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CITY (FN CINITAS
CULTURAL TOURISM C(3MM�TTEE
Poinsettia Room, Civic Cefir
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 8.1' a . .
PRESENT:
Mayor Dan Dalager, Council Member Maggie Houlihan, City Manager Kerry Miller, Arts
Administrator Jim Gilliam, Arts Commissioner Kathryn Gould, John McIsaac, Paula Kirpilani,
Linda McArdle, Blair Gibb, Lois Sunrich, Arlene Rosado, Paul Davis, Keith Turner, Sherry
Smoot, Julian Duval and Secretary Zenns.
CALL TO ORDER - INTRODUCTIONS
Council Member Houlihan called the meeting to order at 8:34 am. Self - introductions were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 7, 2005 MEETING
Committee Consensus to approve-the minutes of the July 7, 2005 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Arlene Rosado announced that she would be attending the America in Bloom Awards in Cleveland,
Ohio September 8 -10, 2005. She would give a full report at the next meeting.
Arts Commissioner Gould announced that the Arts Commission was moving forward with their
2005 goals.
Paul Davis announced that he had attended the I -5 Corridor Widening Project Workshop held by
CalTrans.
Sherry Smoot with the Visitors Center announced that the new City brochure was printed and ready
for distribution. Additionally, a new 2006 Visitors and Relocation Guide was being developed.
Lastly, Ms. Smoot announced that Oktoberfest would take place on September 25, 2005.
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Paula Kirpalani, Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association, announced that the annual Taste of Leucadia
would take place on September 15, 2005; the Farmer's Market was taking place every Sunday at
Paul Ecke Central School; the Adopt -a- Medium program was at the $6,000 donation level; and, the
Leucadia entry sign was going through the permitting process.
Kathleen McMillan -Lees announced that the Leucadia 101 Fagade Grant Program was very
successful.
Mayor Dalager announced that he was still working with the National Endowment for the Arts on
the Operation Homecoming Project, which is a compilation of stories from war veterans returning
home. They had agreed to hold the national kick off in Encinitas and it would likely take place in
the Fall of 2006.
Julian Duval, Quail Botanical Gardens, announced that Huell Howser with California Gold recently
visited the gardens to film one of his shows. Other locations throughout the city were also visited.
Mr. Duval also announced that the gardens would be featured in an upcoming edition of Sunset
Magazine. Lastly, he indicated that Evelyn Weidner would be honored at the annual garden gala.
Linda McArdle, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, announced that the museum was undergoing
technological improvements on their website.
1. Subcommittee Reports
Sub - committee reports were given as follows:
• THE HISTORIC MISSION BELLS PROGRAM
Objective: Re- create wid. install the original. mission -style bells along El Camino Real and llwy 101.
The sub-committee's first priority is to work with the City to identify the sites for the bells and install
them.
IC:oxrexxei.tt:ee Members. Kei;t:lh 1harrnre1r, Courrncii-ill Mex riberr H.lan NOA - ,sy,
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Keith Turner, Encinitas Chamber, announced that sponsors had been found for the remaining six
bells for the El Camino Real corridor.
■ CULTURAL TOURS /GARDEN TOUR ISM (Tours will rotate each year
Objective: Promote and preserve the floral and historical cultures within the City through the
Encinitas Flower Celebration tours (which include the Garden Tour, the blower Tour, and the
Encinitas Historical 'lour with cacti tour occurring annually on a rotational basis), the America. in
Bloom C'ompet'ition, the National Wildlife federation Backyard .habitat Program and. the Community
Wildlife habitat Program, and other community -wide events.
• GARDEN TOUR MAY 21, 2005
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Committee Members: Chairperson Nast Sterman, Chuck Ades, Heather Callaghan, Jean
Coopersm:i:th., Carolyn Cope, Edgar Engert, Ju.li Gillett; Davielle Huffman, Peder Norby, Arlene
Rosado, Sanford Shapiro, Keith Turner, and .Evelyn Weidner.
