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June 4, 1996
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OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
990 Palm Street ® San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 ® 805/781-7119 ® FAX 805/781-7109
President Warren Baker
Cal Poly University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Greg Hind
President, Foundation for the Performing Arts
3765 S. Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Warren and Greg:
The purpose of this letter is to express my concern with the number of calls,
correspondence, and comments I have received over the last two weeks regarding the
naming of the Performing Arts Center after a particular individual. People have indicated
that this may jeopardize current and future fundraising efforts. People have also
expressed to me that this facility should reflect the name as "The Performing Arts Center,
San Luis Obispo", as it is a community building that symbolizes a significant joint effort.
It has been suggested by many that the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center
reconsider their recommendation.
All of us are aware of the time, effort, devotion and persistence which has gone into the
planning, design and construction of the Performing Arts Center. When completed and
in operation, the Center will stand as a testimony of discipline, persistence, tenacity and
good will on the part of many people, and particularly the three partners who brought this
vision into reality. After the Center has been opened and operating for at least a short
time, the opportunity for naming the Center would be more appropriate at that time.
The City strongly believes the creation of this Center is the finest testimony to the sense
of purpose and joint cooperative effort of the three partners. The University is a part of
the California State University system and a subpart of the State of California, and its
portion is financed by the people of the state of California. The Foundation for the
Performing Arts is an outstanding example of a creative nonprofit foundation, consisting
of people from throughout the county, who have collectively achieved the greatest private
fund-raising effort in the history of the county. The City of San Luis Obispo has been a
creative and proactive partner in this long-time vision, which has only been possible with
widespread community support.
The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities.
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June 4, 1996
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Hundreds of people have been involved in direct work efforts toward the achievement of
the Performing Arts Center. A smaller group of several dozen people have served
steadfastly over a period of time as the core cadre of planners, motivators and leaders.
Due to the involvement of so many, this facility is ultimately a victory for the citizens of
San Luis Obispo County.
While it is appropriate that those who have given large amounts of money to further the
Center's development should be recognized, the City believes that the joint effort
ultimately transcends the efforts of any one individual. One alternative would be to
consider a naming opportunity for the main hall rather than the facility itself.
Therefore, the Performing Arts Center should be dedicated collectively to the spirit of the
people who created this Center and who will use and enjoy it over the next several
generations.
Sincerely,
Allen K. Settle
Mayor
M. City Council
Dr. William Boldt, Vice President, University Advancement
Mr. Frank Lebens, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Mr. Warren Sinsheimer, Former President, Foundation for the Performing Arts
Center
Mrs. Myra Heslop, Executive Director, Foundation for the Performing Arts Center
Mr. Ron Regier, Managing Director, Performing Arts Center
Mr. John Dunn, City Administrative Officer
Mr. Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney