UPDATE: WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
WHAT: Hearing for The Flanders Foundation vs. City of Carmel by the Sea et al. (M99437)
WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:00 A.M.
WHERE: Monterey Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Rd. Monterey, CA 93940, Courtroom 14 (Second Floor), Judge Kay T. Kingsley
NOTE: View Updated Case Details - Select a Division, "Civil Unlimited," Case Number, Type "M99437," click "Search."
ADDENDUM:
Local Rules of Court
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Adam A. Moniz for Mayor of Carmel 2010: Weekly Editorials
ABSTRACT: A compilation of Mayoral Candidate Adam Moniz's Weekly Editorials are presented.
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 10 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
OPEN LETTER TO CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA VOTERS
Written in the Words of Others
“The other night at the candidates’ forum in Carmel, it was obvious to all in attendance that Adam Moniz is very qualified to be the next mayor of Carmel. His answers illustrated that he has the expertise to lead Carmel in these tough economic times.” – Michael LePage, 2/24/10, Monterey Herald
“[Adam Moniz] is an exceedingly bright fellow, well versed in municipal governance . . .” – Monterey Herald Editorial Board, 3/26/10, Monterey Herald
“[Sue McCloud says she] wants [to stay in office for a sixth term] to see [work] completed.” – Article: McCloud: Finances, Flanders Warrant Sixth Term, 1/29/10, Carmel Pine Cone
“The work of running a dynamic village is never complete.” – Sue McCloud (when running in April 2000 against then Mayor Ken White), 4/7/00, Carmel Pine Cone (page 13A)
“The latest ruling in the Flanders Mansion case underscores how the issue’s been mishandled by Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud . . .” – Editor Paul Wilner, 3/25/10, Monterey County Weekly
“[Carmel’s] city council has decided to appeal [the Flanders Mansion ruling] to a higher court, which [I] think is the wrong thing to do, if only because – win or lose – the appeal promises to be very expensive.” – Publisher/Editor Paul Miller, 3/26/10, Carmel Pine Cone
“Moniz says the voters have spoken [on Flanders Mansion], but wonders why any settlements weren’t explored long ago. He’s right.” – Monterey County Weekly Editorial Board, 3/18/10, Monterey County Weekly
“In the face of extremely serious allegations [in the Miller case] of sexual harassment and age discrimination, the mayor and council have presented a unified stonewall against any disclosures or disciplinary action.” – Richard Stiles, 3/19/10, Monterey Herald
“Court papers in the Miller case refer to four former Carmel employees who received settlements in cases similar to Miller’s totaling some $500,000 . . .” – Article: Carmel Stonewall, 3/25/10, Monterey County Weekly
“On behalf of city workers and integrity in Carmel government, I urge Carmel voters to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor.” – Stephanie Pearce (former 34 year city employee), 3/19/10, Monterey Herald
Adam A. Moniz for Mayor of Carmel 2010, P.O. Box 34, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921. Mike Brown, Treasurer. Adam’s Home Phone: 250-7787. Adam’s E-mail: Adam@CarmelTogether.com
Let’s move Carmel forward. Polls will be open this Tuesday, April 13th, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., at Sunset Center. Please exercise your right to vote.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 37A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 9 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE BUSINESS DISTRICT: Adam believes we should be helping our business community now, as opposed to spending even more City money on expensive outside consultants to provide an ivory tower analysis of reality. We must spend wisely and we must stretch every single dollar.
Adam has proposed a special initiative to identify and create superior incentives to encourage the occupancy of currently vacant storefronts. And as Mayor, he will prioritize improved relations between the City and the business district. Our City should not be competing with the Chamber of Commerce, we should be partnering in a meaningful and mutually beneficial way.
Lastly, a very special Happy Birthday to our beloved Doris Day!
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, April 2, 2010, 31A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 8 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE TALENT IN OUR VILLAGE: Let’s shift away from our City’s expensive current approach of hiring high-priced outside consultants and instead draw more on our collective skills and experiences. We should better utilize the talents of our village residents.
Adam believes we need to provide residents with greater opportunity to participate in Carmel’s government, as that will strengthen our community and lead to a better future (it’s one of the main reasons Adam previously applied to serve on the Forest & Beach Commission).
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 6 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE SCOUT HOUSE: Let’s put the Scout House back in service as an affordable community gathering place. As Mayor, Adam will start the process by supporting efforts to make the Scout House handicap accessible and moving forward on necessary repairs. Adam believes that re-opening the Scout House is a step in the right direction towards revitalizing our sense of community.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 3A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 5 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
ACCESS TO INFORMATION: On February 3, 2010, the Honorable Larry E. Hayes, Judge of the Superior Court, ruled against our City on an aspect of the Jane Miller litigation. In his order, Judge Hayes publicly revealed that there have been 4 other City employees who, in Judge Hayes’ words, made “claims similar to Ms. Miller” against City Hall over a recent 5 year period.
