
Note: Employee A, Christie Miller; employee B, Heidi Burch
• “...the quality of the city government was demonstrated by its callous treatment of Building Official John Hanson and the recent departure of the exceptionally capable administrative service director.”
REFERENCES:
‘Intelligent and thoughtful concern,’ Don McBride, Monterey, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
Incumbents know Carmel, Francine Kissler, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Incumbents are ‘fine and excellent leaders,’ Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Don’t rock the boat,’ Tim Meroney, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
Herald right to back McCloud, Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Newcomers should ‘get a little experience,’ Pat Sippel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
‘Vote for incumbents,’ Chris Tescher, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, 29A, 30A & 15A
Thrifty Hazdovac is right, Erik Davidson, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Experience is critically important,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 12, 2010, 15A
Questions unasked, Robert Jenkins, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Keep town ‘on positive course,’ David Sharp, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Not demonstrated what they can do,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
Denial of Hanson's benefits a mystery, Clayton Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/27/2010
‘Scary’ proposal, Cavan Hardy, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 22 A
Sound financial footing, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010, 24 A
Carmel lacks integrity, Stephanie Pierce [sic], Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 01/07/2010 Note: Stephanie Pearce, corrrect spelling of surname.
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Gerard Rose (City Council Member)
Karen Sharp (City Council Member)
Ken Talmage (City Council Member)
Amber Archangel
Julie Culver
Helen and Mark D’Oliveira
Bill Doolittle
Lillian Hazdovac
Carl Iverson
Jim and Jane Price
Graeme Robertson
Jill Sheffield
Merv Sutton
Perry Walker
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Letters to the Editor on City Council Candidate Gerard Rose (Incumbent)
ABSTRACT: Highlights, specifically excerpts from Letters to the Editor, on City Council Candidate Gerard Rose (Incumbent) are presented. Links to complete Letters to the Editor are provided.
• “In my opinion, McCloud, Rose and Hazdovac are the choices that show intelligent and thoughtful concern for the future of our Carmel-by the-Sea.”
• "The incumbents—Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose—are the intelligent choice for the long-term future of Carmel. They know the history. They know our needs. They know Carmel. They know what we want to be for the present and for the future: a financially stable and viable community."
• I wholeheartedly concur with the Herald’s endorsement of March 7. As the paper stated, “McCloud and her allies on the council have done a fine job keeping the city afloat during difficult financial times. They have a clear and sophisticated understanding of the issues and challenges in their city."
• “Don’t rock the boat Carmel voters...not now. With rough times still ahead, the city needs well balanced, educated and knowledgeable leadership, and Sue McCloud, Gerard Rose and Paula Hazdovac have proved they can do the job.”
• “With continued financial uncertainty on the horizon, now more than ever, we need to keep in power people who have demonstrated fiscal experience and responsibility as we face challenges to our economy, public safety and water supply.”
• “There are three very well qualified people running for reelection on April 13: Sue McCloud for mayor, and Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose for council. They have served us well and will continue to do so.”
• “..., if you want to preserve the old traditions of Carmel, if you want to maintain our village character, if you want to stop outsiders from coming in, supported by outside money and outside political influence, then it is simple...vote for the incumbents!”
• “...back here in Carmel, what we need is the steady, experienced and thrifty hands of Hazdovac and the rest of the current City Council.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understands that, and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city. I have not seen any evidence that the newcomers in this election have any proven, practical experience in each of these critical areas for our city, nor experience serving on any city boards, commissions or committees. Ideas are always welcome, but I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “Carmel is the defendant in an ongoing sexual harassment and employee favoritism lawsuit. How has this affected employee morale? As the alleged perpetrator, why has the city administrator not been placed on administrative leave? What are the total estimated legal costs to the city for this lawsuit?”
• “To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea on a positive course, we need our experienced, trusted and dedicated mayor and council members, Sue McCloud, Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose. Each incumbent is running independently and each needs your vote. Vote for the three people who have lived here for many years, who know, care for and understand Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your vote for Sue, Paula and Gerard is important to the future of our beautiful city.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understand that and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city...I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “At the November Carmel City Council meeting, I was one of several resident-veterans who were objecting to the city's treatment of city employee John Hanson, now serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. After agreeing to continue his salary and health benefit difference, as the city did during his first tour, they sent his wife a letter saying they were dropping his benefits and pay with no explanation...At that meeting, I asked the mayor and council to tell the public why this serious failure in judgment occurred and who was responsible...Could it have had anything to do with the fact that Mr. Hanson had provided a deposition in the pending sexual harassment lawsuit involving the city administrator? Five months later, there still has been no answer to these troubling questions. This illustrates the lack of transparency in the current city administration.”
• “At a recent Carmel forum, District Attorney Dean Flippo asked candidates how they would reduce the city's exposure to lawsuits that allege harassment and discrimination by the city administrator. Incumbent Gerard Rose curtly dismissed the lawsuits as frivolous and silly.” “...Rose's comment reveals that the team is more interested in putting a lid on alleged abuses than in attacking their causes...Residents need to send a clear message through the ballot box that a change is badly needed.”
• “...the City of Carmel is in a solid financial position. This is because of prudent and focused financial management including the building of a rainy day fund (reserves) now at $10 million and reduction of expenditures for fiscal 2008/2009...Standard and Poors, which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA to its current rating of AA+...from Carmel’s auditor who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the highest highest type of opinion for an audit...All of this happened because the mayor, city council and city administrator, functioning as a team, took care of business. Carmel needs this capability to cope with a continuing economic recession. Keep this team intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose.”
