Canine Christmas Trees, Mission Trail Nature Preserve (2015)

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR BELOVED CANINE COMPANIONS!

Original Canine Christmas Tree and Canine Christmas Tree

Ornaments

Ornaments

Ornaments

MERRY Christmas DOG TREE

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT, REGULAR MEETING, AGENDA & MINUTES, December 16, 2015

GC MPWSP Agenda Packet 12-16-15

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET
December 16, 2015

‘Coastal Commission caves to Carmel over bonfire debate’ (KSBW)

UPDATE: Motion: approve the City’s revised beach fire management program (propane only).
The Commission voted to reject the proposal with Coastal Commissioners Kinsey, Shallenberger, Leuvano, Howell, and Mitchell all voting no, and Commissioners McClure, Bochco, Turnbull-Sanders, and Vargas voting yes. Commissioners Uranga, Groom, and Cox were absent. In doing so, the Commission also rejected Staff’s recommended 26 wood fire ring proposal and now there is no beach fire program in Carmel.
Source: Mike Watson, Coastal Planner
 
ABSTRACT:  “In a 5 to 4 vote, the commission voted down its own staff recommendation of allowing a maximum of 26 fires on Carmel Beach and took no action to stop Carmel from enforcing its current ban,” according to reporting by Caitlin Conrad, KSBW.com

REFERENCE:

Coastal Commission caves to Carmel over bonfire debate (KSBW)
UPDATED 9:00 PM PST Dec 11, 2015

f12b-12-2015 Staff Report Addendum

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM for F12b
Appeal Number A-3-CML-15-0033 (Carmel Beach Fire Management Pilot Program)

Charles Lester, Executive Director, California Coastal Commission: ‘If you have a real, legitimate threat and you need to take emergency action to safeguard the public, you can take steps to do that,’ ‘But you can’t pretend there’s a nuisance just to avoid your Coastal Act obligations.’

ABSTRACT: RE: California Coastal Commission and “public nuisance”
In September 2015, San Diego Superior Court Judge Randa Trapp ruled in favor of the California Coastal Commission stating that “the court found that the city’s emergency ordinance was based on “nothing more than speculation, conjecture and fear mongering.”" “The decision is a significant victory for public access and clarifies that municipalities can’t circumvent the Coastal Act under the guise of protecting the public.” Moreover, Charles Lester, Executive Director, California Coastal Commission stated “If you have a real, legitimate threat and you need to take emergency action to safeguard the public, you can take steps to do that,” “But you can’t pretend there’s a nuisance just to avoid your Coastal Act obligations.” The STATEMENT OF DECISION and CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION Press Release document copies are embedded.

Statement of Decision - Dana Pt v California Coastal Commission 09-17-15

STATEMENT OF DECISION [CCP §632, Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.1590]

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF DANA POINT, a California Municipal Corporation Petitioner and Plaintiffs, vs. CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION, a California public agency, and DOES 1 through 5, inclusive.
CASENO: 37-2010-00099827-CU-WM-CIL

Coastal Commission Dana Point Press Release 2015

STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY
EDMUND G BROWN, GOVERNOR
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
Coastal Commission Prevails in Dana Point Beach Access Case
Date: Sept. 18, 2015

Richard A. Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District: ‘While we appreciate and support the City's efforts to control wood smoke emissions from beach fires, failure to greatly reduce or eliminate wood smoke impacts on residents will most likely result in an Air District enforcement action against the City.’

ABSTRACT: On December 1, 2015, Richard A. Stedman, Air Pollution Control Officer, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, stated in an email to Mayor Jason Burnett “The purpose of this email is to inform you that, if the City is unable to resolve the public health impacts and nuisance conditions caused by wood fires on Carmel Beach, the Air District intends to take enforcement action to remedy the situation. While we appreciate and support the City's efforts to control wood smoke emissions from beach fires, failure to greatly reduce or eliminate wood smoke impacts on residents will most likely res ult in an Air District enforcement action against the City. Enforcement action can include sanctions and prohibitory restrictions to address the adverse impacts caused by wood smoke from beach fires.” The email document copy is embedded.

Stedman E-mail to Burnett 12-01-15

From: Richard Stedman
Subject: District Enforcement Action
Date: December 1, 2015 at 4:02:25 PM PST
To: Jason Burnett

State and Federal Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

Annual Average	California ARB Standard PM2.5 12 µg/m3	Federal EPA Standard PM2.5 12.0 µg/m3
24-Hour Average	--------	35 µg/m3

REFERENCES:

CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
California Health and Safety Code Sections 39002, et seq. and 40000, et seq

Monterey Bay Unified APCD List of Current Rules

Laws and Regulations

Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) for Particulate Matter

Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District

Compliance and Inspections

Enforcement Actions

Complaint #1025533: Case Closed

ABSTRACT: Eddie Miranda, District Manager, Cal/OSHA – Enforcement, stated in an email to Yvette Oblander “The Division has received your complaint response and reviewed your response to ensure the complaint issues have been investigated. A letter stating the complaint issues have been reviewed and a copy of your response will be sent to the complainant for their file and the case closed.” The email document copy is embedded.

