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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 - Newport Theater Arts Center - Management Agreementu • April 10, 2001 Agenda Item No. 16 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Office of the City Attorney TO: Mayor & Members of the City Council FROM: Robert Burnham RE: Newport Theatre Arts Center Proposed Management Agreement DATE: April 10, 2001 The Newport Theatre Arts Center (Theatre) is located on Cliff Drive in Newport Heights. For the past twenty years, the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center (Friends) have operated a community theatre program at the Theatre and have been actively involved in the day to day management of the property. The Friends have spent more than $180,000 to improve the Theatre and purchase equipment for use in stage productions. The Friends normally present a minimum of four (4) productions during their program year (August 1 through July 31) and many of their productions involve children or young adults. The Friends have set ticket prices at rates that ensure their productions are affordable to everyone and they are able to provide first class theatre because of the time and funds donated by members and the community. The Friends have encouraged and supported use of the Theatre by individuals, groups and organizations for meetings as well as artistic or cultural events. In the past, Council Policy 1-6 has governed the use of the Theatre. However, staff believes a formal agreement between the City and the Friends is warranted given the Friends' investment in the Theatre, the time and effort necessary to present first class theatrical productions and the potential for conflicting demands for use of the Theatre. DISCUSSION Staff has prepared a proposed management agreement (Agreement) between the City and the Friends that would replace Council Policy 1-6 as the document controlling access to, and usage of, the Theatre. The Agreement is intended to memorialize the manner in which the Friends have, for the past twenty years, operated the community theatre program and managed the property. The key provisions of the Agreement can be summarized as follows: 1. Term: The initial term is 10 years with two 5 year extensions and then • annual extensions if neither party serves a notice of non - renewal. 2. Ownership: Equipment purchased by the Friends that is considered a fixture becomes the property of the City after expiration or termination. 3 Friends Duties: The Friends are required to operate a community theatre program with a minimum of four productions during the program year with affordable ticket prices affordable. Revenue is to be used to operate or improve the program, theatre or equipment. 4. Permitted Use: Permitted uses include a community theatre and artistic or cultural events. Food service and limited retail sales are authorized if related to the theatre program or cultural event. 5. Use by Other Groups: Friends required to designate 3 two-week periods (reserved periods) for use of the Theatre by "third parties." Friends supervise use by other groups and provide technical assistance when requested or appropriate. Friends approve and supervise use of the property by community groups for meetings or events of limited duration. 6. City Duties: Repair and maintain the property and the structures to • the extent funds are appropriated. Approve use by third parties during reserved periods with a license agreement. Provide and pay for utilities. 7. Liability: City is required to defend and indemnify the Friends unless the claim is based on Friends' sole negligence, fraud, misconduct or violation of law. City not liable to Friends for damages except for reimbursement for damage to Friends equipment. The Friends have already provided staff with the dates of the "reserved periods" for the upcoming program year (August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2001) and have agreed to allow use of the property by a children's theatre group for an event to be held on May 5, 2001. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and direct„staff to modify Council Policy 1-6 to be consistent with the Agreement. ' Robert Burnham I* Attachments: Correspondence regarding Newport Theatre Arts Center MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT By and Between THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND FRIENDS OF THE NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER 0 -Wl b This Management Agreement (Agreement) entered into as of May 1, 2001 �I (Effective Date) between the City of Newport Beach (City) and the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center (Manager), is made with reference to the following: RECITALS A. City is the owner of the real property, structures, and related improvements that are commonly known as the Newport Theatre Arts Center, located at 2501 Cliff Drive in the City of Newport Beach. B. Manager is a non - profit corporation organized pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of California law and is presently in good standing. Manager was organized by, and its members include, individuals who have developed expertise in the operation of a community theatre and the production of stage plays and similar events. C. In 1981, City adopted a policy that designated the Property as the City's community theatre, a designation that is commonly understood to describe a specific type of theatrical operation. I D. Since 1981, Manager has been primarily responsible for the community theatre productions and program as well as the day to day management of the Property. E. Since 1981, Manager has invested more than $185,000 in the Property including theatre lighting, building remodeling, seating, stage turntable, sound equipment and dressing room improvements. F. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach (City Council) has determined that Manager is uniquely qualified to conduct a community theatre program on, and otherwise manage the use of, the Property. Manager is uniquely qualified because of the skill and knowledge of its members and the practical experience that Manager has gained from the operation of a community theatre program on the Property for more than twenty years. G. The City Council has determined that this Agreement and the use of the Property as a community theatre is consistent with the City Charter, the Newport Beach General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable Federal, State and local laws. H. The City Council has also determined that this Agreement will allow the Property to be used for community meetings conducted by and /or on behalf of community organizations that will benefit and serve the interests of nearby residents. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following covenants and promises City and Manager agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 SUBJECT OF AGREEMENT 1.1 Purpose of the Agreement The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the management of the Property in a manner that will allow Manager to continue to operate a community theatre program on the Property. This Agreement is also intended to designate Manager as the entity responsible for the supervision and control over the use of the Property by other community groups and organizations. The Parties also intend that this Agreement reflect and memorialize the manner in which Manager has conducted its community theatre program for the benefit of the City for more than twenty (20) years. 1.2 The Property The Property that is the subject of this Agreement includes the structures, improvements and real property located at 2501 Cliff Drive in Newport Beach. The Property includes the Theatre, parking areas and related improvements including Equipment purchased by Manager before or after the Effective Date that is considered a fixture pursuant to California law. 1.3 Theatre The word °Theatre" refers to the theatre building on the Property. 0 -2- 0 1.4 City City is the City of Newport Beach, a charter city and includes the officers and employees of the City of Newport Beach. 1.5 Manager Manager is the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for the purpose of operating a community theatre program in a manner which will serve the interests of, and, benefit, members and the community. Manager includes all officers, agents, volunteers and employees of the Friends of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. 1.6 Reserved Period The term Reserved Period" refers to one of the three (3) two -week periods that Manager is required to designate pursuant to Article 8 and during which the Property is available for use by a Third Party. 1.7 Third Party The term Third Party" shall refer to any individual, group or organization (other than the Manager or any individual, group, or organization acting pursuant to an agreement with the Manager) that requests approval from City to use the Property during all or a portion of any Reserved Period. ARTICLE 2 APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER City appoints Manager and Manager accepts appointment as Manager for the Term and pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ARTICLE 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 Non - interference Manager shall be entitled to perform its duties as Manager of the Property for the Term without hindrance or interruption except for the -3- 0 . exercise of City's rights pursuant to this Agreement and City's right to inspect the Property pursuant to its police power. City shall also have the right to enter and /or inspect the Property to perform its duties pursuant to this Agreement and to re -enter City should Manager be in breach or default. 3.2 Condition of Property Manager will keep City informed as to the condition of the Property including soil conditions, the condition of structures, hardscape and landscaping, and the condition of utilities. 3.3 Ownership of Improvements During the Term of this Agreement, City shall hold title to the Property and Manager will retain title to the personal property that Manager has purchased or purchases during the Term and that is necessary or convenient to the operation or maintenance of the Theater. Manager has, during the past twenty years, purchased and installed fixtures, machinery, computers, controls, rigging, sound and lighting apparatus, staging, costumes, props, merchandise, trade fixtures (collectively, the • "Equipment ") that have been constructed, installed or placed on or in the Property by Manager. Any Equipment purchased by Manager prior to, or after, the Effective Date that is considered a fixture pursuant to California law shall become the property of the City upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement 3.4 Surrender of Property On expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Agreement, Manager shall peaceably and quietly leave and surrender the Property to City in good order, condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and obsolescence excepted. Manager shall deliver to City all assignable contracts, agreements, and other documents related to the operation, maintenance or use of the Property. ME ARTICLE 4 TERM 4.1 Duration and Commencement The initial term ( "Initial Term ") of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date. The Initial Term shall expire on April 30, 2011, subject to early termination. 4.2 Extension of Term The term of this Agreement will be automatically renewed for an additional five (5) years (Initial Extension) unless either party provides the other party with written notice of non - renewal at least (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term of this Agreement. The Term of this Agreement shall be extended for a second five (5) year period (Second Extension) upon expiration of the Initial Extension unless either party provides the other with written notice of non - renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Extension. 4.3 Annual Extension Assuming the Term of this Agreement is extended as provided in Section •i 4.2 and Manager is not in default upon expiration of the Second Extension, the Term of this Agreement shall be automatically extended for successive twelve month periods after the Second Extension (Annual Extension(s)). This Agreement shall expire at the end of any Annual Extension if either party gives the other party written notice of non - renewal no less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of any Annual Extension. 4.4 Extensions The Initial Extension, the Second Extension and the Annual Extension(s) are occasionally referred to as the Extensions" or Extended Term" ARTICLE 5 DUTIES OF MANAGER 5.1 Duties of Manager The duties of the Manager include the following: -5- 5.1.1 Operate and maintain a community theatre program (Program") in accordance with the provisions of Article 6. 5.1.2 Maintain, and replace as necessary, all theatrical stage lighting, sound apparatus, computers, sets and other equipment and facilities necessary to the operation of a community theatre. 5.1.3 Authorize, manage and supervise the use of the Property by any Third Party as provided in this Agreement. ARTICLE 6 PROGRAM STANDARDS AND OPERATION As primary consideration for this Agreement, Manager shall operate the Program in accordance with the criteria and objectives specified in this Article. 6.1 Productions The Program shall offer to the general public a minimum of four theatrical productions during each twelve -month period during the Term is or any Extended Term. The quality of the theatrical productions shall equal or exceed the high quality productions that Manager has presented at the Theatre during the past twenty (20) years. 6.2 Open to Public The theatrical productions shall be open to the general public at a reasonable admission price. The admission price shall be established at a rate that encourages attendance by all economic segments of the community while providing income that, when combined with other sources of revenue, will fully fund the operation of the Program and the maintenance obligations of Manager. 6.3 Volunteers The Program shall be administered by experienced volunteers and /or paid personnel capable of operating and managing the Property in good condition, producing high quality theatrical productions and to performing the fund raising and other tasks necessary to a successful Program. 6.4 Varie M The Program shall include a variety of theatrical, cultural or artistic productions to ensure that the community is offered a wide range of entertainment. ARTICLE 7 ANNUAL BUDGET 7.1 Budgeting Schedule 7.1.1 Initial Budget Manager shall prepare and make available to the City an annual budget ( "Budget ") covering its planned operations for each full twelve- month period from August 1 through July 31 during the Initial Term and any Extended Term. 7.1.2 Annual Financial Report Manager shall make available to City for inspection during normal business hours any financial statement Manager is required to prepare pursuant to State law. 7.2 Contents of Budget lei The Budget shall state, as appropriate and in reasonable detail: (i) the proposed rates and charges for the use of the Theater; (ii) all anticipated revenues and sources of funds of Manager, including contributions; (iii) the expenditures proposed to be made by Manager in fulfilling its obligations pursuant to this Agreement; (iv) all other budgeted expenditures of Manager, if any; (v) cash reserves, if any. 7.3 Records Manager shall keep and maintain complete, accurate and customary records and books of account on all sales and expenditures, whether for cash or on credit, and all business transactions made with respect to the Property during each year. These records shall be retained for a period of not less than three (3) years after the end of the operating year (August 1 through July 31) during which the records or books were prepared. City shall be entitled, upon reasonable notice and during business hours, to inspect and make copies (at City's costs) of any records and books required by this Section. 0 7.4 Audit City shall, once per year and at its cost, be entitled to conduct an audit of all records and books of account required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement or State law. 7.5 Fiscal Policy Manager will adhere to the fiscal policy that has characterized Managers use of the Property during the preceding twenty years. Manager agrees to continue to maintain an account with sufficient funds to cover the anticipated maintenance obligations of Manager during the following twelve months (Maintenance Account). Manager also agrees that, should revenue from ticket prices and other sources exceed the costs of operating the Program and funding the Maintenance Account, the excess funds shall be used exclusively to improve the quality of the Program, the Property or the Equipment. ARTICLE 8 USE OF PROPERTY 8.1 Permitted Use by Manager In addition to the Program, Manager may conduct benefits, fund - raising events, previews, receptions and other similar activities that are related to the operation or funding of the Program, the presentation of any artistic or cultural event or the improvement of the Property. Manager may conduct incidental operations such as limited food service, the service of alcoholic beverages as and to the extent permitted by law, catering, concessions, and limited retail sales in conjunction with any of the events or activities, and for the purposes, described above. The uses and activities authorized in this Section are referred to as Permitted Uses. 8.2 Use of Property By Manager Except for the Reserved Periods, Manager shall have the exclusive right to use, or authorize the use of, the Property. Manager may enter into agreements with any individual or entity authorizing use of the Property for Permitted Uses. Manager shall authorize use of the Property by any individual, group or organization who own residential or commercial parcels in the vicinity of the Property for meetings or community events is -8- of limited duration provided the meeting or event will not interfere with 40 Manager's use of the Property. 8.3 Use of Propertv By Third Party Manager shall permit Third Party use of the Property during all or a portion of any Reserved Period for plays, performances, or cultural /artistic activity in accordance with the provisions of this Section. 8.3.1 Manager shall, within sixty (60) days after the Effective Date, and every twelve months thereafter during the Term and any Extended Term, provide City with a schedule identifying at least three (3) two -week periods when the Property is available for Third Party use. 8.3.2 City shall, after consultation with Manager, establish criteria and procedures for selecting any Third Party to be granted a license for use of the Property during all or a portion of any Reserved Period. The criteria for Third Party use for extended periods shall, in light of the nature and designation of the Property, give priority to use by any qualified and experienced non - profit theatrical production group or organization comprised of Newport Beach residents. 8.3.3 City shall not approve the Third Party use of all or a portion of the Property at any time other than a Reserved Period without the express consent of the Manager. City shall only authorize Third Party use of the Property pursuant to a license agreement and subject to strict compliance with all conditions of approval and any rules adopted by the Community Services Department of City. The license agreement shall specify that all Third Party use of the Property is subject to the control and supervision by Manager and shall establish conditions on Third Party use that fully protect Manager and the Property. City shall indemnify, defend and hold Manager harmless with respect to any damage, loss or liability resulting from use of the Property by any Third Party. 8.3.4 Manager shall determine the technical and supervisory personnel, if any, whose presence and involvement is required as a condition of permitting Third Party use of the -9- Property and Equipment. Manager shall, in determining the necessary technical and supervisory personnel, consider the extent to which the Third Party intends to use the Equipment and nature of the production to be presented by the Third Party. The Manager shall require only the personnel necessary to ensure that Third Party use will not damage the Equipment and that Third Party use of the Property or Equipment will not disrupt or impair the Manager's use of the Property. Manager shall authorize the Third Party to provide any technical or supervisory personnel deemed necessary upon proof that the personnel are capable and experienced. Manager shall provide necessary technical and /or supervisory personnel upon request or in the event the Third Party fails to provide experienced and capable personnel. 8.3.5 City shall, after consultation with Manager, establish a uniform schedule of fees or charges (which may be changed from time to time) to be paid by any Third Party for use of the Property, use of the Equipment, or to .pay for the services of qualified technical and /or supervisory personnel. City shall retain revenue generated by fees and charges for use of the Property and City reserves the right to modify or waive fees charged any Third Party for use of the Property. City shall transmit to Manager the revenue generated by use of the Equipment and the service of technical or supervisory personnel provided by or on behalf of the Manager. City shall not, without the prior consent of the Manager, waive or reduce fees or charges for use of the Equipment or the services of technical or supervisory personnel provided by or on behalf of the Manager. 8.4 Change of Use Manager shall use the Property in full compliance with this Agreement unless Manager has received the prior written consent of City authorizing a use other than a Permitted Use. The consent may be withheld at City's sole discretion. -10- 8.5 Compliance with Laws 41 Manager shall not use the Property in a manner likely to cause a public or private nuisance, to damage the Property or equipment or to cause injury to any person. Manager shall not violate any local, state or federal law in the renovation, maintenance, management or operation of the Property or Theatre. 8.6 Zoning and Planning Manager shall be entitled to repair, alter, and modify the structures and improvements on the Property in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Code, provided Manager complies with this Agreement. Manager shall also use the Property in conformance with the Newport Beach General Plan and all applicable ordinances and policies of the City. 8.7 Nondiscrimination 8.7.1 Manager shall not discriminate against any person or group of persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or ancestry, in the operation, management, use or occupancy of the Property. 4 8.7.2 Manager agrees not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry or national origin of any person with respect to any agreement, license, contract related to the alteration, repair, operation, use or management of the Property. 8.7.3 All contracts, licenses, and agreements between Manager and any individual or entity with respect to the Property or the Program shall contain non - discrimination provisions substantially similar to this Agreement. ARTICLE 9 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 9.1 Manager's Obligations Manager shall, at Manager's sole cost and expense, perform all routine and recurring maintenance, including replacement if necessary, to keep the theatrical stage, lighting, sound equipment, telephone equipment, -11- 1* theatre seats, kitchen equipment and appliances and furniture and furnishings in good condition and repair. 9.2 City's Obligations City will use reasonable efforts to maintain the Property consistent with levels of maintenance during the past twenty years. City shall annually inspect the property and, after consultation with Manager, determine the nature and extent of the repairs and maintenance that should be undertaken in the succeeding twelve months. City shall establish a fund or account for purposes of funding necessary maintenance and repair of the Property. City will also use reasonable efforts to repair any conditions that would hinder Manager in the performance of its duties and responsibilities. The maintenance and repair obligations of City pursuant to this subsection are limited to the funds appropriated, during any fiscal year, by the City Council for the express purposes specified in this subsection. City shall, subject to the provisions of this Section, perform the following routine and recurring maintenance and repair. 9.2.1 The maintenance of the exterior, and interior surfaces of the Theatre (including patching and resurfacing the roof membrane and painting or other protective treatment of the exterior wall of the Theater); 9.2.2 The maintenance of the public rest rooms (including repairs or replacements of tile or rest room fixtures); 9.2.3 The maintenance of electrical systems serving the Theatre and the repair and replacement of components; 9.2.4 The maintenance of all pipes and plumbing systems serving the Property and the repair and replacement of components; 9.2.5 The maintenance of all building service equipment (includes HVAC equipment, conveyance systems, and fire, life safety, and emergency equipment) and the repair and replacement of components; 9.2.6 The maintenance and repair of all carpeting, flooring, drapes, window coverings and similar items; 9.2.7 The maintenance and repair of all exterior lighting, landscaping, signage, parking facilities and hardscape; -12- 9.2.8 The provision of all janitorial services and supplies.' ARTICLE 10 STATUS AND MANAGEMENT OF MANAGER 10.1 Nonprofit Status During the Term, Manager shall maintain its status as a California public benefit nonprofit corporation in full compliance with the California Nonprofit Corporation Law (California Corporation Code Section 5000 et seq.). Manager shall also maintain its qualification as a tax- exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any successor statute. 10.2 Executive Committee During the Term, Manager shall appoint an Executive Committee consisting of no more than five (5) members. The Executive Committee shall be authorized by Manager to interact with City and promptly respond to problems or concerns expressed by: City or members of the general public relative to the operation of the Program. ARTICLE 11 ALTERATIONS Manager shall obtain the written consent of City prior to making any structural alterations to the Property or any structure on the Property. Manager shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in making any such alteration. All alterations shall be surrendered with the Property when this Agreement expires or terminates. All structural alterations shall be made by a licensed contractor. ARTICLE 12 UTILITIES, TAXES, AND FEES 12.1 Public and Private Utility Services City will pay all charges for all public or private utility services and all sprinkler systems and interior protective services provided to or for the Property. Manager will comply with the terms and conditions of contracts relating to such services. City shall not be liable to Manager for any failure or defect in the supply of any utility. -13- • 12.2 Taxes, Assessments and Charges Except as provided in Section 12.3, Manager is not responsible for any taxes, assessments, fees, charges, and levies of every type and character, including all interest and penalties, that may be imposed, assessed or levied on the Property or any occupancy or use of the Property. 12.3 Possessory Interest In accordance with California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 107.6(a) and Health and Safety Code Section 33673, City states that by entering into this Agreement, a possessory interest subject to property taxes may be created, and if so, that Manager shall pay any such tax or assessment. ARTICLE 13 LIENS 13.1 Timely Payment Manager shall pay, prior to delinquency, for all work performed and material furnished to the Property by Manager or on Manager's behalf that may result in a lien on the Property. 13.2 Written Notice Manager shall give City written notice of any claim or lien filed against the Property and any action or proceeding instituted affecting the title to the Property that is related to Manager's work on, or improvement of, the Property. ARTICLE 14 INDEMNIFICATION 14.1 City Indemnity City shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Manager from and against any and all claims, damages, and losses that are in any way related to the condition of the Property, any maintenance or repair City is required to perform pursuant to this Agreement, or any act or omission of City. City's obligations do not extend to claims, damages or losses that are proximately caused by the sole negligence, fraud or willful • misconduct of Manager. -14- 14.2 Manager Indemnity 0 Manager shall indemnify City with respect to any claim, damage or loss arising from the sole negligence, fraud, willful misconduct of Manager or any violation of law by Manager. 14.3 Liabili City shall not be liable to Manager for any loss of revenue, any loss of use of the Property or for compensatory damages except for reimbursement for any damage to the Equipment or other personal property owned by Manager that is proximately caused by City. ARTICLE 15 DAMAGE BY FIRE OR CASUALTY City shall have no obligation to repair or restore the Property to its original condition in the event of damage or destruction to the extent of twenty percent (20 %) of the then full replacement cost of the Property. In the event City elects to repair or restore the Property, then this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. In the event City elects not to restore the Property when . damage exceeds twenty percent (20 %) of the full replacement cost, this Agreement shall terminate. ARTICLE 16 ASSIGNMENT Manager may not assign this Agreement without City's prior written consent, which consent may be withheld in City's sole discretion. Manager may grant or approve any agreement or contract with any individual or entity to promote a Permitted Use or facilitate the operation of the Program. ARTICLE 17 DEFAULTS, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION 17.1 Legal Actions In addition to any other rights or remedies, either Party may institute legal action to cure, correct, or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purpose of this Agreement. Any legal action shall be filed in the County of Orange. The laws of the State of -15- • SCalifornia shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement. 17.2 Occurrence of Default The following acts or omissions shall be considered material breaches of this Agreement if Manager fails to cure the default within thirty (30) days after written notice of default from City or, if cure is not feasible within thirty (30) days, Manager has failed to commence cure within thirty (30) days or fails to diligently proceed to cure: 17.2.1 The failure of Manager to operate the Theatre in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. 17.2.2 The failure of Manager to maintain the Property as specified in this Agreement. 17.3 Remedies If Manager has materially breached this Agreement then a Default shall be deemed to have occurred, and City may give written notice of termination to Manager, and on the date specified in the notice this Agreement shall terminate. In addition to the right of termination, City shall have the immediate right to reenter the Property and take possession of the Theatre. ARTICLE 18 ENTRY BY CITY City may enter the Property at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting, servicing or posting notices, protecting the Property or the Theatre, or for any other lawful purposes. City shall use reasonable care to avoid unreasonable interference with the use of the Property during events open to the public. However, nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to alter or impair City's authority to inspect the Property in the course of exercising its police powers such as the enforcement of provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 0 -16- ARTICLE 19 MISCELLANEOUS . 19.1 Notices All notices and other communications shall be in writing, shall be sent by first class, registered or certified United States mail, postage prepaid, and shall be deemed to have been given two (2) days after the day of mailing, addressed: (a) if to City: City of Newport Beach Attn: City Manager 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 (b) if to Manager: Friends of Newport Theatre Arts Center Attention: President 2501 Cliff Drive Newport Beach, CA 92663 19.2 No Claims Against City Nothing in this Agreement constitutes any consent or request by City for the performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials to the Property 19.3 Integration This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties, and there are no agreements or representations between the parties except those contained in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior negotiations, representations, discussions or agreements between the Parties with respect to the Property or the Theatre. Except as otherwise provided, no subsequent change or addition to this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the Parties. -17- • 0 19.4 Severability: Consent If a term of this Agreement or any application is declared invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be effected. Manager: Dated: Rae A. Cohen, President Friends of Newport Theatre Arts Center City of Newport Beach: Gary Adams Mayor of Newport Beach Attest: LaVonne Harkless City Clerk RHS:ml f.