• “...city government in Carmel is badly broken.”
• “During the time I worked in the administration department, I observed a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns on the part of upper management.”
• “I observed the mayor pursue pet projects and ignore the compromising circumstances being reported about the city administrator.”
• “A majority of department managers were forced out, leaving a leaderless skeleton staff to provide non-safety services to residents. Remaining management staff often had difficulty scheduling time with the city administrator while long meetings and long lunch hours with employee A or employee B occurred frequently."
Note: Employee A, Christie Miller; employee B, Heidi Burch
• “...the quality of the city government was demonstrated by its callous treatment of Building Official John Hanson and the recent departure of the exceptionally capable administrative service director.”
REFERENCES:
‘Intelligent and thoughtful concern,’ Don McBride, Monterey, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
Incumbents know Carmel, Francine Kissler, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Incumbents are ‘fine and excellent leaders,’ Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Don’t rock the boat,’ Tim Meroney, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
Herald right to back McCloud, Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Newcomers should ‘get a little experience,’ Pat Sippel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
‘Vote for incumbents,’ Chris Tescher, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, 29A, 30A & 15A
Thrifty Hazdovac is right, Erik Davidson, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Experience is critically important,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 12, 2010, 15A
Questions unasked, Robert Jenkins, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Keep town ‘on positive course,’ David Sharp, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Not demonstrated what they can do,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
Denial of Hanson's benefits a mystery, Clayton Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/27/2010
Carmel Council sends wrong message to voters, Richard Dalsemer, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/26/2010
Sound financial footing, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel,The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010, 24 A
Carmel lacks integrity, Stephanie Pierce [sic], Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 01/07/2010 Note: Stephanie Pearce, correct spelling of surname.
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Gerard Rose (City Council Member)
Karen Sharp (City Council Member)
Ken Talmage (City Council Member)
Mary Bell
Paul Brocchini
Carl Iverson
Michael Lynch
Roger Parkes
Nancie and Merv Sutton
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
• “In my opinion, McCloud, Rose and Hazdovac are the choices that show intelligent and thoughtful concern for the future of our Carmel-by the-Sea.”
• "The incumbents—Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose—are the intelligent choice for the long-term future of Carmel. They know the history. They know our needs. They know Carmel. They know what we want to be for the present and for the future: a financially stable and viable community."
• I wholeheartedly concur with the Herald’s endorsement of March 7. As the paper stated, “McCloud and her allies on the council have done a fine job keeping the city afloat during difficult financial times. They have a clear and sophisticated understanding of the issues and challenges in their city."
• “Don’t rock the boat Carmel voters...not now. With rough times still ahead, the city needs well balanced, educated and knowledgeable leadership, and Sue McCloud, Gerard Rose and Paula Hazdovac have proved they can do the job.”
• “With continued financial uncertainty on the horizon, now more than ever, we need to keep in power people who have demonstrated fiscal experience and responsibility as we face challenges to our economy, public safety and water supply.”
• “There are three very well qualified people running for reelection on April 13: Sue McCloud for mayor, and Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose for council. They have served us well and will continue to do so.”
• “..., if you want to preserve the old traditions of Carmel, if you want to maintain our village character, if you want to stop outsiders from coming in, supported by outside money and outside political influence, then it is simple...vote for the incumbents!”
• “...back here in Carmel, what we need is the steady, experienced and thrifty hands of Hazdovac and the rest of the current City Council.”
• “Neither of the challengers has served on any board or commission in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose have experience, knowledge, understanding and deserve to be reelected.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understands that, and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city. I have not seen any evidence that the newcomers in this election have any proven, practical experience in each of these critical areas for our city, nor experience serving on any city boards, commissions or committees. Ideas are always welcome, but I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “Carmel is the defendant in an ongoing sexual harassment and employee favoritism lawsuit. How has this affected employee morale? As the alleged perpetrator, why has the city administrator not been placed on administrative leave? What are the total estimated legal costs to the city for this lawsuit?”
• “To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea on a positive course, we need our experienced, trusted and dedicated mayor and council members, Sue McCloud, Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose. Each incumbent is running independently and each needs your vote. Vote for the three people who have lived here for many years, who know, care for and understand Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your vote for Sue, Paula and Gerard is important to the future of our beautiful city.”
• “The primary responsibilities entrusted to an elected official are to ensure financial solvency and health and safety for the public. Each of the individuals now serving as mayor and as city council members understand that and they have direct and exceptionally successful experience in budgeting, programs and policy for our city...I think that experience is critically important. I find it difficult to imagine voting for anyone that has not yet demonstrated what they can do for the city.”
• “At the November Carmel City Council meeting, I was one of several resident-veterans who were objecting to the city's treatment of city employee John Hanson, now serving his second tour of duty in the Middle East. After agreeing to continue his salary and health benefit difference, as the city did during his first tour, they sent his wife a letter saying they were dropping his benefits and pay with no explanation...At that meeting, I asked the mayor and council to tell the public why this serious failure in judgment occurred and who was responsible...Could it have had anything to do with the fact that Mr. Hanson had provided a deposition in the pending sexual harassment lawsuit involving the city administrator? Five months later, there still has been no answer to these troubling questions. This illustrates the lack of transparency in the current city administration.”
• “At a recent Carmel forum, District Attorney Dean Flippo asked candidates how they would reduce the city's exposure to lawsuits that allege harassment and discrimination by the city administrator. Incumbent Gerard Rose curtly dismissed the lawsuits as frivolous and silly.” “...Rose's comment reveals that the team is more interested in putting a lid on alleged abuses than in attacking their causes...Residents need to send a clear message through the ballot box that a change is badly needed.”
• “...the City of Carmel is in a solid financial position. This is because of prudent and focused financial management including the building of a rainy day fund (reserves) now at $10 million and reduction of expenditures for fiscal 2008/2009...Standard and Poors, which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA to its current rating of AA+...from Carmel’s auditor who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the highest highest type of opinion for an audit...All of this happened because the mayor, city council and city administrator, functioning as a team, took care of business. Carmel needs this capability to cope with a continuing economic recession. Keep this team intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud and council members Paula Hazdovac and Gerard Rose.”
• “...city government in Carmel is badly broken.”
• “During the time I worked in the administration department, I observed a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns on the part of upper management.”
• “I observed the mayor pursue pet projects and ignore the compromising circumstances being reported about the city administrator.”
• “A majority of department managers were forced out, leaving a leaderless skeleton staff to provide non-safety services to residents. Remaining management staff often had difficulty scheduling time with the city administrator while long meetings and long lunch hours with employee A or employee B occurred frequently."
Note: Employee A, Christie Miller; employee B, Heidi Burch
• “...the quality of the city government was demonstrated by its callous treatment of Building Official John Hanson and the recent departure of the exceptionally capable administrative service director.”
REFERENCES:
‘Intelligent and thoughtful concern,’ Don McBride, Monterey, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 24A
Incumbents know Carmel, Francine Kissler, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/24/2010
Incumbents are ‘fine and excellent leaders,’ Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 28 A
‘Don’t rock the boat,’ Tim Meroney, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 19, 2010, 29A
Herald right to back McCloud, Dennis A. LeVett, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 03/17/2010
Newcomers should ‘get a little experience,’ Pat Sippel, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 28 A
‘Vote for incumbents,’ Chris Tescher, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, 29A, 30A & 15A
Thrifty Hazdovac is right, Erik Davidson, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
What’s right, Corky Duke, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Experience is critically important,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone March 12, 2010, 15A
Questions unasked, Robert Jenkins, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
Keep town ‘on positive course,’ David Sharp, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 15A
‘Not demonstrated what they can do,’ Herschel Peak, Carmel, The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 24A
Denial of Hanson's benefits a mystery, Clayton Anderson, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/27/2010
Carmel Council sends wrong message to voters, Richard Dalsemer, Carmel, The Monterey County Herald, 02/26/2010
Sound financial footing, Dale Hekhuis, Carmel,The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010, 24 A
Carmel lacks integrity, Stephanie Pierce [sic], Carmel Valley, The Monterey County Herald, 01/07/2010 Note: Stephanie Pearce, correct spelling of surname.
REGISTERED VOTER PETITION SIGNERS (partial list):
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Gerard Rose (City Council Member)
Karen Sharp (City Council Member)
Ken Talmage (City Council Member)
Mary Bell
Paul Brocchini
Carl Iverson
Michael Lynch
Roger Parkes
Nancie and Merv Sutton
(Source: April 13 ballot set: three incumbents, two challengers, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: Mayoral Candidates’ Views on Significant Issues
ABSTRACT: Compiled from articles in The Carmel Pine Cone, the views of the candidates for mayor, namely Adam Moniz and Sue McCloud (incumbent), on significant issues, including CITY HALL, CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY and URBANIZED FOREST, are presented.
Candidates for Mayor: Sue McCloud (incumbent) and Adam Moniz:
CITY HALL:
Adam Moniz: Transform City Hall to a “transparent, open and accessible” government. Believes there are “problems at City Hall,” as evidenced by the sexual harassment legal complaint filed by on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller and a letter written by retired 34-year former city employee Stephanie Pearce asserting “city government in Carmel is badly broken” because of “a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns,” a mayor pursuing “pet projects” and staff reductions leaving the City “leaderless.”
Sue McCloud: In her State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that “regrettably we are constrained from commenting” on personnel issues, particularly claims by on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller alleging sexual harassment, employment discrimination and retaliation at City Hall, because of rights of privacy.
CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE:
Adam Moniz: Advocates retaining Carmel firefighters in Carmel and preservation of response times (3-4 minutes) in determining long-term solution, such a regional Peninsula-wide consortium, contract with the City of Monterey/another agency or a stand-alone department.
Sue McCloud: In her State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that the 2009/2010 Budget Year goal established by Council was to “explore Fire Department options and implement what is ultimately decided.” She claimed that prior to the completion of a comparative study of options, "another option appeared on the table in the form of a Peninsula-wide fire service (brought about by efforts to merge Seaside and Marina).” She claims this option “will take some time to study” and in the meantime, Fire Department management by the City of Monterey will “remain in place.”
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY:
Adam Moniz: Advocates a better relationship between businesses and the City. Moniz calls for a “special initiative to identify and create superior incentives for the opening of more resident-oriented businesses in an effort to encourage the occupancy of currently vacant storefronts.”