What are these 4 other “similar” claims that were made against City Hall? Did City Hall quietly settle these 4 other “similar” claims behind closed doors? Were they settled by City Hall to prevent the public release of information about them? Exactly how much money did City Hall settle these “claims similar to Ms. Miller” for? If any of these claims were frivolous, then why exactly did City Hall pay money to settle them?
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 4 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
DOGS: Our village has a rich history of embracing our canine friends and visitors flock from far and wide with their pets in tow. As Mayor, Adam is committed to ensuring Carmel remains dog heaven on earth. His dog, Maddy, simply would not have it any other way (and neither would he).
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 23A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 3 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
PROTECTING OUR CITY: We must protect our city from the continuation of costly lawsuits and expensive settlements. As Mayor, Adam will restore transparency, openness, and accessibility. We can’t afford to make any more mistakes.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 21A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 2 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL: Carmel-by-the-Sea’s World War I Memorial has not seen any major work since late 1977 (a car lost its brakes coming down Ocean Avenue and plowed into it on August 6, 1977). As Mayor, Adam will join veterans in leading fundraising efforts for private financial backing to give our war memorial the restoration it desperately needs.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 12, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 1 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
MEETINGS: If you are familiar with City Hall, then you know how difficult it is to be heard. This will stop with a change in meeting procedures. Adam will also hold a minimum of two town hall meetings per year that will be open to all village residents.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 5, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 10 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
OPEN LETTER TO CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA VOTERS
Written in the Words of Others
“The other night at the candidates’ forum in Carmel, it was obvious to all in attendance that Adam Moniz is very qualified to be the next mayor of Carmel. His answers illustrated that he has the expertise to lead Carmel in these tough economic times.” – Michael LePage, 2/24/10, Monterey Herald
“[Adam Moniz] is an exceedingly bright fellow, well versed in municipal governance . . .” – Monterey Herald Editorial Board, 3/26/10, Monterey Herald
“[Sue McCloud says she] wants [to stay in office for a sixth term] to see [work] completed.” – Article: McCloud: Finances, Flanders Warrant Sixth Term, 1/29/10, Carmel Pine Cone
“The work of running a dynamic village is never complete.” – Sue McCloud (when running in April 2000 against then Mayor Ken White), 4/7/00, Carmel Pine Cone (page 13A)
“The latest ruling in the Flanders Mansion case underscores how the issue’s been mishandled by Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud . . .” – Editor Paul Wilner, 3/25/10, Monterey County Weekly
“[Carmel’s] city council has decided to appeal [the Flanders Mansion ruling] to a higher court, which [I] think is the wrong thing to do, if only because – win or lose – the appeal promises to be very expensive.” – Publisher/Editor Paul Miller, 3/26/10, Carmel Pine Cone
“Moniz says the voters have spoken [on Flanders Mansion], but wonders why any settlements weren’t explored long ago. He’s right.” – Monterey County Weekly Editorial Board, 3/18/10, Monterey County Weekly
“In the face of extremely serious allegations [in the Miller case] of sexual harassment and age discrimination, the mayor and council have presented a unified stonewall against any disclosures or disciplinary action.” – Richard Stiles, 3/19/10, Monterey Herald
“Court papers in the Miller case refer to four former Carmel employees who received settlements in cases similar to Miller’s totaling some $500,000 . . .” – Article: Carmel Stonewall, 3/25/10, Monterey County Weekly
“On behalf of city workers and integrity in Carmel government, I urge Carmel voters to vote for Adam Moniz for mayor.” – Stephanie Pearce (former 34 year city employee), 3/19/10, Monterey Herald
Adam A. Moniz for Mayor of Carmel 2010, P.O. Box 34, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921. Mike Brown, Treasurer. Adam’s Home Phone: 250-7787. Adam’s E-mail: Adam@CarmelTogether.com
Let’s move Carmel forward. Polls will be open this Tuesday, April 13th, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., at Sunset Center. Please exercise your right to vote.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, April 9, 2010, 37A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 9 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE BUSINESS DISTRICT: Adam believes we should be helping our business community now, as opposed to spending even more City money on expensive outside consultants to provide an ivory tower analysis of reality. We must spend wisely and we must stretch every single dollar.
Adam has proposed a special initiative to identify and create superior incentives to encourage the occupancy of currently vacant storefronts. And as Mayor, he will prioritize improved relations between the City and the business district. Our City should not be competing with the Chamber of Commerce, we should be partnering in a meaningful and mutually beneficial way.
Lastly, a very special Happy Birthday to our beloved Doris Day!
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, April 2, 2010, 31A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 8 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE TALENT IN OUR VILLAGE: Let’s shift away from our City’s expensive current approach of hiring high-priced outside consultants and instead draw more on our collective skills and experiences. We should better utilize the talents of our village residents.
