01 & 14 (201)From: Pat Kenny
To: Public Comment
Subject: Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 20216:35:21 AM
April 26, 2021
Greetings Mayor Sidhu and Council Members,
First of all, I want to commend you all for your willingness to
serve the city of Anaheim in your various posts. I can only
imagine how much time and dedication it requires on your part to
serve in such a capacity. I am certain that your efforts are
greatly appreciated by businesses, organization, residents, and
the entire community as a whole. It is due to your efforts and
those before you that Anaheim is such a desirable city. I know
this as the reputation of the city of Anaheim speaks for itself.
It has come to my awareness of the need for the council to make
decisions relating to the mandate for Anaheim to implement
projects for affordable housing and how that may potentially
result in the relocation of the "home" of the world-class ballet
training company Anaheim Ballet. Undoubtedly, the
ramifications and impact of this decision are vast and it will be
touching the very livelihood of those effected. The outcome,
including the pulls of both polarities of gladness and devastation,
will have an enormous effect on all those involved, and I honestly
can sympathize with the various individuals.
I have personally been closely associated with Anaheim Ballet
throughout the past decade, as the parent of a dancer and as a
volunteer, and have witnessed repeatedly the positive impact
they have had on their students, audiences, and in the
community. It often seems that the worth of the arts, such as
ballet, is under -valued. However, Anaheim Ballet is an
organization which is akin to a gem to behold. Though its true
value may not be as tangible as revenue may reflect, this non-
profit organization is rich in history, is invaluable in its effect on
the lives of countless individuals (including those of Anaheim
residents), and is priceless in its effect to invoke the human
spirit.
I urge each of you to consider all viable options to permit the
continuation of Anaheim Ballet as the resident ballet company in
the City of Anaheim, and continue the precious partnership which
has been in existence since its inception. Such an organization
belongs in the Anaheim Cultural Arts Center. It is my hope and
prayer that each one of you will vote in support of the
Cooperative Agreement with Anaheim Ballet with its
internationally acclaimed reputation of excellence, and that you
will partner with them to find an amiable alternative with an
extension of time to explore solutions as needed.
I Thank You all in advance for your time, for considering my
thoughts to you on these important matters, and for
implementing actions of compassion, righteousness, and
diligence.
With heartfelt regards,
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