Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Carmel Art Association Presents SOLO SHOW JUSTIN WARD ‘RECENT ETCHINGS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA,’ TWO PERSON SHOW AUVIL & TAKIGAWA ‘INTERPRETATIONS,’ GALLERY SHOWCASE GIACOMETTI & JOHNSON & SPECIAL INSTALLATION ‘LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS’ (THE DAYS OF THE DEAD)


"Since 1927, this historic Carmel gallery has been a showcase for the works of some of California's most renowned artists. Continuing that proud tradition today, the CAA features paintings and sculpture by over 120 of the area's most noted professional artists living on the Central Coast."

Voted “Art Gallery of the Year” by the Carmel Business Association three consecutive years.

W/s Dolores St. between 5th Av. & 6th Av.
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Daily, except major Holidays.
Open to the Public at No Charge

For more information, Online or (831) 624-6176.

Thursday, November 1 – Tuesday, November 27

Carmel Art Association Presents SOLO SHOW JUSTIN WARD "RECENT ETCHINGS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA," TWO PERSON SHOW AUVIL & TAKIGAWA ‘INTERPRETATIONS,’ GALLERY SHOWCASE GIACOMETTI & JOHNSON & SPECIAL INSTALLATION "LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS" (THE DAYS OF THE DEAD)

SOLO SHOW JUSTIN WARD "RECENT ETCHINGS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA" (Center Room):
 Printmaker Justin Ward’s exhibition “Recent Etchings of the Monterey Peninsula” features limited edition etchings inspired by his lifelong affection for the area’s historical landmarks and architecture.  View brief biography and twenty-eight etching images, including “Bell Tower, Carmel Mission,” “O'Donnell Library,” “Carmel Stone,” “Colton Hall, Old Monterey,” “Coming Home, Monterey Bay,” “Cooper-Molera Adobe,” “Custom House Old Monterey,” “Em Le's Restaurant, Carmel,” “Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach,” “Long Pier Fisherman's Wharf,” “Make a Wish Carmel Mission,” “Carmel Mission,” “Old Pier, Monterey,” “Randy's Fisherman's Wharf,” “Ponte de L'arzere Venice,” “San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey,” “Returning Fishermen, After Armin Hansen,” “Sherman House Doors,” “Storm Driven, After Armin Hansen,” “Tuck Box, Carmel,” “Sherman's Quarters, Old Monterey,” “Stone & Wood, Carmel,” “Tuck Box Restaurant, Carmel,” “Tudor Cottage, Carmel,” “Tuck Box, Vertical View,” “Tudor Shops, Carmel,” “Wooden Davits, After Armin Hansen” and “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Old Monterey.” (View Justin Ward’s website)

TWO PERSON SHOW ELEEN AUVIL & PAMELA TAKIGAWA "INTERPRETATIONS"(Beardsley Room, South Wall):

Sculptor, Painter Eleen Auvil’s and artist Pamela Takigawa’s exhibition “Interpretations” features drawings, painting, monotype prints and bronze sculpture. View Auvil’s Education, Awards (partial listing), Solo Shows (partial listing) and three sculpture images. (View Eleen Auvil’s website) View Takigawa’s Pamela Takigawa - "Waves of thePast" Exhibit Dates: September 3 - October 6, 2009 of six images including Brace Yourself, Boy Toys, Miller Falls, Chiseled, Drink Coca-Cola and Stanley No. 404. (View Pamela Takigawa’s website

GALLERY SHOWCASE SUSAN GIACOMETTI & ANDREA JOHNSON (Segal Room):

Printmaker Susan Giacometti’s exhibition revisits her popular “Cannery Row Series” with new Limited Edition works on paper. View Painter/Printmaker Giacometti’s Education and six Drypoint with Chine Colle and collage images including Cannery Row Series: "The Row," Cannery Row Series: "Fish Inspector" "Animal Fair" "The Birds and the Beasts Were There" "Fish Stories" and "Untitled.” (View Susan Giacometti’s website

Painter Andrea Johnson exhibits intricately detailed acrylic paintings that delve into the mysterious and enigmatic qualities of the natural world.  View GALLERY SHOWCASE: AndreaJohnson October 6 - November 1, 2011 including five painting images Two Horses, Passion Flowers, Corral de Tierra Bull, Cedar Wax Wing & Figs and Cedar Wax Wing & Figs.

Carmel Art Association Presents SPECIAL INSTALLATION ‘LOS DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS’ (THE DAYS OF THE DEAD):

Honoring the memory of CAA artist members who passed away this past year, Mike Donahue, Carole Minou and Virginia Fry, CAA artist members present a colorful Altar Installation with photos, lights, flowers, sugar skulls, mementos and other Day of the Dea ornamentation.  In addition, members of the community are invited to place a photograph on the altar to honor a loved one during the length of the installation.