Adam believes we need to provide residents with greater opportunity to participate in Carmel’s government, as that will strengthen our community and lead to a better future (it’s one of the main reasons Adam previously applied to serve on the Forest & Beach Commission).
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 26, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 6 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
THE SCOUT HOUSE: Let’s put the Scout House back in service as an affordable community gathering place. As Mayor, Adam will start the process by supporting efforts to make the Scout House handicap accessible and moving forward on necessary repairs. Adam believes that re-opening the Scout House is a step in the right direction towards revitalizing our sense of community.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 12, 2010, 3A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 5 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
ACCESS TO INFORMATION: On February 3, 2010, the Honorable Larry E. Hayes, Judge of the Superior Court, ruled against our City on an aspect of the Jane Miller litigation. In his order, Judge Hayes publicly revealed that there have been 4 other City employees who, in Judge Hayes’ words, made “claims similar to Ms. Miller” against City Hall over a recent 5 year period.
What are these 4 other “similar” claims that were made against City Hall? Did City Hall quietly settle these 4 other “similar” claims behind closed doors? Were they settled by City Hall to prevent the public release of information about them? Exactly how much money did City Hall settle these “claims similar to Ms. Miller” for? If any of these claims were frivolous, then why exactly did City Hall pay money to settle them?
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, March 5, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 4 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
DOGS: Our village has a rich history of embracing our canine friends and visitors flock from far and wide with their pets in tow. As Mayor, Adam is committed to ensuring Carmel remains dog heaven on earth. His dog, Maddy, simply would not have it any other way (and neither would he).
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 26, 2010, 23A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 3 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
PROTECTING OUR CITY: We must protect our city from the continuation of costly lawsuits and expensive settlements. As Mayor, Adam will restore transparency, openness, and accessibility. We can’t afford to make any more mistakes.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2010, 21A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 2 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL: Carmel-by-the-Sea’s World War I Memorial has not seen any major work since late 1977 (a car lost its brakes coming down Ocean Avenue and plowed into it on August 6, 1977). As Mayor, Adam will join veterans in leading fundraising efforts for private financial backing to give our war memorial the restoration it desperately needs.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 12, 2010, 25A)
Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 1 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series)
MEETINGS: If you are familiar with City Hall, then you know how difficult it is to be heard. This will stop with a change in meeting procedures. Adam will also hold a minimum of two town hall meetings per year that will be open to all village residents.
(Source: The Carmel Pine Cone, February 5, 2010, 25A)
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Burnett for Carmel: ‘Forward Together’
ABSTRACT: ‘Burnett for Carmel City Council’ campaign literature, including selected links to his website, http://burnettforcarmel.com/, and background, present and past experience in the private sector and government, are presented. Campaign Co-Chairs are Ken White, Charlotte Townsend and Jean Grace, all former Carmel-by-the-Sea mayors. A theme of his campaign is ‘Forward Together.’
Burnett for Carmel City Council
Jason Burnett is the founder and principal of Burnett EcoEnergy, a local company that provides financing solutions for clean energy projects. He and his wife Melissa ("Mel") live at Second Avenue and Dolores Street, S.E. corner, in Carmel-by-the-Sea. "Jason was born and raised in the Carmel area and feels lucky to have come home to Carmel-by-the-Sea and to give back to his community. Jason loves his hometown because it is a small, friendly and culturally vibrant community, in one of the most beautiful settings in the world."
Son of Robin Burnett, marine biologist, and Nancy Packard Burnett, marine biologist and one of the founders of the Monterey Bay Aquarium; grandson of David Packard, co-founder of the electronics and technology company Hewlett-Packard and Lucile Packard, especially known for her work with the Stanford Convalescent Home, today the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
President, Board of Directors, Pacific Grove Natural History Museum
Serves on Overall Economic Development Commission for Monterey County
Serves on the Board of Trustees of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Meet with Jason
Wine & Cheese Event at the Sunset Center Main Lobby:
Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Weekly Coffees with the Community at Il Fornaio, The Pine Inn, N/s Ocean Av. @ Monte Verde St., Carmel-by-the-Sea
ISSUES
Vibrant village, strong economy
To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea vibrant, we need to maintain a diversity of businesses, serving both residents and visitors.
Fiscal responsibility
Our city hall needs to account for off budget liabilities, such as roads, storm damage, and lawsuits.
Asking the tough questions
We need to ensure that City Hall reflects our values. We want a city government with great employee morale, because that’s good for the whole community.
Working together
City leadership needs to listen carefully to really understand what people want in our community. There must also be an atmosphere of respect and courtesy so that all feel comfortable sharing their views.
Transparency in government
Residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea should expect fair application of our city’s rules. We need to be clear about these rules and ordinances, and then work to ensure that they are evenly followed and enforced.
