FOREST THEATRE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2010

"Welcome to the Forest Theater" Banner, THE FOREST THEATER 1910

ABSTRACT: Today, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theatre, the Forest Theatre was adorned with images of past plays, performances, casts, actors, programs and the Forest Theatre setting from 1910 to 1965. Photos of the poster sized images are presented with dates.

"DAVID" Program, 1910

THE FOREST THEATER, CARMEL, close-up of "DAVID" program

San Francisco Examiner, July 10, 1910, About "DAVID," The First Play at the Forest Theater

Entrance to Forest Theatre

Stage Set for Unknown Play

Stage Set for Unknown Play

Alice in Wonderland, 1912

Montezuma, 1914

Montezuma, 1914

A Trio of Plays: Robin Hood, Prince Happy Heart, Prunella, 1919

Stage Set for Pomander Walk, 1921

Eleventh Annual Summer Festival: The Yellow Jacket, Snow White, The Merry Wives

Cast of Inchling, 1922

"Bats Stand Over the Inchling," 1922

Ruth Kuster as Cleopatra, Caesar & Cleopatra, 1922

Mr. Bunt, 1924

Iphigenia in Tauris, 1925

Arms and the Man, 1926

Herbert Heron as Hamlet, Hamlet, 1926

Cast Shot for Hamlet, 1926

Romero & Juliet, 1927

Julius Caesar, 1930

God of Gods, 1930

The Man Who Married A Dumb Wife, 1934

Reconstruction of the Stage, circa 1937

Carmel Shakespeare Festival: MacBeth and Twelfth Night, 1940

Climactic fight scene, Hamlet, 1941

"Alas, poor Yorick," Hamlet, 1941

Carmel Shakespeare Festival: Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night, 1942

Henry Kersh, 1949

Winterset, 1950

Cast Shot for Lysistrata, 1951

That's The Ticket, 1952

The Firebrand, 1953

Baby Be Still, 1953

Three Comedies: Two Gentlemen From Soho, Dark Lady, Helene's Husband, 1954

As You Like It, 1954

Herbert Heron, circa 1965

COMMENTARY: Imagine a Centennial Celebration in a Renovated Forest Theater as an Honor Befitting the Legacy of Our Community Theater, Our ‘Cultural Icon’

Walt de Faria, president of the Forest Theater Foundation recently stated, as follows:

“The legacy is that (the Forest Theater has) preserved community involvement in theater. It alone has kept theater alive in Carmel and on the Monterey Peninsula all these years.”

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater, (our “cultural icon”), the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea has scheduled a “centennial celebration” of the Forest Theater on the afternoon of Sunday, August 29, 2010. This celebration is “to remind people that since 1910 there has been ongoing theater here that has provided entertainment for visitors and residents alike,” stated Mayor Sue McCloud.

However, imagine a Centennial Celebration befitting Frank Devendorf and Frank Powers, founder of the City/owner of the original land and founder of the City, respectively, Herbert Heron, founder of the Forest Theater and all actors, directors and theater-goers, past and present, in a renovated Forest Theater.

In the past ten years specifically, there have been several opportunities for the mayor and council to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities by committing to, budgeting for and implementing a renovation plan, Yet, these opportunities were never acted upon; they therefore represent missed opportunities, as the following events demonstrate:

• Beginning in 2001, the mayor and city council had opportunities to budget for the renovation of the Forest Theater in phases over multiple years as outlined by the city-commissioned Forest Theater Facility Master Plan, prepared by local architect Brian Congleton.

• In December 2008, the mayor and council unanimously adopted a Resolution entering into an agreement with RFM Architects for a Schematic Design. As the accompanying staff report stated: “The estimated time to complete the schematic design is three months. RFM recognizes the urgency of moving the project along quickly so that the renovation can be completed by the 2010 season (or the 100th anniversary of the Forest Theater).” And “the goal of completing the renovation by May 2010, the project must commence post haste so construction can be under way by April 2009.”

• In late 2009, the mayor and council approved a contract with William J. Camille, Project Management Consultant, for Forest Theater Renovation Construction Phasing and Cost Planning breakdown of theater architect Richard McCann’s Schematic Design of the Forest Theater. The contract included a preliminary review of Camille's findings with the city, a final report, and presentation to the City Council to be completed in one month, but only the oral preliminary review was presented to the mayor, council member Karen Sharp and city administrator.