Mr. Turner reported that the Garden Tour for 2006 was in the development phase. The tentative
date is April 6, 2006 and the subcommittee was considering the Leucadia area.
• ENCINITAS HISTORICAL TOUR ESTIMATED TIME FRAME: 2006
Council Member Houlihan reported that Lloyd O'Connell was working on a historical tour to
coincide with the city's 20 anniversary celebration.
• FLOWER TOUR ESTIMATED TIME FRAME: SPRING, 2007
Committee Members: Chuck Ades, Evelyn Weidner.
No report.
• AMERICA IN BLOOM COMPETITION —MAY 5 - 7, 2005
Committee Members: Chuck Ades., Arlene Rosado.
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• ENCINITAS COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT PROJECT TIME - FRAME:
ON -GOING EFFORTS
Committee Members: Davie-Ile Huffman, Chair, Chuck .Ades, Mark Huffman, .Melanie
Schwab, and Christina Simokat.
No report.
• ENVISION ENCINITAS MA GRANT PROJECT)
Objective: Engage the arts groups, business groups, and the residents of Encinitas in. a
coordinated effort to create a "marketing brochure and website" that would promote business
tourism and cultural arts within the City.
Committee Members: Kathryn Gould, Kathleen Lees, .Keith Turner, Peder Norby,
Jim Gilliam, arts administrator, reported that the project deadline was extended to June 2006.
The subcommittee was working on developing a quality website and brochure.
• HISTORY WITHOUT WALLS
Objective: Coordinate, encourage, and publicize historical preservation, and develop all Internet
accessible "history at your fingertips" database.
Committee Members: Jim Clark, Mary Fratm Riggs, Lois Sunrich, Christie Kramer, Kenneth
Hayward, Mike Dillon, Billy Stern, and Council Member Houlihan.
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Council Member Houlihan reported that Blair Gibb was working on a revised web prototype. He
indicated that the original idea of having a website portal was not advantageous. So, an actual
website with links and a variety of historical information would be created. A demo would be
given at the next meeting. Houlihan also indicated that the group was working on 20
anniversary activities.
• MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEUCADIA 101 STREETSCAPE PROGRAM
Objective: Monitor the .Planning Department's development of the Leucadia 101. Streetscape Program;
participate in public forums and workshops held on. the subject matter; and provide updates to the
Cultural 'Tourism Committee.
Committee Members: Flau;lla Ki.rlpaLaani, Pedlerr Nor Crriv Ifficlks, Radhellte Co'lIke;r. Clharlk�e 1
7i is .1. L UiIr :;rn (as staff hairsorn ).
No report.
• MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PHASE H
DESIGN — INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ART
Objective: Monitor the Planning Department's development of the Downtown Streetscape .Phase I1.
Design; participate in public forums and workshops held on the subject matter; and provide updates to
the Cultural Tourism Committee.
Committee Members. Katllniteerrn Lees, Ka dh ryun Goullrcll, ILa Verirne s lraw, Ellizalbetln Ritter, Sit errrry S nnrs�ot,
a Joe Koch.
No report.
■ ENHANCEMENT OF THE VISITORS CENTER
Objective: Develop a worlkhag 1plarru with dare goall of eunTuarruCinK alf1d iIn[ItI `rr0Vi.ini -,_ the WS
C'entu Crunrremrt 11o'cation, its 17rr4D Iralnnlirl[ILiln , and! its effectiveness.
Committee Members: Chairperson Keith Turner, Sherry Smoot, Peder Norby, Julian Duval, and
Richard. Phillips (as staff Liaison).
This item would be reported under Agenda Item #2.
2. Discussion on the Visitor's Center Location
Keith Turner reported that the chamber was continuing to evaluate potential sites for the
relocation of the Visitors Center. Additional information should be available for the next
meeting.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
1. Update on the Downtown Encinitas Streetscape Phase H Design.
2. Report on the America in Bloom competition.
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NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 6, 2005
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Houlihan adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
y: Gina Z ns, Committee Secretary
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