Join the Campaign
Contact Information:
Phone: (831) 624-3252
Email: Jason@BurnettForCarmel.com
Mail: P.O. Box 1513, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. 93921
Sign-up for Updates
EXPERIENCE:
• Founder/ Principal Burnett EcoEnergy (Financial Services industry)
March 2009 — Present (1 year )
• Former Associate Deputy Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
- assisted the Administrator and Deputy Administrator in the Agency's priority area of climate change and clean energy.
- developed the Agency's response to the Supreme Court's decision in Massachusetts v. EPA regarding greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
- responsible for the development of EPA's comprehensive
climate change strategy using existing authority while working to inform the legislative debate about new authority.
• Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years )
Developed, analyzed, and advised on alternative regulatory approaches, notably for multi-pollutant power plant controls, mobile sources and fuels, air toxics, and national ambient air quality standards. Managed the drafting and interagency review of regulations and their accompanying analyses.
• Former Director of Consulting and Structured Transactions Evolution Markets (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years )
Advised energy companies on greenhouse gas policy design and business strategies for air pollution control. Assisted in identifying, analyzing, and implementing investments. Consulted with state governments, the European Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the development of air pollution regulations and greenhouse gas controls.
• Former Research Associate
AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Public Policy industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Researched the effectiveness of regulations and helped write an amici curiae brief on the economics of regulation for the Supreme Court. Assisted in directing research and hiring staff. Managed the development of web resources for studying regulations and an assessment of the quality and completeness of agencies’ regulatory impact analyses.
EDUCATION:
Stanford University
MA , Earth Systems , 2003 — 2003
BA with honors , Economics , 1994 — 1999
Activities and Societies:
Goldman Prize recipient (Institute for International Studies - Goldman Honors Program), Research and Teaching Assistant (Institute for International Studies and Department of Economics)
Ferndale High School
ADDENDUM:
Local News Articles Links
Burnett EcoEnergy
Industry Sector: Renewable Energy Funding
Established: 2009
Burnett EcoEnergy helps companies, property owners, and project developers maximize government rebates, tax credits, and other savings -- a win both for our planet and your bottom line. Under our success partnership arrangement, our fee is a percentage of the savings we achieve for you.
Financing for Clean Energy Projects
Burnett EcoEnergy provides financing for largescale residential and small-scale commercial clean energy projects.
Helping City and County Governments
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is investing close to $100 billion in clean energy. Burnett EcoEnergy can provide financing to leverage and assistance in securing stimulus monies.
Number of employees: 2
Contact: Jason K. Burnett, Principal
Phone Number: 831.883.9806
Email: jason@burnettecoenergy.com
Testimony of Jason Burnett Private Citizen
Former Associate Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senate Hearing: “An Update on the Science of Global Warming and its Implications,” July 22, 2008
Burnett for Carmel City Council
Jason Burnett is the founder and principal of Burnett EcoEnergy, a local company that provides financing solutions for clean energy projects. He and his wife Melissa ("Mel") live at Second Avenue and Dolores Street, S.E. corner, in Carmel-by-the-Sea. "Jason was born and raised in the Carmel area and feels lucky to have come home to Carmel-by-the-Sea and to give back to his community. Jason loves his hometown because it is a small, friendly and culturally vibrant community, in one of the most beautiful settings in the world."
Son of Robin Burnett, marine biologist, and Nancy Packard Burnett, marine biologist and one of the founders of the Monterey Bay Aquarium; grandson of David Packard, co-founder of the electronics and technology company Hewlett-Packard and Lucile Packard, especially known for her work with the Stanford Convalescent Home, today the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
President, Board of Directors, Pacific Grove Natural History Museum
Serves on Overall Economic Development Commission for Monterey County
Serves on the Board of Trustees of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.
Meet with Jason
Wine & Cheese Event at the Sunset Center Main Lobby:
Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Weekly Coffees with the Community at Il Fornaio, The Pine Inn, N/s Ocean Av. @ Monte Verde St., Carmel-by-the-Sea
ISSUES
Vibrant village, strong economy
To keep Carmel-by-the-Sea vibrant, we need to maintain a diversity of businesses, serving both residents and visitors.
Fiscal responsibility
Our city hall needs to account for off budget liabilities, such as roads, storm damage, and lawsuits.
Asking the tough questions
We need to ensure that City Hall reflects our values. We want a city government with great employee morale, because that’s good for the whole community.
Working together
City leadership needs to listen carefully to really understand what people want in our community. There must also be an atmosphere of respect and courtesy so that all feel comfortable sharing their views.
Transparency in government
Residents of Carmel-by-the-Sea should expect fair application of our city’s rules. We need to be clear about these rules and ordinances, and then work to ensure that they are evenly followed and enforced.
