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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 16, 2020 H-01AGENDA ITEM l{-l Crrv or Lour Couxcrr, CovTMUNICATIoN IM AGENDA TITLE: MEETING DATE: PREPARED BY: Provide Status Update and Presentation, and Receive Council Direction on Zupo Field September 16,2020 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services lnterim Director and Deputy Director RECOMMENDED ACTION:Provide status update and presentation, and receive Councildirection on Tony Zupo Field. BAC KGROUND INFORMATION On Sunday, September 22,2019, at approximately 5 pm, the iconic and historic Zupo Field press box, office and main grandstand area (built in 1924) were destroyed by fire due to arson. Demolition and site-safety remediation of the main grandstand and bleacher areas took place from Monday, September 30 through October 22,2019; damaged materials were removed, and the site was restored to safe conditions (non-public use). Risk Management took the lead on coordinating the demolition contractor, insurance adjustor, and third party construction engineering firm. Public Works oversaw the onsite demolition operations. ln February 2020, only minor repair work was completed to allow for safe use of the field and remaining left and right field bleachers. Only a few uses by LUSD teams for pre-season baseball occurred prior to the State Stay-at-Home order shutting down all park facilities. Below please find the following: insurance settlement projections, ADA compliance and building code requirements, information regarding preliminary estimates to rebuild/replace, and community support and historic preservation considerations. City Deductible $250,000 General Liability Fund (Fund 600); This fund was created and funded to serve as a self- insured risk fund for exposures of this type. lnsurance Consideration / Reports Value Comments APPROVED City Manager Provide Status Update and Presentation, and Receive Council Direction on Zupo Field September 16,2020 Page 2 ADA Gompliance Public Works and PRCS staff met with the City's Building lnspector and were advised of the following ADA/building code requirements: 1. Any replacement bleachers will require wheelchair access (a ramp) to the new bleachers.2. lmprovements to the site (including bleacher replacement) will require the restrooms to be upgraded to meet current accessibility requirements. 3. The replacement of the Press Box will not require an accessible route if it is at least 12' above the ground and that it is less than 500 square feet in size. Preliminary Estimates to Rebuild or Replace PRCS staff is working on "prel¡minary estimates only" for stadium seating and press box replacement. The property loss is extensive and includes not only the stadium seating, but also the grandstand framework, shade canopy, press box, storage area, public address system and speakers, scoreboard controller, damage to the irrigation system and more. A complete cost estimate to rebuild/replace the site can only be generated when a conceptual seating design, including ADA required upgrades to the entire site, have been integrated into a new site design by an architectural firm. Plans, specifications and authorization for bidding would then be brought to Councilfor approval. Community Support and Historic Preservation lmmediately following the fire event, several community groups reached out to the City/PRCS staff expressing interest in fundraising to assist in rebuilding. Groups included: Lodi Community Foundation, Stockton Ports Baseball Team/Minor League Baseball, and informally-organized friends of Zupo Field. Staff informed these groups that funds could not be received until direction was provided from Council as to the future of the field. Project Options Staff is seeking direction from Council on the following three decision options (A, B and/or C): Actual Cash Value (ACV) Estimate $639,818 (250.000) $389Ê18 Walk away amount; what the City would receive (minus the $250,000 deductible) if a decision was made to NOT rebuild. Like Kind/Quality Replacement Estimate $709,358 NOTE: Does not include figures for ADA/building code compliance; however, these costs, along with lost revenue projections during construction, would be covered by insurance. Provide Sfafus Updafe and Presentatlon, and Reeeìve Council Direction on Zupo Fìeld September '16, 2020 Page 3 A Walk away from site with no rebuild of grandstand seeting and press box. ACV estimate less deductible ($639,818 - $250,000 = $389,358) B REBUILD - Like Kind/ Quality Replacement Statf should proceed with plans to rebuild a like kind/quality replacément by gathering estimates and preliminary design work, including a complete project budget. Council advises staff to return for