2005-02-03
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Maggie Houlihan, Chris Hazeltine, John Frenken, Kathryn Gould, Sherry Smoot, Peder
Norby, Paula Kirpalani, Artlene Rosado, Christie Kramer-Levander, Mary Fran Riggs, John Davis, Ida Lou Coley,
Chuck Ades, Julian Duval, Elizabeth Ritter, and Committee Secretary Zenns.
CALL TO ORDER - INTRODUCTIONS
Council Member Houlihan called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. Self-introductions were
made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER2~ 2004 MEETING
Committee Consensus to approve the minutes of the January 6,2005 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Update on City Trails - Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Director Hazeltine and Parks Supervisor Frenken gave a presentation on
the city trails master plan which Was approved in 2002. Mr. Frenken indicated that this year the
city was working on "links" that connected neighborhoods with the trails.
2. Shop Encinitas First Initiative - Keith TnrnerlEncinitas Chamber
Mr. Turner was not available. This item was continued to the next meeting.
3. Review of 2005 Goals
The committee made no changes to the draft 2005 Goals. Reports were given as follows:
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Minutes of the February 3, 2005 Encinitas Cultural Tourism Committee
. THE HISTORIC MISSION BELLS PROGRAM
Objective: Re-create and install the originallnission-style bens along EI Camino Real and
The sub-committee':; first priority is to work with the City to identify the sites for the bells and
them,
CQrnmittceMembers: Chairperson Keith Tumer.MayorDanDalager, Peder Norby, and Rob
Blough (as staffliaison).
Peder Norby reported that the type of installation for the bells was being determined. Once that
was completed, the bells would be ordered and put in place. Additionally, a brass plaque
program was planned for the bell sites.
· CULTURAL TOURS/GARDEN TOURISM (Tours will rotate each year)
Ob.jcctive:Promote and preserve the floral and cultures \vithin the City through the
EndnitasFlower Celebration tours (which include the (Jarden 'raUl', the Flower Tour, and the
EncinitasHistorical Tour \vith each tour occurring annuaIly on a rotational basis), America in
Bloom Competition, the National WiIdljfeFederation Backyard Habitat Program and the Community
Wildlife IIabitat Program, other cOlllmlmity-wide events,
. GARDEN TOUR - MAY 21, 2005
Committee McmJJers: Chail})erSOn Nan Sterman, Chuck Ades, Hcather Callaghan, Jean
Coopersrnith, Carolyn Cope, Edgar Engcli, Jnli Gillett, DavicHc IInffrmm, PedeI' Norby,Arlcne
Rosado, Shapiro, Keith 'furner, and Weidner.
Arlene Rosado reported that the Garden Tour plans were coming along very well. Tickets for the
event would go on sale on March 1, 2005. The tour would run from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Double-decker buses would transport the tourists between the Market Place at Cottonwood
Creek, the garden tour neighborhood, the downtown area, and Quail Botanical Gardens.
Ms. Rosado also indicated that the subcommittee was working on publicity for the event. Press
releases went out to the chambers, town councils, and the Downtown Encinitas Mainstreet
Association. The group was continuing their efforts to obtain sponsorships.
Paul Davis noted that the Encinitas Rotary was holding a wine tasting event at Quail Botanical
Gardens on May 21st starting at 4:30 P.M. and the garden tourists would be welcomed there.
. ENCINITAS HISTORICAL TOUR- ESTIMATED TIME FRAME: 2006
No report.
. FLOWER TOUR- ESTIMATED TIME FRAME: SPRING, 2007
Committee Members: Chuck Ades, Evelyn Weidner.
No report.
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. AMERICA IN BLOOM COMPETITION-ESTIMATED TIME-FRAME: SPRING,
2005
Committee .Members: Chuck Ades.,Arlcne Rosado.
Chuck Ades reported that the plans for the city's participation in this year's America in Bloom
competition were underway. Subcommittees were working on tour sites, the judges' notebooks,
and event planning.
ENCINITAS COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT PROJECT- TIME-FRAME:
ON-GOING EFFORTS
CmmuHtee .Members: DaviellcBufthlan, Chair, Chuck Ades, Mark J-Iuffrnan, l\rlelanie
Schwab, and Christina Simokat.
Council Member Houlihan reported that the city's application had been submitted to begin the
certification process to be designated as a Community Wildlife Habitat.
. ENVISION E:t:'rCINITAS. (NEA GRANT PROJEC])
Objective: Engage tile arts groups, business I::,'TOUPS, and the residents of Encinitas in a coordinated
effort to create a "marketing brochure and websitc" that would promote business tourism and cultural
arts within the City.
CmnmitteeMembers:Kathryn Gould, KathlccnLees, Keith 'Iurncr, Peeler
Kathryn Gould reported that the City put out the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for advertising
firms interested in creating the NEA grant project brochure. The city received ten RFQs and nine
of them were from Encinitas.
Council Member Houlihan noted that the City Council recently approved a full-time Arts
Coordinator to handle grants and serve as a liaison with the Arts Commission. Additionally, the
Arts Commission was moving from the Parks and Recreation Department to the City Manager's
office. Assistant to the City Manager Jennifer Smith would be the staff liaison.
. HISTORY WrrHOUT \:VALLS
Objective: Coordinate, encourage. and puhlicize
accessible "history at your l1ngcrtips" database.
and develop an Internet
CommHteel\-lemb(.'l"s: Jim Clark, Mary Frann Riggs, Lois Sunrich, Christie Kramcr,Kcnneth
Hayward, Mike Dillon, Biny Stem, and Council Member IJoulihan.
Council Member Houlihan reported that some of the items currently being worked on with the
History without Walls subcommittee included the HWOW website and a book-signing event
with Wendy Haskett.
. EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THE COMPLETION OF THE
MOONLIGHT BEACH MASTERPLAN AND TO PROMOTE THE ENCOURAGEMENT
OF NATURAL HABITATS
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Objective: Provide input and serve as liaisons betwccn the City Staff and the Cultural Tourism
Committee to promote the eOlnplction of the surrounding areas of Cottonwood Creek and to encourage
natural habitats in those areas.
Committee ML'111bers: Davielle HufTman and Chris Hazeltine (as stafT liaison).
No report.
. MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEUCADIA 101 STREETS CAPE PROGRAM
Objective: Monitor the Planning Department's devcloprnent of the
participate in public forums and workshops held on the subject matter;
Cu1f;ural Tourisn1 Comrnittce.
101 Streetscape Program;
provide updates to the
Committee Members: Paula Kirpalani, PedeI'
'1'0111 Cnrriden (as staff liaison).
Cris Hicks, Rachellc Collier, Charlie Marvin,
Paula Kirpalani reported that the Leucadia 101 Association held their first "Leucadia Morning"
with Tom Curriden, city planner, as the guest speaker. Mr. Curriden presented a timeline for the
Leucadia 101 Streetscape project and indicated that community workshops would likely begin in
April, 2005.
. MONITOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETS CAPE PHASE II
DESIGN -INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC ART
Objective:. Monitor the Planning Department's development of the Downtown Strcetscape Phase n
Design; participate in public forums and workshops held on the subject matter; and provide updates to
the Cultural oI'ourisrn Cornmittee.
Committee Members: Kathleen
Sherry Smoot, and Joe Koch.
Ch,lcon, Kathryn Gould, LaVerne Shaw, EliZ:lbethRitter,
Council Member Houlihan reported that an historic road consultant was hired to give the city
suggestions and direction on the Phase II Design ofthe Downtown Streetscape. As a result of the
consultant's direction, decisions were made very easily. Some suggestions included moving the
entry point further south to Swami's and redesign the bus stop area.
. MONITOR THE CARDIFF SPECIFIC PLAN
Objective: Monitor the PJanning Depmtmcnt's development of the Cardiff Spceiflc Plan; participate in
public forums and workshops held on su~iec.t' matter; and report back to the Cultural Tourism
COl11mittee.
Committee Mernbers: Davielle lIuffmarL Christie Kramer-LeVander.
liaison).
Phil Cotton (as
No report.
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· ENHANCEMENT OF THE VISITORS CENTER
ObJective: Develop a \vorking plan with the goal of enhancing and improving the Visitors Center's
current location, its programming, and its effectiveness,
CommiUeeMcmbers: Chairperson Keith Tumer, Sherry Smoot, PedeI' Norby, Julian Duval, and
Richard Phillips (as staff liaison).
Sherry Smoot reported that the staff and board members were considering the relocation of the
Visitor's Center to a new location.
. MONITOR THE CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAGOON TO LAGOON
TRAILS,.'.THE RAIL. TRAILS,-AND AWALKABLE COMMUNITY
Staff' Contact: Chris Hazeltine
No report.
4. Economic Reports
No reports.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
1. Review and Revise the Cultural Tourism Committee Mission Statement.
2. Shop Encinitas First Initiative - Keith Turner.
3. Update on the Leucadia 101 Streetscape project - Tom Curriden, planner.
4. Update on the Rail Trails - Richard Phillips.
5. Update on the Downtown Streetscape Phase II Design (Summer 2005).
NEXT MEETING: MARCH 3, 2005
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Houlihan adjourned the meeting at 9:45 am.
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