Join the Campaign
Contact Information:
Phone: (831) 624-3252
Email: Jason@BurnettForCarmel.com
Mail: P.O. Box 1513, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. 93921
Sign-up for Updates
EXPERIENCE:
• Founder/ Principal Burnett EcoEnergy (Financial Services industry)
March 2009 — Present (1 year )
• Former Associate Deputy Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
- assisted the Administrator and Deputy Administrator in the Agency's priority area of climate change and clean energy.
- developed the Agency's response to the Supreme Court's decision in Massachusetts v. EPA regarding greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.
- responsible for the development of EPA's comprehensive
climate change strategy using existing authority while working to inform the legislative debate about new authority.
• Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years )
Developed, analyzed, and advised on alternative regulatory approaches, notably for multi-pollutant power plant controls, mobile sources and fuels, air toxics, and national ambient air quality standards. Managed the drafting and interagency review of regulations and their accompanying analyses.
• Former Director of Consulting and Structured Transactions Evolution Markets (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years )
Advised energy companies on greenhouse gas policy design and business strategies for air pollution control. Assisted in identifying, analyzing, and implementing investments. Consulted with state governments, the European Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe on the development of air pollution regulations and greenhouse gas controls.
• Former Research Associate
AEI-Brookings Joint Center for Regulatory Studies (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Public Policy industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years )
Researched the effectiveness of regulations and helped write an amici curiae brief on the economics of regulation for the Supreme Court. Assisted in directing research and hiring staff. Managed the development of web resources for studying regulations and an assessment of the quality and completeness of agencies’ regulatory impact analyses.
EDUCATION:
Stanford University
MA , Earth Systems , 2003 — 2003
BA with honors , Economics , 1994 — 1999
Activities and Societies:
Goldman Prize recipient (Institute for International Studies - Goldman Honors Program), Research and Teaching Assistant (Institute for International Studies and Department of Economics)
Ferndale High School
ADDENDUM:
Local News Articles Links
Burnett EcoEnergy
Industry Sector: Renewable Energy Funding
Established: 2009
Burnett EcoEnergy helps companies, property owners, and project developers maximize government rebates, tax credits, and other savings -- a win both for our planet and your bottom line. Under our success partnership arrangement, our fee is a percentage of the savings we achieve for you.
Financing for Clean Energy Projects
Burnett EcoEnergy provides financing for largescale residential and small-scale commercial clean energy projects.
Helping City and County Governments
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is investing close to $100 billion in clean energy. Burnett EcoEnergy can provide financing to leverage and assistance in securing stimulus monies.
Number of employees: 2
Contact: Jason K. Burnett, Principal
Phone Number: 831.883.9806
Email: jason@burnettecoenergy.com
Testimony of Jason Burnett Private Citizen
Former Associate Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senate Hearing: “An Update on the Science of Global Warming and its Implications,” July 22, 2008
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Carmel Art Association Presents CROZIER'S ‘SLEIGHT OF HAND: THE ART OF THE TROMPE-L’OEIL FRAME’ SOLO SHOW, GALLERY SHOWCASE FEATURING AUVIL, JOHNSON & TSOURIS AND ALL MEMBER 'PAINT MISBEHAVING' THEME SHOW
Carmel Art Association
“Celebrating 81 years of local art”
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
“Founded in 1927, Carmel's oldest gallery features the work of more than 120 professional local artists, and is dedicated to presenting only the finest work for sale by artists living on the Monterey Peninsula.”
For more information, Online or (831) 624-6176.
Carmel Art Association Presents CROZIER'S ‘SLEIGHT OF HAND: THE ART OF THE TROMPE-L’OEIL FRAME’ SOLO SHOW, GALLERY SHOWCASE FEATURING AUVIL, JOHNSON & TSOURIS AND ALL MEMBER SHOW 'PAINT MISBEHAVING' THEME SHOW
Thursday, February 4 – March 2, 2009
SOLO SHOW “SLEIGHT OF HAND: THE ART OF THE TROMPE-L’OEIL FRAME” (Center Room):
Artist Christine Crozier presents an exhibition of oil paintings with frames that wittingly deceive the eye. View Crozier’s Artist’s Statement and two painting, including "Come to the Fair" and “Padre's Garden."
GALLERY SHOWCASE (Segal Room):
Sculptor/Painter Eleen Auvil presents “Continuum,” an exhibit of bronze sculpture and monoprints. View Auvil’s Education, Awards and Solo Shows and three pieces of sculpture.
Painter and Printmaker Barbara Johnson exhibits abstract paintings using mixed media on paper and relief prints. View Johnson’s Memberships, Education and Collections and three pieces of artwork, including “Tempest” (Relief Print), “Bravo” (Mixed Media on Paper) and “Checkerboard of Spring” (Oil on Canvas).
