HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-21 Closed SessionFrom:Ann Sheffer
To:City Clerk
Cc:Scott Stiles
Subject:E-Public Comment for Closed Session
Date:Wednesday, November 20, 2024 7:21:10 PM
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To: Members of the City Council
From: Ann Sheffer
I am writing to thank you for considering the gift/acquisition by the City of the Palm Springs
Cultural Center.
The very comprehensive proposal outlines the many benefits the City will derive through this
gift, but I would like to highlight a few of the reasons that I think are the most significant.
— As a board member of the Inland Empire Community Foundation, which funded the local
participation in the Arts and Economic Prosperity Study (and a longtime board member of
Americans for the Arts, which has conducted this study throughout the country for nearly 20
years) I am impressed by the contribution to the local economy and economic
development that this gift represents.
— And I think it’s important to note that the Cultural Center has begun discussions with
ArtSpace, a national non-profit which helps communities develop housing and work spaces
for artists and creators, as well as students and entrepreneurs. This would jumpstart the
local efforts to produce affordable housing.
— Another priority for the City is historic preservation, and the Cultural Center building
could be restored to its original design (as shown in the photo below…)
As a former board member of the Cultural Center — and of numerous other cultural
organizations, in Palm Springs as well East Coast cities that have created partnerships with
local governments that have enhanced the reputation and economic prosperity of the
communities — I urge you to accept this gift of the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Please let me know if there is any other information or assistance that I can provide.
11/21/2024
Public Comment
Item 3E
Palm Springs Cultural Center Revitalizes Historic
Camelot Theatres
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11/21/2024
Public Comment
Item 3E