Sue McCloud: Stated that “officials are considering hiring a consultant to find the right retailers and services to fill vacancies downtown” in order to “boost business, and the sales taxes.” “The key thing is going to be how we can continue to provide services, keep our expenditures down and try to find new sources of revenue.” Also, in the State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that for marketing and economic development, the City has added Concours on the Avenue, Authors and Ideas Festival and the Art and Film Festival over the past two to three years. And, the City is working with Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. (SCC) to bring small ‘boutique' conferences to Sunset Center.
URBANIZED FOREST:
Adam Moniz: Recognizes that Carmel’s urban forest is in a current state of decline; focus “great efforts on replanting trees that have died or been removed.”
Sue McCloud: Stated that “a lot of trees are reaching their life expectancy, and we have to continue planting.” She cited the fact that Carmel-by-the-Sea has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
SOURCES:
McCloud, Hazdovac, Rose seek new terms as Burnett challenges, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, December 18, 2009
Moniz' agenda: 'transparency,' more business, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010
McCloud: Finances, Flanders warrant sixth term, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 29, 2010
State of the City 2010 (February 2010)
Candidates for Mayor: Sue McCloud (incumbent) and Adam Moniz:
CITY HALL:
Adam Moniz: Transform City Hall to a “transparent, open and accessible” government. Believes there are “problems at City Hall,” as evidenced by the sexual harassment legal complaint filed by on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller and a letter written by retired 34-year former city employee Stephanie Pearce asserting “city government in Carmel is badly broken” because of “a pattern of avoiding and ignoring resident and staff concerns,” a mayor pursuing “pet projects” and staff reductions leaving the City “leaderless.”
Sue McCloud: In her State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that “regrettably we are constrained from commenting” on personnel issues, particularly claims by on-leave Human Resources Manager Jane Miller alleging sexual harassment, employment discrimination and retaliation at City Hall, because of rights of privacy.
CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE:
Adam Moniz: Advocates retaining Carmel firefighters in Carmel and preservation of response times (3-4 minutes) in determining long-term solution, such a regional Peninsula-wide consortium, contract with the City of Monterey/another agency or a stand-alone department.
Sue McCloud: In her State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that the 2009/2010 Budget Year goal established by Council was to “explore Fire Department options and implement what is ultimately decided.” She claimed that prior to the completion of a comparative study of options, "another option appeared on the table in the form of a Peninsula-wide fire service (brought about by efforts to merge Seaside and Marina).” She claims this option “will take some time to study” and in the meantime, Fire Department management by the City of Monterey will “remain in place.”
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY:
Adam Moniz: Advocates a better relationship between businesses and the City. Moniz calls for a “special initiative to identify and create superior incentives for the opening of more resident-oriented businesses in an effort to encourage the occupancy of currently vacant storefronts.”
Sue McCloud: Stated that “officials are considering hiring a consultant to find the right retailers and services to fill vacancies downtown” in order to “boost business, and the sales taxes.” “The key thing is going to be how we can continue to provide services, keep our expenditures down and try to find new sources of revenue.” Also, in the State of the City 2010 address, the mayor stated that for marketing and economic development, the City has added Concours on the Avenue, Authors and Ideas Festival and the Art and Film Festival over the past two to three years. And, the City is working with Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. (SCC) to bring small ‘boutique' conferences to Sunset Center.
URBANIZED FOREST:
Adam Moniz: Recognizes that Carmel’s urban forest is in a current state of decline; focus “great efforts on replanting trees that have died or been removed.”
Sue McCloud: Stated that “a lot of trees are reaching their life expectancy, and we have to continue planting.” She cited the fact that Carmel-by-the-Sea has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
SOURCES:
McCloud, Hazdovac, Rose seek new terms as Burnett challenges, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, December 18, 2009
Moniz' agenda: 'transparency,' more business, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 22, 2010
McCloud: Finances, Flanders warrant sixth term, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 29, 2010
State of the City 2010 (February 2010)
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: City Council Candidates’ Views on Significant Issues
ABSTRACT: Compiled from articles in The Carmel Pine Cone, the views of the candidates for City Council, namely Jason Burnett, Paula Hazdovac (incumbent) and Gerard Rose (incumbent), on significant issues, including CITY HALL, CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY and URBANIZED FOREST, are presented.
Candidates for City Council: Jason Burnett, Paula Hazdovac (incumbent) and Gerard Rose (incumbent)
CITY HALL:
Jason Burnett: Advocates a City Hall with “great employee morale” which would diminish the probability of city employees resorting to litigation. And for government “transparency” and “inclusive decision-making” at City Hall.
Gerard Rose: Characterized the contention that City Hall lacks transparency “as a red herring.”
CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE:
Jason Burnett: Advocates the complete and open evaluation of all options, including regional Peninsula-wide consortium, contract with the City of Monterey/other agency or a stand-alone department, prior to making a decision as to which option is best for Carmel.
Paula Hazdovac: Cites “public safety” as her “No. 1 priority;” stated that the City contracting with the City of Monterey for chief and administrative services is “efficient and cost effective” and “the firefighters seem happy.” She is satisfied with contracting with Monterey but advocated having City Administrator Rich Guillen “thoroughly research the issue and then bring recommendations and information to the council for consideration.”