Painter Michel Tsouris exhibits oil on beeswax paintings illuminating and exploring the unconscious. View Tsouris’s Artist’s Statement, Education, Museums and Galleries, Memberships and three pieces of artwork, including "Levitation" (Tar, oil, wax on canvas), "Crossing Over” (Tar, oil, wax on canvas) and "Emergent Self" (Tar, oil, wax on canvas).
ALL MEMBER SHOW "PAINT MISBEHAVING" THEME SHOW (Beardsley Room):
Carmel Art Association artists expand their creative expression showing works inspired by a distinctively atypical theme.
Opening Reception - Saturday, February 6, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
MONTH-LONG CONTEST "CABINET OF CURIOSITIES" CONTEST (Segal Room):
The Carmel Art Association invites the public to participate in a month-long contest called the “Cabinet of Curiosities”. The goal is to identify curious items of interest hailing from many of the CAA artists studios, displayed in a special cabinet. Whoever gets the highest number of items correct wins a piece of art from the CAA’s auction selection. The contest ends March 6, 2010; the winner announced at the March 6, 2010 opening reception.
“Celebrating 81 years of local art”
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
“Founded in 1927, Carmel's oldest gallery features the work of more than 120 professional local artists, and is dedicated to presenting only the finest work for sale by artists living on the Monterey Peninsula.”
For more information, Online or (831) 624-6176.
Carmel Art Association Presents CROZIER'S ‘SLEIGHT OF HAND: THE ART OF THE TROMPE-L’OEIL FRAME’ SOLO SHOW, GALLERY SHOWCASE FEATURING AUVIL, JOHNSON & TSOURIS AND ALL MEMBER SHOW 'PAINT MISBEHAVING' THEME SHOW
Thursday, February 4 – March 2, 2009
SOLO SHOW “SLEIGHT OF HAND: THE ART OF THE TROMPE-L’OEIL FRAME” (Center Room):
Artist Christine Crozier presents an exhibition of oil paintings with frames that wittingly deceive the eye. View Crozier’s Artist’s Statement and two painting, including "Come to the Fair" and “Padre's Garden."
GALLERY SHOWCASE (Segal Room):
Sculptor/Painter Eleen Auvil presents “Continuum,” an exhibit of bronze sculpture and monoprints. View Auvil’s Education, Awards and Solo Shows and three pieces of sculpture.
Painter and Printmaker Barbara Johnson exhibits abstract paintings using mixed media on paper and relief prints. View Johnson’s Memberships, Education and Collections and three pieces of artwork, including “Tempest” (Relief Print), “Bravo” (Mixed Media on Paper) and “Checkerboard of Spring” (Oil on Canvas).
Painter Michel Tsouris exhibits oil on beeswax paintings illuminating and exploring the unconscious. View Tsouris’s Artist’s Statement, Education, Museums and Galleries, Memberships and three pieces of artwork, including "Levitation" (Tar, oil, wax on canvas), "Crossing Over” (Tar, oil, wax on canvas) and "Emergent Self" (Tar, oil, wax on canvas).
ALL MEMBER SHOW "PAINT MISBEHAVING" THEME SHOW (Beardsley Room):
Carmel Art Association artists expand their creative expression showing works inspired by a distinctively atypical theme.
Opening Reception - Saturday, February 6, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
MONTH-LONG CONTEST "CABINET OF CURIOSITIES" CONTEST (Segal Room):
The Carmel Art Association invites the public to participate in a month-long contest called the “Cabinet of Curiosities”. The goal is to identify curious items of interest hailing from many of the CAA artists studios, displayed in a special cabinet. Whoever gets the highest number of items correct wins a piece of art from the CAA’s auction selection. The contest ends March 6, 2010; the winner announced at the March 6, 2010 opening reception.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
City Claims City Is Not Required to Substantiate Mayor’s & City Council’s Claims to Monterey County Elections Department Regarding Measure I
ABSTRACT: In the context of Judge Robert A. O’Farrell’s written comments about the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, correspondence between a Carmel resident and the City shows the inability and/or unwillingness of the City to comply with a resident’s request for substantiation of certain claims made in support of Measure I by the Mayor and City Council to the Monterey County Elections Department. The email correspondence is reproduced.
From: Carmel Resident
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009
To: 'Heidi Burch'
Subject: Public Records Request
Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, I request documentation to substantiate the following claims made by Mayor Sue McCloud, Vice Mayor Karen Sharp, Councilperson Paula Hazdovac, Councilperson Ken Talmage and Councilperson Gerard Rose to the public through the Monterey County Elections Department in the form of their REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE I and ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE I, as follows:
• Per a 2005 estimate, between $1,750,000 and $2,250,000 is needed to restore the home, including disabled access. In spite of five task forces studying possible municipal use, none was found that warrants this restoration plus continued maintenance.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim.