final Council approval of a site rebuild at $709,358, plus additional construction costs for architect and engíneering services and ADA/building code compliance upgrades. c Community Fundraising Direct community fundraisers to Lodi Community Foundation: Should staff accept donations from community groups and direct them through the community foundation for ultimate investment into Tony Zupo Field project account. Actions Description FISCAL IMPAGT: FUNDING AVAILABLE: AB\CD:tl cc: City Attorney Emai[: akeys@lodi.gov General Liability Fund would be used to cover deductible. Adequate funding levels are available in the General Liability Fund to cover the deductible. Andrew Keys Andrew Keys, Deputy Clty Manager/lnternal Services Director Anwan lnterim r Recreation and Cultural Services Director signature: Ar¿t * TrtW Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Tony Zupo Baseball Field September 16, 2020 Situational Analysis •One year ago historic Zupo Field press box, office and main grandstand area (built in 1924) were destroyed by fire due to arson •Only site-safety remediation and minor repair work conducted to-date •Insurance Claim still outstanding •Community support / sentimentality •Rebuild Options Insurance Insurance Considerations Value Comments City Deductible $250,000 General Liability Fund (Fund 600); This fund was created and funded to serve as a self- insured risk fund for exposures of this type. Actual Cash Value (ACV) Estimate $639,818 (250,000) $389,818 Walk away amount; what the city would receive (minus the $250,000 deductible) if a decision was made to NOT rebuild. Like Kind/Quality Replacement Estimate $709,358 NOTE: Does not include figures for ADA/building code compliance; however, these costs, along with lost revenue projections during construction, would be covered by insurance. ADA Considerations •Bleachers require wheelchair access •Restroom access improvements required •Press Box will not require an accessible route provided it is at least 12’ above the ground and less than 500 sq. ft. •Lodi Community Foundation •Stockton Ports Baseball Team •Informally-organized “Friends of Zupo Field” •Staff informed these groups that funds could not be received until Council provides direction Community Support Project Options A Walk away from site with no rebuild of grandstand seating and press box. ACV estimate less deductible ($639,818 -$250,000 = $389,358) B REBUILD -Like Kind/ Quality Replacement Staff should proceed with plans to rebuild a like kind/quality replacement by gathering estimates and preliminary design work, including a complete project budget. Council advises staff to return for final council approval of a site rebuild at $709,358, plus additional construction costs for architect and engineering services and ADA/building code compliance upgrades. C Community Fundraising Direct community fundraisers to Lodi Community Foundation: Should staff accept donations from community groups and direct them through the community foundation for ultimate investment into Tony Zupo Field project account. Thank you! Q & A From: Tor Subject: Datei Heather Richards C¡tv Council Concern for Zupo Field rebuild Monday, September L4,2020 3:14:35 PM Dear Lodi City Council I wanted to reach out to you and let you know what it would mean to have Zupo field rebuilt. Let me firsttellyou who lam. lam the Lodi High Baseball Boosters President. lhave been on the board for 4 years either as a team mom, treasurer, and/or president. I know what Zupo means to our boys. My son Jeffrey Werder played allfour years at Lodi High, and when he made the Varsity team at the end of his Sophomore year, it was the best feeling to get to play at Zupo. lt was a step up from the high-schoolfield, under the lights with a grandstand. Jeffrey pitched at the end of his sophomore year as the closer for the game. Put yourself in those shoes, first time ever on the field, the grandstand is full, the Announcer announces you coming in to warm up to pitch, the excitement. Jeffrey loved that day. Looking up into the grandstand and hearing the announcer, those things are a memory he will hold on to. BUT will others get that chance, if its not rebuilt. After the fire, As the president, I worked with our AD to get speakers over there every game. That was a challenge, I worked fulltime, and had to help get it set up and ready with tables for my parents who kept score. lf you have ever been a score keeper, having parents speakto you thru out the game is distracting. They were behind the fence where everyone stood or brought lawn chairs to be behind home plate. The score board didn't work for us and the announcingwas hard to hear. We need the grandstand, the announcers box, the excitement to continue on. This is little