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Home My WebLink AboutCA 128 MASTER PLAN - THE IRVINE COMPANY 1 r s June 2Z, 1961 / Mr. P. A. Palmer, President Newport Foundation 3366 Via Lido Newport Beach, California Dear Mr. Palmer: On June 12, 1961, the Council of the City of Newport Beach adopted a'Minute Resolution congratulating Mayor Stoddard on the part he has taken in the formation of the Newport roundation► extending wishes for all success in the endeavor of the Foundation .and assuring the Foundation of the utmost cooperation of the City Council of tho City of Newport Beach. The Minute Resolution was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Lorenz. Very truly yours► Margery Schroud*r City Clerk City of Newport Beach MS:em Mayor Stoddard requested that Z summarize the Minute Resolution and not send the Resolution Verbatim to the Foundation. He said he should not be spoken of as haying contributed a "leading part" and would not like it sent to the Foundation in this wording. MINUTE RESOLUTION Minute Resolution adopted at Council Meeting of June 12, 1961 RESOLVED that Mayor Stoddard be congratulated on the leading part he has taken in the formation of the Newport Foundation, that the Foundation be wished all success in its endeavor, that it be assured of the utmost cooperation of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, and that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Foundation. 6-12-61 5 p.m. Marcie: Mayor Stoddard dictated this and suggested that I deliver it in person tomorrow morning to Mrs . Hudson, Mr. Palmer's secretary. M.V. June 130 1961 Dear Mr. President, 'rho attached copies of the letter to Mr. Thomas were written principally by me and were approved by the Council and actually sent to Mr. Thomas. Several of the paragraphs, particularly paragraphs 5 and T, represent my ideas of sumo of the things that we could properly call the responsibility of a foundation, '1 would like to use this letter as my contribution toward the ,idea library, that we are getting together for Aill Pereira. Mr. Paul Palmer 44 At \ February 27, 1961 Mrs. Karen Mergrota Wood 412 Avocado Avenue Corona del Mar, California Dear Mrs, Wood: I received a telegram from Mrs. Denton requesting that I most with you and Mrs. Denton on the 25th for coffee# and I am sorry to may I was out of town. I would like to hear what you have to say in regard to the cultural center. but I would ouch prefer to delay this meeting until I have more information myself. Possibly during the middle or the latter part of March we could get together. Yours very truly, James B. Stoddard Mayor City of Newport Beach JBSIMS:em l Class OF SEEvtcE 3 :_�. , .T1115 ib H fHst RMb�C -S'` )R N t�. v unless trs.deferred char• ; aster tolmboLdhY the - _ TELEGRAM , omFa apsnbo7 W.P.MAREHAI.L.FRRHrbMP The filing Eme shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL-TIME at point of od&.'Time of x4Mept is LO -*'Point of deRibaCm - )A232 LB7230611 rt L HPA301 NL PD=HUNTINGTON PARIK CALIF 23= MAYOR JA ;ES B STODDARDa CITY HALL= NE1'lPORT BEACH CAL I F= 1:iOULD IT BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO (MEET WITH KAREN IIARGRETA WOOD AND 1.1E SATURDAY FE ;RUAY 25TH FOR COFFEE IN DANISH GARDEN AT 11 :00 A Ili THERE ARE SOME POINTS WE 17OULD LIKE TO PRESENT CONCERNING 1➢[-IICI-1 IT 1S 11.IPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR VIE17POINT. PLEASE ADVISE Y.AREN ORIOLE 3-2740 ABOUT OUR SEEING YOU THEN* 111ANY THANKS= `;''QI "y `�"�— y GRACE DENTOP,1• ,_,yL,�'�r-y�-.rc-� - � —A-e t- At .. .Gard �✓'LG.{.L:'a-f .��_ Y'G-,.c+ 9 . •-sycyrt�,�r.. ..fan-[t/ ...s-fit./.x-Y..�i ,l� -r l c..ey.L.'..: THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SVOCEST[ONS PROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE - e R AV 2 tonta Interna f n n1 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE VOMEN C�UCl�IL: `� DISPOSE Zonta Club of Newport Harbor dveur�sozE Beaefi, eafifowta s • ,� February 4, 1961 Nr,', 1 . t The Irvine Company, 13042 S.W. Myford Road, Tustin, California. tentlemen: Realizing the importance to the Community's welfare that Cultural growth keep pace with industrial growt4, the Zonta Club of Newport Harbor wishes to endorse the premise ,which plans for the inclusion of a Cultural Center in the blueprint now being considered for our area's future, As the Zonta Club is cgmponed of professional and business women devoted to the divic, educational and cultural betterment of our community, .our Branch of Zonta international has contributed both time and money to the development of many projects in these fields of activity. Vie stand ready to lend our support to a Cultural Center, which we feel is a vitally ueceasary part of the future growth of Newport Harbor., erely yours, Jeanne- PI. Chapman, 1'resiiient R. 0. Box 16027 Newport Beach ,r HARBOR AREA COMMUNITY COUNCIL cal• Newport Beach - Costa Mesa, California FILE; G PEPEIVEO JA14 2"/ 1y61 CITY Ct F^Y �.