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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 County commission wants Pebble Beach Taxpayers’ group to have ‘very low income’ housing steps up campaign By KELLY NIX income families to live there. “The Del Monte Forest lacks shopping, schools, pub- to halt ‘user fee’ THE PEBBLE Beach Company should build hous- lic transportation and other essential services,” P.B. Co. ing for low income and very low income residents in Del executive vice president and general counsel Mark Monte Forest, according to a decision this week by the Stilwell told commissioners. n A postcard for every property owner Monterey County Planning Commission. Stilwell also said the $5 million fee would allow a The P.B. Co. has argued against putting so-called nonprofit developer to provide a greater number of By KELLY NIX inclusionary housing in the forest, offering to meet coun- affordable housing units than could be built in Del ty requirements by paying a $5 million in-lieu fee that Monte Forest. MONTEREY PENINSULA home and business owners would allow units to be built somewhere else. have less than two weeks to protest a user fee the Monterey The planning commission’s vote on the Pebble Beach See HOUSING page 19A Peninsula Water Management District wants to add to their project includes a recommendation of property tax bills. And the proponents and opponents of the fee approval to the county board of supervi- are making their last stands to get their points across. sors, which is set to weigh in on the project The charge, which will go into effect automatically unless in June. half the Peninsula’s property owners protest it in writing by June Though the county’s housing advisory 12, would generate about $3.7 million a year for the water man- committee earlier recommended “moder- agement district — money the district says it will use to pay for ate income” housing be built in the forest, expanded water storage facilities and a groundwater replenish- the planning commission approved a ment project. motion by commissioner Martha Diehl “These two projects will provide half the replacement water that the P.B. Co. be required to build about we need” for the Peninsula, water district spokeswoman Rachel 20 units for people with “low,” “very low” Martinez told The Pine Cone, “so we think it’s important to get and “moderate” incomes. these projects moving.” “There are many, many employees who Martinez said water district officials are continuing to talk to work in the Del Monte Forest that are in community and business groups to reiterate the district’s posi- the ‘low’ and ‘very low’ category,” com- tion that without the fee, the water projects cannot be built. missioner Keith Vandevere said. But the Monterey County Association of Realtors and the However, the Pebble Beach Co. has said Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers’ Association are fighting the fee, the corporation yard near Spyglass Hill which the groups argue is a tax that should be brought before Golf Course — where the affordable units The county planning commission wants housing for “low” and “very low” income voters. would be built — is relatively isolated, residents built at the corporation yard in Pebble Beach. The board of supervisors The water district has “said over the years that it would use which could make it inconvenient for low will have the final say. those fees to augment the water supply,” according to Ron

See FEE page 20A Agha, P.G. at odds over who Council puts off Postcards — complete with 32 will pay to defend lawsuits vote on budget cent stamps — have been sent By KELLY NIX paperwork that would ensure P.G. By MARY SCHLEY to every property is protected from litigation — a owner in the AFTER WEEKS of negotia- hot-button issue that Agha’s attor- THE CITY council last week continued water district to tions with developer Nader Agha, ney said if not resolved, could its exhaustive discussion of the 2012/2013 make it easy for the Pacific Grove City Council “jeopardize the deal.” budget but did not vote to approve it, instead them to protest a failed last week to finalize the first While Agha has agreed to planning to engage in a more casual talk user fee. of two contracts that would allow indemnify the city against some about money on Monday and then possibly the city to build and operate a legal actions, his lawyer, Paul cast votes on the spending plan at a July 12 desal plant on his Moss Landing Hart, told the council at a special special meeting. So far, council members property. meeting May 23 that Agha could have spent more than eight hours in budget While the council voted 5-2 to not provide the city with “unlimit- talks. LandWatch warns that continue to pursue an agreement ed risk.” “They wanted more opportunity to delib- with Agha, it was unable to iron erate, so they scheduled a workshop for water project may out details of a clause in the See ODDS page 22A Monday, June 4, to talk about the budget,” city administrator Jason Stilwell said this ‘induce growth’ week. ‘Play Misty’ at Forest Theater There, they will continue to discuss ways to raise money, within the context of under- n Wants new EIR to examine issue standing how spending has been reduced during the past few years and what it would take By KELLY NIX to restore the city’s services to pre-recession levels. At the May 24 budget meeting, WHILE CALIFORNIA American Water says its proposed Stilwell outlined $2.4 million in items that water project will simply replace water being illegally taken should be funded but are not included in the from the Carmel River without providing any for lots of record, budget: three part-time and three full-time business expansions, home remodels or new development, positions totaling $407,000, road mainte- LandWatch Monterey County has told The California Public nance costing $584,000, $458,000 for capital Utilities Commission the plan will, in fact, provide too much improvements and $293,000 in debt service. water and could lead to “induced growth.” The June 4 discussion will focus on how “Newly available information on existing demand and water the city can raise that money. supply projects suggests that [Cal Am’s latest] project may actu- “I think the community didn’t have the ally contribute to an oversupply of water,” says the document, information to fully understand the incremen- signed by LandWatch attorneys Mark R. Wolfe and John H. tal cuts over the years and what that meant to Farrow, with the San Francisco firm M.R. Wolfe and services,” he told The Pine Cone Wednesday. Associates. “We’ve been cutting 5 percent per year, and LandWatch also says “new information” indicates that the that has been adding up.” EIR for a previous water project, “overstated demand.” To save He also said the workshop setting would time and money, Cal Am wants to carry over the old EIR to its “allow people to have a better discussion new project. about what kind of services they expect out of But, “the new demand information indicates that a smaller An iconic movie of Clint Eastwood’s movie career and the history of the Monterey the city.” Stilwell said, “I think there will be project is feasible” and “would reduce impacts and minimize Peninsula, “Play Misty for Me,” starring Eastwood and Jessica Walter, will provide a big boost to this summer’s season of movies at the Forest Theater. See page 12A. See BUDGET page 24A See GROWTH page 23A Have the complete Carmel Pine Cone delivered every Thursday evening to your iPad, laptop, PC or phone. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com 2A The Carmel Pine Cone June 1, 2012

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Burnett pointed out LePage brings replace Todd Hornik, who resigned before his term ends in 40 years of local construction experience to the commission, 2013. Ferlito, a salesperson for Carmel Bay Co., served two By MARY SCHLEY along with his service on the DRB. “So he’s going to be ready on day one to provide leader- See NOMINEES page 27A MAYOR JASON Burnett and Vice Mayor Ken Talmage announced their recommendations to fill six vacancies on three city commissions Thursday. The appointments, drawn paid political advertisement from an unusually large field of applicants, will be voted on by the full council at its June 5 meeting. While city hall has faced challenges drawing volunteers to A Strong Voice for Monterey County serve on its boards and commissions in the past, eight people applied for two vacancies on the planning commission, four I’m supporting Dave Potter because over his 16 years he has served our community well - a community with incredibly diverse lined up for an opening on the forest and beach commission, interests. Dave believes, as I do, that most good solutions are found in the productive center. Given the ranges and complexity of and four applied for three spots on the community activities issues Dave has faced over his time, it is notable how often most of us agree with Dave. Jason Burnett, Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea and cultural commission. After interviewing all the candi- dates over the course of a week, Burnett and Talmage made their selections. Dave is Endorsed by: “Overall, across those six individuals, I am really excited about what they’re going to bring to the city,” Burnett told - Mayor Jason Burnett The Pine Cone. On the planning commission, retired architect Don - City Councilmember Ken Talmage Goodhue would replace Victoria Beach, who was elected to the city council in April. His term would end in 2014, at - Monterey Bay Central Labor Council which point he could apply for reappointment. Goodhue - Monterey County Park Rangers worked as an architect on the Monterey Peninsula for 40 years and founded the firm that became HGHB. He was also - Monterey County Regional Fireﬁghters an advisor to the architectural review committee in Del Monte Forest for 25 years. Among the notable projects his - Monterey County Association of Realtors firm handled were the conversion of a former bank into the Park Branch of Harrison Memorial Library, and the master- - Monterey County Deputy Sheriffs Association planned neighborhoods of High Meadows, Quail Lodge, Skyline Forest and Aguajito Oaks. A Harvard graduate, - Monterey County Hospitality Association Goodhue has won architectural awards on the local, state and - Planned Parenthood Advocates, Mar Monte national level. Burnett told The Pine Cone Goodhue was a good choice, - Monterey County Weekly because the planning commission should have a member with expertise in architecture, and his retired status means he won’t face any conflicts of interest. Vote Dave Potter for “Don Goodhue is going to be stellar on the planning com- th mission,” Burnett said. “And he was highly recommended by Supervisor on June 5 Olof Dahlstrand. 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By MARY SCHLEY pay for four-laning it. $17,729 in grants to three nonprofits, accepting an anony- Items on its consent calendar — which are considered mous donation of $1,200 for the digitization of the AT ITS next regular meeting June 5, the Carmel City routine business and are often adopted in one fell swoop — Devendorf-Galante Historical Collection, adopting amend- Council is set to decide whether to overturn the planning include approving an agreement for a city treasurer, accept- ments to the council’s orders of business regarding the public commission’s approval of a new home on Lincoln Street and ing a $16,000 donation for the San Antonio Pedestrian comment period, and receiving Sunset Center’s quarterly if the city should ban plastic bags, among other topics on the Pathway Project, revising the 2011/2012 budget, awarding financial report. agenda released this week. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. in city hall. Jacqueline Simonelli is appealing the commission’s May 9 OK of a new 1,800-square-foot, two-story home with a second-story balcony and a detached garage on Lincoln Street northwest of Fifth Avenue. She contends the house is too large and would violate her privacy because it would over- look her backyard. Associate planner Marc Wiener said the owners, operating under the name Pot D’or LLC, changed their plans to accommodate her prior to the commission’s vote and is recommending the council deny her appeal. The council will also consider a first reading of an June 5, 4:30 p.m. ordinance amending the in the council Carmel Municipal Code to ban plastic bags in stores (but chambers on not restaurants) “or, in the alternate, to defer action and Monte Verde direct staff to work with the business community.” The issue garnered significant testimony and comment at a planning commission meeting last month, when 19 people stood up to state their opinions. A number of them supported the idea, while several business owners decried not the ban, but having to charge customers a small price for paper bags. The fee would purportedly protect the city from legal action by plastics advocates who have argued that increased use of paper bags would harm the environment. Retailers, however, have said it’s bad business to ask their clients to pay for the paper bags. Commissioners recommended the council develop a voluntary program rather than adopt a ban. Also on Tuesday, the council is expected to ratify appointments to the city’s commissions (see the story on page 3A), receive a presentation from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District about its efforts to increase the local water supply, and hear a Transportation Agency for Monterey County discussion on the possibility of charging tolls on Highway 156 between Castroville and Prunedale as a way to

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By CHRIS COUNTS the additional $26 million is reasonable because Cal Am Over a 20-year period, Walwyn’s proposal would cost Cal “acted prudently” in addressing “the dam’s seismic safety Am customers $74 million, while Sandoval’s proposal could HOW MUCH will tearing down San Clemente Dam cost issues.” Sandoval added that Cal Am’s work in recent years cost them $152 million. Monterey Peninsula residents? After postponing a May 25 protected ratepayers and the environment. Constructed in 1921 and operated by Cal Am since 1966, hearing that could have answered that question, the The DRA supports Walwyn’s proposed decision. “Her the dam is designed to store 1,425 acre-feet of water. It has- California Public Utilities Commission is now set to take up [view] already represents a compromise,” said Diane Brooks, n’t been used since 2002 — in large part because 90 percent the issue June 21. a supervisor in the DRA’s water branch. “I sat through the of its capacity is filled with debris and sediment. In 2010, an agreement was reached among Cal Am and hearings, and she did a good job of weighing the evidence.” Because the California Department of Water Resources federal, state and local agencies to share the costs of remov- determined in 1992 the dam needed upgrading to comply ing the dam to open up that part of the Carmel River to steel- How much profit is fair? with modern seismic safety standards, Cal Am initially con- head migration. The DRA also wants to ensure that Cal Am’s shareholders sidered shoring up the dam with concrete at a cost of $49 While the CPUC Division of Ratepayer Advocates don’t make too much of a profit from the dam’s removal. million. The private water company also conducted a study to endorsed the idea of removing the dam — and agreed that Walwyn’s proposal suggests using a 5.27 percent rate of determine the cost of removing the dam. The Carmel River ratepayers could be charged $49 million for its removal — return for Cal Am shareholders, while Sandoval’s proposal Watershed Conservancy and Carmel River Steelhead they have balked at Cal Am’s insistence on charging ratepay- uses an 8.04 percent rate of return. Association endorsed the second proposal because of its ben- ers an additional $26 million to pay for studies and staff costs Bowie said the 5.27 percent rate of return “is less than it efits to the environment — and in particular, its population of associated with shoring up the dam over the past decade to costs us to borrow money.” “That could result in a higher steelhead. According to Cal Am’s website, the dam’s removal meet seismic safety standards. interest rate for us and our ratepayers in the future,” she will allow steelhead “unimpaired access to over 25 miles of (The total cost of removing the dam is estimated to be $83 added. natural spawning and rearing habitat.” million, with $34 million coming from state and federal taxpayers and a few private donations.) According to Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie, it is only fair that the water company is reimbursed for the work it has put into the project. “Our operating costs are passed down to the customer,” Bowie explained. “That is how we are regulated.” Bowie added that all the work Cal Am has done on the dam over the past 10 years “was the result of government orders.” Cal Am has been criticized for not doing enough to plan for the dam’s removal. But Bowie said the water company sought permission from the CPUC in 1989 to start charging ratepayers for the eventual removal of the dam.

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In 1990, he retired to Friday Harbor, WA, but continued to pursue his research as Professor of Physiology and Christian Science Church Biophysics at the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs until Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. 2002. Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m Reading Room hours: 10 am to 4 pm Mon-Thu, 11 am to 3 p.m. Sat. Dr. Blinks graduated from Carmel High School in 1948, received Childcare & Parking Provided his BA in Biology from Stanford University in 1951 (elected to Phi Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 Beta Kappa), and graduated cum laude from Harvard Medical School in 1955. After completing his internship and military service in 1958, Church of the Wayfarer he began his distinguished career in pharmacological research and (A United Methodist Church) teaching at the Harvard Medical School. In 1968 he was recruited by Message: the Mayo Clinic to start its Pharmacology Department. His awards include the Award of Merit from the American Heart Association in 1981; the ‘RentAFriend’ Mayo Foundation Distinguished Investigator in 1985; the Otto Krayer Award from the American Music: Kevin Jordan, Trumpet Society for Pharmacology in 1987; the MERIT Award from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in 1988; the Research Achievement Award from the American Heart Association in 1989; Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AM and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Mayo Foundation in 1997. Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM Dr. Blinks’ career in research was focused on understanding how calcium ions that are pre- Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea sent in intracellular fluid control contractions in heart muscle. He and his team pioneered the use 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com of aequorin, a protein that emits light in the presence of calcium ions, to gain a better understanding of calcium transport and its role in control of the muscle. First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Dr. Blinks is the son of long-time Carmel residents Lawrence Rogers Blinks (1900-1989), found at www.butterflychurch.org Professor of Biology at Stanford and Director of Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Worship celebration @ 10:00 a.m. Grove from 1943 to 1965, and Anne Hof Blinks (1903-1995) well known to many in the commu- Celebrating Our 137th Anniversary nity for her research and replication of historic and prehistoric textiles, her skill at spinning and Pacific Grove’s Founding Church “From ‘River Teeth’ to ‘River Feast!’” weaving, and her never ending quest to breed the perfect color of black sheep. Rev. Pamela D. Cummings Dr. Blinks met his wife, Doris Chambers Blinks, while she was studying for a Masters Loving Child Care, Children’s Sunday School, Chrysalis Youth Program Degree in Marine Biology with his father. They were married in 1953 and are survived by three 915 Sunset Dr. @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove, (831) 372-5875 children, Susan Mayo Blinks of San Diego (an equestrian who frequently represents the United States in International Dressage competitions), Sarah Blinks Shapiro and her husband James Advertise Your Church Services here ◆ $20 per inch, per week ◆ Shapiro of San Francisco, and Elizabeth Rogers Blinks of Seattle, as well as four grandchildren, Call The Carmel Pine Cone (831) 274-8652 Samuel, Anne, Benjamin and Elizabeth Shapiro. Dr. Blinks was widowed in 2003. Soon after, he had the good fortune to re-connect with his long time friend and Carmel High School classmate Francis Gillmore Maroun. They were Obituary Notices married in 2006 and enjoyed a few years of adventure, including trips to Sicily, Norway and the Galapagos Islands, before Parkinson’s disease began to restrict his activities. Francis Blinks has Let us help you pay tribute to your loved one with an been his enduring source of support in these last years. affordable obituary in The Carmel Pine Cone. A service will be held at the Church in the Forest, 3152 Forest Lake Rd. in Pebble Beach, You’ll be pleased with our low rates. at 3:30pm on Saturday June 2nd. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be sent to For more information please contact: your favorite charity, or to the Anne Hof Blinks Fellowship in Marine Biology, c/o Rachel Vanessa Jimenez (831) 274-8652 Anderson, UW-Friday Harbor Labs, 620 University Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (the check [email protected] should reference Anne or John Blinks). June 1, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 11A Surfers take to the waves to battle mental illness Conflict