Opening Reception Saturday, November 3, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

ADDENDUM:

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

New Mission Trail Nature Preserve Footbridge

ABSTRACT: The City Council approved a Resolution awarding a contract to Stowe Contracting for replacement of a pedestrian footbridge in Mission Trail Nature Preserve (MTNP) near Mt. View Avenue in the amount of $44,336.00 with a 10% contingency of $4,434 for a total amount not to exceed $48,770.00 at the 3 July 2012 meeting. Previously, at the 1 March 2012 meeting and the 14 March 2012 meeting, the Forest and Beach Commission and the Planning Commission respectively, approved the new bridge. With regard to construction of the new footbridge in Mission Trail Nature Preserve near the Mountain View Avenue entrance, construction work began on Monday, October 22, 2012. The process entails:
1. Remove old wood bridge, old footings and rotted poles.
2. Pour new concrete footings.
3. Begin construction of new footbridge, approximately one week later.
4. Tentative construction completion date:  22 November 2012.
New construction progress on the new footbridge is shown is photos as construction progresses.
Note: Description: The current wood bridge was built approximately 35 years ago and crosses a 35’ wide and 12’ deep gully to allow access in and out of the northern end of Mission Trail Nature Preserve (MTNP). There is some deterioration of the support members and replacement is necessary to provide a safer entry point for visitors to MTNP. The project entails deconstructing the bridge and replacing it with a new, similar bridge in the same location.
Source: City Council Agenda Item Summary
Meeting Date: June 5, 2012
Prepared by: Mike Branson, City Forester

Mission Trail Nature Preserve Footbridge and New Bench on Concrete Slab on Serra Trail, December 2012

Mission Trail Nature Preserve Footbridge, near Mountain View Avenue Entrance, Thursday, December 6, 2012

New Mission Trail Nature Preserve Footbridge, Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Construction Progress, Thursday, November 29, 2012

Construction Progress, Monday, November 26, 2012

Installed Poles with Brackets, Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Concrete Poured, Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Construction, Forms for Concrete, Thursday, October 25, 2012

Old Wood Bridge Removed, Construction of New Bridge Begins Monday, October 22, 2012

Old Wood Bridge, approximately 35 years old, northern end of Mission Trail Nature Preserve (MTNP), near Mountain View Avenue entrance.

MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
July 3, 2012

I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, was held on the above date at the stated hour of 4:35 p.m. Mayor Burnett called the meeting to order.

II. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Beach, Hazdovac, Talmage & Mayor Burnett
ABSENT: Council Member Hillyard
STAFF PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Heidi Burch, Asst. City Administrator/City Clerk
Mike Calhoun, Interim Police Chief
Sean Conroy, Planning/Building Services Manager
Janet Bombard, Library Director
Mike Branson, City Forester

VII. CONSENT CALENDAR

J. Consideration of a Resolution awarding a contract to Stowe Contracting for replacement of a pedestrian footbridge in Mission Trail Nature Preserve (MTNP) near Mt. View Avenue in the amount of $44,336.00 with a 10% contingency of $4,434 for a total amount not to exceed $48,770.00.

Council Member HAZDOVAC moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A-C and E-M, seconded by Council Member TALMAGE and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH; HAZDOVAC; TALMAGE & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HILLYARD
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 
PLANNING COMMISSION – MINUTES (Amended) 
MARCH 14, 2012

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Commission Members:  Beach, Dallas, Paterson, Hillyard, Reimers
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager
Marc Wiener, Associate Planner
Leslie Fenton, Administrative Coordinator

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA (PULLED ITEMS)

4. MP 12-3
City of Carmel
Mission Trails Nature Preserve

Consideration of Design Study and Coastal Development Permit applications for the construction of a pedestrian footbridge in the Mission Trails Nature Preserve.

Sean Conroy, Planning & Building Services Manager, presented the staff report. 

Chair Hillyard opened the public hearing at 4:14.  City Forester Mike Branson appeared before the Commission.  There being no other appearances, the public hearing was closed at 4:17 p.m.

Commissioner DALLAS moved to approve Consent Agenda item #4 – approve the footbridge and ask Forest & Beach Commission to review alternatives to the fencing, seconded by REIMERS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Paterson, Beach, Dallas, Reimers, Hillyard
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 
FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION 
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 
Thursday, March 1, 2012 
1:30 p.m.
  
I.   CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The regular meeting of the Forest and Beach Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California was held on the above date at the hour of 1:34 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to the tour of inspection and reconvened the meeting at 2:22 p.m.    

PRESENT:       Lisa Boardman                  
                        Les Kadis          
                        Tom Leverone - Chairperson                                       
                        David Refuerzo                                                               
               
ABSENT: Todd Hornik  
                                                                                                        
 STAFF PRESENT: Mike Branson, City Forester
                                 Margi Perotti, Secretary to the Forest and Beach Commission

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

4.         Review and comment on the design of a new footbridge for Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Mike Branson, City Forester presented his staff report and addressed questions from the Commission. 

Chairperson LEVERONE opened the public hearing at 4:07 p.m. Greg D’Ambrosio appeared before the Commission.  The public hearing was closed at 4:08 p.m.

It was moved by LEVERONE and seconded by Commissioner KADIS to approve the similar structural design of the new (2009) bridge, to make the bridge ADA compliant, and no mid-span landing area.  The motion carried by the following role call vote:

AYES: COMMISSION MEMBERS:  BOARDMAN, KADIS, REFUERZO, LEVERONE                                  
NOES:                COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE
ABSTAINED:     COMMISSION MEMBERS:  NONE
ABSENT:           COMMISSION MEMBERS:  HORNIK

Forest and Beach Commission March 2012 Packet Review and comment on the design of a new footbridge bridge for MTNP

MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairperson Tom Leverone
Members of the Forest and Beach Commission
FROM: Mike Branson, City Forester
DATE: 23 February 2012
SUBJECT: Review and comment on the design of a new footbridge bridge for Mission Trail Nature Preserve

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Supervisor Jane Parker: ‘…the County maintains that the desalination plant should be publicly owned in accordance with County Code in which case this shared Governance Committee would be unnecessary' & Supervisor Louis R. Calcagno: ‘…what we are doing is circumventing them (MPWMD) and creating an authority to overpower them…We are just creating another layer of government’

ABSTRACT: During deliberation on Agenda Item 1. Approve creation of and membership on the Governance Committee of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority at a Special Meeting of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on September 28, 2012, Supervisor Jane Parker and Supervisor Louis R. Calcagno made comments. Highlights of comments made by Supervisors Jane Parker and Louis R. Calcagno are presented. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved creation of and membership on the Governance Committee of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority; the Board Order is embedded.

