CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A RESIDENT CURATORSHIP FOR THE FLANDERS MANSION (November 2018)

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CITY’S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A RESIDENT CURATORSHIP FOR THE FLANDERS MANSION (November 2018)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RESIDENT CURATORSHIP FLANDERS MANSION, CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

ABSTRACT: RE: Request for Proposals
The City is seeking proposals for a resident curatorship at Flanders Mansion.
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea (City) is requesting proposals from individuals interested in entering into a resident curatorship agreement with the City for the rehabilitation, historic restoration and use of the City’s property known as Flanders Mansion (Mansion), located at 25800 Hatton Road in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
A curatorship is a public-private partnership in which private individuals donate their time, skills and financial resources to rehabilitate and restore historic buildings located on government-owned land in exchange for the long-term rent-free use of the building. The prospective curator for the Flanders Mansion will be required to rehabilitate, restore, and maintain the Mansion, at his/her own expense, in exchange for the rent-free use of the Mansion as a single-family residence for a term of twenty (20) years.
OPEN HOUSE
The City strongly encourages prospective curators to attend an open house for site and property inspections on either:
Friday, November 9, 2018 from 8 am to 5 pm or
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8 am to 4 pm .
Prospective curators may attend both open houses, although it is not required.
SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL
Individuals interested in this curatorship opportunity are required to submit a proposal that includes the components listed in the Request for Proposals.
Proposals submitted without these elements will not be considered by the City for evaluation (i.e. the City will deem the proposal “non-responsive”). Prospective curators are advised to submit proposals that are well organized, detailed, comprehensive and clear so as to ensure a thorough evaluation.

·         Flanders Mansion Resident Curatorship Request for Proposals

·         Attachment 1_The Flanders Mansion HABS Documentation

·         Attachment 2_Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

·         Attachment 3_Personal Financial Statement

All proposals must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Proposal for Flanders Mansion Resident Curatorship” and must be received by the City by 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
All proposals and accompanying materials submitted become the property of the City and will not be returned. The City will not considered proposals received after the deadline.
QUESTIONS?

All questions regarding the curatorship and this RFP shall be submitted by email to Sharon Friedrichsen, the City’s Director of Budget and Contracts, at sfriedrichsen@ci.carmel.ca.us     

The deadline for the receipt of questions is 5:00 PM PST on Monday, November 19, 2018. The City anticipates responding to the questions received by no later than 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 and will post the questions and responses on the City’s website. Depending on the nature of the questions, the City may issue an addendum to the RFP. Only such an addendum may extend the due date and time.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RESIDENT CURATORSHIP FLANDERS MANSION, ATTACHMENT 1 THE FLANDERS MANSION HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDINGS SURVEY (HABS) DOCUMENTATION, ATTACHMENT 2 Mitigation Monitoring Program: City of Carmel-by-the-Sea -- Sale of Flanders Mansion Project – Lease Alternative and ATTACHMENT 3 PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT document copies are embedded

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RESIDENT CURATORSHIP
FLANDERS MANSION
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
P.O. BOX CC
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA 93921
831.620.2000

WWW.CI.CARMEL.CA.US

ATTACHMENT 1
THE FLANDERS MANSION
HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDINGS SURVEY (HABS) DOCUMENTATION

ATTACHMENT 2
Mitigation Monitoring Program: City of Carmel-by-the-Sea -- Sale of Flanders Mansion Project – Lease Alternative

ATTACHMENT 3
PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Eleven Noteworthy 5 December 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Items

ABSTRACT: Eleven Noteworthy 5 December 2017 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Items, including CLOSED SESSION, PUBLIC APPEARANCES, ANNOUNCEMENTS,

Monthly Reports for October 2017: City Administrator Contract Log, Community Planning and Building Department Reports, Fire, Ambulance, Beach Reports, Public Records Act Requests, and Forester Reports, Consideration of a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan and Adopted Budget to Incorporate a List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act, Consideration of a Mills Act Contract for an existing historic residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District., Consideration of a grant deed exchange between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey, 1) Consideration of a Resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Fire Ambulance Association for the period January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding 2) Adopt a resolution authorizing and approving the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea current pay rates and ranges (salary schedule) for Carmel Fire Ambulance Association classifications as of January 1, 2017, City Council review of a Use Permit (UP 17-80) application approved by the Planning Commission to convert an existing restaurant (Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar) located in the Central Commercial (CC) Zoning District from a specialty restaurant to a full-line restaurant, Consideration of an Ordinance (Second Reading) amending Municipal Code Sections 17.08 (Residential Zoning District) and 17.68 (Use Classifications) pertaining to accessory dwelling units in response to recently adopted state legislation and Receive a presentation regarding possible options for the use of the Flanders mansion and provide direction to staff.  The CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 5, 2017 and Staff Report document copies are embedded. 