Gerard Rose: As member of the Carmel Regional Fire Ambulance (CRFA) Board, Rose wants to see through its transition to city ownership which is anticipated to be within 6 months because he thinks he’s “uniquely placed to shepherd it through the next year, which I think will be a real challenge.” And “fire is something that’s going to have to be addressed sometime in the next 18 months, and I don’t think there’s anybody who’s more knowledgeable about the ins and outs of that than I am.”
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY:
Jason Burnett: Advocates a “unified marketing effort” for tourist promotion with taxpayer monies allocated to the Chamber of Commerce.
Paula Hazdovac: Believes the elimination of employees in favor of outside contractors for cost saving purposes has been “vindicated” with the city on “solid financial footing, with healthy reserves.” She disputes allegations that the City and the Chamber of Commerce have a “strained relationship.” A supporter of paid parking, she stated that “officials need to reconsider that option.”
Gerard Rose: Advocates spending some of $10 million in reserve funds for infrastructure, such as law-enforcement communications systems, pot holes and the purchase of a beach cleaner like the Barber Surf Rake. And regarding infrastructure, “now is the time to invest in road improvements, retrofit the Forest Theater and figure out what to do with the long-closed Scout House.”
URBANIZED FOREST:
Jason Burnett: Advocates the aggressive planting of trees to restore the traditional forest canopy.
Paula Hazdovac: Satisfied with two part-time forestry workers for planting and watering new trees throughout the City.
Gerard Rose: Advocates hiring more people to plant and care for trees.
SOURCES:
McCloud, Hazdovac, Rose seek new terms as Burnett challenges, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, December 18, 2009
Burnett endorsed by three former mayors, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 15, 2010
Hazdovac touts experience, fiscal conservatism, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 5, 2010
Rose seeks third term, touts know-how, initiative, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010
Candidates for City Council: Jason Burnett, Paula Hazdovac (incumbent) and Gerard Rose (incumbent)
CITY HALL:
Jason Burnett: Advocates a City Hall with “great employee morale” which would diminish the probability of city employees resorting to litigation. And for government “transparency” and “inclusive decision-making” at City Hall.
Gerard Rose: Characterized the contention that City Hall lacks transparency “as a red herring.”
CARMEL FIRE DEPARTMENT & AMBULANCE:
Jason Burnett: Advocates the complete and open evaluation of all options, including regional Peninsula-wide consortium, contract with the City of Monterey/other agency or a stand-alone department, prior to making a decision as to which option is best for Carmel.
Paula Hazdovac: Cites “public safety” as her “No. 1 priority;” stated that the City contracting with the City of Monterey for chief and administrative services is “efficient and cost effective” and “the firefighters seem happy.” She is satisfied with contracting with Monterey but advocated having City Administrator Rich Guillen “thoroughly research the issue and then bring recommendations and information to the council for consideration.”
Gerard Rose: As member of the Carmel Regional Fire Ambulance (CRFA) Board, Rose wants to see through its transition to city ownership which is anticipated to be within 6 months because he thinks he’s “uniquely placed to shepherd it through the next year, which I think will be a real challenge.” And “fire is something that’s going to have to be addressed sometime in the next 18 months, and I don’t think there’s anybody who’s more knowledgeable about the ins and outs of that than I am.”
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT/BUSINESSES & ECONOMY:
Jason Burnett: Advocates a “unified marketing effort” for tourist promotion with taxpayer monies allocated to the Chamber of Commerce.
Paula Hazdovac: Believes the elimination of employees in favor of outside contractors for cost saving purposes has been “vindicated” with the city on “solid financial footing, with healthy reserves.” She disputes allegations that the City and the Chamber of Commerce have a “strained relationship.” A supporter of paid parking, she stated that “officials need to reconsider that option.”
Gerard Rose: Advocates spending some of $10 million in reserve funds for infrastructure, such as law-enforcement communications systems, pot holes and the purchase of a beach cleaner like the Barber Surf Rake. And regarding infrastructure, “now is the time to invest in road improvements, retrofit the Forest Theater and figure out what to do with the long-closed Scout House.”
URBANIZED FOREST:
Jason Burnett: Advocates the aggressive planting of trees to restore the traditional forest canopy.
Paula Hazdovac: Satisfied with two part-time forestry workers for planting and watering new trees throughout the City.
Gerard Rose: Advocates hiring more people to plant and care for trees.
SOURCES:
McCloud, Hazdovac, Rose seek new terms as Burnett challenges, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, December 18, 2009
Burnett endorsed by three former mayors, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, January 15, 2010
Hazdovac touts experience, fiscal conservatism, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 5, 2010
Rose seeks third term, touts know-how, initiative, MARY BROWNFIELD, The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Ad Hoc Forest Theater Centennial Committee
ABSTRACT: During Announcements from City Council members at the 3 November 2009 City Council Meeting, Mayor Sue McCloud announced that “an ad hoc Centennial Committee for Forest Theater is being formed.” Ad Hoc Advisory Committees are not covered by the Open Meetings Laws of the State of California, (Government Code §§ 54950-54962, the Brown Act); therefore, meetings are not required to be “open and public.” The members of the Forest Theater Centennial Committee are presented.