-. 3 CITY CF NEWPORT 6EgCH i neu T� mil Letters received endorsing Cultural Center From ORGANIZATIONS Thursday Morning Club, signed by Mrs. Robert W. Roper, President 302 Driftwood Road, Corona del Mar Harbor Area Community Council$ signed by Mrs. Byron Farwell, Corresponding Secretary Zonta Club of Newport Harbor, signed by Jeanne W. Chapman, President ) Z _ G c. P. 0. Box 1602, Newport Beach From INDIVIDUALS Jeannette G. Baird (Mrs . Stuart D.) . 2142 Miramar Dr. , Balboa David W. Curtis, Architect, 2435 E. Coast Highways Corona del Mar Mr. and Mrs. H. Jongbloed, 1306 Westeliff Dr. , Newport Beach Marie Stott (Mrs-. William R#) , 1301 Sussex Lane, Newport Beach Florence Rypinski, 2517 First ,Ave. , Corona del Mar Harriett Gould Ann Drake (Mrs. James C .) , 431 Irvine Ave. , Newport Beach William J. Fucik, 1503 Clay Street, Newport Beach C `, City Council .. + City Hall 3300 Nerport / lvein ort beach, Calif January Gentlemen,, - Regarding your discussion of a cultural center for this city, your consideration of the following; opinions wald be appreciated. 1. Many people in this community have dreamed of .such a center. 2. There is no place , in thin Entire area where civic groups and organizations can stage plays, concerts, ballets or art exhibitions of any size or scope. Orange Coast College, harbor High School and the proposed U.C.L.A haveauditoriums which are and should be used primarily for school projects and functions.It is very difficult for outside groups to obtain dates for the use, of their sta;*es- especially difficult to obt: in desirable ,dates. Atehersal time is almost ' impo'ssible to obtain. 3. A cultural center containing a building with stage of efficient size and ecpi.ipment and, with wings for workshops and galleries could become a seouree of revenue to the city, Schools charge for the use of their auditor- ium:. The city could charge suitable rates for the us-e and rental of stages, worl;shops, galleries, (->quipment, ect. . h. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life wa,s the oportunity td vidlt the Festival in Edin- burph, Scotland. This festival consists of a breath taking arrpy of converts, plays, ballets `nnd art exhibitions. Such a thing is entirel)A possible for Perrnort Beach if the city had a cultural center with attendant facilities with which to work. A festival of tni,s scope and quality would be Extremely remunerative both in money and prestige, in addition to being a scource of inspiration to all. Very truly yours ,I vim_ Jeannette U. Baird �`}• (lairs . Stuart, L. balird) i efI !aK ! �S,S10N•• 302 Driftwood Road Corona del Mar, California January 17, 1961 The Honorable Mayor James B. Stoddard Members of the City Council Newport Beach, California Gentlemen, The Thursday Morning Club of Newport Beach voted unanimously at their regular meeting held January 18, 1961 to commend the City Council for their foresight in planning for a future culture center. We stand ready to help in any way in the development of such plans. Very Sincerely, Florine Roper (Mrs. Robert W. ) President, Thursday Morning Club of Newport Beach FR:Dorothy Stem Corresponding secretary JAFJ 1$ 1961 � cirr urn cn t of %- �. UmPORT BEACH XI�� cR• ias r� D A V I D W. CURT IS A I A a r c h i t e W 2435 E. COAST HIGHWAY • CORONA DEL MAR • CALIFORNIA • ORIO January 9, 1961 C% CQUN iL� yCl; NEVJPORT SEACH Newport Beach City Council 14- r 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, California } 1 Gentlemen: -- Along with many interested citizens, I have followed the actions of the Council regarding the suggestion. by Mayor Stoddard that the City should take the initiative in exploring the possibility of interesting the Irvine Company in the setting aside of a por- tion of Irvine property for the future development of various facilities for community use and I would like to express my sup- port of the general concept. Perhaps because of my profession, I am particularly interested in the quality and kinds of facilities that are available to us here. I want to take pride in our city and I know that the kind of public interest and support so necessary to successful city government is in a large measure dependent on a general feeling of pride in our outward appearance as well as how well we pro- vide for facilities