• The City has received no acceptable, concrete proposals from groups or individuals.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim; proposals as defined as including correspondence involving the potential use of the Flanders Mansion.
• After 35 years of study, the City found no municipal use for this isolated building that would merit its restoration cost and long-term maintenance.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including specific dates.
• After the City’s purchase, Council twice discussed the possibility of selling the house to finance the purchase of the 32.4 acres of open space (of which the City has a total of 135 acres).
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including dates, agendas, minutes, et cetera.
• The City began discussing possible uses of Flanders at a town hall meeting in 1977. Subsequently, five task forces were formed, one deliberated for eight years, to determine a use which would be compatible with the Hatton Road residential area. None was found.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including members of the five task forces, dates, reports on determination, et cetera.
If no documentation is readily available, can you please explain how it is the City Council made these claims to the public through the Monterey County Elections Department?
From: Heidi Burch [mailto:hburch@ci.carmel.ca.us]
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 4:42 PM
To: Carmel Resident
Subject: Fourth PRA request dated October 15, 2009
I am in receipt of your fourth public records request dated October 15, 2009. As you well know, the California Government Code sections you’ve cited, 6250-6270, those which pertain to the Public Records Act Request, do not require staff to substantiate political claims or claims made in ballot statements.
As I indicated in my previous response to you on October 12, 2009, your request will take a tremendous amount of staff time, at a significant cost to the taxpayers to go through the 37 years worth of documents. Aside from substantiating political claims, I would be more than pleased to assist you in your effort to obtain documents by sitting down with you at City Hall at your convenience to inspect the voluminous record that was submitted to the court.
Please let me know when it is convenient for you and I will schedule some time to help you go through the record. The City Hall offices are open Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Have a good weekend,
Heidi
From: Carmel Resident
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009
To: 'Heidi Burch'
Subject: RE: Fourth PRA request dated October 15, 2009
"THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE DO NOT YIELD THEIR SOVEREIGNTY TO THE AGENCIES WHICH SERVE THEM. THE PEOPLE, IN DELEGATING AUTHORITY, DO NOT GIVE THEIR PUBLIC SERVANTS THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE TO KNOW AND WHAT IS NOT GOOD FOR THEM TO KNOW. THE PEOPLE INSIST THEY MAY RETAIN CONTROL OVER THE INSTRUMENTS THEY HAVE CREATED."
-- CA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
You and your fellow public servants would be wise not only to take the aforementioned quotation seriously, but you would also be wise in taking my Public Records Act request, or any member of the public’s Public Records Act request, as seriously as you took LCW’s request for what became 106 pages of documentation regarding the city’s motion to disqualify Michael Stamp as Human Resources Manager Jane Miller’s attorney, especially given the fact that any registered voter of the election jurisdiction may contest the election results based on the unsubstantiated claims of the City Council appearing in the Voter Information Pamphlet.
From: Carmel Resident
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009
To: 'Heidi Burch'
Subject: Public Records Request
Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, I request documentation to substantiate the following claims made by Mayor Sue McCloud, Vice Mayor Karen Sharp, Councilperson Paula Hazdovac, Councilperson Ken Talmage and Councilperson Gerard Rose to the public through the Monterey County Elections Department in the form of their REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE I and ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE I, as follows:
• Per a 2005 estimate, between $1,750,000 and $2,250,000 is needed to restore the home, including disabled access. In spite of five task forces studying possible municipal use, none was found that warrants this restoration plus continued maintenance.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim.
• The City has received no acceptable, concrete proposals from groups or individuals.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim; proposals as defined as including correspondence involving the potential use of the Flanders Mansion.
• After 35 years of study, the City found no municipal use for this isolated building that would merit its restoration cost and long-term maintenance.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including specific dates.
• After the City’s purchase, Council twice discussed the possibility of selling the house to finance the purchase of the 32.4 acres of open space (of which the City has a total of 135 acres).
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including dates, agendas, minutes, et cetera.
• The City began discussing possible uses of Flanders at a town hall meeting in 1977. Subsequently, five task forces were formed, one deliberated for eight years, to determine a use which would be compatible with the Hatton Road residential area. None was found.
Pursuant to Per California Public Records Act GOVT. CODE §§ 6250 - 6276.48, please provide documentation for the aforementioned claim, including members of the five task forces, dates, reports on determination, et cetera.
If no documentation is readily available, can you please explain how it is the City Council made these claims to the public through the Monterey County Elections Department?
From: Heidi Burch [mailto:hburch@ci.carmel.ca.us]
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 4:42 PM
To: Carmel Resident
Subject: Fourth PRA request dated October 15, 2009
I am in receipt of your fourth public records request dated October 15, 2009. As you well know, the California Government Code sections you’ve cited, 6250-6270, those which pertain to the Public Records Act Request, do not require staff to substantiate political claims or claims made in ballot statements.