Supervisor Jane ParkerDistrict 4

“If this Governance Committee is adopted by the PUC as the best structure for public representation, the County will gladly participate. However, the County maintains that the desalination plant should be publicly owned in accordance with County Code in which case this shared Governance Committee would be unnecessary.”

Supervisor Louis R. Calcagno - District 2

“As long as we have the right at any time to remove ourselves from this authority, I can support it to get us past this hurdle that the Monterey Peninsula has in front of them…But at any one time, if I see that 2C water is in jeopardy or that I see financially it is taking a hunk out of the Supervisors budget, I would be the first to lead a charge to say that we are going to back away from it because our experience in the past has not been really good on this issue. I know people do not like me to say this and the Monterey Peninsula people do not want to hear it, but I will say that you have a water management district that was set up to take care of this duty from the beginning. And if the right people are not elected, you should have the right people elected. What we are trying to do is circumvent that body continually, and I can understand there is a feeling against it, but what we’re doing is we’re circumventing them and creating an authority to overpower them. You’ve got it in place. You’ve got a water management district that has all the authority in the world. We are just creating another layer of government and it has bothered me from the beginning that we have to do that…But you’ve got a group of mayors that feel that they need to take the authority I think they should be going in front of the water management district and basically telling the water management district ‘this is what you are going to do water management district and this is how you are going to do it. We’re the mayors and we are calling the shot here and you are representing us,’ buy we are not doing that and we keep berating ourselves on the Monterey Peninsula from that body. And as long as we do that we are probably going to have problems. But I will go ahead and support it with concerns and like I say if I see that it infringes on 2C water in any way, I will be the first to raise a charge against it.” 

Note: 2C water
Cal-Am’s current application proposes to locate the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (desal project) within the Salinas Valley Zone 2C basin.
Monterey County Board Order

ADDENDUM: 

Special Meeting – Board of Supervisors Friday, September 28, 2012 00 hour 32 minutes

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

Friday, October 26, 2012

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE 13 December 2012

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE, filed 26 October 2012, states, in part: “…the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California has set a prehearing conference in the above-entitled matter before Administrative Law Judge Gary Weatherford, for December 13, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., in the Commission Courtroom, State Office Building, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California. A prehearing conference is called to determine the parties, positions of the parties, issues, and other procedural matters.” The NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE is embedded.
Filing Date October 26, 2012
NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA, CANCELLATION NOTICE & SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA & MINUTES, October 25, 2012

Mprwa Special Meeting Packet 10-25-12
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA PACKET
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 25, 2012


DRAFT MINUTES
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 25, 2012

MPRWA Cancellation Notice 10-25-12
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
CANCELLATION NOTICE
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 25, 2012
Mprwa Regular Meeting Agenda Packet 10-25-12
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 25, 2012

Monday, October 22, 2012

City Fiscal Conditions in 2012: Research Brief on American Cities, NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES

ABSTRACT: City Fiscal Conditions in 2012 by Michael A. Pagano, Christopher W. Hoene & Christiana McFarland, September 2012, Research Brief on American Cities, NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, is embedded. With regard to “Ending Balances,” “Prior to the recession, as city finances experienced sustained growth, city ending balances as a percentage of general fund expenditures reached an historical high for the survey of 25 percent.”
Note: Ratio of reserves as a percentage of general fund expenditures more than 75% in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
View Figure 10: Ending Balances as a Percentage of Expenditures (General Fund)
Measure D, a proposal to increase the sales tax from 7.25% to 8.25%, should be viewed in the aforementioned context. 
City Fiscal Conditions in 2012 
by Michael A. Pagano, Christopher W. Hoene & Christiana McFarland
September 2012
Research Brief on American Cities
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES

‘Strong Cities | Strong State’

ABSTRACT:Strong Cities | Strong State,” is “an innovative campaign designed to communicate the importance of local government in California residents’ everyday lives, and the people at work delivering critical municipal services.” A “City” of “Strong Cities | Strong State” is the City of MontereyMonterey’s “Priority-Based Budgeting:”  “The success of the program encouraged the City to continue its commitment to priority-based budgeting. During the current fiscal year, the program focuses internally as departments analyze their programs, staffing and costs. Next year, the City will once again reach out to its citizens for feedback through a comprehensive community survey. Ultimately, the City hopes its new approach to budgeting will monitor the performance of individual programs; help set fees more accurately, and assist in decision-making about where to invest and / or withdraw City resources.” 
Note: The Cities of Monterey and Del Rey Oaks are the only peninsula cities involved with Strong Cities | Strong State.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION)

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION) document is embedded. Importantly, “The Public Trust Alliance hereby joins the legal analysis and fully endorses the suggested amendments to the Proposes Decision submitted October 11, 2012 by the Marina Coast Water District in the above Application.”
Filing Date October 16, 2012
PUBLIC TRUST ALLIANCE JOINDER IN MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PRE-EMPTION)