By CHRIS COUNTS floating on Cloud 9,” he remembered. encouraged by their efforts. resolution Before moving to Alaska, Flores worked “Many people in Monterey County suffer USING THE sport they love as more with patients suffering from mental illness. from mental illness, and many of our return- subject of talk than just another exhilarating ride along a His employer — the San Luis Obispo Mental ing veterans have been diagnosed with post- breaking wave, Bryan Flores and Randy Will Health Association — offered a gardening traumatic stress disorder,” Potter said. “It say they believe surfing can be used to treat program call “horticulture therapy.” The seems that this connection between mind and AN AUTHORITY on the subject will talk mental illness. results were startling. “The patients seemed ocean is very promising. Given that a vast about conflict resolution Saturday June, 2, at “When I spend time in the ocean, I feel like different people when they were getting majority of my district is within a stone’s the Carmel Valley Library. better,” explained Flores, who serves as an their hands dirty,” he said. throw of the sea, I am very excited to learn A program director for the Mandell assistant to Monterey County Supervisor After returning to California from Alaska more about surf therapy and how it can add Gisnet Center for Conflict Management, Dave Potter. “The feeling lasts for days, — and quitting Prozac — Flores began to an additional layer of support for those with Sara Sturtevant will provide an introduction weeks, and even months.” wonder if “surf therapy” could be as effec- behavioral health issues.” to the fields of alternative dispute resolution While almost any surfer will attest to feel- tive as horticulture therapy. He discussed his Also offering encouragement is Dr. (ADR), negotiation, mediation, arbitration ing stoked after spending time in the waves, ideas with Will, whom he has surfed with Wayne Clark, director of Monterey County and other forms of facilitated conflict man- Flores said he discovered the profound ther- since he was 14. Together, Flores and Will Behavioral Health Bureau. “While surf ther- agement. apeutic effects of surfing after living in decided to start a nonprofit organization apy is not part of the mainstream treatment In response to the shooting deaths of model, initial studies and information that I Elizabeth and Mel Grimes of Carmel Valley have seen look very promising and I look by their neighbor John Kenney in 2007, the forward to finding out more about it,” Clark Mandell Gisnet Center launched its said. Neighbor Project, which utilizes trained vol- Randy Will (far left) For Santa Cruz surfing legend Jack unteer mediators to help neighbors resolve and Bryan Flores are O’Neill, the idea that spending time in the differences. launching a nonprofit waves can alleviate mental illness makes Founded in 2005, the center is located in group aimed at com- perfect sense. O’Neill is no stranger to inno- the Monterey College of Law’s Community bating mental illness vative ideas — he’s often credited with Justice Center. It provides conflict resolution with their favorite inventing the wet suit. training, as well as a wide variety mediation sport, surfing. “It’s proved therapeutic for people with and consulting services. physical and mental disabilities, for veterans The latest installment in the library’s First returning from war, for everyone,” O’Neill Saturday lecture series, the talk starts at was recently quoted as saying. “I think in the 10:15 a.m. and is free. The library is located next 30 years, we’ll see the potential of that at 65 W. Carmel Valley Road. Call (831) power become fully realized.” 659-2377.

PHOTO/COURTESY BRYAN FLORES Susan Currier Giem January 22, 1947 – May 24, 2012 Alaska. For three dark and depressing win- dedicated to battling mental illness with ters, he worked for a company administering surfing. reading programs in eskimo villages. Flores’ In addition to offering surf therapy to CORRAL DE TIERRA - Born in Oakland, California, Sue was the students were located so far from civilization people suffering from mental illness, Flores that they could only be reached by air. and Will plan to conduct extensive research eldest child of Jack & Jean Currier. With her family and beloved “I was diagnosed with seasonal affective on the subject in an effort to gain credibility four-legged companion “Rocket” by her side, Sue succumbed to a disorder,” Flores recalled. “It affects about for their work within the mainstream med- hard fought battle with cancer. 70 percent of the population in Alaska. I ical establishment. Flores has been invited to The Curriers moved to Carmel Valley in 1953 where Sue grew up would be so depressed that I would call my present his research on surf therapy at the with her 3 siblings Chris (Mary) family [in California] at 3 a.m. and I could- BLUEMIND 2 Summit in North Carolina n’t remember why.” June 4-5. The summit aims to bring togeth- Currier, Sandy (David) Lewis and Doctors prescribed Prozac for Flores’ er experts in ocean research and neuro- Robin (Don) Kramer. In her teens symptoms which he took for a couple science to discuss the connection between Sue was an avid rider; the family months. Meanwhile, whenever he would the ocean and our brains. was a member of Trail & Saddle return to California, his depression disap- While Flores and Will are still working on Club where she often participated peared as soon as he stepped into the water. getting their nonprofit group off the ground, “When I went surfing, I felt like I was no less a supporter than Potter said he’s in Gymkhana events. She attended (old) Carmelo and Sunset Schools, graduated from Carmel High in 1964 and attended Monterey Peninsula College. In 1967 she married George Giem; they had two daughters, Stacie (Andy) Hill & Stefani Giem (Karl Tombrink). Sue PUBLIC NOTICES adored her three granddaughters Courtney, Mallory & Lindsey Hill. She enjoyed babysitting, going to their sporting events, taking them shopping and overnights at Grandma’s were always a fun time. Sue worked at Wharf General Store for over 30 years as their bookkeeper and from her teens until early twenties you could find

