2009-08-06
CITY OF ENCINITAS
CULTURAL TOURISM COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
Poinsettia Room, Civic Center
505 South Vulcan Avenue
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Thursday, August 6, 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, Council Member Barth, Arts Administrator Gilliam, Paula
Kirpilani, Pat Reinhardt, Margo Oakley, Shari Fortmueller, Chuck Ades, Peder Norby, Deborah Van Huis,
Kathleen Lees, Teri Fazzio, Julian Duval, Dody Tucker, Evelyn Weidner and Committee Secretary Lewis.
CALL TO ORDER - INTRODUCTIONS
Council Member Dalager called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. Self introductions were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 4, 2009 MEETING
Committee consensus to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2009 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. DISCUSSION AND BRAINSTORMING REGARDING ENCINITAS DAY
IDEAS - T. BARTH
Council Member Barth initiated discussion regarding Encinitas Day. Teri Fazzio with the City of
Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department discussed the history and evolution of Encinitas Day. She
reported that Encinitas Day started as a low-key, low-cost, event but as the events grew and changed over
the years, it morphed into several different events such as the Fall Festival Street Fair and the city
sponsored, Feeling Fit Festival. Discussion ensued regarding ideas for future Encinitas Day events.
2. INFORMATION SHARING - ALL
Evelyn Weidner and Margo Oakley discussed the Lima Bean Festival taking place on September 25, 26,
and 27. They encouraged participation from the committee and stated volunteers and event sponsors were
still needed.
Shari Fortmueller with the San Dieguito Heritage Museum discussed ticket pricing for the Lima Bean
Festival. She reported the cook-off was free to enter. Tasting tickets would be $5 for three tastes or $15
for all. Tickets for the picnic would cost $25, or $50 for a weekend pass.
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Dody Tucker with DEMA reported that Taste of Mainstreet tickets were on sale. DEMA classic car night
would be on Thursday, August 20. Dody discussed the Summer Art Stroll, Downtown Date Night and the
new DEMA website, www.Encinitas101.com.
Deborah Van Huis with the Off-Track Gallery discussed the opening of their second location, Off Track
2, in the Encinitas Lumberyard shopping center. She announced there would be a reception on Saturday,
August 29, from 5 pm. to 8 p.m.
Peder Norby, the Encinitas Highway 101 Coordinator, spoke on behalf of the Gardiff Chamber. He
cliscussed the Rob Machado Surf Classic taking place at Cardiff Seaside Beach on September 26 and 27.
The Green Expo would be partnered with this event. The Cardiff Chamber would be hosting the fourth
annual Dog Days of Summer on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Peder discussed the Leucadia North Highway 101 Streetscape project and the planned review of the
traffic patterns for adjacent side streets. He stated that informational sessions and a fourth workshop
would take place in September or October. Peder also reported on the Coast Cruiser ridership.
Julian Duval with Quail Botanical Gardens reported that the second annual Fairy Festival would be on
Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Julian reported on the opening of the Hamilton Children's
Garden and stated that they were experiencing record attendance. Garden Expressions featuring Pearl
Fryar would be on Sunday, August 23. The Gala in the Gardens, honoring Huell Howser would be on
Saturday, September 12, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Council Member Dalager discussed a women's long board surfing championship which may potentially
happen in Encinitas in October 2010.
Teri Fazio with the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Division reported on several upcoming events.
The next concert in the Summer Concert Series would feature reggae band, The Devastators, on Sunday,
August 16, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Moonlight Beach. The Feeling Fit Festival would be on Sunday,
October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo Mullen Sports Park. The outdoor movie series, Stars in the
Park, would feature the films Wall-E, on September 12, at Cottonwood Creek Park, and Monsters vs.
Aliens on Saturday, October 12, at Cardiff Sports Park. Teri announced that the Encinitas Recreation
Guide was going green and would no longer be issued in print. Instead, the Recreation guide would be
sent electronically via email and posted online.
Chuck Ades, representing the San Diego Square Dancing Association, discussed the history and
background of square-dancing. He announced there would be a free class for beginners on September 10,
at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center.
Shari Forhnueller with the San Dieguito Heritage Museum announced that they would be launching a
new website next week www.sdheritage•or~. Students from Mira Costa College designed the site. Sherri
reported that there would be a Pioneer Picnic on Saturday, October 31.
Margo Oakley representing the San Dieguito Heritage Museum reported that the Heritage Museum was
open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on the last Saturday of each
month from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. She stated they were actively lining up more volunteers to facilitate having
the museum open on additional weekends.
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Pat Reinhardt with the Encinitas Chamber and Visitors Center announced that she was officially made the
Manager of the Visitor Center. Pat encouraged the group to share and post information regarding
upcoming events. Flyers and other information could be sent via email to:
admin@encinitaschamber.com.
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Paula Kirpilani with Leucadia 101 reported that the fifth annual Leucadia Art Walk would be on Sunday,
August 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year there would be a wine tasting garden featuring artisan
winemakers.
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that student artwork from Watts Atelier was on display in the Civic
Center Gallery and mosaic work from Dr. Tm Lueker was on display in the Community Room at the
Encinitas Library.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA I_TEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None discussed.
NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 AT 8:00 A.M.
ADJOURNMENT (
Council Member Dalager adjourned the meeting at 9:29 a.m.
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By: Brandi Lewis, Committee Se ry I
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