lovable Lodi, with so much heart to give. This town is built on our little world and we love to support our teams, from little kids all the way up to the men who get to play there. This town needs to take care of what they have and not let it go. Rebuild it and give it life once again. Take pride in who we are and give these kids their Varsity year on a field that is complete. Give them the excitement and love forthe game, that can be found on the zupo field. Don't dismiss this as another field and let criminal activity take away something so loved. Don't let that be the last memory of Zupo. Support your kids in Lodi, support keeping young families in Lodi. Don't say it doesn't matter there are other fields, don't say they are not worth it, say yes to rebuilding itl Thank you Heather Rlchards Lodi High BaseBall Boosters privileged. They are intended for the sole use of the addressee. lf you reeeive this transmission in error, you are advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or taking any action in reliance upon the communication or accompanying document(s) is strictly prohibited, and the message should be immediately deleted with any attachment(s). Moreover, any such ¡nadvertent disclosure shall not compromise or waive the attorney-client privilege or confidentiality as to this communication or otheruvise. lf you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately. Thank you. From: Duda, Aron < > Sent: Tuesday, September 15,2020 10:29 AM To: Cityof Lodi_CityMa nager <CityM a nagerto lod¡.gov> Subject: Zupo Field I write to ask you to please follow through with the rebuilding of Tony Zupo field. Zupo is a historical icon in Lodi, but also many like myself have many personal memories. I grew up running around that field as my dad played there or drug us along to watch the high schoolers play or even the All Star teams. ln the last couple of years I have had the pleasure to drag my kids along to the filed to watch high school games and the Lodi Crushers. Now I have a freshmen at Lodi High who plays baseball. I really hope he gets to experiences playing on a field with so much history and memories. Lodi is a sentimental town who would be more than happy to help raise money to rebuild. Please don't let this become a another empty space with only memories and frustration left in our hea rts. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Aron Duda Area Director/ California Mentor 229LW March Ln#EL02 Stockton Ca 707 834 5552 From: Subject: To: Date: urbnlvrr Citv Council Fwd: Zupo Wednesday, September L6, 2020 7 :44:.47 AM Forwarded message Frorn : urbnlvrr <urbnlvrr@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Sep 16,2020,7:42 AM Subject: Zupo To: <cityoflodi.gov@gm > I'm writing on behalf of the effons to rebuild Zupo Field. This park and its loss are huge to our comnìunity. Especially now as our parks have been taken over and often made uninhabitable by the homeless community. This would be just another loss for city, and our children. Our community needs a place to go and enjoy America's favorite pastime, while watching our kids pafticipate in all that sports have to offer. I have grown up going Zupo Field as well as watching my own children play their. It was a gerî of Lodi and I hope that the city will consider investing in Lodi's future. I have found Lodi to be a very generous community. With some fundraising effons, I believe that the community will come together to suppor-t the rebuild of Zupo and make it even better. Quite frankly the alternative is just another blight on Lodi which quite honestly we cannot afford. Our town is deteriorating rapidly, with the incomplete construction of the Grape Bowl, the homeless take over of the Complex, (and various other parks); the potential loss of Chapman Field and now the loss of Zupo, our baseball recreation community is nearly non existent. Lodi has always had an amazing small town feel and Zupo Field is a major part of creating that environment. I urge you to please consider rebuilding Zupo, To give our community a place to go celebrate America's pastime and our youth, and for once invest and build something to be proud of, something other communities might aspire to. Find your pride Lodi! To: Date: From:Ke¡th Mettler Citv Council; Stavci Barnhart Tuesday, September 15,2020 8:31:49 PM My name is Keith Mettler a lifetime resident of Lodi. I'm understanding that there is discussion of not rebuilding Zupo Field. This is extremely disappointing news. My father played on that field under Tony Zupo who the field is named after. I also played on that field in high school as did my solts, not to mention the pro teams that have used the facility. It is a part of this town's history and is still one of the best ball