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S REPLY TO THE COMMENTS OF COUNTY OF MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY ON PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S REPLY TO THE COMMENTS OF COUNTY OF MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY ON PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION document is embedded. Importantly, “the County’s suit against Cal-Am clearly and directly interferes with the Commission’s performance of its official duties in violation of Public Utilities Code section 1759, subdivision (a), as would any effort of the County and Cal-Am to reach a resolution of that suit outside the reach of the Commission’s jurisdiction. The suit should forthwith be dismissed. The suit is unripe and – under section 1759 – the superior court is without jurisdiction to entertain it.”
Filing Date October 16, 2012

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 REPLY COMMENTS BY CITIZENS FOR PUBLIC WATER ON PROPOSED DECISION OF ALJ WEATHERFORD DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION, AND IN SUPPORT OF MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PREEMPTION)

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, REPLY COMMENTS BY CITIZENS FOR PUBLIC WATER ON PROPOSED DECISION OF ALJ WEATHERFORD DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION, AND IN SUPPORT OF MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PREEMPTION) document is embedded. Importantly, In conclusion, this Proposed Decision is premature. It should be postponed indefinitely, or until it becomes directly relevant and necessary to a pending decision for a CPCN.
Note: (CPCN) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Filing Date October 16, 2012

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 REPLY COMMENTS OF CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY ON THE PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, REPLY COMMENTS OF CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY ON THE PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE document is embedded. Importantly, the CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, California American Water supports the Proposed Decision, as drafted, and opposes to modifications proposed by MCWRA and Water Plus.
Filing Date October 16, 2012
REPLY COMMENTS OF CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY ON THE PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE

Monday, October 15, 2012

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PREEMPTION)

ABSTRACT: Re: In the Matter of the Application of California American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PREEMPTION) (Filed 10-11-12) document is embedded. Importantly, the CONCLUSION.  "MCWD respectfully requests modification of the PD to state the Commission’s decision at this juncture as finding only that it has authority to preempt the Ordinance, but that the Commission is not yet making a finding of preemption, because the Commission has not concluded its critical evaluation of Cal-Am’s application for a CPCN to construct and operate the MPSWP and has not determined that the public convenience and necessity require the construction of a project that irreconcilably conflicts with the Ordinance. MCWD’s proposed changes to the PD’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Ordering Paragraphs are set forth in the attached Appendix."
Note: (CPCN) Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Filing Date: October 11, 2012
MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT’S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED DECISION (PREEMPTION)

Proceeding Number A.12-04-019 COMMENTS OF COUNTY OF MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY ON PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION

ABSTRACT: Re: Application of California-American Water Company (U210W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates, COMMENTS OF COUNTY OF MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY ON PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION document is embedded.
Filing Date: October 11, 2012
COMMENTS OF COUNTY OF MONTEREY AND THE MONTEREY COUNTY WATER RESOURCES AGENCY ON PROPOSED DECISION DECLARING PREEMPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE AND THE EXERCISE OF PARAMOUNT JURISDICTION

Sunday, October 14, 2012

'MINUTES’ for Eight Noteworthy 2 October 2012 City Council Agenda Items

“MINUTES” 
CITY COUNCIL MEETING 
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 

City Hall 
East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues



II. Roll Call 

PRESENT: Council Members Beach, Hillyard, Talmage, Theis and Mayor Burnett
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT (partial list): Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Molly Laughlin, Deputy City Clerk
Don Freeman, City Attorney
Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager
Marc Wiener, Associate Planner
Mike Branson, City Forester

V. Announcements from Closed Session, from City Council Members and the City Administrator.

A. Announcements from Closed Session.

1. Property Negotiations – Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property negotiations between City Administrator Jason Stilwell and Christine Sandin regarding the Sunset Cultural Center.

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Administrator

City Attorney Don Freeman announced that there were no announcements from Closed Session.

C. Announcements from City Administrator.

2. Employee Announcement: Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager.

Jason Stilwell, City Administrator, stated his appreciation for Sean Conroy’s service to the community.

3. Presentation: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on water supply charge.

Rachel Martinez, Community Relations Liaison for the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, presented a Power Point Presentation.

Update on MPWMD Water Supply Charge 
Carmel City Council 
October 2, 2012

Water Supply Charge
  • Annual charge applied to properties receiving water from the Cal-Am main system
  • To be collected by the county assessor on property tax rolls.
  • $3.7 million in revenue
  • Revenue dedicated to water supply activities
  • Typical single-family home =  $39 - $96 annually

Key Dates in New Water Supply Charge

June 2012: Meetings with community groups
Approval of Ordinance 152

July 2012: Delivery of Referendum Petition

September 2012: Registrar verifies signatures

The Board’s Action
Determined, based on case law and legal opinions, that the petition is invalid because it is flawed.

Will continue to collect the charge.

Legal Support
  • The power of referendum does not extend to statutes or laws providing for appropriations for usual current expenses;
  • Proposition 218 allows initiatives, but not referenda, to reduce or repeal local fees and charges
  • The petition did provide sufficient information for the signer to understand the impacts of repeal or failure to succeed at an election and make an informed judgment;
  • The petition refers to specific portions of the Ordinance that were not included but are logically intertwined with the Section 4 that is the subject of the petition; and
  •  The letter which accompanied the petition in the direct mail piece appears to violate the Election Code.
Meetings with Community
  • Monterey County Association of Realtors
  • Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association
  • Coalition of Peninsula Businesses
  • Monterey County Republican Party (District 5)
  • Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
  • Citizens for Public Water
  • Carmel Valley Association
  • Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority

Topics of Compromise & Agreement
  • Stronger “Sunset” Provisions
  • Citizen’s Oversight Panel
  • Limits on Expenditures for General Overhead
  • Ways to Prevent Future Modification

Moving Forward
Water Supply Charge enables District to:
  • Complete Phase 1 ASR and pursue expansion at additional sites
  • Finance and advance GWR
  • Partner in desal
  • Explore future projects for lots of record/general plan
Mayor Jason Burnett stated that the City Council supported the 218 fee. And as Carmel’s representative on the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority, he stated that he has been working on a proposal for public participation on Cal-Am’s Water Supply Project involving three components of governance, financing and ownership. Furthermore, the MPWMD and the County decided the MPWMD should be the public entity to own the desal facility.