Forest Theater Centennial Committee
Phil Arnold
Lacy Buck
Walt deFaria, Administrative Consultant Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep Theatre)
Nick Hovick, Children's Experimental Theatre Artistic Director & Board Member (CET)
Donna Jett
Safwat Malek, Architect, Forest Theater Guild Board of Directors
Rose McLendon, Local History Librarian
Sharon Meresman
Stephen Moorer
Founder/Executive Director Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep Theatre)
Tom Parks
Ruth Rachel
Marcia Kuster Rider
Niels Reimers, Mechanical Engineer
Megan Terry
Kim Weston
Susan Willey
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Molly Laughlin, Deputy City Clerk (Staff)
ADDENDUM:
CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54952
As used in this chapter, "legislative body" means:
(b) A commission, committee, board, or other body of a local agency, whether permanent or temporary, decisionmaking or advisory, created by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body. However, advisory committees, composed solely of the members of the legislative body that are less than a quorum of the legislative body are not legislative bodies, except that standing committees of a legislative body, irrespective of their composition, which have a continuing subject matter jurisdiction, or a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body are legislative bodies for purposes of this chapter.
Forest Theater Centennial Committee
Phil Arnold
Lacy Buck
Walt deFaria, Administrative Consultant Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep Theatre)
Nick Hovick, Children's Experimental Theatre Artistic Director & Board Member (CET)
Donna Jett
Safwat Malek, Architect, Forest Theater Guild Board of Directors
Rose McLendon, Local History Librarian
Sharon Meresman
Stephen Moorer
Founder/Executive Director Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep Theatre)
Tom Parks
Ruth Rachel
Marcia Kuster Rider
Niels Reimers, Mechanical Engineer
Megan Terry
Kim Weston
Susan Willey
Sue McCloud (Mayor)
Molly Laughlin, Deputy City Clerk (Staff)
ADDENDUM:
CALIFORNIA CODES
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54952
As used in this chapter, "legislative body" means:
(b) A commission, committee, board, or other body of a local agency, whether permanent or temporary, decisionmaking or advisory, created by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body. However, advisory committees, composed solely of the members of the legislative body that are less than a quorum of the legislative body are not legislative bodies, except that standing committees of a legislative body, irrespective of their composition, which have a continuing subject matter jurisdiction, or a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of a legislative body are legislative bodies for purposes of this chapter.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Unmet Forest Theater Renovation Benchmarks
ABSTRACT: As early as December 2008, City Administrator Rich Guillen communicated that the Forest Theatre renovation goal was to complete the Schematic Design in three months, commence construction by April 2009 and complete renovation by May 2010, the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater. Yet, a comparison of ANTICIPATED TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS, FOR THE FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION vs. ACTUAL TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS AND CHECKS, FOR FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION indicate the City has failed to meet its own benchmark dates. While there was a report on the Schematic Design of the Forest Theater renovation project at the July 2009 City Council Meeting and a decision by Council to direct staff to work with Bill Camille on a cost breakdown and subsequent contract with William Camille for a “preliminary review of our findings with the city, a final report, and presentation to the City Council,” Camille only completed an oral preliminary review with City Administrator Rich Guillen, Mayor Sue McCloud and Councilwoman Karen Sharp in October 2009 and has not completed a final report or been scheduled to present his recommendations to the public at a City Council Meeting, according to William Camille. Checks from the City’s Check Registers indicate that $13,305.00 (not to exceed $15,000) was expended for William Camille’s contract services and $64,426.86 (not to exceed $131,000) was ostensibly expended for Richard McCann’s Forest Theater Schematic Design. COMMENTS, including one comment in the form of a question, are made.
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS, FOR THE FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION:
• December 2, 2008 – March 2, 2009: Three (3) months for completion of R. F. McCann’s Schematic Design
• April 2009: Commencement of renovation construction by April 2009
• May 2010: Completion of Forest Theater renovation by May 2010, the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater.
ACTUAL TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS AND CHECKS, FOR FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION:
• September 24, 2008: Letter from R.F. McCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS to City outlined “work scope and fee requirements for schematic design of recommended alteration and improvements to the Forest Theatre as presented in our pre-design analysis and based on City feedback in your letter sent July 7, 2008;” included Total Base Fee for Schematic Design of $131,000 and estimated time duration to complete schematic design of three (3) months.
• December 2, 2008: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution “entering into an agreement with RFM Architects for architectural services in an amount of $131,000.”
The Staff Report, prepared by City Administrator Rich Guillen, stated, as follows: “The estimated time to complete the schematic design is three months. RFM recognizes the urgency of moving the project along quickly so that the renovation can be completed by the 2010 season (or the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater).” And “the goal of completing the renovation by May 2010, the project must commence post haste so construction can be under way by April 2009.”
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, (CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, herein referred to as the "CITY” and RFM Architects hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"), included, as follows:
2. COMPENSATION
A. The CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for services in accordance with this agreement an amount not to exceed One hundred thirty-one thousand dollars ($131,000) including expenses for FY 2008/2009 during the duration of the contract which runs for 90 days.
5. COMPLETION DATE
A. CONSULTANT shall make every reasonable effort to complete the listed Tasks associated with the Renovation of the Forest Theater for the City during Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
• January 20, 2009: 117184 1/20/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 5,000.00 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN DESIGN WORK
• June 16, 2009: 118096 6/16/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 33,226.86 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES
• July 7, 2009: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council received a report from the City Administrator that the Schematic Design of the Forest Theater renovation project was nearly completed, except for a field survey of the trees and manufacturing information to determine whether the audience benches should be built on-site or fabricated off-site.
