2003-04-03
CITY OF ENCINITAS
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CULTURAL TOURISM COMIVIITTEE
April 3, 2003
Present: Deputy Mayor Maggie Houlihan, Council Member Dan Dalager, City Manager Kerry Miller, Management Intern Arlene Rosado, Peder Norby, Paul Davis, )ohn Mclssac,
Sherry Smoot, Sherry Hamilton, Chuck Ades, Jim Clark, Lorna Martin, Edger Engert, Michael Lummel, Nan Sterman, Donna Newson, and Trenda Stennett
DIRECTION/ACTION
Call to Order and Announcements Council Member Houlihan called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. Self-introductions were made.
Deputy Mayor Houlihan announced that there will be two brief presentations:
Michael Lununel and Donna Newson with Directories and Maps, USA gave a presentation on the
Community Profile Guide that they are working on for the Encinitas Visitors Center. Once
completed, the guide can be used for tourism, business development, and future residents since it
will contain information items such as the local businesses, churches, schools, transit, tourism
activities, and community events.
Trenda Stennett with Info Board Systems gave a presentation on the information board that was
placed at the Encinitas Visitors Center yesterday. The board serves as a restaurant, hotel, and
activity guide, 24 hours a day. It is paid for by advertisers at no cost to the visitor's center. The
board is limited to 30 spaces. Visitors are able to dial up the advertising business directly through
the telephone system incorporated into the board. This will enable the visitor to contact the
business they are interested in and get any specific information that they need.
The sub-committees were reported on as follows:
Reports from the Sub-Committee Chairpersons
Along the El Camino Real - Carolyn Cope was not able to attend the meeting; however, she
indicated prior to this meeting that the sub-committee is awaiting the city's response to the meeting
they had with sta.ff regarding size, locations, and amount of bells suitable for the El Cainino Real
corridar.
Council Member Dan Dalager displayed a toy bell that he had borrowed from a local resident.
The toy bell is a replica of the original mission bells used along El Camino Real and they were
sold to help with funding.
Reports from the Sub-Committee Chairpersons . Enhancement of the VisitoYS Center - Sherry Hamilton reported that renovations have
fcontinued) begun. Don Parent has reorganized the storage closed and renovated the restroom. The
main renovations will begin shortly.
• The VisitoY/Economic Impact and Demand Sur-vey/Study - Peder Norby reported that the
questionnaire has been compiled. DEMA believes that the best time to do the survey is in
the summer time.
• Cultural Tours - Nan Sterman reported that the tour will be of private gardens within the
local community. Before she begins the planning process, Ms. Sterman indicated that she
, will be in contact with other individuals who have already done a tour and obtain their input.
Deputy Mayor Houlihan noted that Carolyn Cope and Evelyn Weidner have volunteered to
assist Ms. Sterman with this project; however, additional volunteers are needed. Chuck
Ades and Sherry Smoot offered their assistance.
• History Without Walls - Deputy Mayor Houlihan reported that the group has put out a press
release for the April 29, 2003 Historical Preservation Workshop. She also noted that the next
meeting will take place on May 27t'. The group is also working on creating a webpage that will
eventually include a database of various historical items and the item's location.
• AYtwork to the RaiL Bridge - Peder Norby reported that this project is in the works. He also
noted that work is being done on the Noah's Ark recreation project.
• America in Bloom - Chuck Ades reported that this project is underway. Edger Engert will head
the project with the assistance of the Management Intern Arlene Rosado. Mr. Engert noted that
there are many projects within the city that are already completed that would be suitable for the
competition.
• Historic 101 Marketing - Peder Norby reported that they are about two months away from the
completion of their first project, which is a brochure. He indicated that the brochure will not be
a typical marketing brochure. It will be very modern and will show that Hwy 101 has value
and is very active. Mr. Norby also mentioned that the Travel West Magazine featured the north
county corridor (Oceanside to Encinitas) of Hwy 101 in their last publication. Lastly, a
publication entitled "Lifestyles" is doing a feature for the next two months on Hwy 101.
• Hwy 101 Southern Entrance Project - No report given.
Oral Communications None.
Discussion of Future Agenda Items 1) Sub-committee reports.
2) Update on the city parks, including Cottonwood Creek, by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Next Regular Meeting The May lst meeting is cancelled due to calendar conflict with the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast.
The next meeting is June 5, 2003.
Adjournment Council Member Houlihan adjoumed the meeting at 10:05 a.m.