Rachel Martinez closed by stating that the MPWMD is currently accepting nominations for citizens oversight panel.

VII. Consent Calendar 

F. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a Mills Act Contract with Buff LaGrange for an historic property located at 2552 Santa Lucia Avenue.

H. Consideration of a Resolution to amend the interim ambulance administration services agreement between the cities of Carmel by-the-Sea and Monterey to allow backfill of paramedic vacancies.

K. Receive agenda forecast.

Charlotte Townsend pulled Item F.

Council Member HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A-E and H-K, seconded by Council Member BEACH and carried unanimously.

Charlotte Townsend asked for the reasons for declaring the John Bathen House “studio” historic.

Sean Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager, stated that the agenda item regards approval of a Mills Act Contract; the residence is on the City’s Historic Register for criteria involving architecture and association with John Bathen.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment.

David Stocker, Stocker & Allaire General Contracters, representing applicant Buff LeGrange, reviewed Kent Seavey’s report and Historic Resources Board recommendation for approval of Mills Act Contract. Stocker recommended approval of a Mills Act Contract.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment.

Mayor Burnett requested that Charlotte Townsend, David Stocker and Sean Conroy meet to resolve the issues and return to item later in the meeting and continued item to later in the meeting.

Sean Conroy stated that Charlotte Townsend concerns were addressed regarding the historic designation of the residence.

Council Member HILLYARD moved to approve Consent Agenda Item F, seconded by Council Member THEIS and passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEACH, TALMAGE, THEIS, HILLYARD & BURNETT
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

VIII. Orders of Council

B. Update and direction on refinancing and refunding options for the City’s CalPERS Retirement Side Fund.
Note:  From 2003 to March 2012, the City paid  7.75% interest on $6.2 million Side-Fund debt; in March 2012 the interest rate was lowered to 7.50%.  Since 2003, approximately $6 million in taxpayer monies has been expended in interest payments regarding the Side-Fund debt (roughly equal to the $6.2 million Side-Fund debt), according to Carmel CalPERS Committee.

Mayor Burnett recused himself due to having a preexisting business relationship with one of the principals; Vice Mayor Talmage presided.

Jason Stilwell, City Administrator, presented an update and introduced Craig Hill, Northcross, Hill & Ach, Inc. (“NHA”), the City’s Financial Advisor and Chick Adams, Jones Hall, City’s Bond Counsel.

Chick Adams expects the issuance of bonds in the third week of November and requested direction of selection of an underwriter. 

Craig Hill presented a Power Point Presentation.
Prior Questions on Numbers 

Financing Details

CalPERS Payoff (Pubic Safety) $3,378,033
CalPERS Payoff (Miscellaneous) $2,654,510
Financing Costs: $150,000
Underwriter Discount/Placement Fee: $2,500
TOTAL BOND AMOUNT $6,285,000


Estimated Annual Debt Service 

Financing Scenario---------Annual Debt Service All In Cost of Funds
Current CalPERS Amortization $550,000
10-Year Amortization (level) $710,000 2.295%
15-Year Amortization (level) $530,000 3.534%
17-Year Amortization (level) $497,000 3.922%
21-Year Amortization (level) $450,000 4.190%


Underwriter 
Request for Qualifications

Underwriter Selection Process
Five Firms Solicited

Underwriter Evaluation Criteria
  • Strong Understanding of CalPERS Side-Fund Program
  • Recent Experience with Pension Obligation Bonds
  • Work with Highly Rated Public Agencies
  • Overall Cost of Funds (10-Year)
  • Overall Cost of Funds (21-Year)
  • Sales Approach

Underwriter Summary 

Underwriting Firms

TABLE of Average Interest Rate, All In True Interest Cost, Average Debt Service, Total Debt Service and Rank

10-Year Amortization Scenario
  • Based on Market Rates as of September 24, 2012
  • Rates will change based on US Treasury market movements
Note: Interest Rates approximately 2%

Raymond James Morgan Keegan Rank 1
Stone & Youngberg Rank 2
Brandis Tallman Rank 3
Southwest Securities Rank 4

Underwriter Summary
21-Year Amortization Scenario
  • Based on Market Rates as of September 24, 2012
  • Rates will change based on US Treasury market movements
Note: Interest Rates approximately 4%

Brandis Tallman Rank 1
Raymond James Morgan Keegan Rank 2
Stone & Youngberg Rank 3
Southwest Securites Rank 4

Schedule/Nest Steps
  • October CC Meeting – Review Underwriter
Proposal/Validation Update
  • October – Validation Action Complete, Financing Documents Drafted, Rating Process, Underwriter Selection
  • November 6 – Sales Tax Election, Approve Financing Documents
  • Mid-November – Set Interest Rates Based on 10-Year Term (if Sales Tax Measure Passes) or longer
  • December – Close POB, Fund CalPERS Side-Fund Obligations 
To Council Member Theis query, Craig Hill stated that Raymond James Morgan Keegan and Stone & Youngberg are “retail powerhouses.”