As I indicated in my previous response to you on October 12, 2009, your request will take a tremendous amount of staff time, at a significant cost to the taxpayers to go through the 37 years worth of documents. Aside from substantiating political claims, I would be more than pleased to assist you in your effort to obtain documents by sitting down with you at City Hall at your convenience to inspect the voluminous record that was submitted to the court.
Please let me know when it is convenient for you and I will schedule some time to help you go through the record. The City Hall offices are open Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Have a good weekend,
Heidi
From: Carmel Resident
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009
To: 'Heidi Burch'
Subject: RE: Fourth PRA request dated October 15, 2009
"THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE DO NOT YIELD THEIR SOVEREIGNTY TO THE AGENCIES WHICH SERVE THEM. THE PEOPLE, IN DELEGATING AUTHORITY, DO NOT GIVE THEIR PUBLIC SERVANTS THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHAT IS GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE TO KNOW AND WHAT IS NOT GOOD FOR THEM TO KNOW. THE PEOPLE INSIST THEY MAY RETAIN CONTROL OVER THE INSTRUMENTS THEY HAVE CREATED."
-- CA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
You and your fellow public servants would be wise not only to take the aforementioned quotation seriously, but you would also be wise in taking my Public Records Act request, or any member of the public’s Public Records Act request, as seriously as you took LCW’s request for what became 106 pages of documentation regarding the city’s motion to disqualify Michael Stamp as Human Resources Manager Jane Miller’s attorney, especially given the fact that any registered voter of the election jurisdiction may contest the election results based on the unsubstantiated claims of the City Council appearing in the Voter Information Pamphlet.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
One Noteworthy 2 February 2010 City Council Agenda Item
ABSTRACT: One noteworthy 2 February 2010 City Council Agenda Item, namely Receive Mayor’s Annual Report, is presented.
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
4:30 p.m., Open Session
Live and archived video streaming
City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
V. Announcements from Closed Session, from City Council Members and the City Administrator
B. Announcements from City Council members (Council members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her activities)
1. Receive Mayor’s Annual Report.
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
4:30 p.m., Open Session
Live and archived video streaming
City Hall
East side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
V. Announcements from Closed Session, from City Council Members and the City Administrator
B. Announcements from City Council members (Council members may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or report on his or her activities)
1. Receive Mayor’s Annual Report.
Monday, February 01, 2010
The Mindset of the City, Courtesy of Judge Robert A. O’Farrell
ABSTRACT: In Judge Robert A. O’Farrell’s Intended Decision (Case No. 76728, THE FLANDERS FOUNDATION, Petitioner v. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Respondents, dated February 21, 2007, a section regarding the Demolition of the Mansion by Neglect illuminates the mindset of the City. That paragraph is reproduced. Additionally, Judge O’Farrell’s two comments on the location of the Flanders Mansion Property in relation to Mission Trail Nature Preserve are reproduced.
With regard the THE FLANDERS FOUNDATION, Petitioner v. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Respondents (Case No. 76728), Judge Robert A. O’Farrell wrote is his Intended Decision regarding Demolition of the Mansion by Neglect, as follows:
“Carmel argues that even though the Ordinance speaks in mandatory terms, the City has no obligation to comply because there is no sanction or penalty for its failure to act. Aside from the non-legal considerations involved in taking such a position, there is, in fact, an enforcement mechanism available through Ordinance 17.32, and the rules of Equity. Mandamus is available to compel public officials to carry out duties of their office.”
And, regarding the physical description of the Flanders Mansion Property, Judge O’Farrell wrote, as follows:
“The Mansion is situated centrally within and surrounded by the Nature Preserve Park and the Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden.”
Regarding Impact 15, FEIR, “...although the size of the parcel is relatively small, the importance and/or significance of public access to this parcel may be considered a significant impact due to (1) its location in the middle of the Mission Trails Nature Preserve...”
With regard the THE FLANDERS FOUNDATION, Petitioner v. CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Respondents (Case No. 76728), Judge Robert A. O’Farrell wrote is his Intended Decision regarding Demolition of the Mansion by Neglect, as follows:
“Carmel argues that even though the Ordinance speaks in mandatory terms, the City has no obligation to comply because there is no sanction or penalty for its failure to act. Aside from the non-legal considerations involved in taking such a position, there is, in fact, an enforcement mechanism available through Ordinance 17.32, and the rules of Equity. Mandamus is available to compel public officials to carry out duties of their office.”
And, regarding the physical description of the Flanders Mansion Property, Judge O’Farrell wrote, as follows:
“The Mansion is situated centrally within and surrounded by the Nature Preserve Park and the Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden.”
Regarding Impact 15, FEIR, “...although the size of the parcel is relatively small, the importance and/or significance of public access to this parcel may be considered a significant impact due to (1) its location in the middle of the Mission Trails Nature Preserve...”
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