Agenda Regular Meeting 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
TOUR OF INSPECTION 2:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION 3:00 PM
OPEN SESSION 4:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

TOUR OF INSPECTION

A. The Council will meet in the Council Chamber and proceed to an on-site tour of inspection of all properties listed on the Agenda. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the tour. Markowski Property - Northwest Corner of Santa Rita Street and Ocean Avenue

CLOSED SESSION

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)

Name of Case: Jacqueline Simonelli, Antonio C. Simonelli, Petitioners/Plaintiffs v. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Christopher Tescher, Dennis Levett, Pot D'Oro, LLC, and Doe 1 through Doe 100, inclusive, Respondents/Defendants Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M123079

B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)

Name of Case: Stacy Lininger v. Ronald Pfleger, City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, et. al.

United States District Court, Northern District of California Court Case No. C17-3385SVK

C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)

Name of Case: Gerit Sand; Cobblestone Bakery, a sole proprietorship, Plaintiff v. City of Carmel- by-the-Sea, Defendant - Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M130393

D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)

Name of Case: City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff v. Pacific Harvest Seafoods, Inc. and Does 1 through 20, Defendants, Santa Clara County Case No. 16CV296492

E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(D)(1)

Administrative Hearing: CalPERS Joint Powers Authority retirement contribution dispute.

F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 3 cases

OPEN SESSION

PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Members of the public are entitled to speak on matters of municipal concern not on the agenda during Public Appearances. Each person's comments shall be limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise established by the City Council, Board or Commission. Matters not appearing on the City Council, Board or Commission's agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting. Persons are not required to give their names, but it is helpful for speakers to state their names so that they may be identified in the minutes of the meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Announcements from Closed Session

B. Announcements from Councilmembers

C. Announcements from the City Administrator

D. Announcements from the City Attorney

CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the consent agenda are routine in nature and do not require discussion or independent action. Members of the Council, Board or Commission or the public may ask that any items be considered individually for purposes of Council, Board or Commission discussion and/ or for public comment. Unless that is done, one motion may be used to adopt all recommended actions

1. Monthly Reports: City Administrator Contract Log, Community Planning and Building Department Reports, Fire, Ambulance, Beach Reports, Public Records Act Requests, and Forester Reports
Monthly Reports October 2017 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Monthly Reports: City Administrator Contract Log, Community Planning and Building Department Reports, Fire, Ambulance, Beach Reports, Public Records Act Requests, and Forester Reports

3. Consideration of a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan and Adopted Budget to Incorporate a List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act
Amending FY 2017-18 CIP & Adopted Budget 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Consideration of a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan and Adopted Budget to Incorporate a List of Projects Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act

5. Consideration of a Mills Act Contract for an existing historic residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District.
Mills Act Contract 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Consideration of a Mills Act Contract for an existing historic residence located in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District.

9. Consideration of a grant deed exchange between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey.
Grant Deed Exchange Between City & Roman Catholic Bishop Monterey 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Consideration of a grant deed exchange between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Monterey.

11. 1) Consideration of a Resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Fire Ambulance Association for the period January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
2) Adopt a resolution authorizing and approving the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea current pay rates and ranges (salary schedule) for Carmel Fire Ambulance Association classifications as of January 1, 2017.
MOU Between City & Carmel Fire Ambulance Assoc. 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

1) Consideration of a Resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Carmel Fire Ambulance Association for the period January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019 and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
2) Adopt a resolution authorizing and approving the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea current pay rates and ranges (salary schedule) for Carmel Fire Ambulance Association classifications as of January 1, 2017.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

13. City Council review of a Use Permit (UP 17-80) application approved by the Planning Commission to convert an existing restaurant (Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar) located in the Central Commercial (CC) Zoning District from a specialty restaurant to a full-line restaurant.
Review of Use Permit (UP 17-80) Application 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

City Council review of a Use Permit (UP 17-80) application approved by the Planning Commission to convert an existing restaurant (Carmel Coffee and Cocoa Bar) located in the Central Commercial (CC) Zoning District from a specialty restaurant to a full-line restaurant.