parks in our region to play a game in. I don't know what the costs are to rebuild but a logical perception is that there would have been insurance for the structures that burned not to mention the people who were caught setting the fire should be held accountable as well. I understand the city may look at this as a money pit much like the grape bowl, another historic landmark. ì drove by Chaprnan field the other day and it looks abandoned. Blakely park doesn't look much better. I thought prop L was supposed to help with all of our playgrounds and parks and to be honest we look like we have abandoned all parks to the homeless. I really feel that if the city doesn't want to deal with these things anymore, a deal should be made with Lodi Unified so that Lodi High has Zupo, the Grape Bowl, and the softball complexes since they are the ones using those facilities. It would be a shame to see any of aforementioned properties just left vacant or as a homeless encampment. With all the stuff, covid, fires, etc, going on we all ready look like we are in a 3rd world country, the least we can do is keep our city looking good. To: Cc: From: Subject: Matthew Fuson Citv Council Rvan Fischer; Matthew Fuson Matt Fuson and Ryan Fischer Zupo Field Tuesday, September 15,2020 3:44:29 PMDatel Hello, My name is Matt Fuson. I am a fonner Lodi High School and UOP baseball player. I cunently operate a youth athletics and baseball business that is focused on child development and growth. The name of my company is the Tri Valley Baseball Association. My competitive baseball team's name is the Tigers. We currently have 3 teams and plan to add 3 more teams at the high school ages. My business partner Ryan Fischer played baseball with me at Lodi High and UOP. We were foftunate enough to play summer collegiate baseball for the Lodi Grapesox and Lodi Baseball Club in 2008 and 2009 under Leon Lee at Tony Zupo Field. We both have a profound love for our hometown Lodi and Tony Zupo Field. So many memories and experiences that have helped shape who we are as men. During our l0 years of coaching experience we have worked with over 2000 kids, lrelping them navigate their lives down a successful purpose driven path. We strive daily to build a strong organization creating a platfonn to help our ball players reach the next level. We want our athletes to have multiple options as they move through pivotal high schoolyears and into college. We (Ryan and I) understand the needs associated with developing a young athlete and providing them the proper development/exposure to get noticed by high school, college and professional scouts. We want to work alongside you in the reconstruction and rejuvenation process of Tony Zupo Field. Ryan Fischer has a landscape company and is well versed is baseball field maintenance and construction.Our vision and goal is to bring life into Tony Zupo Field. We want to run our baseball business out of Zupo and develop a sound and thorough fundraisirrg carnpaign to help raise the money to build Zupo into the field it deserves to be. We would love to run our baseball organization ages (12-18 yrs) at Tony Zupo Field on a year around basis. We would love to discuss the details (financial/legal) around this proposal to make this venture profitable and beneficial for both the City of Lodi and the Tri Valley BaseballAssociation. Ryan and I are ready to deliver a detailed proposal for the Zupo baseball project to the City Council members. I understand you have a Wednesday rneeting to discuss the future of Zupo. We would like to discuss future plans with the City council. We feel strongly that we can help keep Zupo fully occupied with baseball activities year around, helping Lodi profit on this property. We understand that during the past 10 years, Zupo has had various baseball activities but there have also been many days that Zupo has been left empty therefore losing out on potential profits. We are extremely passionate and focused individuals with a proven path of success rn coaching baseball. We would love to partner with the City of Lodi to rebuild, rejuvenate and enhance the baseball experience in our hometown. Please let rne know your thoughts as we rrove through this critical decision nraking tirne regarding our favorite baseball field. Kirid Regards. Matt Fuson Owner of Tri Valley Baseball Association 925.979.8769 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Scott Meier Alan Nakanishi; Doug Kuehne; Jennifer Cusmir; loAnne Mounce; Mark Chandler; Pamela Farris Please rebuild Zupo field Wednesday, September t6,2020 8:43:29 AM imaoe003.ong Good morning My name is Scott Meier and l'm writing this email to encourage you to raise the money and please rebuild Zupofield. lwas born and raised in Lodiand grew