\users\raftsharedlbumham\dif theatreVVag6draft040401dn.doc -18- Dated: , 2001 2001 Approved as to Form: Robert Burnham City Attorney �U. )t RECEIVED '01 APR -4 A 8 :38 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OF NEWPORT BEACH Mrs. tCeka 9.i,:.trtcr 8788•D205 CarafSpnngs Ct. Huntington $each, Ca. 92646 0 Now 2501 CUFF DRW NEWPM BFACH. '2 631-02M , 1 • March 25, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Dear Friend of NTAC: CITY OF NEWPORT.®EACN The Newport Theatre Arts Center needs your help in writing to the Newport Beach City Council on behalf of the existing theatre program. As you know, NTAC offers a full season of five varied productions plus a summer children's presentation. The ability to continue to provide this type of theatre experience may be in jeopardy, and if you enjoy attending Newport Theatre Arts Center, a letter of support can make a real difference. If you are a Newport Beach resident, please tell the mayor and the council about your appreciation and enjoyment of the existing program, your social experiences involving attending the theatre, the number in your group, etc. If you are not a Newport Beach resident, you might tell the council about the above and let them know if you include visits to local restaurants, coffee shops or other shopping areas in the city when you attend NTAC. We believe that NTAC not only provides excellent affordable theater, but that our theatregoers, are important to the economy of the area. Please, please take a moment to drop a note to the mayor of Newport Beach expressing your support and appreciation for NTAC. To be effective, it must be delivered no later than Friday April 6th. y Address your letter to: ,J Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor \_ pCCV// Newport Beach City Council vJ (-*' 1" 1 City Hall p 3300 Newport Blvd. jJ Newport Beach, CA 92663 /\) Your letters do have an effect and make a difference. Our you for your effort on our behalf. 19 la wean, E"N Wn•, QA ey.M Sincerely, IVA �r nest thanks to�/ V Rae Cohen President d4v 5/ RECEIVED a i 1 RECEIVED '01 0 -4 A 8 38 B6T'Y OF NEWPORT BEACH 37 Choate, Irvine, CA 92620 April 2, 2001 Dear Hon. Gary Adams, I live in Irvine and frequently attend productions at the Newport Theatre Arts Center (NTAC). Prior to each NTAC show our group of 4 always frequent a Newport restaurant. We also tend to shop the Newport boutiques and furniture stores. (Who can resist ?) Sometimes we run short 4 on time and use our scouting to plan another excursion for our follow -up shopping. Without the NTAC no doubt we would be spending our shopping and restaurant money elsewhere. ' ` Sincerely yours, Brenda Kay Justice 422 -H Avenida Castilla lAGUNA WOODS, CA 92653 mmukelfiche@fea.net Monday, April 02, 200[ 11:35AM RECEIVED d..) '01 APR -4 A8.38 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Newport Beach City Council CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OCity Hall M 3300 Newport Blvd. F-�-i Newport Beach, CA 92663 U� Good Morning; od As a long time subscriber to the Newport Theater Arts Center presentations we were dismayed to learn that this facility is in jeopardy. Although we are not constituents we are frequent customers of Newport Beach's fine shops, library and medical services. In addition we have recruited many theater goes as companions on frequent trips to Newport Beach theater followed by patronizing many fine restaurants. We urge to support the needs of the Arts Center and to vote favorably on their behalf. Sincerely yours, y Brownstein Jessie Br wnstein • F. RECEIVED . rot APR -4 AB :38 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Mar849P, 56,YP09T BEACH Dear Mayor Adams, 1 write on behalf of eight Newport Beach residents to express our appreciation and enjoyment of the program that exists at Newport Theatre Arts Center. For a period of six years we have purchased season tickets to the series at Newport Arts. We enjoy the location for many reasons, one being the convenience to many of Newpor&ftne restaurants where we enjoy lovelymeal and wine. All of this adds to the city coffers. The location and excellent~ AFFORDABLE theatre make Newport Arts a great addition to the character of Newport Beach. One can always go to a neighboring city but we do like this opportunity to enjoy our own beautiful area. We ask that you preserve this type of theatre experience for usl Sincerely, 1621 ` Gak sane. `n.,pasb 93eacA T4P( 92660 6 y0tc G .?, -eov / �ECEIVLD , neat �� — ea -c•��� COQ - 9.2'G � 3 ..lea. .4ra.celu. EI7mo, G 92630 J. 1 0: Q"d Ave. v Island, co E E -4 AB 39 CIF NEWPORT:VE-'i1CN' iv roc_ y i CIO e c l7��Qo2_ a. 0 Eliot Brody 5276 Pina Laguna Woods, Co. 92653 949 - 837 -0405 ebrodyefea.net March 30, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, Ca. 92663 Re: Newport Theatre Arts Center Dear Sir: RECEIVED '01 AM -4 A 8 :38 OTY OF EO N CI OF THE BEAN My wife and I, and four friends, have been season ticket holders at the Newport Theatre for more than 5 years. Although we are not residents of Newport Beach, we always enjoy dinner at a Newport Beach restaurant before the show. I hope that we may continue to enjoy this fine community theatre. Sincerely ux'�Ptl 4-e)� H-11C Mime 949-646-3M LaM11 Sa.a:: bay:waui A01 02. 2001 Hcn. Gary Adams. Mayer newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. ^le:vpert Beach C,°. °166.53 Gentlemen- RECEIVED Imi, A926 7 Grata Meci, CA92b27 III APR -4 A8 38 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLER9 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 am conmcemed about the.ro ?ertlaal danger to the;operation of the Nexrort Theater Arts Center.1 am a resident of Cosa Mesa just outside of the city limits of Newport Beach off Irvine Avenue on the bay. I lisle lined here over 2^ years and have been a member and contributor to NTAC all the time. ! participate in many of their activities; productions, committees and volunteer whenever needed. l have watched the grcup from an original. dedicated and talented volunteers to the profess i ^na! community theater group, it is toay. I have watched it nrow from a small church to the theater his today ti a permanent ° ?sge, profee iona! Seats, bea:.Miful lobby with restrocros - a!! located in a picturesque location. They attract exceptional talent to perform in their productions because of the special exposure they receive here rather than any other theater in the area. ! have putchesed two memorial chairs - one for my mother who loved the thester (now deceased) and another relative. 1 am a member of the No.uport Beach .^.her er Cf Tho American Assoiat:C.n. of Un!versl y Women •nhosr membership consist of Business and Porfessional women in all the communities in Orange County wno attend }ham �a�prmances, ha _e season ticke ?s and o aan!ze ?hea ?sr parties for ?heor friends and peer fe m'1'ec en make an evert by . ^.a : i. ^.g darer !n, lly and patronize the local businesses. Tho }heater is }ho most high!, regarded organization in the area. They ha-.,6 a fine selection plays and musical that have been performed in the New York theater circuit_ This involves autitions right afteera play closes. many rehears!s, building sets.and all theancillary activ! }es !n volved in production.. They paerform a regular.season. children's programs during school vacation and the some special product! inns nn community activities. .. . The theater goers have supported local business and all activities. Thcfjcome from Huntington beach. Miev o^ Viego and as far as Palm Springs IUf The thearer must continue sl it has for the future - 4 is art of the community is the best activity of its type in a!! of Orange. Coup ?y and its life. Sincerely. r Blanche L. Pair: , 949 - 646 -3979 F 0 C� /, aza0. RECEIVED w �n • rot APR -4 A 8 :38 q GG 3 CITY OF OF THE T BENCH < �J Charlotte K Paskil 2386 Via Mariposa W Unit 1 A lap= Hills, CA 92653 -2021 RECEIVED '01 APR —4 A8 :38 9C Y OF NEWPORT BEACH 3 Sunridge, Irvine, CA 92604 -2834 April 1, 2001 Dear Hon. Gary Adams, I am a resident of Irvine and a long time loyal supporter of the Newport Theatre Arts Center (NTAC). We attend the NTAC at least 4 times a year in a party ranging from 4 to 6 patrons and we typically dine at a posh restaurant (i.e.Villa Nova) somewhere along PCH nearby. We also have shopped at Newport stores along PCH prior to one of the NTAC productions: Our continuing connection to NTAC reminds us to return more frequently to Newport Beach for our weekend outing with family and friends, even when we are not attending any theater production. If the NTAC were to disappear, we would lose.a major attraction and continual reminder of the many other attractions to be found in Newport Beach. Frankly, we would be spending more shopping and restaurant dollars in Irvine and. Tustin. Sincerely yours, Bill Hedlund 41 Member California Society of Certified Public Accountants March 31, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Marilla C. Hamor Certified Public ARIME I V E D Re: Newport Theatre Arts Center Honorable Mayor Adams and City Council, rot APR -4 A B 36 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Director orange County Women Networkers I was very distressed to learn that there was any possibility of eliminating the fabulous Theatre offered at the Newport Theatre Arts Center. I was born and raised in Newport Beach and have received an incredible amount of joy returning at least five times a year to see the magnificent productions the theatre presents. I also come in the summer with my.five grandchildren for the children's production that is a very special event for them. I bring clients, business associates and friends to the productions and we ALWAYS DINE in the delicious restaurants in Newport. I was driven out of Newport by the crowds and congestion and now reside in San Juan Capistrano, which is very like Balboa was when I was born 56 years ago. Please, please do not take away this lovely thea46 tk at brings such elegance to the city. There is a wonderful group of very warm people running ring the theatre and many actors given an opportunity to entertain us and take us away from the humdrum and confusion that life. sometimes brings. As a many year season ticket holder, I respectfully request you reconsider eliminating a source of revenue for the restaurant owners in the area and depriving us all of the culture . and delight the theatre brings. f1la. r in Success, amor blic Acc ountant ohen, President Newport Theatre Arts Center 32802 Valle Road # 149 * San Juan Capistrano * California 92675 Telephone (949) 487 -5127 * Facsimile (949) 487 -5239 * e -mail Mhamor(o)aol.com RECEIVED rot APR -4 A 8 :3e utt eaa) Z'OF � u t ut . +tit CITY CLERK MQE/WPOR7 BEACH Cie -moJ l m >t/ %¢ G. 411 49! • FRED AND EDITH IRUBINSTEIN 23481 VILLEAECEIVED MISSION VIEJO, CALIFOWI*92691 (949) 458— O�I[�OF THE CITY( CIERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACtI 22,,e,�` � -'A� Ole, 0 4u ;;;r.,r. �31� G92604-2729 =:4 April 1, 2001 Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor RECEIVED Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Blvd. '01 APR -4 A 8 :39 Newport Beach, CA 92663 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Dear Mayor Adams, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACIi We have had season tickets to the Newport Theatre Arts Center for the past 5 years. There are 18 people in our group from several different cities. We've also told several other couples about this wonderful theatre and they've purchased season tickets on our recommendation. We really enjoy and appreciate the productions each year and look forward to each new season. The small size of the theatre and the lovely location were the main reasons we chose to purchase season tickets and after attending found the performances were very professional and entertaining and the characters exceptionally well cast. After each play we all have dinner in one of the nearby restaurants. We sincerely hope the Newport Theatre Arts Center will be able to continue providing this truly delightful theater experience in Newport Beach. .TQ � d 4�4)` ii22�4- J-14�jte7xe-1 c c , o7'uvJP�" %tea I" A� t �htmz� 0 0 • RECEIVED '01 APR -4 A 8 :39 March 30, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams and City Council Members: This letter is in support of the Newport Theatre Arts Center and the programs put on at their Cliff Drive venue. We have been members of the NTAC for several years and have seasons tickets to their productions. We enjoy this theatre very much and prefer going there to the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, where we also have held seasons tickets for many year, in various series presented The whole idea of attending a local theatre where we sit close to the stage makes as feel like a part of the action and is simply more fun. We have much appreciated "our" local theatre and the support provided by the City of Newport Beach to keep it alive. We hope that this support will continue! Sincerely Ron and Mary Richmond 1307 Seacrest Dr. Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Ph. (949) 6441965 cc: Rae Cohen, President, NTAC • RECEIVED Vera & David Weinberg '01 APR —4 A8 :39 33 Costa Del Sol, Dana Point, CA., 92629 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK April 1, 2001. Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Newport Beach City Council, City Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA., 92663 Dear Mr. Adams: We have been season subscribers to the Newport Theatre Arts Center for a few years. We have always enjoyed their shows both for the enjoyment provided and the obvious dedication and hard work put into the productions by the hard working people who run the center. We only see the finished "product ", but we know that many weeks have gone into each production prior to opening night, and that for the people behind the scenes it is almost a 52 week a year effort. Over the years we have noticed the constant improvements in the physical theater itself and the increase in attendance. Last night we attended the opening night of the latest show, and it was a complete sell -out. L We always look forward to the performances as we make it a night out. We particularly like the closeness of nice restaurants to the theater which makes it easy to have dinner and still get to the . theater on time. Our favorite restaurant is Zucchero's which is just around the comer. It would be a shame if the season had to be shortened, as there are so few community theater groups putting on good theater at affordable prices. We hope this does not happen. very truly, Vera & David E • RECEIVED April 2, 2001 0 C� Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport BeaCH City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor, '01 NPR -4 A 8 :39 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH We have been Seasnonal ticket holders for The Newport Theatre for 7 years. We have a group from our church that go. We have enjoyued the Plays that we have seen there. We enjoy the Smallness of the Theater. After the Plays we go to Dinner in the area. I think it would be a great loss not to have this Little= Theatre. It is so economity that we feel that we can attend the play and have dinner out. We are retired and feel this is one of best bargain that Newport has to offer the Senior. Sincerely /.- Paul and Virginia Hawker 2324 Laurel Place Newport Beach, CA 92663 IRVING ZELON RECEIVED 28112 VIA NERVO MISSION VIEJ02 CA 92692- 1730'01 APR -4 A8 :38 949 -768 -1363 OFFICE OF:THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT @EACiI April 1, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Coucil City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, Ca 92663 Dear Sir, We are subscribers of long standing to the Newport Theatre Arts Center and are very appreciative of the programs that they provide. As a participant of their programs , we have dinner at one of your local restaurants before every performance.. We hope that you and your city council will continue your support of all of their programs. Yours very truly, E E 11 0 0 0 HON.GARY ADAMS,MAYOR NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL 3300 NEWPORT BLVD. NEWPORT BEACH CA,92663 LAGUNA ,200RECElft APRIL 1,200 -01 APR -4 A838 OCITIY OF NEWPORT BEAC i while we do not live in NEWPORT BEACH,MY WIFE AND I HAVE FOR SOME TIME NOW BEEN PATRONS OF THE THEATRE AT NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS.CENTER.WE BUY THE SEASON TICKETS AND HAVE THOUGHT THE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN MOST ENJOYABLE. WE ATTEND ON SUBDAY AFTEROONS AND EITHER HAVE LUNCH OR DINNER AT ONE OF THE RESTAURANTS THAT ARE ALONG PCH.WE LOOK FOREWARD TO THAT EXPERIENCE TOO WE DO HOPE THE THEATRE PROGRAMS WILL CONTINUE ON WELL INTO THE FUTURE. THE PROGRAMS ARE WELL ATTENDED AND CHATTING WITH PEOPLE DURING THE INTERMISSIONS,THEY TOO SEEM TO ENJOY THE PROGRAMS AS WELL ASTHE REGIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE. SINCERELY l ' HAROLD /BETTY G GGENHEIMER 3094 A VIA SERENA 13 LAE.- L49 W-0 A7, dJ 7ik- 0 40 RECEIVED Hc,JoRAQ3LE (Sg2Y AbAMS, MRYOQ NElc�1�o T C- �Bt1$H, CA g2-6, ,3 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEAC11 OU�C'. G.POUr� of C� PEO.oGE� N.9-S To i /fE N,Fa)/'O,, At KI.L- z zoc FRANICBEIMMAN 28511 t' Berboya Missioa ujo, CA 92692 f.�EEIt! G'c�it -liN6— T" y�H,2S . .3 7-0 4611� D /fir =E,2 &W T Tf%E /t'1 /S116,c) 0 /S g ✓�T,gL �SS�"T To Th`� U.vl ray 14) oq s1tlU0N 4s V /,$/T �,QSf/ /O� �SG�G�17 •co,e, �A T �N G �v�t,Qio�s .2�sr�•a vQ�v.c.� /rs /,cJ 7W 1/i.e / iu i T,/ o F -7H--6W T,!S�. PLC HST 1452 A 7-ff�5 / 174- d# e7oNT1.UU,5- PE�PFo,Pir�1.¢,uC�S: /� i A ie M Rogoff N A 346 Avenida S LJIin B c`+ Lag=Hik C 653;3$95 � use ,6 � USA 14 - /Crl- E 0 RECEIVED 001 APR -4 A 8:39 Carroll Hochschild 2915 Pebble Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625- April 2, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 Dear Mr. Mayor, I understand that the City Council will be considering the authorization of a new lease agreement for the Newport Theatre Arts Center. We are most fortunate in having such a fine organization in Newport Beach. The quality of the plays and the quality of the performances are usually excellent. Indeed, I have season tickets to the Mainstage at SCR, but I find that I enjoy the plays at the Newport Theatre Arts Center much more. We are a group of 7 college friends who for 5 years have had season tickets to the NTAC. Members of our group come from Claremont, Moreno Valley, Norco and Irvine on Thursday nights to dine at one of the local restaurants (a different one each time), to visit, and to see the latest play. We are looking forward to renewing our tickets for the 6m year!!! I urge the City Council to authorize this lease agreement with the NTAC. Sincerely, oj �zc'z& Carroll Hochschild RECEIVED '01 APR —4 A8 39 el OFFICE T ITY -49 -Zee, 6n� 4:a_ Na. N4f dd*#w j.'MINW o� RECEIVED Cal, rol APR -4 A8 :39 3 pa �, �e/,'^,�f',/ aF'FICE OF THE CITY CLERK ""`ppa *74, � %��j�3, JTY OF NEWPORT BEACH 0 r r r r IF L , x� 9 RECEIVED '01 APR -4 A8:39 h.^s[�ar� `� Z eviSo� a,,J OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a��Y,Z �.� \ \S �. Z ,J v— t- °� 1c fin► -Qv, � �� ��.� .ex � s-t- , r ��rc.eJ -e51�1 411 0 March 30, 2000 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council Cit Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sir, I understand that we may lose our "Newport Theatre Center" ....... please, please do not let that happen! I'm 72 and believe me, there are very few places I can go for good, clean entertainment anymore. We enjoy "live theatre" and I have enjoyed many wonderful productions at this facility. The production crew and staff does a fantastic job! We look forward to the enjoyment of a play and then having dinner at one of the area restaurants. I have turned many people on to this theatre and I can't imagine being without it. I live in a large complex and our "theatre group" urge you to take all necessary measures to keep this theatre open! On behalf of all of us, I want to express our appreciation to you for doing what you can to °keep " one of our few smiles alive( Sincerely, Gerrie Erickson 400 Merrimac Way #18 Costa Mesa, Ca 90045 Date �'iol Copies Sent To: Mayor Council Member �', anager p Attorney O 11 C-,o yT pro z^ rnti n e.m i m y M m c- Oo t7 �A V —Zit i / F i Date X o L Copies Sent To: (� z mr � ayor OPT r 1T1 O council Member anager Imo m Rl 0 Attorney �A D OD El ;x 0 a 0 4' � J No/ % , d cl�� J� 1c;L4 ladA Date �c P SIXTo: yor Council Member Manager ❑ Attorney O 0 �w o� o � w �U O � ��6 lite* &Ab Everett J. Urbach 6565 [91 B -AI Sierra Circle Huntington Beach. California 92646 1714] 536 -5345 March 31, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sir My wife, Henrietta, and I have been season subscribers to your NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER (NTAC) for at least the past six years and have found the experience most rewarding. For the first four years of our membership we attended with a couple from your city, Mr. and Mrs. David Shane. The past two to three years our theater -mates have been Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holtzer, also of our city, Huntington Beach. In both instances our usual Thursday evening plans included a dinner before the show at one of your fine restaurants in the vincinity of the NTAC location -- usmall a restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway close to Riverside /Cliff Drive streets. Our group has always enjoyed our monthly visits to your fine city (to our friends and relatives "back East' we tell them that Huntington Beach is really 'North' Newport Beach), and hope we can continue the experience in the future. Your truly, 7 Everett J. Urbac 0 fL.J Date 3 U c7c,, Copies Sent To: �6 d mm Mayor nim ITS j�Council Member n /Manager _4A I m ❑ Attorney ❑ m �. ❑ >.m co u 0 00 ❑� JEROME RADDING, M.D. MARIAN J. RADDING 5098 AVENIDA DEL SOL LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92653 TEL (949) 583-0986 FAX (949) 586 -8679 E -mail paparadding(r),fea.net March 31, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sir: RECEIVED '01 APR -3 A 8 :28 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEAC11 We would like to inform you of the enjoyment we have experienced for several years by attending performances at the Newport Theatre Arts Center on Cliff Drive. The setting of this small, intimate theatre among a beautiful residential neighborhood overlooking the water is outstanding, and the cast has most often given outstanding performances. Another couple always attends with us, and we have many other friends here in Leisure World who also are regular attendees, although on different nights. We always have dinner in a Newport Beach restaurant prior to a performance, and really enjoy and look forward to these experiences. We hope that you donY have any plans to delete this enjoyable theatre location, and hope that the city of Newport Beach continues to support it Date - fr-ies Sent To: uavor ncil Member nna;er rlorney Sincerely yours, ,\ I Jerome Radding, M.D. March 30, 2001 ! Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 For many years my husband and I have had season tickets to the Newport Theatre Arts Center. We have supported it, spread the news about it and always bought tickets to the events. We meet friends and have dinner before hand; when we were younger we also went out afterwards. We like it because it is within driving distance and the plays are great. It is also a place where we can see long time friends who are also supporters. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Yours very truly, Dr. and Mrs. John K. Hamel / Hamel 19191 Harvard Ave. #226 Irvine, CA 92612 Date t) Copies Sent To: orn Mayor „o 0 l" ' Until Member r„-4 -urrn ig% I M ,, CD ' anager ;a E2 ❑ Attorney y.-.1 m-< a ❑ - rnc� CO ° ❑ U = � �: Sot late Sent To' Mayor Council Member ttorney Ca yS �r °o Yn m o m--r m vm CM C-) r �+ - c a m m . Dr 00 v C.irn N co -�x - Z-- ez.v�- d-At .a.� •vac- eeJ��u � ? `U��' -w.tiz, a.��w ..ti'- ,�_Lp�e� /fa r�� J�-.�/ - �JGG- ¢t�y�✓ ��, ^ . � pi7LC.�te�Q_ 7 t °'- te 1 i 1 11 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor, Newport Beach I am writing this in support of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this Center. Ten or more years of past since I started attending. At first there were just two of us - a Newport Resident and me, a Costa Mesa Resident. The group has grown to about 8 persons, mostly from Newport. and now I live in Irvine and hope to continue attending the plays for many more years. I have never seen a poor production and hope the city will continue to support this theater. Sincerely, Cecelia Hubbard 19191 Harvard Ave, #102E Irvine, Ca 92612 copy: Rae Cohen, President Date 1310 d Copies Sent To: ©,—�'„ ayor � nor IT1 �C�uncil Member = �'' 0 M �'Manager r w O Attorney CD ;Go C m CO fTl x 0 ...... _ _ C� i • RECEIVED yf'3 of Date Copies Sent To: 001 APR —3 AB :27 /Q'Mayor Council Member OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK %17❑ � anager CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Attorney El El ❑ — ,^Leant eSeatu� 1227 !gddentod c4ue. eotona 12. ec &Rat, eacifoania 92625 �%� 1 14;P I-lew fA— �ex- �� -��� Barbara & Harry Curtis 5371 -2A Punta Alta Laguna Woods,Ca. 92653 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 330 Newport Blvd Newport,Ca.92663 Dear Sir, 3 -31 -01 We are part of a group of three couples who regularly buy season's tickets to the performances at the Newport Theatre Arts Center. In addition, whenever we attend one of their performances, we enjoy dinner at one of the many good restaurants in close proximity to the theatre. At the theatre we always rum into a large number of acquaintances from our home area who also enjoy the theater and a dinner nearby. It has been brought to our attention that the continuation of these performances is in jeopardy. We sincerely hope that, whatever the problem seems to be, it can be overcome in a way that we can all continue to enjoy the Newport Theatre Arts Center performances. LU w W tY Very truly yours, r � U • Y� IDate 3 b CO Copies Sent To: ~C LJ ayor M o °' i31: Council Member !tanager /❑ Attorney U°o rj car ❑ C) © ❑ Very truly yours, r � U • 0 0 n u RECEIVED '01 APR —3 A6 :26 OFFICE F T ECH NEWPORRA Mrs. Janet K. Howell 1 143 Aviemore Terrace, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 Date 3 Copies Sent To: Mayor Council Member �B<a nager ❑ Attorney ❑ S`2/- -5/ AV �✓% mac' • mil" Cx -s^�- C.c �,�_�ct- G^- -C./ ?-i �-c�J �h� v YVONNE HOUSSELS 1307 OUTRIGGER DRIVE CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 March 22, 2001 Honorable Mayor Gary Adams and Fellow Councilpersons Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Newport Theater Arts Center Dear Mayor Adams and Councilpersons: RECEIVED '01 KW 27 A 8 :34 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I am writing to request your authorization of the lease agreement with Newport Theater Arts Center. I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach. I am an actress and have performed in many NTAC productions. I have also performed in many community theaters surrounding Newport Beach including Huntington Beach Playhouse, Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, Westminster Playhouse and the Irvine Community Theater. I believe that community theater is vital to our city. It provides an opportunity for students and our residents to participate both on the stage and in the audience. It also provides entertainment at a reasonable cost for all income levels. Newport Theater Arts Center is one of the finest community theaters in this area of Orange County. It has been recently renovated and is centrally located in a safe residential setting. The quality of the productions is demonstrated by the large number of season ticket holders who return year after year. Please preserve this important asset to Newport Beach. I I Date Sincerely, Copies Sent To: Mayor Councif Member Yvonne Houssels Ey'Manager O Attorney O O O O L] Ll JERRY D. NININGER 411 EAST FIFTEENTH STREET RECEIVED NEWPORT REACH, CA 92663 m (949) 631 -7530 01 MAR 26 A8 :30 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 21, 2001 Date City of Newport Beach copies Sent 10' Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Mayor City Hall dcA na Member 3300 Nev. ;Port Blvd. Manager Newport Beach, CA 92663 1/ p Attorney a -- Dear Mayor Adams: As an eight -year member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Newport Theater Arts Center, I am very concerned with the recent attempts by another group to usurp the facilities we have developed over the years. d Some history of the facility may be'in "orden Over twenty years ago the City had multiple tenant groups using the building at 2501 Cliff Drive for educational, craft and exercise classes as well as theater performances. At that time there were no auditorium style seats, only metal folding chairs for the audience. The City had a paid staff person in charge of the building and still experienced the problems inherent in a multi- tenant use such as security, conflicting schedules and missing & misused equipment. Eventually, at the city's request, the Friends of the Newport Theater Arts Center became the sole occupant of the building and eliminated these problems for the City. Ever since that time our organization has been the de facto exclusive user of the center and we have always been led to believe this was the official position of the city. This exclusiveness was a prime factor in our using monies from fund raising events, donations and profits from our efficient operation of the theater program to greatly expand & improve this city owned property. Risers and upholstered seats were installed as well as a theater quality sound system, stage improvements, stage curtains, theater lighting, storage facilities, carpeting throughout the auditorium and lobby areas and dressing room improvements — all at no cost to the city. Just last year we raised $90,000 as a gift to the city to pay the major share of an enlargement and upgrading of the theater including making the building compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. In addition to that amount we also replaced the upholstered seats, carpeting and flooring and made substantial kitchen improvements. Since then we have completed an upgrade.of the sound system and are currently in the process o €upgrading the -stage lighting system: At no time did the city ever intimate that any other organization would be using the improvements we installed and paid for. It has now come *to our attention that the city policy manual was never changed to reflect the change in our status as exclusive tenants. It is important to realize that as a community theater none of our Board members, ushers or actors are paid for their time. The Director and a few of the technical and support personnel are paid a small stipend on a show by show basis but the few dollars involved could never (and was never intended to) compensate them for the many hours they contribute to the presentation of a successful show. We do have a paid box office person who is paid from the show proceeds. The theater operation is really a city cultural arts program that is operated by volunteers at no cost to the city. Over the past years our organization has continually provided an enjoyable theater experience for citizens of all ages. Our season of six shows contains a mixture of musicals; comedies and a drama or mystery for which our patrons have shown a preference. The popularity of our offerings is shown by the fact that over 50% of our seating capacity is pre sold to season ticket holders. We do not depend solely on the friends and relatives of the cast to support our performances. We are not a profcssional venue such as South Coast Rep but are a community-based operation. The very name "Community Theater" can be misleading since this expression is used to define a volunteer run, non - professional organization. It does not mean a theater in which all the members of the community participate. The Andy Hardy vision of "we will get a barn and put on a play and all the kids will come" is definitely not what we are about. We have worked very hard and have been very successful in establishing a reputation for quality performances of quality shows that the public enjoys and is willing to pay to see. As a tribute to the professionalism of FNTAC, the Daily Pilot selected two of our board members, Rae Cohen and Terri Miller Schmidt, as Theater Woman of the Year for 1999 and 2000 respectfully. We have operated the theater with the idea that we are operating a cultural arts program for the city and have worked to bring credit to the city. We think we have succeeded in that effort. As part of our season program we also produce a children's show during the summer or at Christmas. This special program is not only intended to entertain the audience of children but also has a mixed cast of children and adults to give the younger actors an opportunity to work in a semi - professional setting with more experienced actors in order to develop their skills. Traditionally, the audience for children's productions is the family, friends & neighbors of the cast since, generally, the level of these performances is not sufficiently high to entice the general public to pay to see such a show. To reduce the stress on the young cast members we reduce the number of performances from our normal 19 per play to eight for the children's show, and we also reduce the ticket prices to $8.00 for these special presentations so all family members can afford to attend. Since our costs of production are very nearly the same as for our regular shows, these reductions virtually guarantee that we will face a loss on these shows, however, we are committed to this loss as a means of returning some cultural benefits to the community. In past years the City of Newport Beach provided an annual grant to help offset part of the loss on the children's show, but for the past few years the city has not made such a contribution and the entire cost has been born by FNTAC. 