to cater to the wide range of needs and cultural interests. I do not believe that all such facilities should be paid for out of public funds. Neither do I believe that the city government should restrict its operations to that of a "housekeeping function" . Sewer and water lines are an obvious responsibility of municipal government. I think that providing intelligent leadership in continually pointing the way toward more and better cultural facilities is also a responsibility. There is much talk today of the decay of cities in America. Commerce may be the life blood, but the heart of a city lies in the quality of the associa- tions between its citizens. If we meet together only to press for special interest, our associations will be of a factional, un- inspiring, often bitter nature. If, however, we are wise enough to create at a focal point in our town facilities for sharing of the arts, music, the theater, for the gathering of elder people and the play of youth, and I believe the business of municipal government should be in this place, then we will have provided the basis for positive growth and a true community spirit. I would like to respectfully suggest that the Council do some ground work now so that the general concept can be supported by Newport Beach City Council January 9, 1961 page 2 more specific suggestions as to function and type and size of buildings which might be desirable. Perhaps the City Planning Department can do some preliminary work with the help of outside people as required. I think it is also rather important that the leadership which has fostered this idea within the Council be politic enough so that personal feuds do not obscure or hin- der the very fine proposal. Newport Beach has a second chance now to plan for the kind of city we want. Lets be bold about it. Sincerely yours, �d!g + David W. Curtis January x7, 1961 Mtn. W, H, Spurgeon, 3rd Vice President The Irvine Company P. Q. Sox 37 Tustin, California Dear Bill; Your special showing of The Irvine Company's master plan, or master concopt, to the "official family" of the City of Newport Beach on Monday. January 23, was very much appreciated. Mr. Pereira's presentation was excellent and the City's representatives have expressed gratitude to you and, of course, to Mr. Charles Thom#s, for your thoughtfulness in arranging the informative program. Sincerely, James S. Stoddard Mayor City 4£ Newport Beach JBS/MSsem ,r « . I -� 1-9-61 Marcie: Cl Heley�' Herrmann called to let you know that people from Planning are definitely going to the Irvine presentation Monday, and 1 tentative. M.V. I J .Cry., pt'at,±drt 51%, rnj City V."* r ,T. .*. Malwdyi, Pl*`Wl j Wrc for iCalz, A stawwot f.nr the varktr. BaaOxwo road 'FROM[ marp:ry c4y clerk 5U.DJZ 1`i xxv—trc! :; pant M"iftr r Plaa An fnvltt uou Us learn rogoivtd h*m The Uvino cony patxy for * gvlsl.trha wbs of Tm 1xvinr (;mrprny►* Utwto* plift on MOA44Y. IAAUAVY Z.1. 19610 at 9%30 A.M. . *9 the I Vltna ANACIC head' q%svtua. ;a>alldins, USYar Stadde►*A h*o **41Aostrd **t the lovitatlon of No Xrvk"* panY be extended to those t�r�Yt�6��i 9°i ±h* t •prof tho 1040%, attached �rrar4, It as w4404 *At YoYA tg*nankit boat luvi• -MT'".t Az; It prxtrtrtr to your 001CO. The M*Yor'bar a100 vo urrtad *0 you Sad'aortxt n-�a of%ho porsons 'rho W411 br Able to xttrutt, so O*t x�try ro ln1'oara;g �111 ,gjpurgMota, �+1«xia lrt n�a know. MN warn*4 porwtblr. rinCO TbK bvinw C*:.~1►t$nY would like an fadictttloil x6 to " ttpproxiv to nuirbor who will be prrraut. bt+x�,�i�>Ylr ,�cbxtswd+�x City C10xk "S my Att. � y 4 s ��y� �. THE IRVINE COMPANY p - POST OFFICE BOX 37- TUSTIN,CALIFORNIA 13042 MYFORD ROAD TUSTIN,ORANGE COUNTY TELEPHONE:TUSTIN-Llncoin 4-0120-TELEGRAMS-EXPRESS-SANTA ANA January lo, 1961 A �iEfFIUFI� ;'� J Grli i•r �'• AIEWPORT BEACH Mayor James B. Stoddard % ; I City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California Dear Jay: This letter will confirm our tentative arrangements for a special showing of The Irvine Company's master plan to the official family of the City of Newport Beach on Monday, January 23, 1961 at 9:30 a.m. This pre- sentation will be held at the Irvine Ranch headquarters in the residence building. We are making this invitation officially to the City Council with the thought that you will invite the various members of your technical staffs as well as the entire Planning Commission and Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission. We would appreciate an indication from you as to the approximate number who will attend. Also invited to attend this presentation are the Boards of Trustees of the Newport Beach Union High School and the Newport Beach Elementary School. Mr. William Pereira will be the principal narrator and the affair will be hosted, of course, by our President, Mr. Charles Thomas. We envision the presentation to last 1- hours, which will permit an additional z hour for questions and answers which will be of great benefit to the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company. If you have any further questions regarding these arrangements, kindly telephone me. Warm personal regards. W. H. Spurgeon, 3rd Vice President WHS:cs couNc Jail 1 -DISPOSI,1��f Ci1'YQF�':.