upwatchingtheSan Diego Padres and the Lodi Dodgers minor leagues teams as a little child and was a dream of mine to play on this field. My wish came true in my years playing baseball in Lodi, I played Babe Ruth and winning our sections all three years, American Legion and going to the State tournament all three years in Napa, Tokay High school playing three years of Varsity and then gettlng drafted in the 6th round for the Chicago White Sox. Zupo field was a huge part of my up bring and a ball park I always wanted to play on. Zupo field was the most iconic field in the area and all of the teams all over Northern California always wanted to play there. So I plead to you in these times to come together and save this again Lodi icon Zupo Field and save the dreams to the up and coming baseball players of the great city of Lodi. Thank you Scott Meier Scoll Meier Division Monoger Norlh Region Off Premise Republic Nolionol Distributing Compony I Young's Morkel Compony 3ó20 lndustriol Blvd #10 West Socromento, Co 95ó91 (D) 9ló-ór7-4409 (c) 916-969-7709 scotTmeier@vou ngsmorkel.com ßåf'låffFJiåL$,r$¡ ø1þwt$-#Å6ryry ll ll's Fun, We're Doing ll Righl! wvwv.RNDC-USA.com I wvwv.voungsmorkei.com From: To: Subject: Datei Amanda Oliver City Counc¡l RE: Zupo Field - Please Read Tuesday, September t5,2020 9:30:42 PM Hello City Council Members & Mayor Kuehne, My name is Amanda Oliver. I am a Board Member for Lodi High School Baseball Boosters for the past two years. I am writing to you concerning Tony Zupo Field. I urged you to please VOTE YES on approving Tony Zupo Field to be rebuilt. Opened in1924 and stillin use by severallocalhigh schools, such as LodiHigh, Tokay High & Jim Elliott High school as well as Parks & Rec baseball teams for practices. Many residents in Lodi have attended either a baseball game from when the field was used by Lodi Crushers which started in 1966 or by many students who attend our local high schools. I bet many local residents who can tell a story about a baseball game they've attended or played at Lawrence Field also now Tony Zupo Field. It was devastating to every resident when the fire engulfed a piece of Lodi History. According to an article dated, Sept. 24,2019 from 13 CBS Sacramento, "City leaders are now desperately trying to figure out how to rebuild in time for next baseball season". So, Please vote yes to rebuild it now. Many local high school baseball teams do not have adequate due to poor condition or not enough baseball fields at their schools to accommodate Freshman, JV and Varsity teams to play. Our local high school baseball teams depends on Tony Zupo for their home games. lt's fun and exciting for the kids to play baseball in a field where famous names that ended up going pro have played. Playing softball to me was a natural stress reliever. With what is going on right now with our children, being in Distance Learning, in front of a computer screen from 7:40 am to sometimes midnight, by allowing Tony Zupo Field to be rebuilt, our children will have a place to learn confidence, develop lifelong healthy lifestyle habits, social skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, and being a part of a community. Playing an organized spoñ also helps our kids to develop leadership skills and create life long friendships as well. Right now, our children do not much to look forward to due to closures of schools. By allowing Zupo Field to be rebuilt, many players will have something to look forward to and will be excited to be able to play in such a beautifulfield. Again, I urged you all council members of Lodi to VOTE Yes in approving for Tony Zupo Field to be rebuilt! God Bless, Amanda Oliver To: From: Subject: Date: moriah30l Ciw Council Rebuild Zupo Tuesday, September 15, 2020 7 :37 :28 PM My kid's play¡ng baseball atZupo was an important part of them growing into adults We need to rebuild Zupo for city involvement and building our children into adults today. This is a wonderful memory and character building environment I hope to share with my grandchildren. Shannon Lucas Sent from my Verizon, Sarrsung Galaxy smarÏphone From: To: Subjectr Datei Sue Shandrew City Council Rebuild Zupo Tuesday, September 15,2020 8:06:07 PM This letter / rcquest is to PLEASE consider to lebuild the baseball field- I have had two sons( tokay high) now in their 50's play ball there and two glandson ( lidi high)play there and I have my last grandson yes at Lodi High Mal' not have a chance to use the freld - this u,ould be a shame for this field Not be considered to be REBUILT- not sure how many have been able to play thel'e But again Please consider this fìeld to be rebuilt. Thank ¡,6u fol youl time and hoping this letter does not get missed fÌled. Sent fi'om my iPhone From: To¡ Subject: Dater Debbie Skaoos City Council Rebuild Zupo Tuesday, September 15,2020 B:11:26 PM Our family has endless great memories of baseball games at Zupo Field! It u'as magical to play there, and to watch the games. So much history, a really lor,ely ball field, and when the boys finally reached the "pinnacle of baseball success," making the Varsify Baseball team, they would get to play at the revered Zupo field, and sometimes under the lights. Please continue the time-honored tradition of letting my son's children and their children, the oppoftunity to play at such a r.l,ondet'ful baseball field. We implole you to restore Zupo field to continue the baseball tradition of "eaming the right" to play at such a historic palk. Lodi is all about tradition! Don't let this ¡'adition go a\ ¡ay for the thousands of up-and-coming baseball players in Lodi. Sent from my iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Rubv Sauseda C¡tv Council Rebuild Zupo Tuesday, September L5, 2020 8:27:12 PM To u'hom it may concern; I u,ould love to see the city rebuild Zupo fìeld for All the Kids baseball. The kids shouldn't have to pay the price for a fire being set and destroying the lacilit1,. The kids in this city deserve the best! What do u'e need to do to make this happen? Thank you kindly Rub¡' Sauseda Citizen of Lodi To; From Subject: Datel Scott Wozn¡ck (Soecial Educat¡on) Citv Council Rebuild Zupo Wednesday, September 16,2020 10:36:22 AM Lodi Cit¡, Council, I have heard thaTZupo baseball fìeld is up fol discussion this er¿ening on u'hat to do u'ith the propert¡' mo\/ing forn,al'd. I'm sure this u'ilÌ be a healthl' discussion and man)' options rvill be brought forward. I belier,e the best option for this cornmunity u'ould be for Zupo Field to be revived, not only for the neighborhood and tou,n but rnost impoltantly for oul youth. Investing in our l,outh goes along rva¡,. Today's society has seemed to have folgotten this. Our'1'outh need fields and coufts to play on to help rvith their developrnentl ph1'sically, sociall¡, and emotionally. I'r'e been to man)' games aT Zupo Field and have seen the excitement pla¡,ers get frorn pla¡'ing on a professional sized field u'ith actual dugouts. Ever'), ),oung child u,ho pla¡'s sports has aspilations to make it to the "Big Shou,". Realisticalll'. less than l% of athletes make i1 to the plofessional ranks. For rnan¡, athletes, this is could be their highlight of their athletic caleers. l'r,e talked to visiting players, coaches and fans u'ho get excited u'hen their teams get to play on a plofessional size fi eld. I didn't knorv "Mr. Baseball" personally, but leading his plaque alZupo Field, he u'as an inspit'ation f'ol Lodi's I'outh u,ith his dedication to the game of baseball. I'r¡ sure his family u'ould be devastated to hear that their famil¡' history,. oul'to\^,n history and baseball historf is possibly being taken arvay. Histor¡, buffs have u'ritten books about minor league stadiums and have included the rich history of Zupo Field in theil books. These stadiums hold a lot of value for many people in the baseball community thloughout oul'gl'eat nation. This decision doesn't only effect our community, but this decision u,ill effect the baseball community. Lodi historicalll, is lç¡61a'¡ as a baseball tou'n. This u,ould be heartbleaking fol this communit¡' for the foundation of this sport to not be revitalized and blought back to life. There is so rnuch.ioy in those that pla1, the game on Zupo Field. Also, I see a ton of.jo¡, in the faces of the fàns that u,atch a gan'ìe on this fìeld. Yes. tnost are parents or family members. I have u,itnessed community membels bringing their'¡,oung children and grandchildlen to the ballpa* to introduce and educate them on this national pastime. Please. think about hou'this decision u'ill effect our youth. Lodi's communit¡, and the baseball community Thank you for ¡'oul time, Scott Woznick Lodi High Varsity Bo1,s Basketball From: To: Subject: Date: Zach Edwards Citv Council Rebuild Zupo Wednesday, September 76,2020 12:32:36 PM LodiCity Council How many children ever get a chance to play on a semi-pro baseball diamond? Tony Zupo, manager oî Guild Wines, provided Lodi this great opportunity and should continue to be an option for countless more generations. I have five generations in this town and have been fortunate enough to play on this field. My son, now in High School was going to get this same opportunity until the unforeseen incident occurred. lt shames me that the City of Lodi no longer values this ball field where many have began their career in baseball. lnstead of rebuilding this historic field the city would rather invest in a homeless camp at the nearby Armory rather than to give back to our future generations. We