2009-10-01
CITY OF ENCINITAS
CIJLTURAL TOIJIZISIlA COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Carnation Room, Civic Center
~ 505 South Vulcan Avenue
- Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8;00 a.m,
THE CITY OF ENCINITAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX,
RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. PLEASE NOTIFY THE COMMITTEE SECRETARY AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE
THE MEETING IF DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.
PRESENT: Council Member Dalager, Arts Administrator Gilliam, Grace Madamba, Drew Cady, Teri
Fazzio, Diane Langager, Pat Reinhardt, Paul Davis, Julian Duval, Kathleen Lees, Paula Kirpilani, Peder
Norby, Sally Foster, Deborah Van Huis, and Committee Secretary Lewis
CALL TO ORDER - INTRODUCTIONS
Council Member Dalager called the meeting to order at: 8:07 a.m. Self-introductions were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 MEETING
Committee consensus to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2009 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REGULAR AGENI)A
1. SELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CULTURAL TOURISM
COMMITTEE TO SERVE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE STEERING COMMITTEE - D. LANGAGER
Diane Langager Principal Planner with the City of Encinitas Planning and Building Department discussed
the background and goals of the General Plan iJpdate Steering Committee. She reported that the
committee name would soon be changed to "Advisory Cominittee." Diane explained the role and
requirements of the selected representative. Julian Duval with San Diego Botanic Gardens (formerly
Quail Gardens) was selected as the representative for the Cultural Tourism Committee.
2. INFORMATION SHARING - ALL
Diane Langager announced several upcoming events for the North Highway 101 Streetscape Project. On
Saturday, October 3, there would be an educational workshop at the Encinitas Community and Senior
Center. On Thursday, October 8, there would be an open house to display the plans, and on Saturday,
October 10, there would be a fourth and final workshop at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.
Arts Administrator Jim Gilliam reported on the upcoming Mary Pickford Silent Film Festival taking
place November 6, 7, and 8 at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas. Memorabilia would be on display at
the Encinitas Library. Tickets would cost $10 per movie.
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Deborah Van Huis with the San Dieguito Art Guild and Off-Track Gallery announced a joint venture
event called Art from the Heart, with North Coast Oncology Center in Vista. There was a reception ,
planned for Friday, October, 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Off-Track Gallery #2 was still open in the Encinitas ~i
Lumberyard and they planned to stay there until a new tenant leases the space. Deborah also announced a
small image show for artwork 12 inches or smaller coming up in December.
Grace Madamba with the LUX Art Institute announced that Elizabeth Turk's last day in residence would ~
be on October 3rd. On October 8, the Lux Art Institute would be hosting a free screening of the PBS
series Art:21 (Art in the twenty-first century) episodes 2 and 3 on fantasy and transformation at 6:30 and ~
_ 8 p.m. The Studio and Artist's Residence would also be open free of charge from 5 to 8 p.m. The next
free Saturday at Lux would be on October 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grace announced the Lux would be
featuring a new studio series event on Saturday, October 17. Former Lux resident artist, Daniel Wheeler,
would return to LUX to discuss the exhibit of Elizabeth Turk. Tickets would cost $5 for members and
$10 for non-members, and would feature a wine reception at 5:00 p.m. followed by discussion at 5:30
p.m. The next Lux at Night would be Wednesday, October 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Drew Cady representing the Hutchins Consort announced the opening of their l Oth anniversary season,
this Saturday in La Jolla at the Neurosciences institute, and on Sunday in Newport Beach at St. Mark
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Presbyterian Church. He discussed recent local perforrnances and announced the Free Family Concert
Series would resume at the Encinitas Library Community Room on Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. and
would continue on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Drew also announced a two hour
benefit concert for the Community Resource Center's Annual Holiday Baskets program for families in
North County. An Evening of Harmony would be on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the United
Methodist Church, located on Calle Magdelna.
Teri Fazzio with the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department reported on several upcoming events.
• Fire Prevention Expo at Moonlight Beach on October 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Feeling Fit Festival on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo 1Vlullen Sports Park
• Swami's Surfing Association Surf Contest at D Street on October 10 and 11.
• The MS Bike to Bay rest stop would be at Moonlight Beach on October 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• ISF Surf Series contest on October 17, 18, 31 and November 1, at D Street.
• Encinitas Holiday Parade in downtown Encinitas on Saturday, December Sth. The Theme would
be Seasons Greenings.
Council Member Dalager reported on the progress of the Women's Longboard World Surfing
Championship event which may come to Encinitas in October of next year.
Pat Reinhardt with the Encinitas Visitors Center discussed the Lima Bean Festival, Rob Machado Surf
contest, the San Diego Botanic Gardenas Gala, and other events which all took place this past weekend.
Pat discussed the activity at the Visitors Center and announced that there was now a section posted on the
website featuring web links and calendars to help drive exposure for local events and venues.
Paul Davis commented on the San Dieguito United Methodist Church organ and free concerts heid there.
He announced the church would be having a rummage sale on October 16 and 17. Paul also reported that
San Diego County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission had a new director, Brian Albright, who
was also the president of the National Parks and Recreation Association.
Julian Duval with San Diego Botanic Gardens distributed flyers and announced a few upcoming events.
The San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau would be hosting their fall mixer at the Hamilton
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Children's Garden on Thursday, October 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the annual Orchid Fair would be taking
place over the weekend.
Kathleen Lees with the Leucadia Town Council reported that there was a fun and easy low-key hangout
with the members at Leucadia Oaks Park on Sunday at 2 p.m. She announced the annual membership
meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at the Encinitas Library. Kathleen discussed the Sunday
Leucadia Farmer's Market and reported they would be there promoting the membership and streetscape
meetings. She also amlounced that Gene Chapo would be the Leucadia Town Council's representative on
the General Plan Steering Committee.
Paula Kirpilani with the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association discussed the streetscape project and their
efforts to promote the upcoming events. Fall Leucadia Nights would be on Saturday, October 24, and
would feature a Howl-o-ween pet parade and costume contest. Funds raised would go to Rancho Coastal
Hurnane Society.
Peder Norby Encinitas Highway 101 Coordinator reported on the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce Rob
Machado Surf Contest and Green Expo which took place last weekend. Peder announced he would be
hosting a fundraiser for the Encinitas Child sculpture by Manuelita Brown on Saturday, October 3 from 6
to 9 p.m. Contact DEMA for tickets and information. The DEMA Installation Dinner would be on
Thursday, October 15 at D Street Bar and Grill. DEMA would be celebrating the end of Doug Long's
two-year presidency and welcoming the incoming president, Dave Agyagos.
Sally Foster with Mira Costa Community College discussed the free, LIFE - Learning is for Everyone,
programs which take place at 1 p.m. on Fridays. On Friday, October 16, Sally Foster would be the
featured presenter.
Sally also reported on the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy's Birds of a Feather event and Coastal Cleanup
day. Reportedly, over 400 pounds of trash was collected in a two hour period, which included 12,831
cigarettes butts collected from a one mile stretch of Manchester Avenue.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None discussed.
NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009 AT 8:00 A.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Dalager adjourned the meeting at 9:21 a.m. ,
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~---~By: Brandi Lewis, Committee Sec et
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