CDD ERO CEG ERCwith What’s the matter 6 Thursday, February 4, 2016
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in Santa Barbara at the time, and the two were married on Sept. 8, 1962. So began their 53-year marriage during which they “These kids—they think everything vision. Most importantly, our city council had their children, Sharon, Laura and will be easy for them. They don’t realize respects the integrity of the General Plan, John, whose years living and growing up they need to work for what they want!” and does not make piecemeal changes on the ranch were priceless. IS, ND, EIR, DEIR, CEQA: what do decisions that are in the community’s Sometimes when I say something, I it. As a child in the mid 1930s, John built they mean? How about CDD, ERO, CEG, best to interest. suddenly realize what I just said could Maybe that is the middleremote-controlled model airplanes in his ERC? Maybe it will help to see them all So California cities andwisdom countiesofsolve have come out of the mouth of one of age. Maybe it is maturity. Either way, it basement and flew them in open fields used in a sentence: this problem through a process that my parents—or maybe your parents—or is not automatic, and requires ongoing around his home in Santa Barbara. He At the ERC meeting, the ERO (who works strives to develop one set of facts that anyone’s parents. vigilance, with focus on three areas: renewed this hobby as an adult and loved in the CDD) explained that under CEQA and decision-makers can use to evaluate Now that Carpinteria has completed its First, the General to fly his planes at the airstrip at Lake the CEG, the IS makes project proposals year-long 50th Plan: A everyone required peCasitas. During his early adult years, he it clear that an ND (because birthday celupdate of our developed a love for boating and spent would not be sufficient, isriodic not entitled to his ebration, perGeneral Plan has just many hours on lakes in his Miller flatand the project would own facts!). haps as a city begun, and we must bottom boat, either speeding along or require an EIR, so a For a project prowe have earned actively participate in patiently stopping and starting as family DEIR will be prepared. posal, the results the collective that update to ensure and friends learned to waterski behind That explains evof an Initial Study right to speak that the new plan conhis boat. Aside from his family, however, erything, right? (IS) determine what the “wisdom tinues recent his9/29/1929 – 1/18/2016 his ranch was his passion, and he worked You are probably type of our fact-filled of our years” tory of sound planning John Vincent Delwiche, 86, of Car- hard to ensure its success. wondering what all document will be as we consider for the long-term John is survived by his wife, Norma, this is and if it even prepared. A smallgood pinteria, passed away on Jan. 18, 2016, MIKE WONDOLOWSKI the kids in the of our community. his children, Sharon Henry (Dan), Laura due to complications from Parkinson’s matters. Well, this alproject might reneighborhood. Second, the city Agey (Theo), and John Delwiche (Mieke), Disease. He was born on Sept. 29, 1929, phabet soup is at the quire only the miniSpecifically, I’m looking up the coast at council: The councilmembers represent in Santa Barbara, Calif., to Jules and Viv- and his grandchildren, Sarah and Kaitlin core of our local planning and develop- mal analysis of a Negative Declaration the City of Goleta, a teenager that was us in making key decisions about our ian Delwiche, joining his older brother, Henry, and Ella, Abbie, Skyla and Tucker ment process. It really does matter, a lot! (ND) (more on that in next month’s “born” in 2002. future. It is our responsibility to ensure Jules Jr. John grew up in Santa Barbara, Delwiche. John’s family was his greatest Any proposed development project in column). There is much in common between that the people we put in office act as we attending Dolores School and graduating joy and pride. Their knowledge of his California must go through a process of For larger projects, the document that Carpinteria’s past and Goleta’s history to would if we were there. from Santa Barbara Catholic High School love for and devotion to each of them objective study and analysis. This process contains the facts is the Environmental date, and there are lessons in this history Third, active participation: Our city in 1947. He attended UCSB, which was will provide comfort, and their love for is defined by the California Environmen- Impact Report (EIR). What’s especially for everyone. council and the rest of the city boards, located on the Mesa at the time, and then and devotion to him will keep him in tal Quality Act (CEQA). In the City of cool about the environmental review In the “before-time,” there was an committees and staff provide us with a began to work for Roeser Milling Com- their hearts. He is also survived by three Carpinteria, the way CEQA is applied process that generates the EIR is that it is a unincorporated community where the multitude of opportunities to be heard. pany, his uncle’s feed mill in Solvang. In generations of nieces and nephews who SUBMITTED PHOTO is described in the City Environmental completely open process where the public county government was approving too Our task is to provide input on the issues 1952, eachSchool were very dear to Coley made history onhim. the JohnCandaele was drafted intoCarpinteria the United High Guidelines (CEG). is involved from the very beginning in the much development. Then the community that matter to us. John’s family wishes to States Army. as a In vehicle track and He theserved gridiron. 