need to preserve our history and give back to the children. I Can NOT believe this needs to be voted on. The City's priorities need to be re evaluated! Tony Zupo Field, is a historic baseball field that deserves to be preserved for future generation ball players. lt was a privilege to play there. Please vote to rebuild so children can once again play on he same field their grandparents played on. Thank you for your time From: To: Subjeæ: Date: Theresa Delp Citv Council Rebuild Zupo Field Tuesday, September 15,2020 6:58:37 PM Hello, I see that you will be voting on if you will be rebuilding zupo field or taking the money and doing who knows what with it. I strongly urge you to rebuild. There is very little that is for the kids in this town and they need their sports fields. Rebuild, open it back up and let them play! Thank you, Theresa Delp From: To: Subject: Date: Allen E Citv Council Rebuild Zupo field Tuesday, September 15,2020 4:16:35 PM Hello Myfamily has lived in the Lodi area coming down from North Dakota in the early 1900's, and have farmed, played Baseball, held businesses in Lodi orworked in Lodifor most of their lives from around 1906. My Grandfather Adam Vossler was an announcer at Zupo, and most of our Schmierer family has played baseball using Zupo field playing for an early Lodi bread company's team. Lodi's history is one of the most proud aspects of Lodi, our history of farmers, ranchers and business' is represented by our Grape bowl, Zupo and our Armory area and the old American Legion building where most of our seniors held their senior Graduation parties. Please save Zupo as a ballfield, and do not use the land for any housing of any sort. We have rebuild the nearby downtown, which I initially disliked the face lift, but now that I have lived here myself , since I973, I realize the history of Lodi lS what makes Lodian's special, and a unique but shrinking mark on history. Loosing the abilityto hold this year's Grape Festival makes this decision a larger mark in history, one we need to keep. Please save Zupo field as a ballfield, for my Grandfather Adam Allen Elsholz, 4th generation grape grower From: To: Subject: Datel Attachments: Stayci Loya-Barnhart (Lodi High) Citv Council Rebuild Zuppo Tuesday, September t5,2020 9:32:09 AM imaoe00l.pno Too many times I notice the city does not invest in its youth. We have very little compared to other citiesandtrustmelhavevisitmanyjusttoseewhatsportscomplexestheyhave. Ouryouthhave gone with the minimum and to not rebuild Zupo is something that we cannot allow. Zupo is a big part of Lodi High and to have visiting teams come through for our home games we have to repair the current situation. I am the athletics secretary for Lodi High and spend many hours at Zupo and take great pride in the facilities. I used to be so proud of our home field and now it is just embarrassing. Please consider doing what is best for our students and our commun¡ty. Rebuilding Zupo is investing in our athletes future. Thank you for your consideration ! .St a g cL Lo U a -B a Y wl^ a rt eod,i *Lgl,t AthLetLcs offLce 2O3331--76ÒÒ From! To: Subjectl Date! Bev Herrick Citv Counc¡l Rebuilding Zupo Field! Tuesday, September 15,2020 B:31:58 PM Vy'e'd like to lend our voices to those who are fighting and hoping to re-build Zupo Field! More than ever cities and town need their youth sports. This is a field u'ith such strong ties and history to Lodi and means so much to so many. Oul son played ball for years at Zupo and we hope for many years to come that other boys and girls continue to have that same experience. Save Zupo! Brad and Bev Herrick Sent from my iPhone To: Froml Subj€ct: Date: Hob¡e Schultz Citv Council Tony Zupo Field Tuesday, September 15, 2020 7:19:18 PM Lodi City Council Members, I am writing this email in an effort to encourage you all to take whatever stsps are necessaly to rebuild Tony Zupo Field as soon as possible. This fìeld has been an important palt to so many players and families in the past and I just want to see it continue for years to come. Hobie Schultz Head Varsity Baseball Coach Lodi High School Sent from my iPhone From! To: Subject: Date! DAVID CUNDARI City Council Zupo Wednesday, September L6, 2020 8:57:41 AM To Lodi City Council I am writing to please ask that you vote on restoring Zupo Field/Stadium. This is a histolic stadium/field for many reasons. Tony Zupo was a majot' part of Lodi Baseball. He managed the semi-pro team (Guild Wine Mastels) for many years contributing so much to Lodi! I myself have played at Zupo Field for Babe Ruth, High School, American Legion, Guild Wine Masters & Delta College Baseball having so many wonderful memoriesl It also is a major field to play on for our future Lodi Baseball players. Thank you for