• With the city council's adoption of the Triennial Budget FY 2010/11 thru 2012/13 in June 2010, there are no monies budgeted for a Forest Theater Capital Project for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 through Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

In conclusion, while a celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of the historic Forest Theater is to be applauded, it is important to realize that the city’s original intention was to celebrate the occasion in a renovated Forest Theater. To wit, a Forest Theater renovation plan was to be adopted by the mayor and council in early 2009, commencement of renovation construction by April 2009 and completion of the Forest Theater renovation by May 2010, in time for the 100th anniversary on July 9, 2010. Yet as described, the mayor and council over years and years have missed opportunities and thereby failed to provide the requisite leadership and stewardship to make the renovation of the Forest Theater a reality.


ADDENDUM:

Forest Theater Renovation Plans July 2009
Forest Theater Renovation Plans July 2009
RFM Architects
Richard F. McCann, President, Principle-In-Charge

City of Carmel celebrates historic outdoor Forest Theater's centennial anniversary
Carmel celebrates historic Forest Theater's centennial anniversary
By LILY DAYTON Herald Correspondent, The Monterey County Herald, 08/26/2010

CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 'No Action Was Taken'

ABSTRACT: After the City Council meet for about three hours in closed session yesterday to discuss a "perforamce evaluation" of City Administrator Rich Guillen, City Attorney Don Freeman announced that “no action was taken.” However, "the city council will continue to discuss the matter next month," according to the news account. Mayor Sue McCloud declined comment when asked by Central Coast News Reporter Susanne Brunner.

Pop Up Video: Carmel City Council Discusses Sexual Harassment Allegations
Duration: 2:45

Carmel City Council Takes No Action Against City Administrator
KION CENTRAL COAST NEWS, August 24, 2010

NOTES:
Former City Council Member Mike Brown, Carmel resident Joyce Stevens and 2010 mayoral candidate Adam Moniz appear on the video with comments.

Most people who signed a petition addressed to the City Council of Carmel-by-the-Sea hoped for the removal of the city administrator, according to the news account.

ADDENDUM:
Carmel evaluates City Administrator Rich Guillen
Closed-door session to resume in September
By LARRY PARSONS Herald Staff Writer, 08/26/2010

Guillen’s performance discussed behind closed doors, challenged outside them.
By Robin Urevich, MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY, AUGUST 26, 2010

Closed Session Scheduled (Tuesday, 24 August 2010 @ 4:30 P.M.) to Discuss Performance Evaluation of the City Administrator

On Tuesday, 17 August 2010, City Council Member Jason Burnett posted Closed Session Scheduled on his web site Carmel-by-the-Sea COMMUNITY CONVERSATION stating that “The Mayor just let me know that she has scheduled a closed session for the afternoon of August 24th to discuss a performance evaluation of the City Administrator.”
(Source: Updates from Jason, Closed Session Scheduled)

ADDENDUM:
Behind Closed Doors
Carmel City Council to discuss embattled City Administrator
By Robin Urevich
MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR RICH GUILLEN:
(Note: Since there has not been a change in salary or benefits since October 2008, a "new contract was never executed.")

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Rich Guillen – Value of Total Compensation as of April 30, 2009 (Annual Basis):
Salary: $150,000
Employer PERS (17.266%) on Salary only: $25,899
Employer Medicare (1.45%) on Salary & Auto: $2,236
Auto: $4,200
Fitness Membership: $420
Medical (85% of 2-Party PersCHOICE): $10,232
Dental/Vision (self-ins. for 2-Party: $797
Annual Physical Exam Costs Reimbursement: $500
Life Insurance ($30,000) plus AD&D Ins. ($30,000): $158
Management Leave Hours – 100 per fiscal year @ $72.12/hour: $7,212
Deferred Comp.: $6,600
TOTAL: $208,253

Other:
Vacation Accrual – 3 weeks/fiscal year (5-10 year rate)
Mgmt/Admin Leave – 100 hrs/fiscal year
General Leave Day – 8 hrs/fiscal year
Sick Leave – 12 days/fiscal year

Rich Guillen - Compensation History:
January 2002:
Salary: $124,000

January 2007:
Salary: $133,024

September 2007:
Salary: $138,000
Total: $160,174

January 2008:
Salary: $138,000
Total: $193,477

April 2009:
Salary: $150,000
Total: $208,253

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION: APPROVAL of City’s LCP Amendments regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Mills Act Historic Preservation

ABSTRACT: At the California Coastal Commission's August 2010 meeting, the Coastal Commissioners approved both agenda items submitted by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, namely LCP Amendment No. CML-1-10 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries) and LCP Amendment No. CML-2-10 (Mills Act Historic Preservation).