Prepared by Gina Zenns Apri18, 2003
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CITY OF ENCINITAS I
ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CULTURAL TOURISM COMIVIITTEE
April 3, 2003
Present: Deputy Mayor Maggie Houlihan, Council Member Dan Dalager, City Manager Kerry Miller, Management Intern Arlene Rosado, Peder Norby, Paul Davis, )ohn Mclssac,
Sherry Smoot, Sherry Hamilton, Chuck Ades, Jim Clark, Lorna Martin, Edger Engert, Michael Lummel, Nan Sterman, Donna Newson, and Trenda Stennett
DIRECTION/ACTION
Call to Order and Announcements Council Member Houlihan called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. Self-introductions were made.
Deputy Mayor Houlihan announced that there will be two brief presentations:
Michael Lummel and Donna New I on with Directories and Maps, USA gave a presentation on the
Community Profile Guide that they are working on for the Encinitas Visitors Center. Once
completed, the guide can be used for tourism, business development, and future residents since it
will contain information items such as the local businesses, churches, schools, transit, tourism
activities, and community events.
Trenda Stennett with Info Board Systems gave a presentaxion on the information board that was
placed at the Encinitas Visitors C~~ienter yesterday. The board serves as a restaurant, hotel, and
activity guide, 24 hours a day. It is paid for by advertisers at no cost to the visitor's center. The
board is limited to 30 spaces. Visi~tors are able to dial up the advertising business directly through
the telephone system incorporated into the board. This will enable the visitor to contact the
business they are interested in and get any specific information that they need.
The sub-committees were reported on as follows:
Reporta from the Sub-Committee Chairpersons
Along the EZ Camino Real - Carol yn Cope was not able to attend the meeting; however, she
indicated prior to this meeting that ~the sub-committee is awaiting the ciry's response to the meeting
they had with staff regarding size, locations, and amount of bells suitable for the El Camino Real
comdor.
Council Member Dan Dalager dis~layed a toy bell that he had borrowed from a local resident.
The toy bell is a replica of the ongmal mission bells used along El Camino Real and they were
sold to help with funding. j
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Reports from the Sub-Committee Chairpersons . Enhancement of the Visitors Center - Sherry Hamilton reported that renovations have
icontinued) begun. Don Parent has reorganized the storage closed and renovated the restroom. The
main renovations will begin sYiortly.
• The Visitor/Economic Impact and Demand Survey/Study - Peder Norby reported that the
questionnaire has been compiled. DEMA believes that the best time to do the survey is in
the summer time.
• Cultural Tours - Nan Sterman reported that the tour will be of private gardens within the
local community. Before she begins the planning process, Ms. Sterman indicated that she
will be in contact with other individuals who have already done a tour and obtain their input.
Deputy Mayor Houlihan noted that Carolyn Cope and Evelyn Weidner have volunteered to
assist Ms. Sterman with this project; however, additional volunteers are needed. Chuck
Ades and Sherry Smoot offerei their assistance.
• History Without Walls - Deputy Mayor Houlihan reported that the group has put out a press
release for the April 29, 2003 Historical Preservation Workshop. She also noted that the next
meeting will take place on May 27t'. The group is also working on creating a webpage that will
eventually include a database of various historical items and the item's location.
• Artwork to the Rail Bridge - Pleder Norby reported that this project is in the works. He also
n o t e d t h a t w or k is being done on t he Noa h's A r k recrea t ion projec t.
• America in Bloom - Chuck Ades reported thatthis project is underway. Edger Engert will head
the project with the assistance of the Management Intern Arlene Rosado. Mr. Engert noted that
there are many projects within the city that are already completed that would be suitable for the
competition. ~
• HistoNic 101 MaYketing - Peder Norby reported that they are about two months away from the
completion of their first projectl which is a brochure. He indicated that the brochure will not be
a typical marketing brochure. It will be very modern and will show that Hwy 101 has value
and is very active. Mr. Norby also mentioned that the Travel West Magazine featured the north
county corridor (Oceanside toli Encinitas) of Hwy 101 in their last publication. Lastly, a
publication entitled "Lifestyles" is doing a feature for the next two months on Hwy 101.
• Hwy 101 Southern Entrance Project - No report given.
Oral Communicafions None.
Discussion of Future Agenda Items 1) Sub-committee reports.
2) Update on the city parks, including Cottonwood Creek, by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Next Regular Meeting The May lst meeting is cancelled due to calendar conflict with the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast.
The next meeting is June 5, 2003.
Adjournment Council Member Houlihan adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m.
Prepared by Gina Zenns Apri18, 2003