Overall Cost:
City Funds:
Performance Related Accommodations = $ 2,104,071
Audience Related Accommodations = $ 936,395
Site Infrastructure Related Accommodations = $ 319,248
Important Considerations: RFM is prepared to continue as the renovation project architect. If they should remain the project architect, a contract must be approved by the City Council for design development.
The City Council directed staff to work with Bill Camille on a cost breakdown and report back at the next Council meeting.
• July 30, 2009: Letter from William J. Camille, Project Management Consultant, to City regarding Forest Theater Renovation Construction Phasing and Cost Planning Proposal based on a previous meeting with City Administrator Rich Guillen, Mayor Sue McCloud and Councilwoman Karen Sharp. Letter states, as follows:
“Our proposal anticipates a preliminary review of our findings with the city, a final report, and presentation to the City Council. We propose to perform the above referenced services on a time expended basis not to exceed a total of $15,000...It is our intent to complete the phrasing recommendations and cost estimates by the end of August.”
• September 1, 2009: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution entering into a contract with William Camille for construction phasing and cost planning services for the Forest Theater in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
The Description of the Agenda Item Summary, prepared by City Administrator Rich Guillen, states, as follows:
Description: Richard McCann has completed the Schematic Design for the Forest Theater Renovation Project. Submitted with the Schematic Design was a phasing scheme including cost estimates that focused more on functionality as they relate to the user groups and the audience. The McCann estimates were exclusively for construction work and did not include soft costs and non-construction costs.
At the request of staff, William Camille submitted a bid to review the proposed Forest Theater Renovation from a project management perspective. Mr. Camille has extensive experience in managing construction projects. His recommendation is to retain Mack5 to help analyze the project construction phasing costs. Their combined review will provide the City with a project scope that emphasizes compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and construction of new restroom facilities.
• October 6, 2009: 118806 10/6/09 MACK5 $ 8,805.00 01 89429 REVIEW OF FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PLANS
• October 27, 2009: 118926 10/27/09 WILLIAM J. CAMILLE $4,500.00 01 89429 CONSULTING FOR FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJ
• December 15, 2009: 119289 12/15/2009 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITEC $26,200.00 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN
COMMENTS:
•The City has yet to present William Camille's construction phasing and cost planning services final report on Richard McCann's Schematic Design and presentation to the public at a public hearing.
• Stephanie Pierce, a former 34 year city employee who retired in 2008, recently wrote in a Letter to the Editor (CARMEL LACKS INTEGRITY, The Monterey County Herald, January 7, 2010) that she “observed the mayor pursue pet projects.” Question: Has the Forest Theatre renovation become Mayor Sue McCloud’s most recent “pet project” characterized by a lack of adequate public consultation and communication at every juncture of the process?
ADDENDUM OF CHECKS/COMPENSATION REGARDING FOREST THEATER RENOVATION:
117184 1/20/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 5,000.00 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN DESIGN WORK
118096 6/16/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 33,226.86 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES
118806 10/6/09 MACK5 $ 8,805.00 01 89429 REVIEW OF FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PLANS
118926 10/27/09 WILLIAM J. CAMILLE $ 4,500.00 01 89429 CONSULTING FOR FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJ
119289 12/15/2009 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITEC $26,200.00 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN
(Sources: January 2009 Check Register, June 2009 Check Register, October 2009 Check Register , December 2009 Check Register)
NOTE: William Camille’s contract, including MACK5 services, was to be completed in one month, not to exceed $15,000. Richard McCann’s contract for the Schematic Design was to be completed in three months, not to exceed $131,000.
SOURCES:
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Receive a status report on the Forest Theater Renovation and adopt a Resolution entering into an agreement with RFM Architects for architectural services in an amount of $131,000.
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council Agenda Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
4:30 p.m., Open Session
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
December 2, 2008
XI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL
A. Receive a report and provide policy direction on the schematic design of the Forest Theater renovation project.
AGENDA Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
4:30 p.m., Open Session
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
July 7, 2009
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
E. Consideration of a Resolution entering into a contract with William Camille for construction phasing and cost planning services for the Forest Theater in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
AMENDED
AGENDA Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
September 1, 2009
ANTICIPATED TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS, FOR THE FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION:
• December 2, 2008 – March 2, 2009: Three (3) months for completion of R. F. McCann’s Schematic Design
• April 2009: Commencement of renovation construction by April 2009
• May 2010: Completion of Forest Theater renovation by May 2010, the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater.
ACTUAL TIMELINE, INCLUDING BENCHMARKS AND CHECKS, FOR FOREST THEATRE RENOVATION:
• September 24, 2008: Letter from R.F. McCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS to City outlined “work scope and fee requirements for schematic design of recommended alteration and improvements to the Forest Theatre as presented in our pre-design analysis and based on City feedback in your letter sent July 7, 2008;” included Total Base Fee for Schematic Design of $131,000 and estimated time duration to complete schematic design of three (3) months.
• December 2, 2008: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution “entering into an agreement with RFM Architects for architectural services in an amount of $131,000.”
The Staff Report, prepared by City Administrator Rich Guillen, stated, as follows: “The estimated time to complete the schematic design is three months. RFM recognizes the urgency of moving the project along quickly so that the renovation can be completed by the 2010 season (or the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater).” And “the goal of completing the renovation by May 2010, the project must commence post haste so construction can be under way by April 2009.”