Complaint #1025533 E-mail

From: DIR DOSHFREMONT [mailto:DOSHFREMONT@DIR.ca.gov]

Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:36 AM
To: Yvette Oblander

Subject: RE: Complaint #1025533

MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA & MINUTES December 10, 2015

MPRWA Agenda Packet 12-10-15

AGENDA PACKET, REGULAR MEETING
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
December 10, 2015

Minutes MPRWA 12-10-15

DRAFT MINUTES
MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (MPRWA)
December 10, 2015

Carmel Art Association Presents ALL-MEMBER SHOW: ANNUAL MINIATURE & SMALL PAINTING SHOW, SPECIAL EVENT: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE/OPENING RECEPTION & SPECIAL EVENT: “WORLD OF WONDER: THE ART OF DIANE WOLCOTT” BOOK SIGNING

Carmel Art Association

Mission Statement: 
The Association exists to provide its members with a permanent art gallery, to advance knowledge of, and interest in the arts, and to create a spirit of cooperation and fellowship among artists and the community. 

A Proud Heritage:

The legendary Carmel Art Association was formed on August 8, 1927 by a small group of artists who gathered at “Gray Gables,” the modest home/studio of Josephine Culbertson and Ida Johnson at the corner of Seventh and Lincoln in Carmel-by-the-Sea. These nineteen “pioneers”—who grew up in the 19th century and individually found their respective paths to Carmel from all corners of the world—each desired a greater sense of community, a spirit of collaboration, and a place to show their work. Before the meeting concluded, they had established an association with a mission “to advance art and cooperation among artists, secure a permanent exhibition space, and promote greater fellowship between artists and the public.” 

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

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

Carmel Art Association Presents ALL-MEMBER SHOW: ANNUAL MINIATURE & SMALL PAINTING SHOW!
A time-honored tradition at the CAA that started with what were called "thumbnail sketches" in the 1930's. Over 80 years later the Miniature Show in December continues to be a top favorite for our local patrons & collectors and anyone who loves art. Many of our 100+ Artist Members participate, showing small-scale pieces created especially for this show.

Thursday, December 3 – Tuesday, January 5, 2016

ALL-MEMBER SHOW: ANNUAL MINIATURE & SMALL PAINTING SHOW!

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Bhaskar, Norma Zeigle

Blok, Lucas

Carvell, Fred

Crispo, Dick

Dahlstrand, Olof

Dominguez, Miguel

Donovan, Gael

Geller-Robertson, Alice

Giacometti, Susan

Gonzales, Alex

Holt, Shirley

Plamondon, Peter

Tette, Richard

Whitlock, David

Woodruff, Jean

OIL PAINTING

Apodaca, Johnny

Becom, Jeffrey

Bhaskar, Norma Zeigle

Biederman, Patty (Plein Air)

Bradford, Cyndra

Bullas, Mike

Burr, Mary

Carroll, Pamela

Catbagan, Eileen

Chapman, Carol

Crozier, Christine

Donovan, Gael

Emery, Cornelia

Farina, Mark

Gafill, Erin Lee

Goldstein, Helene

Goode, Jane (Plein Air)

Grauer, Ron

Greenwald, Kathryn

Healey, Sarah

Hybl, Heidi

Jelmini, Peggy

Johnson, Barbara

Kreitman, Barbara

Lim, Y. S.

Lindberg, Keith

Lofton, Melissa

Long, Michie

Martin, Gerard (Plein Air)

McWilliams, John (Plein Air)

Morrison, Brenda

Nordmann, Joseph

Olsen, Peggy

Parker, Carol

Rappa, Anthony

Reeves, Gail

Robbins, Stanley

Robinson, Irene

Sawicki, Richard

Schwien, Guenevere

Shachmut, Daria

Smith, Jeff Daniel (Plein Air)

Takigawa, Pamela

Tanous, Joe

Tette, Richard

Tsouris, Michel

Vidor, Belinda

Wagstaff, Jan

Williams, Andy (Plein Air)

Wolcott, Diane

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Beach, Mary FitzGerald

Becom, Jeffrey

Bhaskar, Norma Zeigle

Bullas, Will

Catbagan, Eileen

Chapman, Carol

Crispo, Dick

Dahlstrand, Olof

Dominguez, Miguel A.

Dominguez, Miguel

Downs, Anne

Farina, Mark

Geller-Robertson, Alice

Goldstein, Helene

Hart, Roianne

Holt, Shirley

Jelmini, Peggy

Jordan, Susan

Laney, Francyne (Plein Air)

Lim, Y. S.

