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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM
PLACE OF MEETING:
H I STO RIC PRES E RVATl 0 N COM M I S S IO N
January IO, 2005
City Council Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 532 PM.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Christiansen, Gutierrez, Ladouceur, Smith,
and Trejo
Absent: None
Also Present Were: Staff Liaison Susan Gutierrez
Suzanne Smithson, Deputy Library Director (acting)
Georgina Cole Library
Library Graphic Artist Linda Rockafellow
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held November 8,2004 were approved as submitted.
PHASE 1I.HERITAGE TREE SURVEY & TOURS:
Library Graphic Artist Linda Rockafellow was on hand to discuss the final format for the
walking tour brochures. The Commissioners discussed the advantages of combining
the tours into one booklet instead of seven separate brochures, especially when it came
time to replenish the supply.
Commissioner Ladouceur suggested adding some artwork to the brochure, and the
Commission discussed various options for the design with Commissioner Christiansen
suggesting a drawing of an indigenous tree.
Commissioner Christiansen also had questions and corrections for some identifying
text.
The Commission agreed that Commissioner Ladouceur would work with the graphic
artist to develop the final version of the tour booklet prior to the March 2005 meeting.
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Commissioner Christiansen also asked about the status of the owner notification project
previously approved by the Commission. The letter was to be sent to all the property
owners whose addresses were listed in the inventory as a location for one of the
Heritage Trees. The letter was also to include information on preserving the tree and a
copy of the tour guide.
Previous staff liaison to this commission, Geoff Armour, had produced a draft letter that
was distributed to the members of the Commission at this time. After some discussion,
the Commissioners agreed on certain text changes within the body of the letter, and
agreed that the Commission Chair, German Gutierrez would sign the letters which
would then been mailed to the property owners.
HISTORIC MARKER PLAQUES, PRESENT & FUTURE:
The Commission reviewed the proposed list for future plaques and voted on three
locations for plaques for the next fiscal year. Chair Gutierrez pointed out that there is
no requirement to purchase plaques or to spend the Commission's budget in that
manner. He requested staff provide a list of the plaques and location from previous
years .
Staff liaison Susan Gutierrez reported that the Commission still had $3,000 in this
year's budget and the Commissioners asked if that would be carried over if not spent.
Commissioner Christiansen apologized for skipping ahead on the agenda but wanted to
know if the money could be spent for a new roof for the Magee barn.
Staff liaison Gutierrez responded that the City Public Works Facilities division has
agreed to pay for the new roof but were having difficulty in finding a contractor to bid on
the job which is so small.
Commissioner Christiansen suggested the City offer the job to Mr. Terrango who had
done a good bit of free work on the renovations. Staff Liaison Gutierrez said she would
ask Facilities to contact Mr. Terrango about the project.
Commissioner Ladouceur commented that the Commission had been on a trajectory of
purchasing a few plaques each year and would hate to see that practice abandoned.
The plaques pinpoint historic sites within the City with uniform signage that falls clearly
within the purpose of this commission.
There was some discussion about the cost of the plaques and then the added expense
of contracting for installation on private property.
The Commissioners had many questions about other possible projects that would
require funds, the budget for next fiscal year and staff support on the projects once a
new permanent staff liaison person was appointed.
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Commissioner Ladouceur moved to purchase at least two plaques within this fiscal year
and Commissioner Christiansen seconded the motion. By proper discussion and
motion the Commission voted to approve the motion unanimously.
The top three selections for the plaques were: South Cost Land Company/Garcia’s
Barber Shop on State Street; Barrio Museum on Roosevelt; Red Apple Inn/Army Navy
Academy on Carlsbad Boulevard.
Staff Liaison Gutierrez reported that prior to Geoff Armour’s retirement he had been
notified that the Army/Navy Academy were proceeding with the demolition of the
building.
MAGEE BARN RESTORATION:
Commissioner Christiansen commented that the barn still needs to be tented and
treated for termites and Staff Liaison Gutierrez responded that she would remind
Facilities. She also reported that the planned exhibits for the barn are not being
installed until after the barn roof was repaired.
KING KARL CROWN: (taken out of order)
Staff Liaison Gutierrez reported that the crown was on permanent loan from the library
to the Carlsbad Historical Society and in a display case in the Magee House.
THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST:
There was considerable discussion about this annual event and the amount of work that
it entails. The contest having once been a project of the Arts Commission had migrated
to this Commission because of the tie-in to historical sites in the City. Several
Commissioners felt that the responsibility for the contest should return to the Arts Office
staff, while others felt the entire contest should be rethought and redesigned.
Commissioner Ladouceur had several suggestions to get the teachers more involved
and informed prior to the contest and tours at Magee House, and suggested the
Carlsbad Historical Society consider taking that on as an outreach project.
Commissioner Ladouceur offered her assistance with this year’s contest and Staff
Liaison Gutierrez will coordinate with her to deliver packets, schedule the judging and
awards event at a City Council Meeting.
INTERIM STAFFING €4 COMMISSION SUPPORT:
Acting Deputy Library Director Smithson offered her support and the assistance of her
support staff during this transition period. She explained that the current plan is for the
Deputy Library Director for the Cole Library to assume the liaison duties to this
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commission and the library anticipates filling the position sometime in February or
March.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 655 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cissie Sext
Administrative Secretary
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Recommendations for Future Plaques
1. Red Apple Inn/Army Navy Academy (2585 Carlsbad Boulevard)
2. Cohn House/Fidel’s Norte (3003 Carlsbad Boulevard)
3. Gage House/ Monterey Condominiums (3080 Lincoln)
4. South Coast Land Company/Garcia’s Barbershop (2956 State St.)
5. Los Diego Hotel/Caldo Pomodoro Restaurant (2907 State St.)
6. Barrio Museum (3304 Roosevelt St.)
7. Mission Santiago (3329 Roosevelt)
8. Killian Building (2900 State St.)
9. Fire Station/CA State Forestry Station (Carlsbad Blvd)
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