�yuttt't�k�C� Jk%si2 �Yr�� FIILLE. ' t Y el� � _ .., o ,..._ �-�'' v ., �.. �- �n/ /� �� .i+ ,^" �'��I�"' � �a � �/Y`"' i / �' ` -fir �L4{�/{��(y/y"�/�/�'�'� �'-�,�.c L < ICJ` DL cc/ J U � � ' Ce-- U I 4/7 ' ! J p r. ear-ias .` 2517 FIRST AVENUE, CORONA DEL MAR, CAORNIA . 01- �iSG / CLj DOA DIS40SI1{ON: Y , co fllE. ��o'cc..r • r ek-« • r �� C c i • COONCI - � �° N' r OSI�10 ,.••" ty P (S� F14� 91�Y ur t�yaJ January 4, 1961 Mrs . Jaws C. brake 431 Irvine Avenue Newport Beach, California Dear Mrs. Drake; Thank you -for your letter of December 140 1960, regarding the proposal for a "cultural center" in Newport Beach. I read with interest your account of the promotion and success of the project for the Santa Monica Civic Center and Auditorium. It is hoped that many citizens will endorse the idea of promoting such a program in our eommunityt _ and those of us who are in favor of a similar project in this area will look to you and other enthusiastic individuals and organizations to ' assist in engendering constructive suggestions for the ways and means of accomplishing this objective. Very truly yours , James B. Stoddard Mayor JBS/ City of Newport Beach MS:mv i CA- /2$ r 1g COUNCIL: R E Decembe n #i ® r DISPO�TION: DEC 16'60 Dear Mayor Stoddard, FILE:w w i r LEAK .7- CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I have just fin the article in this evening's News Press about the proposed "Cukbure Esnter" for our community. Nay father has been a member of the Santa Monica City Council for the past several years. During his term of office, the Santa Monica Civic Center and Aud- itorium were constructed. The need for such a fac- ility had long been felt by that community, even with the proximity of cultural sites in the surrounding areas and the closeness to the down town area of Los Angeles. Most of our residents here in Newport Beach have at some time lived in or close to the City and have taken advantage of the many interest points provided by a large metropolis. Ile here have largely become used to the slower tempo and more relaxed atmosphere of beach living and"hate to make the effort" to go into Los Angeles with any regularity, even with the strong pull of famous entertainment, cultural and otherwise.. Not on ly the long drive is involved, but the tremendous traffic congestion once the des- tination has been reached. Santa Monica has solved the problem beautifully with their Civic Auditorium that allows local groups such as the Symphony, ballet company and little theater group to perform and build up the cultural atmosphere within residents of its own community. As well as local groups and performances of a stage nature, they are able to hold automobile shows and tennis matches, not to mention boxing and wrestling events. Thefe have been many nationally known performers on their stage and I hear that the Academy Awards are sched- ualed for next year. It probably sounds like an advertisement for the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, but it is inter- esting to note what another incorporated city can do with the backing of a few civic minded citizens. In the beginning, a group of one hundred interested peophs gottogether and went about in the community as " boosters" to awaken interest in the project. After about one year, the plan was presented to the voters as a bond issue and it was passed with the firm support of the whole community. The Auditorium has many unusual and interesting • {r T � r features that set it apart from the usual ° stage with seating' type. For example, the lower floor tilts to allow unobstructed viewing for those seated there, also the seats on the lower or main floor are completely removable$ allowing the whole lowers level to be used as an exhibit building. I certainly hope that this project will not be allowed to die out. I'm sure there are many other people that feel as I do, that something of this nature has long been lacking in Orange County. It seems the area would not be lacking an interest in such an undertaking. The University