1990,and he became State Champion inexpress the Why such a strict process? Why can’t scoping of the analysis, through reviewvoted to incorporate as a city to gain local Maybe the kid up the block (20 miles sincerest gratitude and respect for his equipment mechanic was stationed the 1600M with a and national leading time of 4:06.26. our city council (or any city council) just ing the Draft EIR (DEIR), to commentcontrol (Carpinteria in 1964 and Goleta in up the freeway) will benefit from our in Germany during the Korean War. He at-home caregivers throughout his illlook at a proposed project and decide to ing on the final EIR. The EIR’s technical 2002). The result was a city council that experience. But so far, it looks like that was honorably discharged in November ness: Juan, Miguel, Israel, Mario, Joseph, approve or deny it based on their judg- analysis is done by objective experts, who adopts a General Plan and makes deci- kid will have to learn from mistakes, just of 1959 and returned to Santa Barbara. Dante (currently serving with the United ment of whether it’s a good idea or bad sometimes are employees in the City’s sions on development. like we did. Shortly after, John embarked on an en- States Marine Corp), and to Cathy and idea? A city council is elected to make Community Development Department Turning the page in the history book, her staff at Pacific Village. Their devoted Five of the best athletes to wear Carpinteria School Warrior red will be hondeavor that would shape his life and that High exactly those types of decisions, so why (CDD), but for larger projects are generwe next find development interests backMike consulting Wondolowski is President of the andSaturday, loving care of him, each in9their oredof athis thefuture CHS Athletic of Fame Banquet Nov. 9, from 5 to p.m.own, family: Hall he purchased a D7 on the extra hassle (and time and expense)? ally outside companies hired ing development-friendly city council Carpinteria Valley Association (Carpinteriaway, provided him withRuiz comfort at Carpinteria & Girls 4849 Foothill Road. Kevin Purcell and Peter CaterpillarBoys tractor thatClub, had been used unique Consider the following quote by the by the city. candidates. (Carpinteria, 1960’s; Goleta, ValleyAssociation.org), a local organization and a sense of well-being during his last of the class of 1974, DeeAndra Pilkington McGuff, ’86, Micheline Sheaffer White, overseas in World War II and began the late U.S. Senator Patrick Moynihan: “EvThe whole process is run by the Envi2006). The new city council majority ap- dedicated to maintaining the small beach three years. ’88, and Coley Candaele, ’90, will all be inducted into the Warrior hall at the dinner. development of grassy hillside land east eryone is entitled to his own opinion, but ronmental Review Officer (ERO), who is proves development at a high rate, and town nature of our community. In his 25 A funeral mass wasfrom heldthe at Our cost to attend iscreating $40 perthe person or $400 for a table of 10. Proceeds eventLady Carpinteria, avocado ranch not to his own facts.” the Community Development Director or The of “if necessary,” amends the General Plan years of involvement in planning issues, he MountAthletics Carmel Centennial Church in Montecito be the to benefit the60 Carpinteria HighofSchool Fund. he first operated for over years. Think about that and let it sink in a someone else in the CDD appointed by will that to eliminate restrictions and provide itself has witnessed visionary successes, as well as Monday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Burial folinformation orNorma to reserve tickets, emailonHallofFame@WarriorCountry.com In 1961, John met Johnson from little. the director. The ERO chairs the Environ- For more more flexibility. decisions that were later widely regretted. lowed at Santa Barbara Cemetery. 570-1866. Park Ridge, N.J., who was visiting family When someone puts forward a de- mental Review Committee (ERC), which or call That is exactly what happened in Go- When not stuck indoors, he can often be found velopment proposal, it is generally reviews draft environmental documents leta in 2006 when three new councilmemCarpinteria’s treasures including Previously published something that they really want to build. and enjoying the associated public comments. bers backed by the Goleta Valley Cham- kayaking and snorkeling along the coast, run- VALENTINE’S DAY IS ON THE WAY obituaries may be read at Maybe it is their dream house on bluffs Whew! That finishes explaining all the So buy a coin and make their day! ber of Commerce were elected. They ning or hiking on the bluffs, or “vacationing” Carpinteria www.coastalview.com audiences will sneak a peak into the overlooking the ocean. Or maybe it is a abbreviations! Now go back and re-read pushed through “fixes” and “tweaks as a tent camper at the State Beach. nice office building that they plan to build the sentence in the second paragraph and tormented minds of three wounded U.S. soldiers when for more flexibility” in the General Plan, “Private Wars” by James McClure takes the stage this and sell for a profit. They might describe see if it makes a little more sense. despite the opposition of most commuweekend and next at Plaza PlayhouseAve Theater. The play, the project in glowing terms: “The world Next month: What is in an ND or EIR, 4939-B Carpinteria ADVERTISEMENT nity members. Among the changes were Egan,566-0455 a veteran actor, producer and sound will be a better place. Birds will sing and and how are the “facts” presented in directed by BillTEL a number of replacements of the word theaters dealer’s throughout the region, will open on Secondhand lic. #42991928 the sun will always shine.” terms that the public St. andJude decision-makers designer in “shall” with “should,” a seemingly miOh Holy St. Jude, apostle and Martyr, great Friday, Nov. 8, at the local playhouse, 4916 Carpinteria Now picture a city council faced with can understand and evaluate? in virtue and rich in Miracles, near kinsman nor change with outsized consequences. Ave. The curtain will rise on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. deciding whether to approve the project of Jesus Christ, faithful special patron in Subsequent changes to the General Plan or not. There would be a presentation Mike time Wondolowski Communications Diof need, to is you do I have recourse from 8, 9, 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, Nov. 10 and 17, gave the council the discretion to reduce depth of my heartValley and humbly beg you at 2 p.m. by the applicant. There might be one rectorthe of the Carpinteria Association Consider a development setbacks from creeks and to whom God has given such great powers, The play blends a series of scenes featuring the three or more people or groups who speak (CarpinteriaValleyAssociation.org), a local to come to my assistance. Help me in my Gift Annuity sensitive areas from 100 feet to only 50 against the project declaring, “It will organization dedicated to maintaining the G.I.s teasing, tormenting, entertaining and consoling present urgent petition. In return I promise feet. That “flexibility” was immediately cause worldwide famine. It will cause small to beach town of our community. make yournature name known and cause you each other with light-hearted banter that belies their deep Stage veteran Bill used in the approval of a housing develto be invoked. Pray for us all planning who invoke concern about the uncertainties of the civilian world to Egan will direct the our June Gloom to last for 11 months of In his 25 years of involvement in opment on Hollister Avenue. More recent aid. Amen the year, which clearly will result in un- issues,your he has witnessed visionary successes, which they will soon return. Tickets, $15 general admis- Carpinteria Plaza Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys, General Plan changes even modified the happy people and obviously an increase as well as Glorias. decisions that were later widely sion and $12 for students and seniors, are available at Playhouse Theater’s three zoning of chunks of land on a project-byin crime.” regretted.This When not stuck can9 ofNovena mustindoors, be saidhefor con- plazatheatercarpinteria.com and Curious Cup bookstore, production of “Private project basis without consideration of the days. This Novena hastreasures never been 5285 Carpinteria Ave. For more information, call 684-6380. The city council would be stuck trying ten besecutive found enjoying Carpinteria’s Wars.” known to fail. effect on the overall community. to sort out all the opinions from facts, and including kayaking and snorkeling along the In Carpinteria’s history, these types of choose which they want to use to make a coast, running or hiking on the bluffs, or “vaactions were spread out over more years. decision. That is not a way to make sound cationing” as a tent camper at the State Beach. 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John Vincent Delwiche
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… attend “Private Wars”
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