16. Consideration of an Ordinance (Second Reading) amending Municipal Code Sections 17.08 (Residential Zoning District) and 17.68 (Use Classifications) pertaining to accessory dwelling units in response to recently adopted state legislation
Ordinance (Second Reading) Amending MC Sections 17.08 & 17.68 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Consideration of an Ordinance (Second Reading) amending Municipal Code Sections 17.08 (Residential Zoning District) and 17.68 (Use Classifications) pertaining to accessory dwelling units in response to recently adopted state legislation

ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Orders of Business are agenda items that require City Council, Board or Commission discussion, debate, direction to staff, and/or action.

19. Receive a presentation regarding possible options for the use of the Flanders mansion and provide direction to staff
Flanders Mansion Use Options 12-05-17 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

Receive a presentation regarding possible options for the use of the Flanders mansion and provide direction to staff

ADJOURNMENT

Two Noteworthy 31 October 2016 Special Meeting Agenda Items

ABSTRACT: Two Noteworthy 31 October 2016 Agenda Items, namely PUBLIC APPEARANCES and TOUR OF INSPECTION, are presented. TOUR OF INSPECTION:

A. Carmel Police Department located on the eastside of Junipero Street between 4th and 5th Avenues
B. Flanders Mansion located at 25800 Hatton Road, Carmel, CA 93923
C. Rio Park at the Lasuen Road entrance
D. North Dunes of Carmel Beach accessible from the NW corner of San Antonio
E. Harrison Memorial Library Park Branch located on the NE corner of Mission Street and 6th Avenue.

Tour of Inspection Agenda 10-31-16 by L. A. Paterson on Scribd

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TOUR OF INSPECTION
Monday, October 31, 2016

CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC APPEARANCES Members of the public are entitled to speak on matters of municipal concern not on the agenda during Public Appearances. Each person’s comments shall be limited to 3 minutes, or as otherwise established by the City Council, Board or Commission. Matters not appearing on the City Council, Board or Commission’s agenda will not receive action at this meeting but may be referred to staff for a future meeting. Persons are not required to give their names, but it is helpful for speakers to state their names so that they may be identified in the minutes of the meeting.

TOUR OF INSPECTION (Beginning at 3:00 p.m.) The Council will meet in the Council Chamber to an on-site tour of inspection of all properties listed on the Agenda. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the tour.

A. Carmel Police Department located on the eastside of Junipero Street between 4th and 5th Avenues

B. Flanders Mansion located at 25800 Hatton Road, Carmel, CA 93923

C. Rio Park at the Lasuen Road entrance

D. North Dunes of Carmel Beach accessible from the NW corner of San Antonio

E. Harrison Memorial Library Park Branch located on the NE corner of Mission Street and 6th Avenue.

The Flanders Mansion Lease & Rehabilitation Project

ABSTRACT: The Flanders Mansion Lease & Rehabilitation Project document is embedded.  “The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking the professional services of a leasing agent to find a long-term tenant for an unusual, residential property owned by the City.” “The community's vision is to find a long-term, single-family residential tenant capable of rehabilitating the property. The City would credit the tenant's expenditures for rehabilitation to offset a significant portion of the rent. The lease term is negotiable, but the City has assumed that 20 years (+/-) would be appropriate. The tenant would pay all costs for maintenance and repair during the term of the lease, after which the property would be returned to the City.”

Flanders Mansion Lease & Rehabilitation Project

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

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The Flanders Mansion Lease & Rehabilitation Project

America's Best Small Towns to Visit, SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE features “America's Best Small Towns to Visit” 2012, 2013 and 2014. SMITHSONIAN “worked with the geographical information systems company Esri, which analyzed tons of data to find towns or cities of fewer than 15,000 residents where cultural opportunities abound, at least on a per capita basis” in 2014.

The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2014

1. Chautauqua, NY
2. Healdsburg, CA
3. Williamsburg, VA
4. Steamboat Springs, CO
5. Woods Hole, MA
6. Marietta, OH
7. Beaufort, SC
8. Sedona, AZ
9. Nebraska City, NE
10. Lanesboro, MN
11. Spring Green, WI
12. Havre de Grace, MD
13. Columbia, PA
14. Mount Dora, FL
15. Ketchum, ID
16. Montpelier, VT
17. Harrodsburg, KY
18. Silver City, NM
19. Decorah, IA
20. The Dalles, OR

The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013, SMITHSONIAN “sought a statistical answer to this question by asking the geographic information company Esri to search its databases for small towns and cities—this time, with populations of less than 15,000—that have exceptional concentrations of museums, art galleries, orchestras, theaters, historic sites and other cultural blessings.”