PUBLIC NOTICE Council at, or prior to, the public hear- Consideration of a Use Permit her working evenings at her dad’s restaurant Al & Jack’s Rocky ing. application authorizing a wine shop NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that with an ancillary use of an art gallery at Point in Big Sur. When George inherited the family business of the Planning Commission of the 1. DS 11-89 a site located in the Central City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will con- Michael & Anna Szabados Commercial (CC) District. Carmel Mobil, (later to become Carmel Chevron, now Carmel duct a public hearing in the City Hall W/s Monte Verde 4 N 13th Council Chambers, located on the Block 134, Lot(s) 15 & 17 7. MP 12-1 Towing & Garage) from his father Harry Giem, Sue became Vice east side of Monte Verde between Consideration of a Plan Revision City of Carmel Ocean and Seventh Avenues, on to an approved Design Study for a res- Consideration of Design Review President and CFO. Wednesday, June 13, 2012. The idence located in the Single Family and Coastal Development Permit public hearings will be opened at Residential (R-1) District. applications for the construction of a She loved walking in the Big Sur Marathon, doing the 21 mile walk 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as public restroom located in the Park (P- possible. Note: one or more of the 2. DR 12-14 2), Archaeological Significance several times and the 10 mile many more times. Garland Park was items may be on the Consent John Mandurrago Overlay (AS) and Beach and Riparian Agenda. Items on the Consent Consideration of recommenda- Overlay (BR) Districts. a special place for her and her sisters to go hiking and remember Agenda will be approved without tions to the City Council regarding the discussion unless someone placement of a 9/11 memorial at 8. DS 12-42 their parents. She and George loved RV’ing in Palm Springs and requests otherwise. For all other Devendorf Park. Buildwell Construction items staff will present the project, 26026 Ridgewood Road traveling through the scenic Western USA. Cruising and trips to then the applicant and all interested 3. DR 12-9 Block 2W, Lot(s) 16 members of the public will be Macerich – Carmel Plaza Consideration of the reissuance of Hawaii were always treasured vacations. allowed to speak or offer written tes- Mission/Junipero bt. Ocean & 7th Design Study, Demolition and Coastal timony before the Commission Block 78, Lot(s) All Development Permit applications for Sue had a kind heart and was a caring and giving person to those takes action. Decisions to approve Consideration of a Design Review the demolition of an existing residence or deny the project may be appealed application for exterior alterations to and the construction of a new resi- of us who were lucky enough to be her friend. She was preceded in to the City Council by filing a written the Carmel Plaza located in the Central dence located in the Single Family notice of appeal with the office of Commercial (CC) District. (Kate Residential (R-1) District. death by both her parents, and is survived by her husband, daugh- the City Clerk within ten (10) work- Spade) ing days following the date of action 4. DS 12-43 9. DS 12-31 ters, granddaughters, siblings, nieces, nephew and many, many by the Planning Commission and Kevin Cronin Adam & Janet Salmon paying a $295.00 appeal fee as SW Mission & 11th W/s Santa Fe 5 S of 5th friends. established by the City Council. For Block 130, Lot(s) 1 Block 60, Lot(s) 9 those projects listed as appealable Consideration of Design Study, Consideration of Design Study and The family would like to thank Sylvia Giem for her unwavering to the California Coastal Demolition Permit and Coastal Coastal Development Permit applica- Commission, appeals may be filed Development Permit applications for tions for the substantial alteration of an support, devotion, and attentive dedication, Dr. Mark Vierra, Dr. directly with the Coastal the construction of a new residence existing residence located in the Single Commission for no fee, by filing a located in the Single Family Family Residential (R-1) District. Jerry Rubin and his caring staff, CHOMP, and VNA Hospice for the written notice of appeal with the Residential (R-1) District. Coastal Commission’s Central *Project is appealable to the compassionate in-home care they provided. Sue requested no ser- Coast office in Santa Cruz. Such 5. DS 12-26 California Coastal Commission appeals must be filed within ten Bette Elliston Date of Publication: June 1, 2012 vice, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 30, from 1:00 working days of the Coastal W/s Casanova 9 N Ocean Commission’s receipt of the City’s Block FF, Lot(s) 25 PLANNING COMMISSION to 4:00 at the Golden Tee, Monterey Airport. In lieu of flowers the Final Local Action Notice. Consideration of a Design Study City of Carmel-by-the-Sea application for the alteration of an Leslie Fenton, Administrative family suggests a donation to Hospice of the Central, Animal If you challenge the nature of the existing residence located in the Single Coordinator proposed action in court, you may be Family Residential (R-1) District. Publication dates: June 1, 2012. Friends Rescue Project or charity of your choice. limited to raising only those issues you (PC 606) or someone else raised at the public 6. 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Singer-songwriter Kiki Ebsen (left), the daughter of Buddy Ebsen, plays Sunday, June 3, at Jan De Luz Antiques. Grumbling Ginger (right) performs Saturday, June 2, at Plaza Linda restaurant.

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By CHRIS COUNTS government officials, the artist donated a dazzling glass sculpture to the president of Nigeria. Kauffman called BILLED AS one of just three “cold” glass sculptors in Storms’ sculpture “breathtaking” and said that “as a result of the world, Jack Storms will unveil an exhibit of his work Jack’s gift, we have been collaborating with Nigeria’s minis- Pianist Jeewon Park and cellist Edward Arron, who are married, per- Saturday, June 2, at the Jim Miller Gallery. ter of health for 10 years.” form publicly for the first time together June 1 at All Saints Church. Combining lead crystal and dichroic glass to create beau- The reception starts at 1 p.m. The show will be on display tifully reflective, hand-sculpted works of art, Storms utilizes until the end of the month. The gallery is located on the north Carmel-by-the-Sea Seaside a slow, painstaking process — in fact, it can take weeks or side of Ocean between Dolores and San Carlos. Call (831) even months for him to complete a single piece. 625-0425 or visit www.jimmillergallery.com. JIM MILLER GALLERY MONTEREY BONSAI CLUB When New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter recorded presents 49th Anniversary his 3,000th career base hit, Storms commemorated the occa- n Miniature show packs a mighty punch BONSAI sion by creating a crystal baseball bat made of 3,000 pieces Jack Storms of glass. The Pacific Grove Art Center’s annual Tiny Treasures Glass Artist Exhibition SHOW And nearly a decade ago, Storms played an unusual but show opens Friday, June 1, offering budget-minded art lovers June 2 June 3 effective role in helping the Carmel Valley Rotary Club an opportunity to add to their collections for the price of a $3 See page 6A expand its efforts to create blood banks in Nigeria. To help raffle ticket. See page 4A Rotarian Warren Kauffman opens doors and meet high level Ranging from paintings and drawings to mixed media and glasswork, more than 140 miniature pieces of art were donated to this year’s raffle, Monterey Carmel including works by prominent local artists 9th Annual CARMEL BUILDING & DESIGN such as Mark Farina, Frank Sunseri, Art presents and Cindy Hornung, Julie Heilman, Cannery Row PASSIVE HOUSE Karen Mahaney Lowe and Marie Block Party Presentation Gilmore. & Site Tour The miniatures will be on display until June 3 July 13. Until then, people will have an June 6 opportunity to buy $3 raffle tickets and See page 14A See page 24A place as many as they like into the corre- sponding boxes below each piece of art. The art center will host a drawing July 12. The winners do not need to be present. Around Carmel Valley Dining “There’s some great stuff in this year’s the Peninsula MTRY. PEN. REGIONAL PARK DIST. show,” noted Jaqui Hope, executive direc- 13th Annual tor of the art center. “It really runs the CARMEL Summer gamut.” Em Le’s ...... 14A Also opening June 1 at the art center are Wildflower Show exhibits by painter and mixed media artist L’ Escargot ...... 14A June 9 & 10 Alana Puryear (“Big and Small”), painter See page 24A “Cold glass” sculptor Jack Storms utilizes a slow, painstaking process to create dazzling works of art. See ART page 16A 14 A The Carmel Pine Cone June 1, 2012 FOOD & WINE Paradise parties, Pezzini Since 1958 popup and a pooch party

AS PEOPLE do when they know each fleshed apples that gained publicity in a legal other well, are exceedingly comfortable in battle involving Earthbound Farm grow THREE COURSE their environment and are experts in what there, too. A “prehistoric garden” in front of they do, Nancy Rohan and Jon Kasky share the house brims with mosses, bromeliads PRICE FIXED MENU a kitchen like dancers on a crowded floor. and other ancient plants. Choose one plate from each selection...$29.95 Somehow they manage not to step on All of their gardens are fed with compost each other’s toes as she prepares a salad of made from fruit and vegetable trimmings 1st Course lettuces, arugula, herbs and vegetables with a from their commercial kitchen, while old vinaigrette of honey and thyme while he wine corks are shredded to make mulch. Soup du Jour fries stuffed squash blossoms. Carmelized onion and goat cheese tart Rohan and Kasky own Parisian Butter Lettuce Salad Paradise Catering in Carmel Valley, where they have soup to nuts Entrees worked together for almost 25 Herb Roasted Organic Chicken years to satisfy clients by Slow Braised Black Angus Short Ribs preparing masterful, fresh By MARY SCHLEY Fresh Fish of the Day dishes that often capitalize on the ingredients cultivated on the one-acre “What is cork? It’s wood,” Kasky pointed Via Contenta property where they live. The out. Desserts couple organically grows not just herbs and They also have three hens named after Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Coulis salad greens, but 500 types of heirloom Rohan’s favorite event planners: Amy (Amy Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream tomatoes, unusual squashes and peppers, Byrd Weddings) Heidi and Karissa beans, uncommon citrus like the fingered (Coastside Couture). Buddha’s Hand, colorful lettuces, Zinfandel Paradise Catering employs a full-time WINO WEDNESDAY grapes and a wide variety of herbs. staff of eight during the summer but has a list Every Wednesday night, all bottled wine is 50% off They even raise shiitake mushrooms on Also offering cocktails oak logs, and two of the controversial pink- Continues next page SPECIALTIES Carmel’s Best Kept Secret! Au Revoir to Foie Gras, Frogs’ Legs Provençal, Sweetbreads Em Le’s Early Bird Dinner Menu Madeira, Holland Dover Sole served table-side $13.95 ~ 4:30 - 6pm (Wed.-Sun.) Early bird menu includes: Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm • Roasted Lamb Shank • Pacific Salmon • New York Steak 831.620.1942 – www.escargotcarmel.com and more... Dinner includes soup or salad & bread Dolores btwn 5th & 6th Famous Carmel-by-the-Sea on Mission at 4th, Carmel-by-the-Sea for our French Open for Breakfast & Lunch 7am - 3pm Daily 831-625-6780 Toast! Dinner at 4:30pm Wed.-Sun. www.emlescarmel.com June 1, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A FOOD & WINE From previous page of 25 workers on call, as well as others waiting in the wings. May marked the start of the “crazies,” as Rohan calls them: Paradise is catering weddings every weekend until the end of Walkers and runners will November, sometimes two on the same day. The crew often traipse through the vineyards works at Holman Ranch, where Kasky and Rohan’s pio- Saturday to raise money for neering practice of bringing grills with them so they can cook scholarships for the children of onsite has earned them praise for their from-scratch cuisine. ag workers during the annual Rohan said weddings got them through the recession. Winery Walk, Rock and Run. “People still want to get married,” she observed. Some clients prefer the classics, but Kasky and Rohan are also happy to undertake less conventional nuptial celebratory feasts, such as an Italian festa or a whole roasted pig. While the wedding business has held strong, Rohan said corporate clients are also finally starting to spend money again. And after a quarter-century in business, the team at