will certainly draw the type of person who would be appreciative of fine exhibitions an d performances that could occur in a well-planned, multi-purpose building, not to mention the Irvine Plan for a community of fine res- idences and high-class constructions. I hope you can arouse enough interest in the Center Plan to get it at least'in the voters hands. It is bound to come sooner or later and I for one would like to see it sooner. Very Truely Yours, (c7/ December 14, 1960 Mr. Charles S. Thomas, President The Irvine Company 13042 S. W. Myford Road Tustin► California Dear Mr. Thomas: Please accept my apologies for this late answer to your letter of November 10 to us containing your kind invitation to,-work with the staff of the Company on our land need problems. Our Council has been debating the problem of the best way to proceed and has arrived at no particular decisions as yet. We hopes, to be able to initiate with you in the near future a constructive program which will result in benefits to the Company; as well as the City, In the meantime, our staff people are maintaining a close contact with your planners. May I take We opportunity to wish you and your associates a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year on behalf of the City Council and our staff. I am sure that we will always be able to work harmoniously together in solving our mutual problems. Your$ very truly► JAMES B. STODDARD Mayor City of Newport Beach JBS:mv S w an' The Irvine Company SAN JOAQIJIN RANCHO ' TUSTIN,GALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE PRRSIDEET 10 November 1960 p,%?V1�s(, F1� 0. The Honorable James B. Stoddard Mayor of City of Newport Beach 3300 W. Newport Boulevard R c C Newport Beach, California c 196 Dear Mayor Stoddard: Please accept my thanks for your letter of 31 October in which you discussed the mutual interests of the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company. I can assure you that I, personally, and this company concur in your fine attitude recommending the joint resolution of the many mutual problems of the future that lie ahead of us . As you are aware, we are now engaged in an intense master planning program of our entire property as well as of those areas directly within your zone of influence. Inasmuch as pressure to develop will be increasingly felt, due to many factors, the largest of which is the University Project, I would suggest that the City indicate lands and uses that they feel are necessary City projects for the future development of Greater Newport Beach. Further, that such projects be identified as to character and approximate size so that they may also be considered areawise in our planning study. I assure you that we will be more than willing to work with you to attempt to formulate a long-range program 46 The ,Honorable James B. Stoddard 10 November 1960 Page two that is fair and equitable and which will permit such acquisitions to take place in proper locations. Our entire staff will be available at all times to consult with you and our engineering and planning data will be constantly shared with you for perusal and comments . We are very pleased to learn that you have retained Mr. Charles Bennett as a Consultant Planner for Newport Beach. We know of his reputation and that he is eminently qualified to be of great service to the community. Again be assured that it will be the policy of this company to achieve the closest possible liaison with the City of Newport Beach, so that the best possible results may be obtained for all of us in the development of this outstanding area. With my very kindest regards. 2Z2='-� Charles S. Thomas CST;ms s President • p Q 01 r \� of WILLIAM J.FUCIK ..�/�� 15133 CLAY STREET -X - L �y- NEWPORT BEACH,CALIFORNIA (� 1 Novemb , 960 Mayor James B. Stoddard UpUNU� ' b� Newport Beach City Hgll Newport Beach, California U,gpOS�Z,�N Dear Mr. Stoddard and Council Members;`` F��E•• It was most gratifying to read of the for s' and scope in your thinking for the future of the Newport Beach area as indicated in the Globe-Herald article titled, "NB Ap- plauds Irvine Offer to Plan Ahead". I wish, in turn, to applaud you for the goals set forth and the ideals repre- sented in the various activities considered in the outline of the Master Plan. Since my introduction to the area over twelve years ago, it has been most interesting and stirring to be a part of the tremendous growth and evolution that has taken place here. This evolution, from a more transient-type recrea- tional area to an established firmly rooted community, has been most evident in the cultural activities and