Vice Mayor Talmage opened and closed the meeting to public comment.

Council Member HILLYARD moved to select Raymond James as the Underwriter, seconded by Council Member BEACH and passed by the following roll-call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: TALMAGE, THEIS, BEACH & HILLYARD
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE

E. Consideration of a Resolution designating the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve (FOMTNP) as an official City support group.

Mike Branson, City Forester, presented the staff report, including staff’s recommendation to designate the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve as an official City support group, although the FOMTNP, an informal group of volunteers, has not yet met the official City support group provisions involving organization and bylaws.

Mayor Burnett recognized his relationship to some of the FOMTNP members, including Greg D’Ambrosio was treasurer of his campaign, Mary Ann serve on Museum Board together and Karen Ferlito on Forest and Beach Commission.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment.

Skip Lloyd introduced members of the FOMTNP, including Randell Bishop, Gary Girard (Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden), Greg D’Ambrosio, Karen Ferlito, Joyce Stevens, Marsha Zelus, Cindy Lloyd and Mary Ann Lloyd, and emphasized the importance of Mission Trail Nature Preserve and desire to make a serious contribution to the City.

Joyce Stevens reviewed her booklet by chapters (Introduction, Natural Environment, Native American Presence, Mission Influence, 20th Century in the Canyon, Artists in the Canyon, Carnegie Coastal Lab, Flanders Mansion & Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden, Future Management of Mission Trail Nature Preserve) as a supplement to the Mission Trail Nature Preserve Master Plan.

Cindy Lloyd reviewed her relationship to Mission Trail Nature Preserve and the history/science of the Carnegie Coastal Botanical Lab. She emphasized the importance of preserving native plants and habitats in Mission Trail Nature Preserve and advocated for City recognition of their support group.

Randell Bishop addressed his walks in Mission Trail Nature Preserve.

Greg D’Ambrosio reviewed the booklet as a future workplan.

Mary Ann Lloyd addressed the past and future of Mission Trail Nature Preserve. She stated that arguably the trail is “one of the most historic trails in California.” And into the future, she stated that Carmel’s part of the trail is a “jewel” and important historically, aesthetically and naturally.

Bill Doolitte expressed support for the FOMTNP group.

Joanne Ratcliffe, a hiker, stated Mission Trail Nature Preserve to Carmel is like Golden Gate Park to San Francisco. However, she stated that German Ivy is a “problem.”

Elinor Laiolo spoke of her husband Barney and his work with Bill Doolittle in forming Mission Trail Nature Preserve as open space property, including the grove of redwood trees designated “Barney Laiolo Grove,” and her support of the FOMTNP group and their work.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment.

Council Member Talmage expressed concern for “political” statements in booklet, including Item 8, regarding the Flanders Mansion. In response, Skip Lloyd stated the FOMPTP group’s intent is separate from the Flanders Mansion controversy.

Council Member Hillyard asked about combining of certain groups. City Forester Branson stated cooperation, but separate group from Arboretum group.

Council Member Theis asked the frequency of meetings to which Joyce Stevens responded FOMTNP meets once a month.

Council Member HILLYARD moved to approve a Resolution designating the Friends of Mission Trail Nature Preserve (FOMTNP) as an official City support group given the FOMTNP meets the support group policy requirements, seconded by Council Member BEACH and carried unanimously.

F. Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift from the 9/11 Carmel Citizen Group and authorizing the installation of a 9/11 memorial to be placed in Devendorf Park.

Marc Wiener, Associate Planner, presented the Staff Report. The 9/11 memorial design for Devendorf Park consists of a granite boulder (30” high) with steel mounted on front and 9/11 date inscribed on boulder. The Planning Commission recommended placement at location #3 near the koi pond.

Council Members Beach and Talmage and Mayor Burnett addressed location determinations.

Mayor Burnett opened the meeting to public comment.

CarrieAnn, 9/11 Carmel Citizen Group, addressed the 9/11 memorial along walkway as a separate memorial in Devendorf Park. She stated the 9/11 shard is on temporary display in the Harrison Memorial Library along with a diary of travel from Carmel, NY. to Carmel, CA., and certification of steel from the fire commissioner of the City of New York.

Lisa deMarky addressed CarrieAnn, 9/11 Memorial and Granite Construction, Inc. assistance with 9/11 Memorial.

Keith Severson, Marketing Services Manager of Graniterock, expressed support for the 9/11 Memorial, a “noble endeavor.”

John Mandurrago stated his support and the Carmel-by-the-Sea Kiwanis Club support for the 9/11 Memorial.

Mayor Burnett closed the meeting to public comment.

Council Member THEIS moved to adopt a Resolution accepting a gift from the 9/11 Carmel Citizen Group and authorizing the installation of a 9/11 memorial to be placed in Devendorf Park at location #3, seconded by Council Member HILLYARD.

Council Member Beach characterized location #3 as a “traffic intersection.”

Council Member Talmage stated design of 9/11 Memorial is “simple” and elegant,” but expressed concern about location #3’s proximity to traffic flow. He characterized location #1 as more quiet and contemplative and appropriate for a memorial.

Mayor Burnett advocated for location #1 due to visual framing and landscaping.