Paradise Catering — including Ben Brenner (who, among PHOTO/COURTESY MCVGA other things, is particularly skilled in capitalizing on the sear- ing heat of the couple’s outdoor pizza oven) — is looking forward to more new and exciting assignments. For more information about Paradise Catering, go to www.paradisecater.com or call (831) 659-3417. n Popup at Pezzini n La Merienda BBQ n Beer Fest lineup announced Casanova chefs Jon Cox and James Anderson are collab- The Monterey History & Art Association will celebrate Organizers of the 2012 Monterey Beer Festival reported orating with their favorite artichoke grower, Pezzini Farms, the City of Monterey’s 242nd Birthday with La Merienda more than 80 breweries will be featured during the annual to host a popup dinner at the farm in Castroville on Friday, Saturday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. La Merienda, named salute to suds set for Saturday, June 9, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. June 1, at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is one in a series of special for the Spanish term for an afternoon picnic or midday meal, at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Chicago White Sox heavy hit- events intended to showcase local farmers, growers and other is a reenactment of an 18th century fiesta that includes a bar- ter Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas will emcee the festival while purveyors who work with the Georis family’s Casanova and becue served by local public figures and a 75-pound birthday celebrating the California debut of his own brand, Big Hurt La Bicyclette restaurants. cake decorated with fresh roses. Beer. “We always use Pezzini artichokes, because they’re right According to organizers, “the cake is carried in by local Beer wagons will be pouring samples of Deschutes, there, and they’re great,” Anderson said Tuesday. “We’re real- young men (“cake-bearers”) and is sliced with the sword of Ninkasi, English Ales and Bruvado, and more than 80 brew- ly trying to reach out to as many of the local farmers and dis- Colonel Roger S. Fitch, the first president of the Monterey eries at tables throughout the grounds will offer tastes of tributors as possible, incorporating them and our restaurant, History & Art Association.” lagers, ales, stouts, porters and other beers from America, as well. We’re trying to do something every month.” La Merienda is held at the Memory Garden in the patio of Belgium, Germany, England, France, Australia, Thailand, Seats are still available for the dinner, which costs $125 the Old Pacific House at 20 Custom House Plaza in down- Italy, Asia, Ireland, Russia, Mexico and Jamaica. per person and is limited to 40 attendees. The evening will town Monterey. Tickets are $55 for MHAA members and Local food vendors will offer barbecue, California cui- benefit the nonprofit Rancho Cielo, which has a culinary $75 for nonmembers. For more information, see www.mon- sine, Kettle Korn, fried fish, bratwurst and other satisfying, academy and other programs that teach viable job skills to tereyhistory.org or call (831) 372-4445. beer-friendly food. kids in need and those in the criminal justice system. Main event tickets cost $40, and VIP tickets, which The menu will include pancetta-wrapped baby artichoke n Pooch party include snacks and early admission at 11:30 a.m., are $60. hearts, artichoke soup shots, a crudo of shaved baby arti- Tickets are available at Post No Bills Craft Beer House in choke with shaved parmesan, and seared bigeye tuna and lob- Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, which finds new homes for Sand City, Compagno’s Deli in Monterey, the Monterey ster medallions with braised fennel and artichokes, among elderly dogs and takes custody of pups whose owners are too Fairgrounds office, English Ales Brewery in Marina, Wild other dishes, according to Anderson. Even dessert will fea- elderly to take care of them, will hold its annual Oldies but Thyme Deli in Marina and Zeph’s One Stop in Salinas. If the ture artichokes, since it will include sorbet made of Cinar, an Goodies Party for the Dogs Sunday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. fest does not sell out, tickets may be purchased the day of the Italian liqueur made from the thistle. The celebration at the Carmel Mission Inn on Rio Road at event at Gate 5 starting at 10 a.m. “Dinner will be at the store or in the farmhouse,” Highway 1 in Carmel will include food, wine tasting, micro- Anderson said. “It should be fun.” brewed beer, dancing on the patio, an Elvis impersonator, a n Party on the block To sign up, email [email protected] or call white elephant silent auction and a raffle. (800) 347-6118. Guests are encouraged to bring a new or slightly used The 9th Annual Cannery Row Block Party, a free day of white elephant gift in exchange for a free raffle ticket. fun and entertainment in one of the Monterey Peninsula’s n Vines and minds Admission is $50 per person until May 26, when the price most frequently visited spots, will be held Sunday, June 3, increases to $60. Buy tickets at www.peaceofminddogres- from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Steinbeck Stage at Steinbeck To support scholarships and research in viticulture and cue.org or mail a check to POMDR, P.O. Box 51554, Pacific Plaza will host live music all day, including Michael Annotti, enology, the third annual Winery Walk, Rock and Run will Grove, CA 93950. For more information, call (831) 718- be held Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paraiso 9122 or email [email protected]. See FOOD next page Vineyards. Participants will walk or run a five-mile course through the vineyards to raise funds for the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Foundation, which provides scholarships to the children of agricultural employees. (Last year, the MCVGF provided more than $15,000 in scholarships to Monterey County students.) Registration starts at 9 a.m., with the walk/run beginning at 10. After crossing the finish line, participants will receive T-shirts, massages from Aquablue Skin and Body Spa, and lunch from Tacos Pacheco Taqueria, Portobello’s and the Salad Shoppe, as well as wine and beer. The minimum donation to participate is $100, while family and friends can take part in the post-party activities for $30. Paraiso Vineyards is located at 38060 Paraiso Springs Road in Soledad. For more event details and registration, visit www.montereywines.org or call (831) 375-9400.

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Presbyterian Church (Ocean & Junipero). Women 14-21 are now being sought for the 2nd Annual of all ages and denominations, from any town or Miss Monterey National Horse Show Contest. The church, with any level of biblical knowledge, are contest will be held on Friday, August 3. More Calendar invited to join us. Study Guides & Childcare details and the application are on the website: Provided No Charge. Donations Welcome. www.montereycountyfair.com and additional Contact Judy Pifer (831) 625-2782 or information is available by calling (831) 372- [email protected]. 5863 or emailing [email protected]. To advertise, call (831) 624-0162 or email August 3-4 – Contestants between the ages of The entry deadline is Friday, June 20, 2012. [email protected]