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, (CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, herein referred to as the "CITY” and RFM Architects hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT"), included, as follows:
2. COMPENSATION
A. The CITY shall pay CONSULTANT for services in accordance with this agreement an amount not to exceed One hundred thirty-one thousand dollars ($131,000) including expenses for FY 2008/2009 during the duration of the contract which runs for 90 days.
5. COMPLETION DATE
A. CONSULTANT shall make every reasonable effort to complete the listed Tasks associated with the Renovation of the Forest Theater for the City during Fiscal Year 2008/2009.
• January 20, 2009: 117184 1/20/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 5,000.00 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN DESIGN WORK
• June 16, 2009: 118096 6/16/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 33,226.86 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES
• July 7, 2009: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council received a report from the City Administrator that the Schematic Design of the Forest Theater renovation project was nearly completed, except for a field survey of the trees and manufacturing information to determine whether the audience benches should be built on-site or fabricated off-site.
Overall Cost:
City Funds:
Performance Related Accommodations = $ 2,104,071
Audience Related Accommodations = $ 936,395
Site Infrastructure Related Accommodations = $ 319,248
Important Considerations: RFM is prepared to continue as the renovation project architect. If they should remain the project architect, a contract must be approved by the City Council for design development.
The City Council directed staff to work with Bill Camille on a cost breakdown and report back at the next Council meeting.
• July 30, 2009: Letter from William J. Camille, Project Management Consultant, to City regarding Forest Theater Renovation Construction Phasing and Cost Planning Proposal based on a previous meeting with City Administrator Rich Guillen, Mayor Sue McCloud and Councilwoman Karen Sharp. Letter states, as follows:
“Our proposal anticipates a preliminary review of our findings with the city, a final report, and presentation to the City Council. We propose to perform the above referenced services on a time expended basis not to exceed a total of $15,000...It is our intent to complete the phrasing recommendations and cost estimates by the end of August.”
• September 1, 2009: At the City Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution entering into a contract with William Camille for construction phasing and cost planning services for the Forest Theater in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
The Description of the Agenda Item Summary, prepared by City Administrator Rich Guillen, states, as follows:
Description: Richard McCann has completed the Schematic Design for the Forest Theater Renovation Project. Submitted with the Schematic Design was a phasing scheme including cost estimates that focused more on functionality as they relate to the user groups and the audience. The McCann estimates were exclusively for construction work and did not include soft costs and non-construction costs.
At the request of staff, William Camille submitted a bid to review the proposed Forest Theater Renovation from a project management perspective. Mr. Camille has extensive experience in managing construction projects. His recommendation is to retain Mack5 to help analyze the project construction phasing costs. Their combined review will provide the City with a project scope that emphasizes compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and construction of new restroom facilities.
• October 6, 2009: 118806 10/6/09 MACK5 $ 8,805.00 01 89429 REVIEW OF FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PLANS
• October 27, 2009: 118926 10/27/09 WILLIAM J. CAMILLE $4,500.00 01 89429 CONSULTING FOR FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJ
• December 15, 2009: 119289 12/15/2009 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITEC $26,200.00 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN
COMMENTS:
•The City has yet to present William Camille's construction phasing and cost planning services final report on Richard McCann's Schematic Design and presentation to the public at a public hearing.
• Stephanie Pierce, a former 34 year city employee who retired in 2008, recently wrote in a Letter to the Editor (CARMEL LACKS INTEGRITY, The Monterey County Herald, January 7, 2010) that she “observed the mayor pursue pet projects.” Question: Has the Forest Theatre renovation become Mayor Sue McCloud’s most recent “pet project” characterized by a lack of adequate public consultation and communication at every juncture of the process?
ADDENDUM OF CHECKS/COMPENSATION REGARDING FOREST THEATER RENOVATION:
117184 1/20/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 5,000.00 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN DESIGN WORK
118096 6/16/09 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITECTS $ 33,226.86 01 89429 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES
118806 10/6/09 MACK5 $ 8,805.00 01 89429 REVIEW OF FOREST THEATER RENOVATION PLANS
118926 10/27/09 WILLIAM J. CAMILLE $ 4,500.00 01 89429 CONSULTING FOR FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN PROJ
119289 12/15/2009 R.F. MCCANN & COMPANY ARCHITEC $26,200.00 FOREST THEATER MASTER PLAN
(Sources: January 2009 Check Register, June 2009 Check Register, October 2009 Check Register , December 2009 Check Register)
NOTE: William Camille’s contract, including MACK5 services, was to be completed in one month, not to exceed $15,000. Richard McCann’s contract for the Schematic Design was to be completed in three months, not to exceed $131,000.
SOURCES:
X. RESOLUTIONS
A. Receive a status report on the Forest Theater Renovation and adopt a Resolution entering into an agreement with RFM Architects for architectural services in an amount of $131,000.
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
City Council Agenda Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
4:30 p.m., Open Session
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
December 2, 2008
XI. ORDERS OF COUNCIL
A. Receive a report and provide policy direction on the schematic design of the Forest Theater renovation project.
AGENDA Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
4:30 p.m., Open Session
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
July 7, 2009
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
E. Consideration of a Resolution entering into a contract with William Camille for construction phasing and cost planning services for the Forest Theater in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
AMENDED
AGENDA Packet
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
September 1, 2009
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