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
AUGUST 2010 AGENDA

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CHAMBERS
1055 MONTEREY STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT
14. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs). See AGENDA CATEGORIES.
a. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea LCP Amendment No. CML-1-10 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries). Public hearing and action on request by City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to amend the LCP to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in the city. (MW-SC) [APPROVED]

b. City of Carmel-by-the-Sea LCP Amendment No. CML-2-10 (Mills Act Historic Preservation). Public hearing and action on request by City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to modify the LCP’s historic preservation requirements (including to eliminate certain standards, put more emphasis on historic rehabilitation, and to expand the number of eligible properties) in accordance with the Mills Act. (MW-SC) [APPROVED]

ADDENDUM:
COMMISSIONERS
Public Members
Steve Blank (Governor's Appointment)
Steve Kram (Governor's Appointment)
Sara Wan (Senate Rules Committee Appointment)
Mary K. Shallenberger (Vice Chair) (Senate Rules Committee Appointment)
William A. Burke (Assembly Speaker Appointment)
William Patrick Kruer (Assembly Speaker Appointment)

Bonnie Neely (Chair), North Coast Representative
Ross Mirkarimi, Supervisor, North Central Coast Representative
Mark W. Stone, Supervisor, Central Coast Representative
Khatchik H. Achadjian, Supervisor, South Central Coast Representative
Richard Bloom, Councilmember, South Coast Representative
Esther Sanchez, Councilmember, San Diego Coast Representative

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
DIVISION 20
CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT (2010)

REVISED NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT VILLAS DE CARMELO

REVISED PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: AUGUST 3, 2010 TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2010


RDEIR NOA_PLN070497_Villas de Carmelo_8 11 10_REVISED

Villas De Carmelo - (PLN070497, Carmel Area Land Use Plan)

Villas De Carmelo - (PLN070497, Carmel Area Land Use Plan) LCP amendment to change from Low Density Residential (hospital use) to High Density Residential to allow a 54 unit condominium project, including conversion and preservation of the historical hospital.

Villas De Carmelo
(Page is currently being updated)

Project Name: Villas De Carmelo

File number (s): PLN070497

Location:
(Vicinity Map:) Northwest Corner of Highway One and Valley Way, Carmel

Assessor's Parcel Number (s): 009-061-002, 009-061-003, 009-061-005-000

Planning Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan

Planner: Elizabeth Gonzales (831) 755-5102

Current Status: Complete Subdivision Committee Hearing: TBD; Planning Commission Hearing: TBD; Board of Supervisors Hearing: TBD

Environmental Status: Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) Comments due by 5:00 pm on September 24, 2010.

Project Description: Combined Development Permit to include an local Coastal Plan Amendment to change Land Use Designation from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and a rezoning from MDR/2 to HDR/12.5 in the Coastal Zone; A Coastal Development Permit and Standard Subdivision to convert a 10, 350 square foot convalescent hospital into nine condominium units and create 37 additional condominium units; common space will include underground parking, recreation room, storage and gym a Coastal Administrative Permit to Demolish one existing structure and construct 12 buildings for a total of 46 condominium units; a Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes of 30% or greater; a Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of 97 trees (21 Coast Live Oak and 76 Monterey Pines); and Design Approval. The property is located between Highway One and Valley Way, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 009-061-002-000, 009-061-003-000 and 009-061-005-000), Coastal Zone.

Key Dates: Public Review Period: August 3, 2010 through September 24, 2010.

Reports/Documents: Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) with Appendices (August 2010)

Notice of Availability (NOA) Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (RDEIR) (Revised August 11, 2010)

Public Comment Letters Received (April 17, 2009 through June 5, 2009).

Draft Environmental Impact Report - Villas De Carmelo - Volume I - Draft EIR - (April 2009) (Separated by Chapter)

Draft Environmental Impact Report - Villas De Carmelo Project - Volume II - Appendices - (April 2009)

Notice of Availability (April 17, 2009)

Notice of Completion (April 17, 2009)

Notice of Preparation (July 11, 2008)

Land Use Advisory Committee (February 19, 2008)

Related Links:
(These links are provided for information only. The County of Monterey does not endorse any of the information found on these sites)
Carmel Area Land Use Plan

Coastal Implementation Plan (Part 4)