Where to Go For Live Music in the Village: Oldies But Goodies Party For The Dogs. Peace of Plaza Linda’s Restaurant & Cantina: Happy Hours Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR) is hosting their annu- from 4-6 p.m. Sun-Thurs. ($2 beers/$5 ritas!) at 9 al fundraiser on Sunday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Del Fino Place in CV: Live Music Mon-Thurs 5-7 Medical at Carmel Mission Inn on Rio Road. The event will p.m. Dino Vera; Wed. Open Mic 7-9 p.m., Friday, include food, wine tasting, microbrewed beer, 6/1 Martin Shears at 7 p.m.; 6/2 Grumbling dancing, an Elvis impersonator, a white elephant Ginger (Celtic Folk) at 7 p.m.; Sun., 6/3 “Pop Up” silent auction, and raffle. Tickets can be purchased Pedicures Concert in the Village at Jan de Luz featuring Kiki on-line at: www.peaceofminddogrescue.org. For offered by Ebsen 5-7 p.m. Donations NOTE: Plaza Linda more info call (831) 718-9122 or email cannot serve alcohol for 30 days while we trans- [email protected] SMITH FOOT & ANKLE CENTER fer our liquor license. 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By MARY SCHLEY lars and the CUSD general fund. passed in 2005, helped pay for Carmel High School’s $10 In a May 21 letter to the board, she challenged a district- million performing arts center and other improvements, but A BATTLE is brewing over whether residents of the issued newsletter explaining the logic behind asking for a only with more state tax dollars, donations and money from Carmel Unified School District should be asked to approve third bond. the general fund. another bond for more construction at its public schools. “While the newsletter is well written and impressive as far “I do believe CUSD has an outstanding academic pro- While administrators contend taking on additional debt is the as giving the community a descriptive review of what the dis- gram — and we are extremely fortunate to have the beautiful only means of upgrading facilities, some argue it would be a trict has accomplished,” she wrote, “I do feel it spins the facilities — but it has all been done at a huge cost,” she said. waste of time and tax dollars to put the matter to voters now. information.” “There has been poor management, and lack of fiscal respon- Jeanne Hale, a former CUSD parent who worked to pass She said the first bond was meant to pay for moderniza- sibility and foresight.” the first $20 million bond in 2000 and was involved with the tion at the district’s campuses. The total cost ended up being She questioned the need for a new football field and ath- district for 19 years, pointed to a reported $73.5 million spent $30 million, which included $4 million in general fund letic facility at the high school, a practice gym, a new admin- on capital work during the past 12 years, including $41.5 mil- money and $6 million from the state, because the schools lion in bond money supplemented by donations, state tax dol- were in worse shape than anticipated. The second bond, See BOND page 27A

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And I’m proud to say I’m going to Huitt, who has opposed the city’s involvement with Agha ODDS make some money.” from the beginning, said everyone he’s spoken to also From page 1A He went on to say that, “Whatever I make on the salt, I believes that the city’s involvement in the water business is a will give the city 10 percent of that profit, which will be a bad idea. “It now shifts back to unlimited risk and exposure and minimum [of a] million dollars a year.” “I think this is a very serious mistake,” Huitt said. “I think indemnification,” Hart told the council, “which is exactly The city would likely issue bonds for the desal project and it’s a road we should not go down.” what we talked about not being able to do.” spend tens of millions of dollars to purchase Agha’s property He also said the city’s participation could overwhelm His comments were at odds with Agha’s original promise in Moss Landing. employees and the council. to the council that it had “nothing to lose” by getting on Councilman Rudy Fischer — who, along with council- “I envision we will be spending a majority of our time on board with his desal plan. man Dan Miller has trumpeted Agha’s desal operation from the various routine requirements of moving forward, along The council has said it wants Pacific Grove to build and the start — said, “We need to muzzle the naysayers and start with all of the unanticipated problems,” he said. “And even- own Agha’s project as long as it can be shielded from litiga- the project.” tually we may end up with nothing.” tion. Being sued is a likely result of any move to actually Huitt asked Frutchey how much time he’d spent on Agha’s build the plant. Involvement a distraction proposal since mid-April to which Frutchey responded he’s City manager Tom Frutchey said that unless the wording Pacific Grove resident Donald Murphy, however, made spent about one-quarter of his work time on it. in the proposed deal is changed, it would exclude the city the argument that for every hour city staff works on the pro- City councilman Alan Cohen said he liked the project but from being protected in the event, for instance, water ject, “they are not working on other critical issues,” such as wanted to make sure the city was fully protected against liti- provider California American Water sues P.G. for interfering economic development and pension reform. gation. in the franchise agreement it has with the city. “It’s a major, major public works project,” Murphy said. Miller, who said he and Fischer spent “incredible amounts “And this is a city that can’t keep a children’s pool operating of hours vetting” the agreement, said it was his responsibili- ‘The only ones’ and running. Why you think you can do this big project when ty as a councilman to pursue the Agha project. He pointed to In making his case to the council, Agha reiterated the you can’t do that little thing sort of puzzles me.” Agha’s agreement to purchase a $2 million insurance policy importance of a water project that is publicly owned and cited He said the city should continue working with the that would protect the city from litigation in the event of the $128 million cost of the plant — a much lower estimate Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority, a group com- Agha or his company, Moss Landing Commercial Park, were than California American Water’s proposed $370 million posed of the six Peninsula mayors that was formed to discuss negligent. Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project. the best water supply solution. Miller also said he didn’t believe the project would put the Cal Am is a regulated utility, which means the financing Councilman Ken Cuneo also lauded Agha’s project but city at any risk. and operation of its desal plant would be structured so it conceded the city was “hanging on economically.” He want- “The most important thing I can provide to the people of would probably make a return for its stockholders. That prof- ed assurances that the city’s police, fire and library services this city,” Miller said, “is water they can drink at a reasonable it wouldn’t account for the huge difference between what the wouldn’t suffer if P.G. was hit with multiple lawsuits over the cost.” water company says its project would cost, and what Agha project. Miller told The Pine Cone Wednesday the item will likely says he would spend. His numbers have been met with skep- “Where would we get the funding to defend ourselves?” be on next week’s city council agenda and that he expects the ticism. Cuneo asked, before later voting to pursue the agreement. indemnification issue to be resolved. “We’re the only ones in America who can do it, because After Huitt made the point that Pacific Grove’s attorney In the handful of meetings since April to discuss the water we’re keeping all the profit out of it,” Agha said. He also said — not Agha’s lawyer — should address questions from the project, several members of the public — most of whom are the project is “not to make money” but “to serve the people.” council about the proposed arrangement, city attorney Heidi Agha’s friends who don’t live in Pacific Grove — have Later in his speech to the council, though, Agha said a Quinn said that even flimsy lawsuits against the city could be fawned over the city council for backing Agha’s project. “major salt company” and a local “salt operator” had con- costly. Kampe said he was amused by the comments such as, tacted him about selling the brine that would be discharged “Our court system is very slow,” Quinn said. “As we have “We are really proud of you,” “You are doing a really bold from the desal plant. seen here in the city, sometimes litigation is without merit, thing,” and “Solving our problems with your money, that’s a “They are willing to buy it,” Agha said. “And believe me, but we still have to incur those costs to defend.” great idea.”

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LandWatch suggests the “smallest possi- fruition. “We were surprised in Cal Am’s filing GROWTH ble project” be built and said other feasible LandWatch said it’s concerned the com- [for its new water project], there wasn’t real- From page 1A water projects should also be evaluated. The pany might proceed with the larger desal ly any mention of water rights,” White said. group mentions developer Nader Agha’s pro- facility even if the wastewater project is LandWatch also complains that Monterey rate impacts,” LandWatch told the CPUC. posed $128 million desal plant in Moss built. Peninsula residents could be facing “enor- Despite the new document, LandWatch Landing. “This requires a new analysis of induced mous rate increases” because of the new executive director Amy White said the group But Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine growth,” according to LandWatch, since Cal water project and the cost of tearing down doesn’t believe the Cal Am project shouldn’t Bowie said the company planned the new Am had concluded there would be no San Clemente Dam. offer any new water for growth. water supply project so it could comply with induced growth from its abandoned North And LandWatch’s filing with the CPUC “What we are saying is that state order a cease and desist order issued by the State Marina desalination alternative — a plant says Cal Am should also have a government 95-10 is supposed to replace [water drawn Water Board in 2009. The order — which similar to the one the company is pursuing partner in building the new water project, from] the Carmel River,” White told The will go into effect Dec. 31, 2016 — could now. although the CPUC has said it would be OK Pine Cone Tuesday. “And if the project seeks force drastic cutbacks in water use on the The group is also calling for a new envi- if Cal Am owned it, just as many thousands to provide water for growth, then that needs Peninsula. ronmental impact report for the project of facilities in California providing water, to be analyzed.” “The project is sized to ensure we can instead of supplementing the existing one, as gas, electricity, telephone and cable services Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett said he meet the terms of the cease and desist order Cal Am has proposed. The existing EIR cost — all regulated utilities — are privately believes LandWatch is mistaken that the Cal in its first years of operation,” Bowie more than $3 million. owned. Am proposal might be growth-inducing. But explained. “In addition, sizing must take into Other LandWatch concerns with Cal “The project should use the lowest-cost he also said the Peninsula “needs water for account peak month consumption. We feel Am’s proposal includes potential snags over financing, which is likely to be available infill development,” because it would benefit we have arrived at the project size needed to brine disposal, “threats to special status only through a public-private partnership,” communities that need a small amount of comply with the state cutbacks and meet our species” and water rights. LandWatch said. new development. customer demand.” For example, “It would be an incredible The $400 million project includes a 5.4 thing for Carmel to be able to have some million-gallon-per-day desal plant in Marina, more apartments in the downtown core, so underground storage and recovery facilities, WINTERS FINE ART GALLERIES people would be able to frequent downtown and a project to turn wastewater into drink- businesses,” Burnett said. But the water ing water. Cal Am has proposed building a shortage makes getting permits for them larger, 9 million-gallon-per-day desal plant if impossible. the wastewater component doesn’t come to TWO GREAT SENIORS LOCATIONS! Carmel Gallery located on the corner of Monte Verde & Ocean Ave. The Cottages of Carmel 831-626-5452 GRACIOUS SENIOR LIVING IN THE HEART OF CARMEL Assisted Living and Dedicated Memory Care Sculpture Gardens & Gallery “Understanding your Highway One South, Between Pt. Lobos Arthritis and and the Highlands Inn 831-624-1974 Osteoporosis” Jerry & Joanie and Monet Boucheé Touché Please join Dr. Udwadia, American Board of Internal www.wintersfineart.com Medicine, a specialist in Rheumatology, in a WATER DAMAGE....