0 In meetings that Rae Cohen & I attended with the City Manager and representatives of Newport Beach Theater Company we offered to have them present a show for consideration as all of our Directors do each year. The City Manager thought this was an acceptable approach but they rejected our offer and have refused to even provide a resume of their experience and examples of their productions. This is the same information that we require of all Directors that want to stage a show at NTAC so we may maintain the high standards that our patrons have come to expect. It would be difficult for us to consider a proposal if the proposing party refuses to identify themselves and provide some example of their expertise. The proposed new group also expressed a desire to hold a gala reception and have a time slot for a stage "revue ". We offered dates for both of these functions that the City Manager stated was a good faith effort to meet their needs, however, they again rejected our offer. They have steadfastly insisted on their original demand for four shows of nine performances each over three weekends. As I mentioned above, our regular season is five productions plus the special children's program, therefore; with no history of successful productions, no established clientele and no equipment, they plan on launching a similar full -scale season with child performers. My feeling, as expressed to Homer Bludau, is that they should learn to walk before they try to run. During these meetings it was discussed that individual members of the Newport Beach Theater Company (but not the group) presented productions in schools and other venues but now feel that those accommodations are not sophisticated enough or are too expensive for their shows. They are seeking a better location to present their performances, which is understandable, however they are seeking to impose their use on a facility that we have developed through twenty years of toil. We would feel cheated if the fruits of our two decades of work was now turned over to some other group merely because they think they have some "right" to it as residents of the city we share. We ask for the City Council's continued support of the successful efforts of the Friends of Newport Theater Arts Center by granting the proposed agreement and by making the appropriate changes to the city policy manual. Sincerely, �211-4 Jerry Nininger E E RECEIVED *01 MAR 23 A8 :18 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 Date Cop! s Sent To: ayor ,uncil Member Manager p Attorney 0 M e McNamara M Avc. .% Cm Del Mu, G 9287.5 0 �U 4JQ J Wco UL cc > U O U ~W/ 2 O CD LLJ O Q �F- CD a e d f- d y v d m V 4 o _ 1 RECEIVED *01 N 23 A8:19 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 6 �v y t m V i Mmhaff & S , "hay 213 C4N"w B60a Isild, CA 92662 Date .3�3,3t01 I cc * '�" Sent To: ayor Z Council Member Manager ❑ Attorney C1 C1 C1 C1 L J 0 0 RECEIVED • BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GARDEN GROVE '01 W 23 A8:18 • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Mayor Gary Adams City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. (Newport Beach CA 92663 March 21, 2001 Dear Mayor Adams: I am writing to let you know what a treasure the Newport Theater Arts Center is for our community. I have had the pleasure of attending years of wonderful peformances with my family and friends and have always been impressed by the quality of the productions, the dedication of the volunteers, and the devotion of the subscribers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to ensure that NTAC remains an integral part of our arts community. Sincerely, Erica Shapiro Taylor Director of Fund Development Date Copies Sent To: Mayor ncil Member Manager Q Attorney O O O O Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove, Inc. • 10540 Chapman Avenue • Garden Grove, CA 92940 • Tel 714.530.0430 • Fax 714530 -0431 FROM : HOUSSELS PHONE NO. : 949 6400120 Mar. 22 2001 10:12RM P2 RECEIVED YVONNE HOUSSELS 1307 OUTRIGGER DRIVE 'O1 hIM 22 A10 39 CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625 OFFICE OF THE CITY.CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACIi March 22, 2001 Honorable Mayor Gary Adams and Fellow Councilpersons Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Newport Theater Arts Center Dear Mayor Adams and Councilpersons: I am writing to request your authorization of the lease agreement with Newport Theater Arts Center. I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach. I am an actress and have performed in many NTAC productions. I have also performed in many community theaters surrounding Newport Beach including Huntington Beach Playhouse, Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, Westminister Playhouse and the Irvine Community Theater. I believe that community theater is vital to our city. It provides an opportunity for students and our residents to participate both on the stage and in the audience. It also provides entertainment at a reasonable cost for all income levels. Newport Theater Arts Center is one of the finest community theaters in this area of Orange County. It has been recently renovated and is centrally located in a safe residential setting. The quality of the productions is demonstrated by the large number of season ticket holders who return. year after year. r , r Please preserve this important asset to Newport Beach. Date 13�' Copie Sent To: Sincerely, mayor e" Council Member anager 0 Attorney Yvonne Houssels 0----- 0 —� 0 0---- r. LJ 0 L_ J Date '�1Ac Copi s Sent To- RECEIVED le �ayor uncil Member March 15,2001 Manager ro� 2� �� 49 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Q Attorney Newport Beach City council Q OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA City Hall n CITY OF NEWPORT BEABH 330 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Sir: There is a humorous quote that states "No good deed goes unpunished ". The Newport Beach City Council is unlikely to have a better example of this statement than the currant issue involving Newport Theatre Arts Center and another group of individuals interested in utilizing the same building now occupied by NTAC. In my opinion, this problem exists due to two facts: Fact 1: The group now demanding use of NTAC clearly had no idea how this facility is structured, equipped or managed when they insisted that they have a right as a "tax payer" to use of the facility in the same capacity as NTAC. They visited the premises during a performance of NTAC and looked around at a building housing a theatre fully equipped with beautiful carpeting, comfortable seating, a revolving stage, stage curtain, fully equipped sound and lighting system in a booth, staffing for the box office, and presumably a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, refrigerator /freezer, microwave oven and dishwasher. This appeared to be fairly attractive to the group as they were seeking a similar facility for their children's theatre. What they did not see was that these things were not furnished by the City of Newport Beach and had nothing to do with their tax payer dollars. Their tax payer dollars through the City of Newport Beach would have provided only a building, formerly a church, but never a theatre. For indeed, this is what the City of Newport Beach provided twenty years ago to NTAC — a building in disrepair. What they were attracted to and demanded use of belonged to NTAC and 20 years of volunteers, hard work and careful budgeting, and donations from relationships developed not by the City, but by volunteers and loyal individuals who helped create NTAC. However, the new group demanded that their children's theatre had a right to come forth and utilize the building, and all of the equipment and personnel currently in place. The word "demand" by the way, is appropriate. When the group called the city to inquire about the facility, they were given the home telephone of Rae Cohen, President of NTAC. Mrs. Cohen explained that the existing season was extremely full and did not lend itself to a second group on an equal basis. The group's spokesperson explained that "as much as they would not like to do so" they were committed to taking the issue to the newspaper to get what they wanted To this end, several children and an adult were photographed draped over and surrounding the theatre's marquee. Visual Effect: How could good people refuse children a place to enjoy theatre and all that goes with it? Indeed Fact 2: When this opposing group did not meet with success in disrupting NTAC's season easily, they next approached the City Manager to plead their cause. (This is the "No good deed goes unpunished" part). Because NTAC has not been an irritant or a source of problems for the City of Newport Beach for over 20 years, many representatives of the City had no idea how NTAC functioned. One such individual was this City Manager who was now called upon by the opposing group to help their children's theatre find a home. It might be presumed that even by rumor the City Manager might have heard of a self sufficient group of volunteers called NTAC who not only provided a source of enjoyment and pride to the City of Newport Beach and community, but through special fund raising efforts and careful control of budgets over 20 years had approached the city and offered over $90,000.00 for improvements to the building. However, this City • Manager was not aware of these facts, and therefore had no idea what NTAC was or how it functioned, and not wanting to refer this opposing group to the appropriate city representative who was specifically aware of NTAC and their relationship, he fueled the group's quest when they again threatened to go to the local newspaper. Who would want to be known as a person who would refuse children the opportunity to enjoy theatre? This City Manager now had a tiger by the tail and a chance to be in the paper, but not for a very good reason. SUMMARY: This group demanding that NTAC disrupt their 20i6 season because they are in need of a place to perform has no idea what "their tax dollars" support and what exists as the result of NTAC and its volunteers and supporters. In the group's quest, they have started with demands and progressed with threats of extortion by bad press to Mrs. Cohen and the City Manager unless they get exactly what they want When asked to present their credentials (as requested of all directors or groups soliciting time at NTAC, their response to Mrs. Cohen was `9 don't have to tell you anything about us ". 2. The City Manager had no idea of the activities or relationship of NTAC with the City of Newport Beach, and should have never been primarily involved regarding this issue. With his uninformed participation, this group now has become a potential problem for the City Council. 3. NTAC has done the City of Newport Beach a good deed for 20 years as a good tenant and representative for the City. NTAC has been quietly self - sufficient and a source of community pride. 1 continued to underwrite and present children's theatre even after the City of Newport Beach no longer provided for such grants in their own city budget. It also came to the city with $90,000.00+ and a request to supplement the city in the improvement of the city's own building. It is unbelievable that the City of Newport Beach could even consider disrupting a scheduled season and season ticket holders by placating this roving group of people in search of a low cost, if not free, instant theatre. 1 want to finally express my displeasure at how this issue came to be so stressful and personally intrusive at her home to NTAC's President, Rae Cohan. The city employee who gave Mrs. Cohen's home telephone number to this group should be officially reprimanded for such an indiscretion. 1 doubt that it is policy to M give the home telephone number of any city official in charge of a department to any person or group of people when they telephone with a request, complaint or problem to be solved. However, when this opposing group had a question regarding NTAC they were referred to Mrs. Cohen at her home. Why was this easy to do? .... the answer is simple. Over the past years, problems regarding NTAC were taken care of by NTAC, and if questions arose for NTAC they were answered by NTAC, and sir, NTAC IS Mrs. Rae Cohen who can always be reached. Mrs. Cohen has handled a monumental amount of problems concerning the facility known as NTAC and often never bothered the City of Newport Beach with these issues, and it is for this reason that most of the city representatives haven't had to encumber their problem solving agendas with NTAC items. Mrs. Cohen's efforts throughout the years have been immeasurable and invaluable to this community and City Council. If the City of Newport Beach allows this opposing group to diminish and interfere with the successful regimen necessary to maintain NTAC, it will indeed reenforce the quote "No good deed goes unpunished ". There are almost 1000 season ticket holders who will be very disappointed when they find out that their season no longer exists courtesy of the City Manager of Newport Beach and the opposing group as sanctioned by the City Council. Please do the right thing, and leave a good thing alone. Sincerely, •/�� Jri�- ""711en/ /l e Nininger f/ Copies to: City Council Representatives: Norma Glover, Tod Ridgeway, Steve Bromberg, John Heffernan, Gary Proctor and Former Mayor Dennis 41 O'Neill Former Mayors: Evelyn Hart, Ruthelyn Plummer, and Clarence Turner E /' Z,00 / 46F:Ne�(d - RK %✓? %O,P /�Y�EW�°-ivD Neff Timis �i�i9 c / 7'y. T f���s G�iy7� d fiw D 7o LUG t3- y�a� d ' Li 45 [] u J VICTOR CALNA 216KWW PL NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92653-5706' John Walter Kraus 2001 Commodore Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 -4307 jwkraus@aol.com Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: RECEIVED '01 MAR 22 A8 :26 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACII My wife and I are subscribers to the Newport Theatre Arts Center and consider it a significant artistic asset of Newport Beach. We urge you to ensure that the new lease that is under consideration meets all of the requirements of the management of the Center. Sincerely, Date boa D Copies Sent To: J�Mayor Council Member I ytnanager p Attorney O 0 ---- O ---- O- ---- -- 0 �I 9 Hon Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED 'Ot W 22 A8:26 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 17, 2001 I have season tickets with a friend to the series at the Newport Theatre Arts Center. We thoroughly enjoy each production and urge you to authorize the lease agreement which will ensure the continued existence and operation of the Center. I am a registered voter and vote at each election. Sincerely, Barbara G. Mitchell 1755 E. Ocean Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92661 Date 31aa�p� Copi Sent To: ryor Co ncil Member Manager Q Attorney ❑ .W. JWAD. Ne&m I rx r0, Ct NewtmTBe=6 CA 92663VOJ cc /- a, act ek a f - m 1429b - C,) \ d ©m m x m -+ ym oC,) 'O j D mn 00. LIM r K 1 1 I i 0000, ❑ M m_ C m v Ci/rry .