HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2004-61A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY CO1_ftrU-_
SU . PPORTING THE CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF
DEFENSE D1 STRIBUTION CENTER OF
SAN JOAQUIN
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is a
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), pursuant to State and Federal designation;
and
WHEREAS, SJCOG's mission is to "advocate for regional and interregional
issues"; and
WHEREAS, the Defense Distribution Center San Joaquin (DDJC) with
installations and facilities in Tracy and Lathrop has been an integral part of this region's
well-being by contributing $178 million annually to the local economy, leasing spaces for
various agencies and organizations, and providing employment opportunities to more
than 2,500 local residents; and
WHEREAS, closures of both, or either, of DDJC's two sites would create
significant adverse
rse impacts to the local economy and the communities' well-being, with a
possible loss of local sales and employment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby
supports the continuous operation of DDJC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi calls for support from the
California State Senate: Senator Michael J. Machado and Senator Charles Poochigian;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi calls for support from the
California State Assembly: State Assemblymember Greg Aghazarian, State
Assemblymember Guy Houston, State Assemblymember Barbara S. Matthews, and
State Assemblymember Alan Nakanishi; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi calls for support from
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi calls for support from the
U. S. Senate: Senator Barbara Boxer and Senator Dianne Feinstein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Lodi calls for support from the
U. S. House of Representatives., Representative Dennis Cardoza. and Representative
Richard Pornbo.
Dated: April 7, 2004
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-61 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 7, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Beckman, Hitchcock, Howard, Land, and
Mayor Hansen
ABSTAIN* COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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