Council Member THEIS moved to amend motion to adopt a Resolution accepting a gift from the 9/11 Carmel Citizen Group and authorizing the installation of a 9/11 memorial to be placed in Devendorf Park at location #1 (b) and authorize staff to seek assistance with placement and landscaping, seconded by Council Member HILLYARD and carried unanimously.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

WaterPlus: ‘THE ONLY LOCAL ORGANIZATION LOOKING OUT FOR YOU, THE RATEPAYER’ Presents Leadership in Action Water Forum on the new Pacific Grove Desalination Project

ABSTRACT: WaterPlus, a public benefit nonprofit corporation, is “THE ONLY LOCAL ORGANIZATION LOOKING OUT FOR YOU, THE RATEPAYER.” THE NEW WATERPLUS MISSION STATEMENT: “Since the collapse of the regional desalination project, in which WaterPlus advocated for community control by promoting the municipalization of Cal Am, WaterPlus has expanded its mission as follows: To advocate in behalf of local Cal Am ratepayers for an adequate and affordable water supply by all reasonable means, including (its original mission) the persuasion or creation of a public agency to purchase Cal Am.” And IMPLEMENTATION: “To implement this new mission, WaterPlus is promoting the development of a desalination plant that will be sufficiently large to constitute a drought-proof water supply for the Monterey Peninsula, at the least possible cost to local ratepayers.” The WaterPlus Forum video(s) on the Pacific Grove Desalination Project, July 16, 2012, including Segments #1 - #6 and the entire 1:20:51 WATER PLUS FORUM ON THE PACIFIC GROVE DESALINATION PROJECT, are embedded.


Richard Stillwell and Ron Weitzman, President, WaterPlus Monterey
Segment #1 of the July 16, 2012 WaterPlus Forum

Daniel Miller, Pacific Grove Councilmember, Water Committee
Segment #2 of the July 16, 2012 WaterPlus Forum

Rudy Fischer, Pacific Grove Councilmember, Water Committee
Segment #3 of the July 16, 2012 WaterPlus Forum

Cameron Weist, Attorney at Law, Specializing in Public Financing
Segment #4 of the July 16, 2012 WaterPlus Forum

Paul Hart, Attorney at Law
Segment #5 of the July 16, 2012 WaterlPlus Forum

Robert Barminski, Hydrologist, Environmental Scientist
Mike Mickley, P.E., Ph.D, Science and Engineering Consultant
Segment #6 of the July 16, 2012 WaterPlus Forum

WATER PLUS FORUM ON THE PACIFIC GROVE DESALINATION PROJECT
July 16, 2012 (Segments #1 - #6)

Friday, October 12, 2012

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA) AGENDA & MINUTES October 15, 2012

Mprwa Tac Agenda Packet 10-15-12
AGENDA PACKET
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 15, 2012
(including Discussion of Recent Public Participation Proposal - 121001 Letter to CPUC)


DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 15, 2012

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA) CLOSED SESSION & REGUAR MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE October 11, 2012

MPRWA Closed Session Agenda 10-11-12
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 11, 2012 
REGULAR MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
October 11, 2012

Monday, October 08, 2012

Measure D, Carmel-by-the-Sea Sales Tax Increase & California Proposition 30, Sales and Income Tax Increase, General Election Ballot 6 November 2012

ABSTRACT: The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Measure D text, IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY and ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE D is reproduced from the MONTEREY COUNTY VOTER GUIDE. If approved by a majority of voters, Measure D will increase the local transaction and use tax (“sales tax”) in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea from the current 7.25% to 8.25%, a 13.8% percentage increase.  Additionally, Proposition 30, a Sales and Income Tax Increase Initiative, also appears on the California 6 November 2012 ballot; Ballot title, summary and LAO analysis of Proposition 30, Arguments for and against Proposition 30 and the complete November 6, 2012 Official Voter Guide documents are embedded. If approved by voters, Proposition 30 will raise California’s sales tax to 7.50% from 7.25%, a 3.45% percentage increase over current law.



“Shall Carmel-by-the-Sea increase transaction and use tax (sales tax) by 1% for 10 years, with an annual independent audit, to maintain essential services including fire, ambulance and police response times; fund capital needs including streets, beach, parks, forest and trails; increase code compliance; maintain libraries, Sunset Center and other public facilities; address CalPERS pension liabilities and other debt; and provide other general City services?”


IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY 
MEASURE D

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Vital City Services Measure D proposes to raise revenue for general purpose use by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea by authorizing a temporary one percent (1%) transaction and use tax (commonly referred to as a “sales tax”) for a period of ten (10) years, to include an independent annual audit of funds. The one percent (1%) tax would be paid in addition to the current transaction and use tax and would be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the existing transaction and uses tax.

California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 authorizes the City Council to levy a transaction and use tax at a rate of 0.25 percent or a multiple thereof, provided the tax is approved by a majority of the voters in an election on that issue. The proposed tax will increase the local transaction and use tax (“sales tax”) in the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea from the current 7.25% to 8.25%.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Vital City Services Measure D states that the one percent (1%) transaction and use tax increase is to be used to maintain essential services including fire, ambulance and police response times; fund capital needs including streets, beach, parks, forest and trails; increase code compliance; maintain libraries, Sunset Center and other public facilities; address CalPERS pension liabilities and other debt; and provide other general City services.

/s/ Donald G. Freeman
City Attorney


ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE D

Please join in supporting “YES” on Measure D to preserve Carmel’s past and strengthen our future.

Measure D will support Carmel-by-the-Sea’s high-quality services including roads, parks, public libraries, performing arts, our beach, and life-saving response times from police, fire and ambulance.

Carmel-by-the-Sea is well managed. It has refinanced debt, saving over a million dollars. It streamlined and reduced its workforce and reformed pensions for new employees. Carmel-by-the-Sea is a good partner to business, crating a Hospitality Improvement District.

We cannot take this for granted.