(C)jtk4i. viti,�£���iG�rv. O( 'iCxrm ,� 0 1912 Leeward Lane RECEIVED Newport Beach, California 92660 '01 11AR 19 A8 50 March 1i, tool OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACII Mayor Gary Adams and City Council Members 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 9266 Dear Mayor Adams and City Council Members, As a season ticket holder and admirer of the way the board of directors and the many volunteers provide outstanding entertainment for Newport Beach residents of all ages, it seems to me that the city of Newport Beach should be very proud of what has been accomplished by the many people who, through the years, have participated at Newport Theatre Arts Center to develop it into such an asset to our community. When the Children's Theatre Guild, of which I was a member, disbanded, about the time the Newport Theatre Arts Center became a producing theatre, all the records and plays were . turned over to the theatre and they, in essence, became the continuation of the Children's Theatre Guild. They did musical plays written by Jean Tandowsky and Prue Holden, of which we were all so fond. NTAC is still presenting children's theatre productions. In December 1999, I presented a Holiday Celebration at Newport Theatre Arts Center. I had approached and was encouraged by one of the board members about doing this program early in the year, a continuation of holiday programs I had done for the City many times. The NTAC board of directors scheduled the time for us, arranged for a rehearsal period, adjusted sound and lights and had a person doing the technical work for the performance. We presented our program in a time slot that they recommended. The musical holiday celebration was extremely successful and we have planned doing it again at Newport Theatre Arts Center this Christmas. The Friends of Newport Theatre Arts Center are a part of the tradition of the Newport Beach community. We enjoy being a part of that tradition. Sincerely, / Sarah Kerr, PhD L� Date O 1 Copies Sent To: ayor GI Eouncil Member anager ❑ Attorney ❑ B' GAILY PILOT Friday. March 14.19W Daily PIMA Paab by L l Pay" 0 S. More than 50 enthusiastic singers turned out for an Irish song fest recently at the Theater Arts Center Auditorium, Newport Beach. The sing-along was conducted by Sarain Kerr, top left. with singers shown below. Accompanying the singers were, from left. Ms. Kerr, Jean Tandowsky. Hal Birnkrant. John Kimble and Joe • Chapelle. The event was sponsored by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission and the city Parks, Beaches and Recreation i Department. Join your Farn ly and Friends Everyone Welcome Saturday, Dec4mber 11, 1999 2:00 P.M. Holiday Song Fest Harmony, Health, Happiness Kindle Community Spirit i Newport Thea {re Arts Center 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach, CA Refreshments .... Free almission... see you there!! • WMW-W CEIVED NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER 2501 CUFF DRIVE '01 MAR 19 A8 50 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 (949) 631-0266 March 5, 2001 Dear Friend of NTAC: OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERKS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACI On Tuesday, March 27th, the Newport Beach City Council will be considering the authorization of a lease agreement which is absolutely v!W to prevent arty disruption an' to insure i.ne CUltiit-lUCd e- rtCC and operation of the Newport Theatre Arts Center as you know it. It's extremely important, and we urgently need your help. Please, please take a moment to drop a note to your city councilperson expressing your support and appreciation for NTAC. To be effective, it must be delivered no later than Friday, March 23rd. If you're not sure who your councilperson is, address your letter to: Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 7fie other city council representatives are: Norma Glover, former mayor Dennis ONeill, Tod Ridgeway, Steve Bromberg, John Heffernan, and Gary Proctor. They also may be contacted at the above City Hall address. Our warmest thanks to you for your effort on our behalf. ae. � eo'L" � -z-/ 9sCas Sincerely, Rae Cohen President Date J d/ Copies Sent To: /u Mayor Cauncit Member /J'- Manager /❑ Attorney E 0 E Newport . not .big eriougl for two troupes? NO ROOM: Arts grotip I spar x overuse of cityied ° > "fde o outs "Ce�1teT�"i!;•: theater oil Cliff Drive.. s x . bouE �u�jd ng n�rts apf o'n center pear c, :�t e l fa be 'd d We a crty,, mEnc�l Is e�e? to: • � a`,decid One group's been there, putting on ;mgvote''t ay, t "' e1oo�C'�n�Intolfieide or, `a shows for 20 years. Now a newcomer Talk of=tlie,cent e"aJ6os�to 9't ' and wants to share the limelight at the New- . Iinst ftt "pr °oj ` ve 1 he wi o anted t on f $ , port Theatre Arts Center on Cliff Drive. ; t 'rTfie meeting b ns a m�Cttyiall 33310 Newport BINd Y laura Saffran, co-founder of a new children's theater company, ties been searching for a place for the pint -sized thespians to perform since forming the The City Council .iss expected to take Councilman 'Steven Bromberg, 'a Newport Beach Theater Co. But Rae up the issue after Saffran spoke out last member of the Balboa Performing Cohen, president of the Friends of the week pleading for use of the cit"wned Arts Theater board of directors, sug- Newport Theatre Arts Center - which stage. Councilwoman Norma, J. Glover gested last week that Saffran's group has used the 9D-seat venue for two dec- tuffs asked city staff to draft an exclu- use the peninsula venue after it's . ades - says there's no room for the kids' sive' lease' for the .`theate`r..'' o Cohen's been renovated. . troupe, or any other group there.. group,' and the matter is setfor a vote Saffran' said that may take too "We use the theater around 300 days' Tuesday night. much time. a year," Cohen said, adding that all . set . ':.Saffran doesn t think it's fair to have Michele Roberts, the theater's ex- design and construction is done on the... a public building limited. to just one ecutive director, . said work on the small revolving stage, which 'her group.. • . -:i ; theater's foundation and shoring are ., organization installed. `°There isn't the `It's not that it watild be easy to share expected to begin fairly soon, but the time or the space to accommodate an= it," she said. 'But it s doable. It's also theater still needs about $4 million to- other group." my tax dollars paying for true theater." : complete the $65•million project' r1 i►.J To: The Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor 13 March 2001 Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 om a n= m From: Sumie A. and Alfred S. Jossi ^-4 n 432 Vista Flora g= OI� o m Newport Beach, CA 92660 M = CO v Dear Mister Adams ° We wish to express our sincere appreciation and continuing support for the Newport Theatre Arts Center (NTAC). We believe that the NTAC provides a local venue for the theater arts, which is appreciated by all of us who attend performances there. Clearly the NTAC is a credit to the city. Further it is unique in that none of our neighboring cities offers a comparable source of entertainment. We request, that on our behalf, and that of the citizens of Newport Beach, you and you office support the ongoing efforts of the NTAC to continue their activities at the facility on Cliff Drive. It would be appreciated if you could advise all of the other council members of our interest and request for support of the NTAC.The support of you and the Council members will be sincerely appreciated. Respectfully, Sumie A. Jossi and Date a ao�o •� Co pi s Sent To: un uncil Member Alf. d S, Jossi �` tanager 0 Attorney 0 — 0 O — 0 —� F_ -I L 0 Carroll Hochschild 2915 Pebble Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 -1518 e -mail: March 14, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 Dear Mr. Mayor, RECEIVED '01 MAR 19 A 8 50 I understand that on March 27, the City Council will be considering the authorization of a new lease agreement for the Newport Theatre Arts Center. We are most fortunate in having such a fine organization in Newport Beach. The quality of the plays and the quality of the performances are usually excellent. Indeed, 1 have season tickets to the Ma!nstage at SCR, but I find that I enjoy the plays at the Newport Theatre Arts Center much more. We are a group of 7 college friends who for 5 years have had season tickets to the NTAC. Members of our group come from Claremont, Moreno Valley, Norco and Irvine on Thursday nights to dine at one of the local restaurants, to visit, and to see the latest play. We are looking forward to renewing our tickets for the 61h year!!! I urge the City Council to authorize this lease agreement with the NTAC. Sincerely, Carroll Hochschild Date J I «I 0 Copies Sent To: �ayor Council Member Manager ❑ Attorney March 14, 2001 Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Attn: Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor RE: Newport Theatre Arts Center Dear Mr. Mayor: RECEIVED '01 W 19 A8:50 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK( CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH My husband and I are retired residents of Newport Beach. We live on fixed incomes and the joy of attending the Newport Theatre is something we look forward to. We can't afford tickets to the Performing Arts Theatre, but season tickets to the Newport Theatre Arts Center is within our budget range. I am sure that we are like many other retirees living in a very expensive area. I hope you will consider the impact the theatre has on us and vote to authorize a lease agreement. Sincerely, 4-4�4 Shirley Crosby M11 I " Date 31(_ y COPies Sent lo; .,-�Mayor Council Member lj�wanader ❑ Attorney ❑ 491 0 E MEIVED 1. �IcMnager MR 16 A9 45 : 0 Aftorner 0 OFFICV,90E C*Y-CLEWK O .�—zf"- 'tlrTY' F' YPORT BE "I' Momlxad 2& White Cn Dvl)AmCA92625-1439 1A , / L3 �ml -cs o a / T4 4 1�7 -J, 1 64 7 24✓ RECEIVED Marjorie Luxenberg !01 W., 6 179 E. 17'" Street #101 Costa Mesa CA 92627 March 13, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach CA 92663 The Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor, (949) 673 -6239 OFFICE OF THE CITY QMOCall first to send FAX CITY OF HEWFORT REACH This letter is regarding the lease renewal for the Newport Theatre Arts Center We like it and would like it to continue attending performances so near to home. Please renew their lease as we have been going to this center for many years. Mrs. Cohen and the group need time to practice and do the sets and there is not room for another group to share the facility. The plays have given my husband and I much pleasure. We do not drive very far at night and because of this facility we are able to enjoy their excellent performances and hope it continues on for many years. The other group has been invited to the Balboa Theatre when it is completed. I am also a member of the Diva's and know that would be the proper facility for them. Thank you very much. Sincerely, >4� �rGdL� w-,E� Marjorie Luxenberg Date Copie Sent To: Mayor Ja Council Member /0 Attorney Q Attorney a 0. 0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David E.I. Pyou, Chairman Dr. Herbert W. Boyer Dr. Lester J. ISaplan Francis R. Tunney, Jr. Thomas J. Burnham OFFICERS Thow J. Burnham President Franca R Tunney, Jr. General Cowl and Sccrmry JeNrey L. Edwards Chief Financial officer Vincent E. Scullin, Jr. Treasurer r� U 2525 Dupont Drive P.O. Box 19534 Irvine, CA 92623 -9534 hone: 714246 -4500 I= 714246 -5499 RECEIVED '01 W 16 A9:46 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Mr. Garold B. Adams, Mayor CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: THE ALLERGAN FOUNDATION March 14, 2001 As you are aware, the Allergen Foundation donates roughly a million dollars each year primarily to local charities. The Foundation focuses on needs of healthcare, education, the arts, and the community. As such we are very excited about a proposal for a children's theater workshop in Newport Beach, the Newport Beach Theater Company. We want you to know that we support the development of the Newport Beach Theater Company and believe the community would be enhanced if the Council allowed it to perform at the Newport Theater Arts Center. As the city's only theater resource, we believe it makes good community sense to allow multiple organizations access to that facility so that a broad array of performing arts programs, produced by different organizations, are made available to the City's residents. As partners in support of local needs, we ask you to join us in our support of this worthwhile cause to adopt an "open door" policy for the use and scheduling of the Newport Theater Arts Center and not restrict its use to only one local theater group. cc: T. Ridgeway, Councilmember S. Bromberg, Councilmember N. Glover, Councilmember I Heffernan, Councilmember D. O'neil, Councilmember G. Proctor, Councilmember L. Safran, President, NBTC Sincerely yours, Thomas Burnham President Date Copies Sent To: zyor Council Member . !anzger ❑ Attorney Linda & Peter Oeth 420 Mendoza Terrace Corona del Mar, CA 92625 R E C E I V E D (949) 721 -0191 fax: (949) 721 -8323 March 15, 2001 Members of the Newport Beach City Council City of Newport Beach P.O.Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Council Member: '01 MAR 16 A 9 :42 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH We urge your support in completing a lease agreement with The Newport Theatre Arts Center. As you know, this highly regarded community theater has transformed a building that was an attractive nuisance and neighborhood eyesore into a thriving community asset. Please help NTAC continue its good work. It is a real asset to Newport Beach. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Linda Oeth Peter eth Date 3 Copies Sent To: .1-erymayor council Member —,12IManager ❑ Attorney ❑ 6 .1 0 Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED '01 LIAR 15 AB :37 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Dear Mr. Adams & All City Council Representatives, 1 am writing to express my wishes that you vote in favor of a lease agreement with the Newport Theatre Arts Center, which would allow them to continue to their theater operation in the same location. As a member of the community, 1 feel it is so essential that we encourage growth and development of the arts, including live theater. The performing arts have seen much growth in recent years and we are fortunate to have several choices in Newport Beach and surrounding areas. 1 hope you will help this to continue. Thank You, Karen Chapin 42 Auvergne Newport Coast, CA 92657 Date Copies Sent To: -8 Mayor Council Member P-N(anager O Attorney O O March 11, 2001 RECEIVED 0 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Sir: '01 MAR 15 A 8 :37 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH As a long time patron of the Newport Theatre Arts Center, myself and my husband very strongly urge you to vote against the authorization of a lease agreement which if approved would disrupt and jeopardize the existence of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. This theatre has been a wonderful place of entertainment for the local residents at a very reasonable price. Its demise would remove from our means the ability to go to the theatre at a reasonable price. Please do not consider authorizing the lease agreement. Thank you, �y Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Keyes Thomas & Myriam Keyes 1815 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach, Ca. 92660 Date Copie Sent To: Mayor Council Member rlanager Q Attorney O O O 0 0. 