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THE IDEA that a new water project for the Monterey Peninsula should not provide any water for growth has been so thoroughly discredited it isn’t even worth mentioning anymore. Nobody in any responsible position is calling for cutting off water and other infrastructure as a way to prevent city councils and the board of supervisors from handing out a few permits. Everybody recognizes that a small amount of new water must be available to foster a healthy economy, make towns more livable and provide for basic human needs. In fact, we’re not sure anybody except a few extreme environmentalists ever supported the idea of cutting off water to control growth. The bizarre water shortage we’re stuck with is a creature of state laws and not local politics; finding a way out of it has turned out to be next to impossible because those laws (CEQA and the Coastal Act, to name just two) are so Draconian, and because our state representatives (Bill Monning in particular) won’t lift a finger to help us clear up the mess Sacramento created when it let the State Water Resources Control Board limit our water supply even as a whole host of state agencies and laws stand in the way of creating a new one. Which is where the LandWatch move, reported on our front page today, to demand a new EIR to examine whether Cal Am’s latest water supply proposal might be growth inducing, is highly regrettable, because even if the group’s complaint is perfectly valid under CEQA, it also will trigger the lengthy delays inherent in the EIR process — delays we can no longer afford. If LandWatch had the good of the community in mind, which it claims to do, rather than raise this objection to the Cal Am proposal, it would have come forth with a statement that said growth inducement was not an issue because the “I moved to Santa Barbara so I can come to Carmel on vacation.” Monterey Peninsula’s various general plans already make substantial growth impossible. And, furthermore, that the water shortage itself is causing so much Potter has fallen down on the job. Sixteen environmental damage to the Carmel River, Cal Am’s proposal can only be years is long enough. good, not only for people, but also for trout and frogs. Letters This is why I support Marc Del Piero. George Riley, There is an overwhelming consensus on the Monterey Peninsula that we must to the Editor Monterey have new water, including a small amount for new development. All we need now is for the state to let us have it. Considering how much is at stake, local ‘Delighted’ when Farr’s election Del Piero announced advocacy groups should not be standing in the way. Dear Editor, Dear Editor, After the June 5 election we will see con- I was delighted when Marc Del Piero firmation of the “Dumbing down of announced his candidacy for the Monterey America” and especially in the State of County Board of Supervisors. I appreciated California. We will have re-elected Sam his open, friendly and attentive demeanor When a newspaper Farr, who along with Nancy Pelosi and when appearing before him during his previ- Barbara Boxer, is directly responsible for the ous stint on the board. massive failure of this once great state. Del Piero has said three very impressive doesn’t like you Liberalism can be charitable but socialism is things in recent public meetings. criminal, especially toward our seniors. ■ He intends to be very transparent in George Galakatos, Monterey THE STORIES this week in The Monterey County Herald purporting to dis- matters before the board of aupervisors. ■ He intends to work long range on every credit 5th District Supervisor Dave Potter because of his supposed friendship ‘The third vote’ issue. with the man who wants to develop a horse park at Fort Ord are classic exam- Dear Editor, ■ He intends to work on getting the third I support Marc Del Piero for one essential ples of hatchet jobs. The stories don’t contain a single objective fact to back up vote on matters that impact the Monterey reason: He has committed to finding the Peninsula. their central premise; instead they are just innuendo and rumor. third vote for issues important to the Fifth These principles reflect a mature and sus- A small portion of the former Fort Ord is designated for new development. District. tainable system of priorities, particularly the I have seen too many times recently when commitment to work for the third vote. For a county supervisor to facilitate use of those small parcels with development Dave Potter willingly voted what he felt was The incumbent is touted as knowledge- that might be good for the community is a commendable thing for him to do. “right” for his district. But he has failed to able and experienced. After 16 years in And the fact that Potter may be acquainted with one of the would-be developers find the third vote that would seal the deci- office, he should be. But he has been a recent sion he favors. failure on these principles during the water is just an everyday thing that happens to every politician everywhere. Del Piero also has committed to trans- chaos of the last few years? So why did the Herald decide to pick on Potter, and to blast its “investigation” parency, and to emphasizing the long view in It is time for a change. I urge others to his decision making on the board of supervi- vote for Marc Del Piero. He will bring the of him all over the front page right before the election? Because the Herald is sors. new, unobligated, commitment and energy dishonestly biased against Potter, plain and simple, and has been for a long time. All three of these practical positions — that we need now. get the third vote, transparency and long George Brehmer, range thinking — are needed. Carmel Valley