The economic downturn gas affected us all and has made it difficult for Carmel-by-the-Sea to continue providing high-quality services and maintaining roads and other infrastructure. We cannot look to the state or federal government for help. We must take care of ourselves.

Measure D will ensure that our visitors and all downtown shoppers share in supporting our community. The current sales tax in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 7.25%, which means that for every $100 purchase, the consumer pays an additional $7.25, but currently Carmel-by-the-Sea only receives $1 of that. Measure D will double the amount Carmel-by-the-Sea receives to $2 for every $100 purchase.

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s sales tax is at the lowest level on the Peninsula. Measure D will return the sales tax to what is was just over a year ago and will bring it in line with the rates paid by most of our visitors when they shop back home.

Measure D will keep us on track to pay off key pension liabilities, saving millions of dollars in interest payments.

For these reasons, Measure D has broad support. The Carmel City Council, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce, the Carmel Residents Association, the Carmel Innkeepers, Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers’ Association, and many of your neighbors are supporting Measure D. We hope that we can count on your “YES” vote.

/s/ Jason Burnett
Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea

/s/ Merv Sutton
Community Leader

/s/ Bill Doolittle
Retired Investment Advisor

/s/ Carrie Theis
President, Carmel Innkeepers Association

/s/ Doug Lumsden
Chair, Carmel Chamber of Commerce


REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR MEASURE D 

No arguments were submitted against this measure; therefore, there is no rebuttal.



PROPOSITION 30 
TEMPORARY TAXES TO FUND EDUCATION. 
GUARANTEED LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING. 
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

Summary:
  • Increases personal income tax on annual earnings over $250,000 for seven years.
  • Increases sales and use tax by ¼ cent for four years.
  • Allocates temporary tax revenues 89% to K–12 schools and 11% to community colleges.
  • Bars use of funds for administrative costs, but provides local school governing boards discretion to decide, in open meetings and subject to annual audit, how funds are to be spent.
  • Guarantees funding for public safety services realigned from state to local governments.
Note: If Proposition 30 is approved, it will change the California Constitution by adding a proposed new Section 36 to Article XIII of the California constitution.

Ballot title, summary and LAO analysis of Proposition 30

Arguments for and against Proposition 30

Complete November 6, 2012 Official Voter Guide

ADDENDUM: 
California Proposition 30, Sales and Income Tax Increase (2012)

Sunday, October 07, 2012

4th ANNUAL CARMEL ART & FILM FESTIVAL, 2012: DRAMA FILMS

ABSTRACT: The 4th Annual Carmel Art and Film Festival will occur from Wednesday, October 10 to Sunday, October 14, 2012. This post features twelve DRAMA films with accompanying embedded video trailers. Links include twitter, facebook, TICKETS and UPDATES.


DRAMA FILMS

DRAMA
SHOWING Thursday, October 11 @ 4:00 P.M., Golden Bough Playhouse
Shouting Secrets Trailer
Directed by: Korina Sehringer
Running time: 88 minutes
Switzerland

Amour (2012)
DRAMA
SHOWING Thursday, October 11 @ 7:30 P.M., Sunset Center
Amour (Love) Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Michael Haneke Palm d'Or Winner HD
Directed by: Michael Haneke
Running time: 127 minutes
France (subtitles)

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE
SHOWING Friday, October 12 @ 2:00 P.M., Golden Bough Playhouse
"STEALING ROSES" HD Trailer
Directed by: Megan Johnson
Starring: John Heard and Cindy Williams
Running time: 96 minutes
U.S.A.

DRAMA COMEDY
SHOWING Friday, October 12 @ 4:00 P.M., Carmel High School Performing Arts Center
Directed by: Nikki Braendlin
Running time: 91 minutes
U.S.A.

DRAMA
SHOWING Friday, October 12 @ 7:30 P.M., Lighthouse Cinema, Pacific Grove
THE SESSIONS Trailer 2012 Movie - Official [HD]
Directed by: Ben Lewin
Starring: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William. H. Macy
Running Time: 98 Minutes
U.S.A.

Trattoria (2012)
DRAMA
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 12:00 P.M., Golden Bough Playhouse
TRATTORIA
Directed by: Jason Wolos
Running time: 82 minutes
U.S.A.

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 4:00 P.M., Sunset Center
OFFICIAL FALLING UPHILL TEASER TRAILER
Directed by: Richard Bosner
Running time: 84 minutes
U.S.A.

Paisajes devorados (Vanishing Landscapes) (2012)
DRAMA MYSTERY
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 4:00 P.M., Carmel High School Performing Arts Center
PAISAJES DEVORADOS TRAILER
Directed by: Eliseo Subiela
Running time: 75 minutes
Argentina

DRAMA ROMANCE
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 4:00 P.M., Golden Bough Playhouse
Directed by: Aram Rappaport
Running time: 77 minutes
U.S.A.

DRAMA
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 6:00 P.M., Carmel High School Performing Arts Center
In Our Nature
Directed by: Brian Savelson
Starring: Jena Malone, Gabrielle Union, Zach Gilford, John Slattery
Running time:
U.S.A.

DRAMA HISTORY ROMANCE
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 8:00 P.M., Sunset Center
A Royal Affair - Official Trailer [HD]
Directed by: Nikolaj Arcel
Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Alicia Vikander, Mikkel Folsgaard
Running time: 137 minutes
Denmark (subtitles)

DRAMA ROMANCE
SHOWING Saturday, October 13 @ 8:00 P.M., Golden Bough Playhouse
Satellite of Love Trailer
Directed by: Will Moore
Running time: 80 minutes
U.S.A.