youth programs with which I have been more personally associated. Therefore , to have the future needs in these areas publicly declared and submitted for consideration in the coordination program with the Irvine Company is certainly a welcoming sign. This is further evidence to me of the tremendous potential of the area' s future for which I have had unswerving hope and faith ever since my decision to make my home here. For the City Government to recognize the needs as listed in your letter to the Irvine Company, and to produce a climate favorable to their development and,further, to offer the leadership .and guidance necessary to initiate the program, is certainly a most encouraging and stimula- ting approach and I wish to express,my appreciation and to offer any support I might be able to give in further- ing the development of the ideals stated. Sincerely yours, LIP.� William Fucik 6PL`1` V1Ly�y��i18 �g 01 d� v Gt l9 Y/-V ` ��V' r October 31, 1960 Mr. Charles S. Thomas, President The Irvine Company San Joaquin Rancho Tustin, California Dear Mr. Thomas: The City Council appreciated very much the opportunity to meet recently with you to discuss the mutual interests of the Irvine Company and the City. As you know, we later had a thorough briefing on Company land planning with Mr. Spurgeon and Mr. Pereira. The purpose of this letter will be to respond to your invitation to join with the Company in planning for the future the undeveloped land areas contemplated to be within the City of Newport Beach. We heartily agree with the approach the Company is taking in determining land use on a grand scale. In considering the needs of the future for public land in the presently undeveloped areas we look back upon the development of the existing city and realize that certain cultural and civic resources have been neglected, principally because of the lack of planning for their location. We suggest that in considering the now undeveloped sections of land lying within the proposed expanded city boundaries that there should be consideration given by your planners for the following activities: A fine arts center, integrated with an auditorium and exhi- bition hall; citizens recreational facilities, which might include an arboretum and natural areas for quiet and restful contemplation; another area which might also include some of the more popular senior citizen activities; a museum, perhaps in connection with a main city library; the theater arts , together with musical activi- ties; such centers separated by green areas from residential and commercial activities. There probably will be in the future a need to secure a public buildings area in which might be considered a new seat of city government, together with county and federal offices. In this connection it might be advisable to have a small office com- munity with restaurants and a hotel nearby. The pressures for youth activities are well known to the Irvine Company as they are to us, and a well planned youth center should be considered. r Page -2- Many of the uses outlined above are foreign to city government as a rule, but certainly it is not outside the realm of possibility for the City to acquire from the Company the land areas necessary. The projects would, of necessity, have to be financed largely from private funds and it is the Council s feeling that leadership must be initiated at the governmental level in order that these activities may prosper and become a reality. It seems to us that many of these ideas are consistent with good civic planning, inasmuch as they create centers which in themselves en- hance to a great extent the value of the surrounding lands. The Council recognizes the subtle changes that will occur as the City expands in areas. We can no longer depelnd upon people coming to the area primarily for the enjoyment of the nearby ocean and the bay, and we must appeal to those persons who wish cultural back- grounds for their living area. We are hopeful that the University California Campus will attract to our community people with sub- stantial cultural ability, and it would be a mistake to ignore the groups in the present City that would be more than happy to join with the City and the Company in promoting cultural advantages for the area. We welcome the opportunity which the Company has afforded for our staff people to consult in this vital planning operation, and we assure you that we desire to be helpful in any way that we can in achieving a grand design for urban living that will be second to none in the world. We would welcome a letter from you explaining generally how our staff may cooperate on an informal basis in order to more definitely evaluate the suggestions made above. If you agree that the thoughts expressed herein are consistent with your planning for the undeveloped area, we are ready to actively discuss a method whereby we may not only assist in the planned location for these facilities, but how we might arrange to acquire the title to the land needed. The Council wishes me to again thank you for the oppor- tunity you have given us to plan intelligently, and wishes me to tell you that they are in full accord with the idea of producing a master plan. Sincerely, si�sl . STODDARD JBS:MM Mayor POOR,, QUALITY ORIGINAL ( S ) October 31, 1960 Mr. Charles S. Thomas, President The Irvine Company San Joaquin Rancho Tustin, California Dear Mr. Thomas : The City Council appreciated very much the oppor'i_inity tc meet recently with you to discuss the mutual interests of the Irvine Company and the City. As you know, we later had a thorough briefing on Company land planning with Mr. Spurgeon and Mr. Pereira. The purpose of this letter will be to respond to your invitation to join with the Company in pplanning for the futur,? the undeveloped land areas contemplated to be within the City of N4,Jport Beach. We heartily agree with the approach the Company is taking in determining land use on a grand scale. In considering the needs of the future for public land in the presently undeveloped areas we look back upon the development of the existing city and realize that certain cultural and civic resources have been neglected , principally because of the lack of planning for their location. We suggest that in considering the now undeveloped sections of land lying within the proposed expanded city boundaries that there should be consideration given by your planners for the following activitiTs A fine arts center, integrated with an auditorium and .�xhi- bition hail; citizens recreational facilities, which might include an arboretum and natural areas for quiet and restful contemp aft^n ; another area which might also include some of the more popular senior citizen activities; a museum, perhaps in connection with a main city library; the theater arts , together with musical activi- ties; such centers separated by green areas from residential and commercial activities. There probably will be in the future a need to secure a, public '-buildings area in which might be considered a new seat of city government , together with county and federal offices. In this connection it might be advisable to have a small office com- munity with restaurants and a hotel nearby. The pressures for youth activities are well known to the Irvine Company as they are to us, and a well planned youth center should be considered. t Page -2- Many of the uses outlined above are foreign to city government as a rule but certainly it is not outside the realm of i , possibility for the 4ity to acquire from the Company the land areas necessary. The projects would, of necessity, have to be financed largely from private funds and it is the Council's feeling that leadership must be initiated at the governmental level in order that these activities may prosper and become a reality. It seems to us that many of these ideas are consistent with good civic planning, inasmuch ,as the yy create centers which in themselves en- hance to a great extent the value of the surrounding lands. The Council recognizes the subtle changes that will occur as the City expands in areas . We can no longer depend upon people -coming to the area primarily for the enjoyment of the nearby ocean and the . bay, and we must appeal to those persons who wish cultural back- grounds for their living area. We are hopeful that the University ` California Campus will attract to our community people with sub stantial cultural ability, and it would be a mistake to ignore t1_2 ` groups in the present City that would be more than happy to join with the City and the Company in promoting cultural advantages for the area. k. We welcome the opportunity which the Company has afforded for our staff people to consult in this vital planning operation , and we assure you that we desire to be helpful in any way that we can in achieving a rand design for urban living that will be second to none in the world. We would welcome a letter from you explaining generally how our staff may cooperate on an informal basis in order to more definitely evaluate the suggestions made above. If you agree that the thoughts expressed herein are consistent with your planning for the undeveloped area, we are ready to actively discuss a - ; ; method whereby w may not only