0 LJ Date 3 %IS Stewart B,,��o btayar M/M Stewart B. Anderson 1201 Keel Drive �y r' Corona del Mar, CA 92625 � \J� V' 15 A 8 �37 '; � O MONT * ?Iuxurn)d% Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor, RECEIVED -01 W 14 AB *A3 CITY OF NEWPORT SEACli March 8, 2001 I am writing to request your assistance in approving the lease agreement to continue the existence and operation of the Newport Theater Arts Center. It is such an asset to our community. Sincerely, Leslie Block Davies 20311 SW Birch Street Newport Beach, CA 92660 Date � \� Co ' s Sent To: Mayor oncil Member Manager 0 Attorney 0 0 0 — 61 �I 0 Mazlone erson 916 Vu Lisa Sond Newport &x4 U, 92 w .LD IPE 0 �k� C­LLs644-4/, LCL. �-Y ; L_ to !,-Lee -S uoscrt�er 0 cn co co W -7J w .LD IPE 0 �k� C­LLs644-4/, LCL. �-Y ; L_ to !,-Lee -S uoscrt�er 0 M. Donald Buford 655 Sea Gull Lane A305 Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 6315363 E -mail mdbufordC�yahoo.com March 12, Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: R- ECEIVED 'Qt MAR 14 A8:43 This letter is written to you and the city council about a matter of concern to many of us in Newport Beach. I refer to the Newport Theater Arts Center and the possibility they may not be able to renew their long -term lease. I have attended the theater for almost twenty years and the performances have always been outstanding. I am also a season ticket holder, a volunteer and a patron. I have had the opportunity to see first hand the many positive changes that have occurred under the direction of Mrs. Rae Cohen. It would not be in the best interests of the community to compromise the theater's scheduling and the subsequent relocation of sets and equipment between shows. This has become a show place the community can be duly proud of Would you the Council Members please give favorable consideration to extending the lease for the Newport Theater Arts Center. Very truly yours, 1 , M. Donald Buford Date Conies Sent To: Cc: Rae Cohen yor- Newport Theater Arts Center uncil Member /Manager _ O Attorney. O ,O _. O — I' 41' 0 RECEIVED -01 hAR 14 A8:43 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council OFFICE 6F THE CITY CLERX City Hall CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor: Mar. 8, 2001 The Newport Theatre Arts Center is a vital part of our community and we strongly urge The council to authorize the pending lease agreement so that the Center can continue to serve the needs of its citizens. We have spent many enjoyable evenings there. Hawes Coleman Laurene Coleman 208 Onyx Balboa Island, CA 92662 Date Sentlo• co ayor Council Member ratlana8er � pttorneY a a March 10, 2001 RECEIVED 0 -01 W 14 A8:44 DC TiOF ENOEAN Y NWPRT BC Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: Ken and Joan Carr 1038 Sea Lane Corona del Mar, Ca. 92625 This letter is being written to express our support and appreciation for the Newport Theatre Arts Center located on Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. We purchase season tickets every year and thoroughly enjoy the center. We understand that a new lease agreement is under consideration by the council and we want to urge you to support it. Thank you. CC: Councilwoman Norma Glover Councilman Dennis O'Neill Councilman Tod Ridgeway Councilman Steve Bromberg Councilman John Heffernan Councilman Gary Proctor Sincerely, Date O Copi ent To: yor ncil Member Manager Q Attorney O O O O 49` �i • 0 C- RALPH E. SMITH, JR. RECEIVED *01 W 14 A8:44 209 NARCI55U5 AVENUE CORONA DEL MAR. CALIFORNIA 92625 ENGINEER ANUF '16"NE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 12, 2001 Hon, Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Hon. May Adams: It has come to our attention that the lease renewal for the Newport Theatre Arts Center is coming up for renewal. We wish to express our opinion on this important issue. We have been supporters of this valuable community offering since 1980 when we became a residence of this area. We have found the performances, which the group has offered, to be not only entertaining but also a wonderful way for young artists to be given the opportunity to improve their skills. We hope the council will extend the lease period in order to give the Newport Beach community a valued recreational venue. Sincerely, '�7w' - Y Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Smith, Jr CC Rae Cohn, President of NTAC 3.3 OFFICE (919) 264 -2100 HOME ((TW 675 -2899 Date Cop* Sent TO* ayor z6 ouncif Member r Manager 0 Attorney 0 0 0 0 PATRICIA KINCSLEY 1414 DEVON LANE NEWPORT REACH, CALIFORNIA 94060 .;�- -of 1 t5l A5�2-. b Y.Oiu '40 RECEIVED '01 MAR 14 A8:44 OFFICE OF Ti{E CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Date 3 ( \o( Copies Sent To: 08yor Cl council Member -0,manager ❑ Attorney cl L_ 0 E E o d N R EIVED d V � C N ON i mod. Cl 4 ^ --'� C, Gg ❑ ❑ U �I 3 - la -01 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH _ .. -5 � �� S cam•` a- : �CCA��% s �—�, L_J -------- - C� - - - - - ,rte, Mrs. MIIN Vanderslice Mg! t 606 Port 71Mn PI �� - Newport Beec, CA 92660 C� Date - Co�te Sent To: C,oun /— fXCouncil Member Manager 0 Attorney 0 0----- 0 0 RECEIVED '01 W 14 A8:43 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 1 1 I r �J to %L 1 � � 0 • 3111 MdtNd CO er � it-,- 64-4-" RECEIVED . O I TY ©f NEWPORT EACH SJr6�'_. / ✓�c��uoYL , %� o,r.G.�e_._..11. r,`,c ���i �e° ✓., lPUrr E',�v.eQ.w.e.r F. ..�`�Gl ..,✓C�i(. C.� /' �GG,'7J G°J/ G[G HoYK v7� .7 �L¢ ✓1' J � � //.__�r �%�Pb f ` � 3v v`p h /y � /'/ / /. r� �O N � . +� 4 ra� (��C / S /� Cr i+ C C CL ..�1 � Lc�n� ��t✓ h^K� fr SSP` �O ���w Po /L �J ��<` -J . /�OCP 0 ti s 0 0 0 March 10, 2001 RECEIVED '01 K R 13 A 8 57 Charlette Peterson Robert Walker OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA 1580 E. Ocean Blvd. 61TY OF NEWPORT BEACH Balboa, CA 92661 r Hon. Gary Adams Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd.. Newport Beach, CA. 92663 a ' Dear Mr. Adams: We enjoy the Newport Theater Arts Center very much and hope ' our city continues to work, hand in hand with the wonderful organization. It is so fantastic that we can attend great entertainment without �- leaving Newport Beach. Sincere , Date Copies Sent To: �manocil Memf`er ager Charlette Peterson ❑ Attorney Robert Walker _ ❑ (949) 675-37.81 a Charlette_98 @yahoo.com ' 4 e a l t t. d Hartford Beitman P.O. Box 9244 Newport Beach, CA 92658 March 8, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Ha1113300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Adams: RECEIVED '01 MAR 13 A8 57 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PJe are writing to you to .indicate our support of the City in granting an extended lease to the Newport Theatre Arts Center. The NTAC is a cultural gem in our city and we sincerely hope you will help insure that it can continuer provide quality entertainment locally. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, +/ % Harry Beitman Nina Beitman HB:ms Daze Copies Sent To: /u Mayor �ooncil Member manager Q Attorney ❑ �, E 41 March 9, 2001 Mayor Gary Adams 3300 Newport Bl. 10 Newport Beach CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: Allen E. Warren RECEIVED '01 MAR 13 A 8 57 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Date I f 3I 0 Cop/ i�'� Sent To: Mayor Pcil Member M anager ❑ Attorney O — El - -- n — Though my residence is in Henderson, Nevada, I maintain an apartment at Promontory Point in Newport Beach. I am writing to urge you and the Council to allow the Newport Theatre Arts Center to continue to provide us with the entertaining and reasonably priced productions as they now do. Thank you so much for your positive consideration of my request and the request of others. Cordially, Allen E. Warren 2245 NORTH GREEN VALLEY PKWY • SUITE 253 • HENDERSON. NEVADA 89014 e -mail: Allen.Warren @worldnet.att.net Robert S. Bevacgua 40 Sea Island Drive P.O. Sox 8309 Newport Beach, CA 92660 March 9, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 RECEIVED rot IN 13 A 8 *57 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Telephone: (949) 760 -8266 FAX: (949) 760 -6145 E -mail: rsbeva @solutia.com I would like to express my support and appreciation for the NTAC and hereby request your support for authorization of a favorable lease agreement to prevent any disruption for the continued existence and operation of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. Sincer Mr. And Mrs. Robert Bevacqua Date Copie e n t To: Mayor anagl Member !/ anager ❑ Attorney 49 4 11 40-21 AuZG,� ank ut 6,- la,'412" vi- RECEIVED '01 MR 13 AB 57 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERI( CITY OF NEWPORT BEACIJ Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92633 Dear Mayor: 2957 Quedada RECEIVED Newport Beach, CA 92660 March 8, 2001'01 MAR 13 A8:57 OFFICE OF THE CITY CIERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH My wife, Marilyn, and I are very disturbed over the possibility that action being considered by the Newport Beach City Council will adversely affect the operations of the Newport Theatre Arts Center (NTAC) at 2501 Cliff Drive. The NTAC is very important to us and also to many of our friends. Any action by the City Council that will disrupt or threaten its continued operation is just not acceptable. We sincerely hope you will do all possible to allow this excellent theatre to continue to serve the community. Yours very truly, Stanley Crandon Date Copies Sent To: Mayor el uncil Member Aanager ❑ Attorney 491 FJ • 0 0 `U--O L Date To: RECEIVED Copies sent ayor Council Member 13 A8 :58 Manager i /❑ Attorney ❑ OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK ❑ TY. ", .Wp.ORT BEACH ❑ - M/M Robert Puich 2807 Alta Vista Dr. ❑ Newport Beach, CA 92660 s-e I, 71 ok-9!K� RECEIVED '01 MAR 13 A8 '58 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I Date Copies Sent To: ",a 'Mayor '1 council Member Manager ❑ Attorney ❑ w 0 P RECEIVED �j -01 MAR 13 A 8 :57 Jifemo � OFFICE OF THE . CITY Of NEWPO T BEACH .iA.6'.. y Date11�l �Copies Sent To: XJ Mayor �ouncit Member Aanager ❑ Attorney r cj- Graham -- Y2pOcemiPNorma ewAvq NeAyon �4 CA 02E63�701 !!I ` g 2oa/ d• / aye Sep:_ . O CPY.ts Batgaaa Jn-oweaS. 20& gVg&z ea# -2anc / PO ,Azw#ott eoait, 6A -fowta 926 da'CITY NEWP"011 EE CHx cv�— 0 r-, u 9 0 0 RECEIVED roi W 13 A857 Date I � OFFICE OF THE C Y Copies Sent To: .f CLERK Ma or CITY OF NEWPOR BEACH y ❑ until Member �Ntanager //❑ Attorney ❑ w W I/1Iau /a — oa.1 1 0 'i- 7— tiw ~ WV 0 d I ��-7t� C r. to ✓LNG -tu O ,o 7 o =3 le 1_c C) Z i 0 r L j RECEIVED OFFICE OF T "'E CITY CLERH � —CC. Y- OF- NEWP- OR-T- REACH -.- t� -- ' a � d `r N tl 1 E1dAk'3��t_� J cs: sd � ►a � a c t %3 a (jj O C q c a� °c❑ 0 sI 4W 0 0 Ci s M T 1 a O 'C OC C N � T > C y RECEIVED '01 " 13 A8.57 ®F N T E 7.Y.CLERK i SEA 61i 33 ,A -qtr, (. 3 -tK-142- C,/' Q'17� Al �W� 'o 6-wz/ C--)Jl YK/L- cw ok 6� 6 G J CHAPMAN 417 HOLMWOOD W000 Df2tVE ?IEWPORT BEACH. CA 92659 Sharon Beirdneau 218 Hartford Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721 -1575 March 9, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Newport Theatre Arts Center (the "Center) Dear Mayor Adams: RECEIVED *01 MAR 13 A 8 :58 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERX CITY Of NEWPORT BEACIi It is my understanding that the lease for the above - mentioned entity is coming up for renewal and that controversy exists regarding same. I wish to inform you that I am in support for renewing the lease with the Center. The Center is the only theater in Newport Beach to offer live productions. Laguna has theirs, Costa Mesa has a couple and Huntington Beach has one. It is my belief that to not renew the lease and perhaps lose the Center would be a big disservice to the residents of Newport Beach. I have attended the productions put on by the Center and have been impressed with the professionalism of the productions. Date 3 `l3 j 01 Copies Sent To: ayor 1� Council Member / —fl Manager Q Attorney O O 0 491 E • Dolores & Wayne BrAijQjE I V E D 1046 Pescador Dr. Newport Beach, CA*6% 13 A8 :58 March 9, 2001 OFFICE OF'THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: It has been called to our attention that the City Council will be considering the lease agreement for the Newport Theatre Arts Center. We would like to urge the Council to continue to offer the most favorable conditions for . such an agreement to NTAC. This fine local theatre group has given great pleasure and entertainment to our community for years. It would be a pity for the city not to insure its continued existence. Thank you for your attention to this issue. rs ly, 4 Wayne and Dolores Browning Date 3 CoPies Sent To: �ayor Council Member )l7 IGlanager / ❑Attorney ❑ \-v RECEIVED Og ICE WO efF THE C laT Y ,tkarr,� d,. Y-z-* � d4vt L onle 3 � (31 vf Copies Sent To: A3yor ouncil 'Aember i!Panag =r E. R. Gogerty 511 SigrW R& Newport Beech, CA 92883 • CI 0 Y r 0 2 C R Li 4f) [oYY -Y7 9e O I 1 \ w � a �ooac❑ 3 -9 -or J / � • r� a / � r i ti CJ © �!: W Q U W co W m Q ~5 Z3 frl w uj d xi U F W �Z W Ola_ �y U O fi Q )-. izt= OV 0 2 C R Li 4f) [oYY -Y7 9e O I 1 \ w � a �ooac❑ 3 -9 -or J / � • r� a / � r i Date C,Ipies Sent To: / 2'PM. ayor 4uncjj member anager ❑ AttorfleY Fl � C3 ---7 Ms. Mary IL Llyd 119JB&AK Newpod Beach, CA 92662-1321 .1 RECEIVED '01 MR 13 AB 57 OFFICE. OF THE CIT,Y CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH r -I L-A 0 ol 9 mawECEIVED NEWPORT THEATRE ARTS CENTER 2501 CLIFF DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH. CA 92663 (949) 631 -0266 '01 NR 13 A8 57 _A February 28, 2001 Dear Friend of NTAC: On Tuesday, March 13th,'the Newport Beach City Council will be considering the authorization of a lease agreement which is absolutely vital to prevent any disruption and to insure the continued existence and operation of the Newport Theatre Arts Center as you know it. It's extremely important, and we urgently need your help. te-to yaur city councilperson for NTA� To be effective, it If you're not sure who your councilperson is, address your letter to: Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 The other city council representatives are: Former mayor Dennis O'Neill, Tod Ridgeway, Steve Bromberg, John Heffernan, Gary Proctor and Norma Glover. They also may be contacted at the above City Hall address. Our warmest thanks to you for your effort on our behalf. Date 31(31{0 Sincerely, Copies sent To: / Mayor .Emuncil Member Rae Cohen "Erpanager ident ❑ Attorney El James G. Brewer 1848 Port Kimberly PI. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 759 -3606 March 7, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 It+=Tiur�:T .lTq RECEIVED 'Ot W 12 A8:19 OCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I am writing in regards to the upcoming consideration of the lease agreement that will affect the continued existence and operation of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. As a season ticket holder, I am very concerned about the future of this wonderful and affordable program. For the past twelve years, my wife and I have enjoyed the variety of productions and friendly atmosphere of the NTAC. As parents of three, we have appreciated the relaxed atmosphere in which we've been able to expose our children to the art of theater. On March 13th, when you and your esteemed colleagues gather to discuss the aforementioned lease agreement, please consider the value of Newport Theatre Arts Center in our community. This institution provides an affordable variety of productions in a close community atmosphere. The loss of this program would be a shame indeed. Yo rs truly, es G. Brewer Date Copi s Sent To: j ncii Member a nc Manager ❑ Attorney El Fl ►"1 1►..J !; 41 RECEIVED '01 MAR 12 A8:19 DCITYE OF T BEACH I Date 3�1a C Copies Sent To: I I�Aayor .ouncil Member /Q !Wanager / �❑ Attorney ` Cl F Campoy 504 Newport Beach, CA 92660 -3531 March 1, 2001 Honorable Mayor Gary Adams and City Council Members: As season ticket holders and donors for many, many years, we have watched the Newport Theater Arts Center productions mature into productions of quality and professionalism. The five -week interval between most productions is used to the fullest with set and costume design, rehearsals and all of the things that have given us this outstanding community theater. It would be most appropriate to have the theater on a long -term lease to assure continued enjoyment for the friends of the Newport Theater Arts Center. Respectfully, Iva c1pi � � Mr. and Mrs. William Ritter 410 Aliso Newport Beach, California 92663 Date Copies Sent To: Zi Council Member ','O manager ❑ Attorney ❑ AT ...n ®© m =T n M vr^ o6 z� W-< n m mC 0 > r1i i3 0. 0 0 F. R. Herman, M.D. 910 Kings Road Newport Beach, CA 9%.6 1 0-CL' ,%le� GY,j , CL N i pp "AlOI1130 3Nt3© 33ij40 c/ 60:6V s- (13A13038 \ ti Z V N T C A N C .n Ts.