The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013

1. Gettysburg, PA
2. Cleveland, MS
3. St. Augustine, FL
4. Baraboo, WI
5. Astoria, OR
6. Petoskey, MI
7. Fairfield, IA
8. Los Alamos, NM
9. Sitka, AK
10. Provincetown, MA
11. Galena, IL
12. Sausalito, CA
13. Hanover, NH
14. Oberlin, OH
15. Jackson, WY
16. Lexington, VA
17. Abilene, KS
18. Lihue, HI
19. Fredericksburg, TX
20. Glenwood Springs, CO

The 20 Best Small Towns in America of 2012, SMITHSONIAN “asked the geographic information systems company Esri to search its data bases for high concentrations of museums, historic sites, botanic gardens, resident orchestras, art galleries and other cultural assets common to big cities. But we focused on towns with populations less than 25,000, so travelers could experience what might be called enlightened good times in an unhurried, charming setting.”

The 20 Best Small Towns in America of 2012

1. Great Barrington, MA Big-city smart meets New England natural in an art-rich mountain setting.
2. Taos, NM Modern art, ancient history and counter culture in the luminous high desert.
3. Red Bank, NJ Willie Nelson sings and Basie swings in a riverfront town graced by Victoriana.
4. Mill Valley, CA A Bay Area enclave that put mellow on the map keeps its funky vibe.
5. Gig Harbor, WA Take numerous art galleries. Add sailboats and local wines. Stir. Enjoy.
6. Durango, CO All aboard for mountain fun, plus classical tunes and—gasp—vaudeville.
7. Butler, PA An old-time rural hub as down-to-earth as its most famous product—the Jeep
8. Marfa, TX With mock couture, edgy movies and ironic motels, it’s no cow town.
9. Naples, FL World-class music, design to die for and palm trees
10. Staunton, VA A Shenandoah mix of Confederate relics and Elizabethan theater.
11. Brattleboro, VT
12. Princeton, NJ
13. Brunswick, ME
14. Siloam Springs, AR
15. Menomonie, WI
16. Key West, FL
17. Laguna Beach, CA
18. Ashland, OR
19. Beckley City, WV
20. Oxford, MS 

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea touts “Travel+Leisure magazine recently recognized Carmel-by-the-Sea as one of the most romantic cities in the world - ahead of Florence, Italy and just behind Paris and Venice. In 2013, Conde Nast Traveler readers ranked Carmel as their 6th favorite city in the United States” on the City’s website. Alas, residents and visitors of the City would be better served by city government if the city council and city administration emulated Smithsonian Magazine’s “Best Small Towns to Visit.” Accordingly, if the city council and city administrator were less concerned about budget presentation awards and financial balance sheets and more concerned with the maintenance, upkeep and accessibility of all of Carmel-by-the-Sea's historical, cultural and environmental assets, then perhaps Carmel-by-the-Sea would deserve to be on Smithsonian Magazine’s list of the “Best Small Towns to Visit.”

CITY COUNCIL: ‘Carmel decides to consider other options’ for Flanders Mansion Property

ABSTRACT: The City Council “decided it wanted to step back and look at more options rather than selling the home — a prospect that has triggered lawsuits and years of controversy — or leasing it to someone who would do a full-fledged historical restoration,” according to reporting in The Monterey County Herald. “One would be the possibility of a caretaker-style lease. Another would be to simply hang on to the mansion, do basic maintenance and treat it as another park building, Beach said.” ”The council also said it wanted to have a specialist analyze the historical significance of the building.” EXCERPT HIGHLIGHTS and the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form and photos document for the “Outlands in the Eighty Acres” (Flanders Mansion) are embedded; Flanders Mansion property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places under “local” significance in 1989.
 

Carmel's Flanders Mansion won't be on November ballot
Carmel decides to consider other options for building
By LARRY PARSONS Herald Staff Writer, 01/08/2014

EXCERPT HIGHLIGHTS:

The council, on a 4-1 vote Tuesday, decided against rushing to put a measure on the November ballot to ask voters whether the city should sell the vacant, city-owned mansion in the Mission Trails Nature Preserve.

The action came after a yearlong, unsuccessful effort to lease the 90-year-old Tudor Revival home to a party that would restore it and keep it as a single-family home.

But the council decided it wanted to step back and look at more options rather than selling the home — a prospect that has triggered lawsuits and years of controversy — or leasing it to someone who would do a full-fledged historical restoration.

The council said it wanted to look at three other issues in regard to the Flanders Mansion, which the city bought in 1973.

One would be the possibility of a caretaker-style lease. Another would be to simply hang on to the mansion, do basic maintenance and treat it as another park building, Beach said.

