HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS4 - Presentation - Balboa IslandMayor
Joe Stapleton
Mayor Pro Tem
Lauren Kleiman
Council Members
Michelle Barto
Noah Blom
Robyn Grant
Sara J. Weber
Erik Kenneth Weigand
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949 644-3004 1949 644-3039 FAX
newportbeachca.gov
March 12, 2025
Bruce Cook
C/O Balboa Island Museum
210 Marine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92662
Dear Bruce,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank
you for your outstanding presentation at the recent Council meeting on the history of
Balboa Island. Your insight into its rich and fascinating history was both enlightening
and thought -provoking.
We greatly appreciate the time and effort you took to share your knowledge with us.
Your passion for the subject was evident, and it was clear that you have a passion
for Newport Beach. It was a privilege for us to learn about the significance of Balboa
Island, not only to our community today but also within the broader context of our
city's history.
Your ability to bring history to life and highlight its importance in shaping who we are
as a community was truly remarkable. Your presentation sparked engaging
conversation among us all, and I know it will continue to resonate as we move
forward in our work.
Once again, thank you for your generosity in sharing your expertise. We are
fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear from you, and we appreciate the
opportunity to celebrate Balboa Island as we Celebrate Newport.
Warm regards,
Joe Stapleton
Mayor
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Joe Stapleton
Mayor Pro Tern
Lauren Kleiman
Council Members
Michelle Barto
Noah Blom
Robyn Grant
Sara J. Weber
Erik Kenneth Weigand
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949 644-3004 1949 644-3039 FAX
newportbeachca.gov
March 12, 2025
Shirley Pepys
C/O Balboa Island Museum
210 Marine Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92662
Dear Shirley,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to personally thank
you for your insightful presentation at the recent council meeting. Your passion and
dedication to preserving the rich history of our city through the Balboa Island
Museum truly shone through, and we are all so grateful for the work you've done.
The invitation to visit the museum was much appreciated, and I know I speak for
many when I say we are excited to experience the incredible history you've worked
so hard to preserve. Your efforts have not only brought our history to life but have
also made it accessible to everyone, allowing us all to better appreciate the stories
and heritage that have shaped our community.
Thank you again for your invaluable contribution to our city's cultural landscape.
You've done an outstanding job, and we are all the better for it. I appreciate that you
enable us to celebrate Balboa Island as we Celebrate Newport.
Warm regards,
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Joe Stapleton
Mayor