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A WEATHER condition known as “Beryl” marked the Jane “stands in the way of progress.” National Hurricane tems that chase Hurricane Sam every two years. National start of the hurricane season last week when it gathered Center declares that the environment actually improves when Hurricane Center downgrades Anonymous to “Category steam off the coast of Florida before falling apart as it hit the Jane strikes. Jane releases promotional video that depicts her Morning Drizzle.” coast. moving in slow motion. Hurricane Nader: Roars across empty plains, blowing As we know by now, hurricanes, tornados and other cata- Topical Depression Dave: A puzzling gathering of damp currency in all directions while stirring residents and offi- clysmic climatic episodes are created only to exact revenge conditions, Dave switches direction in midstream, makes cials with the promise of new beginnings. Runs out of steam upon the pagans who violate my specific concept of God’s friends everywhere it goes before losing them. National as it reaches town. National Hurricane Center refuses to will. The wretched “scientists” at the National Hurricane Hurricane Center refers Dave to state Fair Political Practices acknowledge its existence. Center have conspired to withhold this truth from the public Commission. Hurricane Bill: A mediating permafrost with good inten- for many years. Hurricane Marc: A Category 3 blast of hot air and blus- tions. National Hurricane Center warns citizens that Bill’s Many of these climate scientists, who were educated at ter, followed by movement of water from one source to approach can be detected by the “wonkish” noise that pre- suspicious non-sectarian universities, are pushing the fiction another. National Hurricane Center reports that water myste- cedes it. that unregulated riously disappears from Los Angeles Hurricane Jason: Unformed presence in the distance, industrial pollution when Marc strikes. waiting for Hurricane Sam to peter out. National Weather is causing Earth to beyond the realm Hurricane Carmelita: National Service resets alarm. “heat up” when we Hurricane Center declares Carmelita Hurricane Mitt: (See Hurricane Sam, with better hair all know that climate has fallen off the radar. and brighter teeth.) change is simply By JOE LIVERNOIS Hurricane Fernando: (also known Hurricane Obama: Attendant electrical activity activates Earth’s approaching as “Dust Devil”) Becomes active and “hysteria switch” among victims wearing tinfoil hats; proximity to hell- strikes with a vengeance only when deposits rainbows and unicorns in its wake. Wingnuts within fire. other weather phenomena try to get in its way. National National Hurricane Center are unable to locate point of Also, the scientists are bad spellers, which is why Hurricane Center upgrades Fernando to “Category Venal.” Obama’s origin. Hurricane Byrl ended up “Beryl.” Hurricane Lou: Blows about in back rooms, victims are Speaking of which, it is not without coincidence that the only aware of its presence after the damage is done, typical- political season descends upon us at the same time that ly followed by a stationary front of doldrums. National atmospheric conditions heat up with the promise of severe Hurricane Center blames someone else. weather disturbances. Hurricane Simon: Comes and goes without notice. 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The year was 1933; the location but there is much more to his story. who were always coming up with new and a number of was the Grace Deere Velie Harris Clinic, When Niels was at Stanford in 1968, he ideas and new ways to approach old colleagues and created a project to improve problems, which meant that much government offi- the way inventions coming out more innovation was not only possi- cials pushed for of university research pro- ble, but likely. Another advantage to legislation to Great Lives grams were marketed. At the using graduate students is that they expand the con- time, most universities around will work for much less than estab- cept. In 1980, the the country were getting sig- lished researchers. (There is a familiar Bayh-Dole Act for- By TONY SETON nificant research funding joke in their world, that when Lincoln malized the idea from the government and freed the slaves, he said “Don’t worry, that government- which later became CHOMP. would send their inventions, primarily in the there’ll always be graduate students.”) funded schools and Being such an important baby in the physical and medical sciences, to the And, thanks to Niels’ efforts, there small businesses town’s history, Niels naturally grew up in Research Corporation for Science would be money from royalties to sup- could pursue own- Carmel and went to Carmel High. Years later, Advancement in New York, which would port the graduate students, who could Niels Reimers ership of inven- when he was returning for a high school then try to match them with manufacturers. learn while they were working. They tions rather than reunion, a college friend asked if Niels could Niels was curious. He checked how much would then take their knowledge to new leaving them in the hands of government. give a ride to his girlfriend’s roommate, Janet money Stanford had received from the han- heights, in academia or private industry. It Niels was in the United States Senate gallery Nelson. A year after that, they were married. dling of their discoveries this way from 1954 also meant there were funds for Stanford to as the vote was taken. Niels earned both a B.A. and a B.S. from to 1967. The total was around $4,500. He did keep on promising new researchers. The By the way, as the result of Niels’ work, Oregon State University in 1956 and then his own research to see what other schools government turned out to like the idea, too, Stanford has brought in more than a billion did a stint in the Navy. He started in a cryp- were doing and decided that Stanford could because it meant that discoveries taxpayers dollars in royalties. The total benefit to the tography unit on an aircraft carrier, the Bon do much better. His idea was that Stanford paid for would find practical applications. hundreds of other institutions that followed Homme Richard. He was in a cryptography should market its discoveries directly to Let it be noted that one of the major dis- his lead is incalculable. unit that was so hush-hush, he had to shoo companies that could make good use of people out of his office when certain com- them. Since they were the people who did munications were coming in. He can’t talk the inventing, the people at Stanford would about some of them to this day. know better than a clearinghouse whom their After some work in the manufacturing inventions would best serve. sector, he went to work for Stanford Another reason why this change in how Betty Kathryn Siegrist University as associate director of contract new discoveries were managed was so management. He took early retirement in important was that under the old system, 1993, and today, Niels Reimers is active in a maybe some 30,000 inventions had never (née Minnick) number of organizations on the Peninsula, found a home. They had simply been filed including Yes for Carmel. He lives with his away. This was unlikely to happen if the uni- 1926-2012 wife, Jan, near La Playa hotel. They’ll be cel- versities did their own marketing. Betty Siegrist passed away quietly at her home in Carmel on Monday, May 7th after a time of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 Writer, director and producer Tom Parks years, Richard Siegrist, in 2006. Betty is survived would replace Clyde Klaumann, whose term NOMINEES by her three children: Gretchen Siegrist-Ortega From page 3A expires in 2014. Parks’ works are well known locally, and Burnett said he is qualified for (Doug); Alan Siegrist (Mitsuko); and Scott four-year terms on the commission in the the role because he is an “incredibly creative Siegrist (Barbara), and by her three grandchil- 1990s, during which its members drafted the person and has a great understanding of the dren: Ashley Allen, Frederick Daichi Siegrist, forest, beach and Mission Trail park man- cultural history of Carmel. He will make and Adam Yuki Siegrist. Betty was the youngest agement plans. sure we are respecting and building and hon- of four children born to Blanche and Dowe “One of the things that really impressed oring all of Carmel’s cultural history.” Minnick. Betty is survived by her elder sister me about her was she came in with a clear Hofsas House hotel co-owner Carrie Anne Galloway (Dale) and predeceased by idea not just focused on individual problems, Theis applied for the planning commission such as not properly protecting tree roots but is being recommended to finish out the Dorothy “Dottie” and Daniel Minnick. during construction, but understanding how term of Conrad Kohrs on the CACC. Her you have to take a systems approach to get- appointment would expire in 2016. Betty was born in Shawnee Township, Indiana to ting a handle on those things,” he said. That “Carrie applied for the planning commis- Blanche (née McConahay) and Dowe Minnick approach will make the rules easier to under- sion, but we felt her talents and experience on October 28, 1926 and raised in Attica, stand and follow. “And she and [chairman] would greatly complement the community Indiana. She graduated from Attica High School Tom Leverone know each other and will activities and cultural commission,” Burnett in 1944 and from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 1949. Betty and Richard work well together.” and Talmage wrote in their memo. On the community activities and cultural “When we sat down with her, it became were introduced by a mutual friend, Peggy Poston, at IU and were married in commission, Burnett and Talmage selected quickly apparent to all three of us that she Attica in the Minnick family home on August 21, 1955. Dick got a job at Kristy Downing to replace Donna Jett, should be working” on the cultural and eco- Lockheed Aeronautics Company in Sunnyvale, California thus moving the whose term expires in 2015. Downing, a nomic revitalization that are the mission of couple to California. They lived in Santa Clara for several years before relo- financial advisor and CRA member, has the CACC, Burnett said. Her connections cating to the Monterey Peninsula in 1963. Richard and Betty owned and oper- experience in charitable event planning, with the hospitality and business communi- ated Edgemere Cottages in Carmel for more than 35 years. The move to fundraising, volunteering and volunteer ties will be useful in identifying, creating Carmel was great for Dick and Betty; they loved running the inn, visiting with coordinating. She also enjoys working with and supporting events that will draw more groups toward a common goal, such as revi- visitors to town and encourage those already guests from all over the world, and sometimes getting invited to visit them as talizing downtown, and Burnett said she here to stay a little longer. well; though they rarely traveled far from home… Betty loved to garden…she “brings a huge amount of energy and a ton of “I’m really excited about what that com- was fastidious about the roses in her garden. She loved finding a ‘great deal’ or great ideas.” mission can be working on,” Burnett said. searching for ‘treasures’ at estate sales around Carmel. This led to her owning and operating her “antique and collectible” shop Edgemere of Carmel in two locations for about 15 years in the capital projects the money was used to BOND build,” he said. “I think that’s a really impor- downtown Carmel. From page 22A tant point.” District business official Rick She and Dick were founding members of the Blanckmeister said the $73.5 million Carmel Chamber of Commerce and were charter administration building, expanded food-ser- includes routine maintenance, like replacing members of the Monterey Aquarium. She was an vice facilities, improved technology and roofs and stabilizing hillsides. active member of the Carmel Innkeepers more energy conservation. He also said a bond is the only way the Association for many years. “It’s not that some of these projects aren’t district will be able to pay for more improve- worthy, but whether it’s the right time, given ments, as a special fund for capital work has the economy,” she said. been depleted, and the state is taking more During the last several years Betty attended the Hale said the board has not responded to property tax money away from the CUSD VNA Adult Day Care Center in Monterey. She her, except for Karl Pallastrini, who has also budget. really loved “going to class.” The family would like doubted the logic of asking voters to approve “If the district is interested in engaging in to acknowledge the wonderful care and compassion exhibited by Mia and her more debt. any kind of capital repairs, there’s no internal staff at the VNA Center. “Angel,” her driver for the MST Rides program, is CUSD superintendent Marvin Biasotti source for that,” he said. truly an “angel on Earth.” The family would also like to thank Dr. Glenn objected to the allegation of mismanage- Therefore, the most obvious choice is a Hudgens for his attention and helpfulness with mom over the years. ment. bond. Alternatively, CUSD could seek a par- “There’s no other single issue that the cel tax or leave the work undone. board has spent more time on and given “If we do these things, they will enhance Betty will be interred at the City of Monterey Cementerio El Encinal next to careful scrutiny to than the expenditure of the educational experience of our students, her husband, Dick. A memorial service will be held on July 10, 2012 at the bond funds and attention to every detail of there’s no doubt about that,” Biasotti said. cemetery; time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the VNA of Monterey, or the Carmel Foundation.

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