The council also said it wanted to have a specialist analyze the historical significance of the building.

Exhibit A_National Register of Historic Places Register Form Outlands

United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
OUTLANDS IN THE EIGHTY ACRES; FLANDERS PAUL MANSION
February 21, 1989

Outlands (Flanders Mansion) Photos

OUTLANDS IN THE EIGHTY ACRES (Flanders Mansion) Historic Photos

PROPOSALS: LEASING OF THE HISTORIC FLANDERS MANSION

ABSTRACT:  In response to the CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEASING OF THE HISTORIC FLANDERS MANSION, to date, the City has received three proposals. Proposal documents submitted to the City from APPLICANT #1, APPLICANT #2 and APPLICANT #3 are embedded. HIGHLIGHTS, including Submission Date, Proposed Position, Proposed Length of Term for the Lease, Experience, are provided from each proposal submitted by each applicant.

APPLICANT #1 LEASING OF THE HISTORIC FLANDERS MANSION
Applicant #1 Leasing of the Historic Flanders Mansion

HIGHLIGHTS:
Submitted: February 28, 2013
Proposed Position: Tenants, Care-takers and Renovators of the Flanders Mansion; Contractor, Designer/Renovator, Fabricator and Fine Finish Carpenter for Flanders Mansion & Art Curator and Consultant, and Producer of Events for the Mansion
Proposed Length of Term for the Lease: 5+ Years
Experience: Firm designs, restores and builds innovative and customizable environments for homeowners, businesses and estates.
The applicants are believed to be Jonathan Miles Stich (JMS) and Jesse Levesque.

APPLICANT #2 LEASING OF THE HISTORIC FLANDERS MANSION

Applicant #2 Leasing of the Historic Flanders Mansion

HIGHLIGHTS:
Submitted: March 29, 2013
Proposed Position: Curatorship proposal to manage, restore and maintain Flanders Mansion as a family residence
Proposed Length of the Lease: The. Curatorship shall continue in effect throughout the lives of the Curators
Experience (partial): 1992-2001: Alf Brown House Historic Preservation for Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Patuxent River State Park, MD; Historic Restoration curaror for Maryland DNR July 1997- July 1998 Sunshine, Maryland
Property Caretakers Tassajara, Califomia, May 2009-January 2013
Based on prior reporting, the applicants are believed to be Les and Trish Albiol.

APPLICANT #3 LEASING OF THE HISTORIC FLANDERS MANSION

Applicant #3 Leasing of the Historic Flanders Mansion

HIGHLIGHTS:
Submitted: April 1, 2013
Proposed Position: Lease and Preservation
Lease Term: 18 Years
Experience: Restored and managed over 50+ rental properties.
Based on prior reporting, the applicants are believed to be Peterson and Wendy Conway

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY COUNCIL: Closed Session 23 April 2013

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY COUNCIL

Closed Session

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 – 3:45 p.m.

Council Chambers

East side of Monte Verde Street between

Ocean and Seventh Avenues

ABSTRACT: On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council is scheduled to conduct a Closed Session at 3:45 P.M. to consider the following: Property Negotiations -- Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property negotiations between the City Administrator Jason Stilwell and the Flanders Mansion property. The Closed Session Agenda is embedded.

 

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Closed Session
Tuesday, April 23, 2013

‘Once upon a time.. Tales from Carmel by the Sea’

ABSTRACT: Featuring the best and most eclectic aspects of Carmel-by-the-Sea and environs, Once upon a time..Tales from Carmel by the Sea Just another WordPress.com site is presented with stunning photographs.  Links to February 2013 posts and selected posts, including “THE FENCE THAT MAKES GOOD NEIGHBORS….. NEEDS A GATE TO MAKE GOOD FRIENDS,” are provided.

DINING AL FRESCO IN CARMEL February 2013

Yves Delorme ~ Fine Linens In Carmel-by-the Sea February 2013

CARMEL’S NEIGHBORHOODS

CARMEL’S “GOLDEN HOUR”

Carmel Walks- A Walking Tour That Brings Carmel To Life!

Cottages by the Sea – The Handmade Homes of Carmel

WINDOW BOXES IN CARMEL– ADDING CHARM TO THE FAIRYTALE COTTAGE

CARMEL’S FOREST THEATER -”LEAPING LIZARDS! JUST LOOK AT THIS JOINT!”