• :C 1 .d. ti uU fl) uj 11.) Go Q Utu CO W E o�r w `U Lt �2 CZ D CJ � ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ iAw CD \ \ Oborny, Shirley AIKOM: eliemiller [eliemiller@email.msn.com] t: Thursday, March 08, 2001 2:11 PM Mayor CouncilMembers Subject: Newport Theatre Arts Center we need YOUR vote authorizing a lease agreement preventing any disruption of and insuring the continued existence and operation of the Newport Theatre Arts Center as it exits today. The Center is an unique and important addition to our city. Thank you for your service to our community! Elie Miller Newport Beach Resident since 155 Date 3 L9LO Copies Sent To Payor ouncil Member 3-manager /�❑ Attorney ❑ --� ❑ —� 1 • KAY LAWLER 13563 Almond Tustin, CA 92782 April 3, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: CO CIL AGENDA N01 - 0 -0 1 RECEIVED rot APR -5 A 8 :29 OFFICE OF NEWPORT BEACH I understand that the Newport Theatre Arts Center is in need of my support for their continuing season's performance of five wonderful plays plus a summer children's • presentation. Let me say that this group is quite unique, and that Newport Beach is quite fortunate to have live theater within their city limits. Not too many cities in Orange County can brag about this accomplishment. I have been a season ticket holder for several years and eagerly look forward to each production. I strongly urge you to not only continue but to increase their budget — not only for the pleasure of theater loving audiences, but also for the opportunity it gives aspiring actors and actresses, stage directors, scenery and costume designers who would otherwise have to relocate to Los Angeles. Additionally, the merchants and restaurateurs in the area benefit greatly from the theater audience who make a "day of it" in Newport Beach! Please give my letter your very serious consideration. Regards, Kay Lawler • urc ur%%1%1K RECEIVED 502 Robinson Dr. Tustin Ranch, CA 927W APR -5 A8:29 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACIi April 3, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: I am a season ticket holder to the Newport Theatre Arts Center. As a newcomer to . California, I must let you know just how sincerely enthusiastic I am about the quality of the productions I have enjoyed this year. The plays, actors, directors, stage and costume designers have all been outstanding! I am delighted that this live theater group offers so many opportunities to those who are devoted to the arts. It's not often that you can find theater of this caliber outside of major cities. Newport Beach is so fortunate to have such a group. Also, I must say that prior to each production I've enjoyed dining in your many fine restaurants and shopping in the unique stores that you have in your city limits whether it's in Fashion Island or along PCH. I would like to add my voice to the others I'm sure you're hearing about the support that the City of Newport Beach needs to continue with the Newport Theatre Arts Center. It's so important to offer the public, adult and children alike, the opportunity to experience live drama and comedy. In fact, I strongly urge you to increase their budget as a token of your appreciation of their efforts. Sincerely, �J ' Peg Bennlnk • 0 • 0 MARGE COBURN 316 Avenida Castilla, #D RECEIVED Laguna Woods, CA 92653 '01 APR -5 AB 29 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH April 3, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: I've been a season ticket holder to the Newport Theatre Arts Center for several years now and am enthusiastic beyond words about their season productions and summer children's program. You are so fortunate to have such a quality group in your city. Nowadays most people have to travel to the Los Angeles area to enjoy live theater of this size and quality. This venue is beautiful as it overlooks the harbor and the theater itself is graciously intimate. My friends and I always enjoy having lunch in your many excellent restaurants and browsing through the unique stores in your city prior to attending the play. Please continue and carefully consider an increase in your budget for this artistic endeavor that enhances the culture of Newport Beach. Regards, Marge Cob /urn AUDREY SILVER 18702 ERVIN LANE SANTA ANA, CA 92705 April 3, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: RECEIVED '01 APR -5 A 8 :29 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACII I am writing to you as a theater devotee in support of the Newport Theatre Arts Center. I have been a season member for the past 15 years from the time I first brought my junior high school age son. I was so impressed with the quality of actors and the intimate setting for the audience that I immediately took out a season subscription and have maintained it ever since. Over the years I've seen a steady progression in the acting ability and quality of performance, selection of plays, and staff professionalism. I am also a season subscriber to other local theaters, e.g., South Coast Repertory and Laguna Beach Theater, and can truthfully say that you should be quite proud to have a group like this in your city. Not many cities can boast about a live theater group in their area. Over the years I've encouraged my friends to join me as season ticket holders. We always enjoy our day in Newport Beach by having lunch at the many fine restaurants in the area and shopping at the stores prior to each play. Please continue to support this fine theater group which offers so many opportunities to aspiring actors and actresses as well as providing theatergoers with such fine drama and comedy. In fact, you should be increasing their budget, as this group is unique to Newport Beach. Sin - erely, udrey Si er 0 0 0 0 E Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor, RECEIVED '01 APR -5 A 8 :29 OFFICE CITY F OF BEACH Regarding the Newport Theatre Arts Center, we have attended this theatre and find it very enjoyable. We understand there may be some problems with their continuing and would like to offer our support. We attend the Fullerton and La Mirada Performing Arts productions with some friends and generally dine in one of the local restaurants before the show. We expect to do this at the Newport Theater also. Please support their efforts to continue in whatever capacity you can. Thank You, 6umc -!Y� John and Rosemary Newman 14461 Heights Drive Tustin, CA 92780 7 }:.9.T_ �_ nn� THE POWER OF TEAMWORK' 4040 Barranca Parkway, Suite 100 Irvine, U 92604 Ph 19491 857 -2121 • Fax 19491 857-6403 #-.2-61 ,, RECEIVED . '01 APR -5 A 8 :29 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I � 1► • •� 18 / I , � I I � 1 � r I , / � I � 3� zooh RECEIVED ' rot APR -5 A8:29 /t OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH i No RECEIVED • 101 PPR 'l uS :goalifornla April 2, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, Calif. 92663 Dear Hon. Gary Adams, Please give your support to the Newport Theatre Arts Center. I do not know if you have ever attended any of their productions but I can testify to you that they are so wonderful. My husband and I attend all the time and always have family members with us, which consists of my three sons and their wives. We never miss the opportunity to take our out of town guests to The Newport Theatre Arts Center, this really impresses them not only the productions but the beautiful atmosphere where the shows are presented. We also usually dine at the restaurants located there in Newport Beach. Our favorite restaurant being the CRAB COOKER. Other times we eat at the SPAGHETTI FACTORY, just to name a few of the places we have dined. It was brought to our attention that the Newport Theatre Arts Center might be in jeopardy. Please do not let this fine community play house be taken away. It really is a blessing to your community and to the many patrons that enjoy the entertainment that is presented there. Please give your full support in keeping this facility in New port Beach. If there is anything we can do to help and support this endeavor we are willing. Sincerely, -414J -o-- Theron and Arva Moss 18121 Bigelow Park Tustin, California 92780 Ph(714) 54 -43451 0 Honorable Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach,CA. 92663 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmen: RECEIVED '01 APR -5 A 8 :29 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF tiEWPORT BEACH This letter is to express my appreciation for the fine work and enjoyment that is extended by the Newport Theatre Arts Center. My wife and I have enjoyed the plays and activities of this group for the last 12 years that we have been residents of Orange County. In the last 5 years, since we have moved to Newport Beach, we are more frequent visitors and are season ticket holders. In fact we have enjoyed our grandchildren participating in the childrens programs that are also a part of each year's performances. In addition, we are members of a group of 20 couples who are season ticket holders and meet before each performance at local restaurants and other facilities. I believe that this adds to the intimacy and the "small town" flavor that we otherwise don't have in California. I understand that these programs are now in jeopardy as a result of a rival faction that wishes to invade the building for the purpose of putting on their own productions. I want to express my dismay at the consideration of this alternate program. It seems to me and I'm sure many others, that this is a real case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it ". The current programs have provided enjoyment for many, for many, many years. If this other group feels they need to have additional performances offered to the residents of Newport then why can't they go to one of the many other fine facilities that are available in the area,such as the schools. This would have the additional benefit of providing an extra revenue source for the school as well. They could then also develop their own proprietary equipment, props, etc.,and offer many more seats than the 100 that are available at the "little theatre". As you meet to consider the request of this other group,please consider this request to tell them to consider a venue other than the Newport l heatre Arts Center. Thank you. Respectfully, Richard and Annette Passaglia 707 Malabar Dr. Corona Del Mar, CA. 92625 Cyril- t�rzGZC-C e5af RECEIVED 18 eSaulK. `-a '01 AM -5 A8:29 &,Ii , Cd 92612 �JI�uX� 31, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLA CITY OF NEWPORT BEACERIi Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 I am writing because I just heard that you are contemplating the closing of the Newport Theatre of Cliff Drive. That would be terrible. They do such a wonderful job of performing their dramas and musicals. They attract people from all over Southern Orange County. I come from Irvine with a friend from Laguna Woods. After the theatre we always eat dinner in a Newport Beach restaurant, which we wouldn't otherwise do. We also usually do our shopping there at the same time. I know it is an expense for Newport Beach to support this wonderful little theatre, but it does give pleasure to so many people and it does bring people into your lovely city to eat and shop. I do hope we will have this theatre for many years to come. Sincerely, s Sally Schwartz L� RECEIVED '01 APR -5 A 8 :29 April 3, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERX CITY OF NEWPORT BEACfj Linda L. MacDonald 13359 Verona Tustin, CA 92782 Mayor Gary Adams Newport Beach City Council 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams and Members of the Newport Beach City Council: I am writing to you today in support of the Newport Theater Arts Center. This Center • provides quality theater at a reasonable price. I live in Tustin and still had season tickets for several years. I have also purchased gift certificates for family and friends who live in various parts of Orange County. I believe it would be a very great loss to Orange County and particularly to Newport Beach if this wonderful artistic venue were to disappear! Sin ly, %1 Linda L. MacDonald • In� vs 001 W�W-448 --29 &Z� bla� /-,, OFF F Tg�"LERA j4a--, cl E ACH CIL a� �d &,1,4 • 0 - - ---- --- - ............ 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T C-i ry o C- NuPortx- bEFAC4 GA-/J 0 f Ly aEiA)eF; 7-- FA6M T+ CDi� U,4,U C.E D% T}I C �t -C�CnJ T' S *DU La> P2oubLV Enlao2s� 7 CO nri' Nu eb OX s-rEN CA7- or-- T}f-F k3-rp C : dG2AN`- T14'A`A)1c ` ou q::�S A3 .n �Ayu� �T- Sf1 N i A- A- nu A- j CJ4— (� Z1 O 0 41 ."`eta 3J cool i .� !' r / /- ! OF CITY CLERK ' I I � i p , A 4kL 0 C) L� N TNC_rfv-;,41,4g- 7-u4 c A- 127 80 E al !k RECEIVED OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 7 A�e U ' � fcllrla-c ' 0 RECEIVED '01 APR -6 As :27 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Na IN ,�tp�l 1 '3 , ZGcj vu CL kr, w,a1^ U -hn u_ f- d vrA a�� � .}� cix����✓' �� 1 � w, o-kva-iPr� Age' - Paa.✓A5, �%Z�Zro E I 3/ RECEIVED APR -6 A88.27 �Q �GU�_ •�QZ, C OFT wig C�c I Y T A H "144 Eg!ay n sa�so Is Marion Rosensteirp E C E I V E D • i 327 -D Avenida Carmel Laguna Woods,Ca. 926153 APR -6 48:28 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK 4 -2 -01 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 330 Newport Blvd Newport,Ca.92663 Dear Sir, I am a member of a group of five people who regularly buy season's tickets to the performances at the Newport Theatre Arts Center. In addition, whenever we attend one of their performances, we enjoy dinner at one of the many good restaurants in close proximity to the theater. At the theater we always run into a large number of acquaintances from our home area who also enjoy the theater and a dinner nearby. 41' It has been brought to my attention that the continuation of these performances is in jeopardy. We sincerely hope that, whatever the problem seems to be, it can be overcome in a way that we can all continue to enjoy the Newport Theatre Arts Center performances. Very truly yours, E RECEIVED .256ba .- a&wlii'O1 APR -6 A8 :28 Author of "TM MS TICKLERS" 169 The Masteus Ciucle Costa Mesa, CA 946Mt'FIEE OF THE cI T CL BEACH Phone (714) 979-7321 Fax (714 11t�iFi�yi Email: philouisa @mediaone.net April 3, 2001 The Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Mayor, Though i have intended many times to write to you, now seems just right to take the opportunity to thank you for your outstanding position as the mayor of Newport Beach. Very simply, I would like to express my appreciation and enjoyment ofthe existing theatre program at the Newport Beach Arts Center. My husband and I attend many NTAC productions, often with four or six in our party (frequently friends from neighboring towns) and on those occasions, dine in one of Newport's many good restaurants . NTAC provides excellent, affordable theatre which seems to be more and more difficult to encounter these days! My husband and I have followed and supported this dedicated group for many years. We always find them to be friendly, dedicated and exceptionally talented. We feel proud and appreciate having them in our area ! sincerely, C ` u o rs. ip rno is Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, California 92663 Dear Mayor Adams: RE -1V Q -01 APR -6 A8 :28 CITY OFF NT► PORT BEACH It has come to our attention that changes in the theater experience are being anticipated at the Newport Theater Arts Center. We are a party of six that have held season tickets for over eight years and have found it so enjoyable that we discontinued our season tickets at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. We are not Newport Beach residents but make theater night an outing, which includes dinner before the theater in one of your local restaurants and after theater refreshments. We would certainly be disappointed if you were to change the program and hope you will consider it wisely. Sincerely, KQ,e Carroll M. Miller 1172 Saint John Place Cowan Heights, California 92705 -2356 0 0 April 4, 2001 Hon. Gary Adams, Mayor Newport Beach City Council City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Adams, RECEIVED rot APR -6 A 8 :28 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH I attended my first play at the Newport Theatre Arts Center in the 1980's simply because it was conveniently close to home. What began as a one -time event became a long- standing relationship, thanks to the impressive efforts of a talented cast and crew. Over the years, I have seen musicals, dramas and comedies at NTAC, and each one has been enthusiastically produced. The events are reasonably priced and affordable for those on a budget. I've taken several out -of -town guests to plays and they've never been disappointed. My guests and I frequently have dinner locally because the theatre is so close to a variety of restaurants. NTAC is a mecca for budding dramatic talent. In an area where cultural arts are so competitive, local theatre is a way for fledgling actors to test their mettle, gain confidence and step up to the next level. Backed by a warm and enthusiastic audience, these artists are sure to flourish. I encourage you and the Newport Beach City Council to continue allowing NTAC to exist, benefiting the local economy, providing affordable theatre and supporting the artistic growth of local actors. Sincerely, Cathy D P.O. Box 3 Corona del Mar, CA 92625 IJ 0 1.J ftjLhj,4 3c,, a-M � RECEiVED,,.� �t�pnn _�1c�e p 4ue lffM�Y�� �% 1��6 cP�ti2a�2 l� h ` _ I '$ ks e&' S'a - -% jtT:t- Q a / tnntAL e, CAS VO P be ctitU GSa — let (o I RECEIVED rot APR -6 A 8 :28 OFFICE.OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �2i Mrs. Elisabeth Babcock ` " "�' �" c %� 1411 I/2 W. BayAve. 111 Newport Reach CA 92661 c • 0 0 0 • RECEIVED '01 APR -6 A9 :06 E CITYC�UA n�j ✓9 CITY E P T li Linda &Peter Oeth "REC I E AFTE AGENT 420 Mendoza Terrace PRINTED:" — V -0 f Corona del Mar, CA 92625 RECEIVE D (949) 721 -0191 fax: (949) 721 -8323 rot APR -9 A8 :15 April 3, 2001 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Members of the Newport Beach City Council City of Newport Beach P.O.Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Council Member: We urge your continued support for the Newport Theatre Arts Center, and their ongoing program. Our family and our friends' families have enjoyed NTAC for many years, and we are continually impressed with the work that goes on behind the scenes to maintain and improve this community treasure. As you know, this highly regarded community theater has transformed a building that was an attractive nuisance and neighborhood eyesore into a thriving community asset. Please do all you can to help NTAC continue its good work. It is a real asset to Newport Beach. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Linda Oeth Peter Oeth isidore c. moors RECEIVED 22 Canyon Fairway Newport Beach, California 9286.089 f a A9 �x 714 /840 -8000 FAX 714 61- 9 OFFICE -0 JH EACN "�U/� G'yt/�Yrf�rrrc�vk� G2 Ov �d/tpazz 41c-,'7�4 L9L. dtv k� /-�7 'It� RECEIVED a rot 1 O A8.52 te' zoos OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF NEWPORT BEACII