assist in the planned location ,for these facilities , but how we might arrange to acquire the title to the land needed. The Council wishes me to again thank you for the opprr- } tunity you have given us to plan intelligently, and wishes me :- tell you that they are in full acc rd with the idea of, produciag' sa master plan. r Sincerely, TiAME3 B. STODDARD JBS:MM Mayor DRAFT October 31, 1960 Mr. W. H. Spurgeon, 3rd. , Vice President The Irvine Company San Joaquin Rancho Tustin, California Dear Mr. Spurgeon: The Council appreciated very much the opportunity to meet and hear from you the scope of advanced planning with which the Company is now engaged. The purpose of this letter will be to respond to your invitation to join with the Company in planning for the future the undeveloped land areas contemplated to be with- in the City of Newport Beach. We heartily agree with the policy that you have adopted in determining land use on a grand scale, and we endorse your efforts. In considering the needs of the future for public land in the presently undeveloped areas we look back upon the develop- ment of the existing city and realize that certain cultural and civic resources have been neglected, principally because of the lack of planning for their location. We suggest that in consider- ing the now undeveloped sections of land lying within the proposed expanded city boundaries that there should be consideration given by your planners for the following activities: A fine arts center, integrated with an auditorium and exhibition hall; citizens recreational facilities, which might include an arboretum and natural areas for quiet and restful con- templation; another area which might also include some of the more popular senior citizen activities; a museum, perhaps in connection with a main city library; the theater arts, together with musical activities. Such centers separated by green areas from residential and commercial activities. There probably will be in the future a need to secure a public buildings area in which might be considered a new seat of city government, together with county and federal offices. In this connection it might be advisable to have a small office com- munity with restaurants and a hotel nearby. The pressures for youth activities are well known to the Irvine Company as they are to us , and a well planned youth center should be considered. Many of the uses outlined above are foreign to city government as a rule, but certainly it is not outside the realm of possibility for the City to acquire from the Company the land areas necessary. The projects would, of necessity, have to be 0 financed largely from private funds and it is the Council°s feeling that leadership must be initiated at the governmental level in order that these activities may prosper and become a reality. It seems to us that many of these ideas are consistent with good civic planning, inasmuch as they create centers which in themselves enhance to a great extent the value of the surround- ing lands. The Council recognizes the subtle changes that will occur as the City expands in areas. We can no longer depend upon people coming to the area primarily for the enjoyment of the nearby ocean and the bay, and we must appeal to those persons who wish cultural backgrounds for their living area. We are hope- ful that the University California Campus will attract to our community people with substantial cultural ability, and it would be a mistake to ignore the groups in the present City that would be more than happy to join with the City and the Company in pro- moting cultural advantages for the area. We welcome the opportunity which you have given us for our staff people to consult in this vital planning operation, and we assure you that we desire to be helpful in any way that we can in achieving a grand design for urban living that will be second to none in the world. We would welcome a letter from you explaining generally how our staff may cooperate on an informal basis in order to more definitely evaluate the suggestions made above . If you agree that the thoughts expressed herein are consistent with your planning for the undeveloped area, we are ready to actively discuss a method whereby we may not only assist in the planned location for these facilities, but how we might arrange to acquire the title to the land needed. The Council wishes me to again thank you for the oppor- tunity you have given us to plan intelligently, and wishes me to tell you that they are in full accord with the idea of producing a master plan for land use such as you have outlined. Sincerely, JAMES B. STODDARD Mayor