FLANDERS MANSION

“THE FENCE THAT MAKES GOOD NEIGHBORS…NEEDS A GATE TO MAKE GOOD FRIENDS”

“THE FENCE THAT MAKES GOOD NEIGHBORS….. NEEDS A GATE TO MAKE GOOD FRIENDS”

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM VIII. Orders of Council B. Review and consider the Recirculated Final Environmental Report for the Flanders Mansion property, including consideration and determination of several specific questions related to the adequacy of the EIR and the conformity of the EIR to the General Plan.

RELATED NEWS ARTICLE: 
Carmel to lease Flanders Mansion 
By LARRY PARSONS Herald Staff Writer, 01/08/2013

Excerpt Highlight:

The council voted 5-0 on a motion by Councilman Ken Talmage to immediately entertain lease offers until May 1. Three lease offers have already come in.

ABSTRACT: The City Council’s Regular Meeting Agenda 8 January 2013 includes Agenda Item VIII. Orders of Council B. Review and consider the Recirculated Final Environmental Report for the Flanders Mansion property, including consideration and determination of several specific questions related to the adequacy of the EIR and the conformity of the EIR to the General Plan. The Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council find the 2012 EIR to be adequate. Given that the sole reason for failure of the 2009 EIR was lack of adequacy, however, staff encourages City Council members to carefully review the EIR. Further staff recommendations include:

• Determine that a sale, with mitigations, is consistent with the General Plan;

• Approve either a lease or a sale;

• Limit future occupancy to a single-family residence;

• Select Alternatives 6.7 or 6.5A for the boundary for the sale or lease;

• Determine that all proposed mitigation measures should be adopted; and

• Direct staff and legal counsel to prepare written findings and implementing resolutions for final action at the Council's March 5, 2013 meeting.

With regard to “Approve either a lease or a sale,” recent correspondence is embedded from Les and Patrician Albiol (6 November 2012 and 4 December 2012) expressing an interest in a resident curatorship, Wendy & Peterson Conway (18 October 2012, 22 October 2012 and 25 October 2012) expressing an interest in a long-term lease and Rick Stemple expressing an interest in a long-term lease.

Albiol Correspondence Resident Curatorship

Les and Patricia Albiol – Resident Curatorship

Conway Correspondence Flanders Mansion

Wendy & Peterson Conway – Long-Term Lease

Stemple Correspondence Flanders Mansion

Rick Stemple – Long-Term Lease

Flanders Mansion Property – Market Value Impact of Reduced Parcel Size EIR Alternatives (2013) & Flanders Mansion Property – Economic Feasibility Analysis (2009)

ABSTRACT: The Flanders Mansion Property – Economic Feasibility Analysis “Update” - Market Value Impact of Reduced Parcel Size EIR Alternatives (2013) letter and Flanders Mansion Property – Economic Feasibility Analysis (2009) document are embedded. Significantly, the 2013 “Update” states: “The accompanying projections and analyses are based on estimates and assumptions developed in connection with the study. In turn, these assumptions, and their relation to the projections, were developed using currently available economic data and other relevant information. It is the nature of forecasting, however, that some assumptions may not materialize, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur. Therefore, actual results achieved during the projection period will likely vary from the projections, and some of the variations may be material to the conclusions of the analysis.”

Market Value Impact of Reduced Parcel Size EIR Alternatives 01-03-13

Flanders Mansion Property - Re: Market Value Impact of Reduced Parcel Size EIR Alternatives, Flanders Mansion property, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Lynn M. Sedway, CRE

SEDWAY CONSULTING

January 3, 2013

Flanders Mansion Property – Economic Feasibility Analysis February 2009

Flanders Mansion Property – Economic Feasibility Analysis 2009

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING: Flanders Mansion Consideration of the re-circulated final Environmental Impact Report for the sale of Flanders Mansion project and advise the City Council on sale of the property and appropriate land uses for conformity with the General Plan

ABSTRACT: Today, the Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a PUBLIC HEARING on the Flanders Mansion, VI. 1. Consideration of the re-circulated final Environmental Impact Report for the sale of Flanders Mansion project and advise the City Council on sale of the property and appropriate land uses for conformity with the General Plan. The STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION:
Assuming adoption of all of the mitigation measures in the EIR, all of the following sale alternatives appear consistent with the General Plan and reasonably consistent with the findings in the EIR (these are not ranked by staff):
6.6: Sale of Reduced Parcel--building only, plus a small area of adjacent land
6.5: Sale with Conservation Easements and Mitigations (all 1.252 acres)
6.5A: Sale of Reduced Parcel--remove easement areas from Alternative 6.5
6.7: Sale of Reduced Parcel--remove easement areas from Alternative 6.5, remove the driveway and add new trail connections.
The AGENDA and STAFF REPORT documents are embedded.
Note: Archived Video - Duration 02 hours 00 minute

Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda and Staff Report 01-03-13

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA & STAFF REPORT

January 3, 2013

FOREST & BEACH COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM Consideration of the recirculated final environmental impact report for the sale of Flanders Mansion Project and advise the Planning Commission on its adequacy regarding historical, cultural and aesthetic resources, 10 December 2012

ABSTRACT: On Monday, 10 December 2012, the Forest and Beach Commission held a Special Meeting concerning ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. Consideration of the recirculated final environmental impact report for the sale of Flanders Mansion Project and advise the Planning Commission on its adequacy regarding historical, cultural and aesthetic resources. The site is located at Flanders Mansion, 25800 Hatton Road.
STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The discussion in the EIR is comprehensive and thorough enough to disclose the project's impacts related to the Mission Trails Nature Preserve and its adjacent neighborhood. Mitigation measures are identified for each impact and the document acknowledges that loss of public parkland will remain a significant impact even with mitigations. Project alternatives are identified to further explore means to reduce potential impacts. All public comments, including the consideration of smaller parcel sizes, have received a thorough response. Taken as a whole, the EIR appears adequate to supply the Council with enough, appropriate information about impacts, mitigations and project alternatives to make informed decisions about the project.
Staff recommends that the Forest, Parks and Beach Commission advise the Planning Commission that the EIR is adequate. If the Commission has other comments or recommendations to make, these will also be forwarded to the Council. 
The Agenda, Staff Report and supporting materials are embedded.

Forest and Beach Commission Special Meeting Agenda Packet 12-10-12

AGENDA PACKET, SPECIAL MEETING

FOREST AND BEACH COMMISSION

December 10, 2012

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA ITEM Consideration of the recirculated final environmental impact report for the sale of Flanders Mansion Project and advise the Planning Commission on its adequacy regarding historical, cultural and aesthetic resources, 10 December 2012

ABSTRACT: On Monday, 10 December 2012, the Historic Resources Board held a Special Meeting concerning APPLICATIONS Consideration of the recirculated final environmental impact report for the sale of Flanders Mansion Project and advise the Planning Commission on its adequacy regarding historical, cultural and aesthetic resources.
STAFF COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed project, or any alternative that transfers control of the Flanders Mansion to another party, could result in changes that diminish the integrity of the historical resource and limit the public's enjoyment of the building. These effects would not be consistent with the City's policies of preserving historical resources and encouraging public enjoyment of them. The EIR correctly identifies these as potentially significant impacts. The EIR also identifies mitigation measures that would reduce these potential impacts. All of this was accepted by the Court.
The discussion in the EIR is comprehensive and thorough enough to disclose the project's impacts related to historical, cultural and aesthetic resources. The mitigation measures identified in the document would reduce the significance of these impacts to a less-than-significant level. Taken as a whole, the EIR appears adequate to supply the Council with enough, appropriate information about impacts, alternatives and mitigations to make informed decisions about the project. The Historic Resources Board reviewed the 2009 EIR on 20 April 2009 and forwarded a recommendation to the Planning Commission that the EIR was adequate. The 2012 EIR contains additional analysis and a more thorough response to public comments.
For all of these reasons, staff recommends that the Historic Resources Board forward a recommendation to the Planning Commission that the 2012 EIR is adequate for reviewing impacts, alternatives and mitigations regarding historic preservation, cultural resources and aesthetic resources related to public enjoyment of the Flanders Mansion as a historical resource. Staff also recommends forwarding the attached advice from the Board's 2009 review of the EIR. It remains valid and would strengthen the mitigation measures. If the Board has other comments or recommendations to make, these will also be forwarded to the Planning Commission and to the City Council. 
The Agenda, Staff Report, Staff Report Attachment and supporting materials are embedded.

Hrb Special Meeting Agenda Packet 12-10-12

AGENDA PACKET, SPECIAL MEETING

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD

December 10, 2012

Final Recirculated Draft EIR (RDEIR) Revised Alternative Section Responses to Comments, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the FLANDERS MANSION, November 2012

ABSTRACT: The Final Recirculated Draft EIR (RDEIR) Revised Alternative Section Responses to Comments, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the FLANDERS MANSION, dated November 30, 2012, and prepared by Denise Duffy & Associates, Inc. for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, was made available to the public on December 6, 2012. The City has scheduled Special Meetings of the Forest and Beach Commission on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 1:30 P.M. and the Historic Resources Board on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 4:00 P.M. in City Hall Chambers for the purpose of reviewing the REPORT and making recommendations to the City Council; and a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.  The Report is expected to be an Agenda Item on the City Council's January 8, 2013 City Council Agenda.  Agenda Packets PENDING.   The FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the FLANDERS MANSION document and the Recirculated Draft ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the SALE OF FLANDERS MANSION PROPERTY REVISED ALTERNATIVES SECTION document are embedded; ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS for the FLANDERS MANSION PROPERTY, 2012, PENDING.
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Flanders Mansion (Rfeir) 11-30-12.