Northrop, Wilda

Parker, Carol

Yadon, Vern

PASTELS

Chapman, Carol

Emery, Cornelia

Sawicki, Richard

GOUACHE

Sawicki, Richard

EGG TEMPERA

Catbagan, Eileen

MIXED MEDIA

Burr, Mary

Crocetti, Kathleen

Giacometti, Susan

Healey, Sarah

COLLAGE

Beach, Mary FitzGerald

Bhaskar, Norma Zeigle

SCULPTURE

Auvil, Eleen

Black, Blaine

Burr, Mary

Chapman, Carol

Curtis, Micah

Downs, Douglas

Goyatton, Yves

Hiers, Peter

Paley, Albert

Sawyer, Chris

Torres, Gustavo

PRINTMAKING

Auvil, Eleen

Geller-Robertson, Alice

Johnson, Barbara

Smith, Julie Brown (Linocut)

Takigawa, Pamela

ETCHINGS

Holt, Shirley

Tsouris, Michel

Ward, Justin

GRAPHICS

Beach, Mary FitzGerald

MONOTYPE

Bhaskar, Norma Zeigle

Takigawa, Pamela

PENCIL

Dahlstrand, Olof

MOBILES AND STABILES

Davidson, Laurent

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5, 2015,  5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

SPECIAL EVENT: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE/OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 5:00 P.M. – 700 P.M.

Join the CAA for the opening of the Miniature Show and a celebration to start off the Holiday Season with hors d'oeuvres, wine, open bar and music! 

SPECIAL EVENT: “WORLD OF WONDER: THE ART OF DIANE WOLCOTT” BOOK SIGNING

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 5:00 P.M. – 700 P.M.

Diane Wolcott will sign copies of her new book. The beautiful 144 page volume contains reproductions of many of her naive style oil paintings populated with tiny children, animals and nuns—harkening to a gentler time, and evoking remembrances of innocence and wonder. The book recounts her life story, not withstanding her encounters with tragedy and loss at an early age, and her unceasing vision that propels her art.

ADDENDUM:
Carmel Art Association on facebook

‘Incompatible Public Offices:’ Police Chief & City Administrator

ABSTRACT: Yesterday, the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Mike Calhoun, Public Safety Director, Chief of Police, and Interim City Administrator, as part of the Consent Calendar.   However, according to Attorney General Opinion Office of the Attorney General, State of California, Opinion No. 98-707 (September 30, 1998), the positions of police chief and city manager/city administrator are incompatible. To wit, “the city manager, if allowed to serve simultaneously as chief of police, would be authorized to control, order and give directions to himself, appoint and remove himself, prepare and submit his own budget to the city council, conduct investigations into the affairs of his own office, and investigate complaints in relation to matters concerning the administration of his own department. As noted at the outset, offices are incompatible "where one is subordinate to the other and subject in some degree to the supervisory power of its incumbent." (People ex rel. Deputy Sheriffs' Assn. v. County of Santa Clara (1996) 49 Cal.App.4th 1471, 1481; 80 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen., supra, at 75.)” Therefore, “Acceptance of the city manager office automatically causes the police chief office to be vacated," according to Richard M. Kreisler, L.A. County Police Chief Update, October 01, 1998. And importantly, “It is this office's opinion that the Attorney General would be likely to find that holding an acting city manager position is likewise incompatible with maintaining your permanent appointment as chief of police. Given that the apparent purpose or intent of the “incompatible public office” doctrine is to prevent a person from simultaneously holding two public offices where the performance of the duties of either office could have an adverse effect on the other, it is arguably of little import that your exercise of duties as a city manager is occurring while you are temporarily the city manager. In such case, the city manager can still impact the operations of the two public offices inasmuch as an acting city manager is typically invested with all of the powers, duties and obligations of the office of the city manager, and is therefore called upon to in essence supervise the chief of police.”  Moreover, according to Robert Wechsler, Director of Research for City Ethics, "The California statute has an interesting penalty provision. The public officer is "deemed to have forfeited the first office upon acceding to the second." Thus, a mayor who successfully runs for or accepts an incompatible office is no longer mayor. If the mayor won't budge, this penalty may be enforced in an action by the AG, or by a private party with the AG's consent."

Opinion 98-707

Attorney General Opinion Office of the Attorney General, State of California, Opinion No. 98-707 (September 30, 1998)

REFERENCES:

OPINION :: No. 98-707 of : September 30, 1998 DANIEL E. LUNGREN :Attorney General : :ANTHONY S. Da VIGO : Deputy Attorney General

CONCLUSION The positions of police chief and city manager of the City of San Jacinto are incompatible public offices

State Attorney General Offers Opinion That the Chief of Police of a General Law City May Not Serve Simultaneously as City Manager - Acceptance of the City Manager Office Automatically Vacates the Police Chief Office
By: Richard M. Kreisler L.A. County Police Chief Update, October 01, 1998
LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

Incompatible Offices in Perspective
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Robert Wechsler Cityethics.org