Final Recirculated Draft EIR (RDEIR) Revised AlternativeSection Responses to Comments, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the FLANDERS MANSION

November 30, 2012
Rdeir Revised Alternatives Section 6 12 2012
Recirculated Draft ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the SALE OF FLANDERS MANSION PROPERTY
REVISED ALTERNATIVES SECTION
June 2012

Six Noteworthy 4 December 2012 City Council Agenda Items

ABSTRACT: Six Noteworthy 4 December 2012 City Council Agenda Items, namely Announcements from Closed Session, Receive an update on the status of Measure D; provide direction to staff; and authorize the City Administrator to execute agreements with the State Board of Equalization for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax, Review 2012 City Goals and key projects and discuss and review 2013 City Goals, Receive an update on the environmental review process; consider the process for potential lease of Flanders Mansion; provide direction to staff to initiate a process to retain the services of a real estate professional; authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with a real estate professional and direct staff to return with options, Review Community Planning and Building Director job description and provide direction and Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) to manage the City’s ASBS Special Protections Water Quality Monitoring Program and authorizing a budget adjustment to cover the costs of the program, are presented. Supporting documents are embedded.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA 

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET 

Regular Meeting 

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 

4:30 p.m., Open Session 

City Hall 

East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

Live & Archived Video Streaming

II. Roll Call

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

1. Announcements from Closed Session

1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Attorney.

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

VIII. Orders of Council 

A. Receive an update on the status of Measure D; provide direction to staff; and authorize the City Administrator to execute agreements with the State Board of Equalization for Implementation of a Local Transactions and Use Tax.

Measure D Update December 2012

B. Review 2012 City Goals and key projects and discuss and review 2013 City Goals
City Goals and Key Projects December 2012

C. Receive an update on the environmental review process; consider the  process for potential lease of Flanders Mansion; provide direction to staff to initiate a process to retain the services of a real estate professional; authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with a real  estate professional and direct staff to return with options.

Flanders Mansion Property December 2012 With Attachment

D. Review Community Planning and Building Director job description and provide direction. 

Community Planning and Building Director Job Description December 2012

E. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA) to manage the City’s ASBS Special Protections Water Quality Monitoring Program and authorizing a budget  adjustment to cover the costs of the program. 

Mrwpca Asbs December 2012

Five Noteworthy 6 November 2012 City Council Agenda Items

ABSTRACT: Five Noteworthy 6 November 2012 City Council Agenda Items, namely Announcements from Closed Session, Announcements from City Administrator, Receive Council agenda forecast, a Resolution approving a Conflict of Interest waiver for the City Attorney regarding providing legal services for the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (MPRWA) and Discussion of water supply projects and provide direction, as needed, are presented. Supporting documents are embedded.

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET

Regular Meeting

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

4:30 p.m., Open Session

City Hall

East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues

Live & Archived Video Streaming

II. Roll Call

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. Property Negotiations – Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property negotiations between City Administrator Jason Stilwell and Peterson Conway, Jr. regarding Flanders Mansion (APN 010-061-005).

C. Announcements from City Administrator.

3. Special Council Meeting-Pension Obligation Bonds: November 15.

4. Receive City financial reports for FY 2012-13 First Quarter.

City Quarterly Performance Report FY 2012-13

5. Receive status update on grant-funded projects and pending applications.

Status of Grant-funded Projects and Pending Applications 11-06-12

6. Outline, schedule and process for adopting City goals for FY 2013/2014.

VII. Consent Calendar

These matters include routine financial and administrative actions, which are usually approved by a single majority vote. Individual items may be removed from Consent by a member of the Council or the public for discussion and action.

F. Receive Council agenda forecast.

Council agenda forecast 11-06-12

G. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Conflict of Interest waiver for the City Attorney regarding providing legal services for the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority (MPRWA).

Conflict of Interest waiver for City Attorney 11-06-12

VIII. Orders of Council

Discussion of water supply projects and provide direction, as needed.