your considelation & support! David (Dave) Cundari Sent from my iPhone To: From: Subject: Date bme¡er12@yahoo.com Citv Council Zupo Field Tuesday, September 75,2020 7:4t:t7 PM Please rebuild Zupo Field Not only it is a landmark of Lodi thele ale so man)' memories that I had playing there. From Babe Ruth. High School, Legion Baseball and Guild Winematers pla¡'ing fbl Ton¡' Zupo. Br1'an Meier' Sent fi'om my iPhone From: To; Subject: Datei Patrick Crow City Council Zupo Field Tuesday, September 75,2020 8:26:48 PM I understand there is a question on whether to re-build Zupo Field. This is hard to believe. Name another facility that has touched as many lives as that baseball field. Generations of Lodians have grown up either in the stands or on the field. I know people who only know Lodi because of their connection with Zupo Field. They watched their sons and grandsons play there. If there's enough money to build homeless facilities, there's enough to re-build an iconic structure that will continue to serve the community for generations. Don't drop the ball on this one. Patrick C Crow 222 West Lockeford Street Suite 6 T (209) 367-557Opat@crowfinancialservices.com Lodi, CA 95240 F (209) 367-1 952www.crowfìnancialservices.com Patrick Crow is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative with and offers Securities and Advisory Services through Commonwealth FinancialNetwork@ , member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investrnent Adviser Fromi To: Dâtel Subject: Nikki Engle Citv Council Zupo Field Tuesday, September t5,2020 8:39:30 PM Members of the City Council. I am writing to share my suppor-t for the rebuild of Zupo Field. Zupo Field holds so many memories for our Lodi community. Little boys dream to play on that field. Please don't take this away from our town! Thank you, NikkiEngle Sent from AT&T Yahoo Mail for iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Deborah Gross Ciw Council Zupo Field Tuesday, September 15,2020 8:42:08 PM Zupo fìeld has been a part of Lodi's history! Please rebuild the field fol our high school athletes!! From: To: Subject: Date: david A stolz City Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September L6, 2020 7 :49:28 AM Hello Council Members, Please don't allow some children to rob our community of our fantastic baseball venue. I remember countlëss hoUrs spenfplãying aRd ümBiTing at ZupÕ Fleld. Great memorles that helped shape me into the man I am today. More than that, having a quality ballpark in our town attracts baseball events like Post-season High School games and Babe Ruth League Tournaments, which bring people into town. Please rebuild our ballpark! Lifelong Lodian, David Stolz Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From; To: Subject: Date: crownelli@aol.com Citv Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September t6,2020 9:34:52 AM I have been asked to provide support of the effort to re-build Zupo Field. I cannot think of a better or more worthwhile project than to resurrect an institution that served the Lodi community for decades. The horrible act of arson that destroyed the structure was a kick in the gut to many Lodians who grew up playing there. Personally, I played on teams sponsored by the Boosters of Boys Sports (BOBS), Tokay High School 76-77, American Legion Posl22 and the Lodi Guild Winemasters, coached by non other than the field's namesake, Tony Zupo. When you played there, it was something special. The atmosphere, the history and ambiance transformed not only the players, but the spectators, back to a simpler time. You now have the opportunity to do the right thing and bring this structure back, better than it was before. I cannot tell you how many times, when speaking with people, I mention that I grew up in the Lodi area, they immediately ask if the old ball park is still there. Some played there themselves. Others watched their children or grand-children play. But all, when reminiscing, have a smile on their faces. The settings and structures that was Zupo Field, are disappearing across our Country. Once gone, it's not coming back. Do the right thing Lodi City Council. Create something, that for generations to come, will provide the same unique experience I had many years ago. Patrick C. Crow From: To: Subjectr Date: Adam Auerbach (Lodi Hioh) City Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September 16,2020 10:07:21 AM Good morning, City Council members, I wanted to touch base with you prior to your meet¡ng this evening to discuss the importance of Zupo field and its impact on the Lodi High community. As you likely already understand, Zupo has been home to a myriad of Lodi families for decades. As the primary baseball field for Lodi High student athletes, it has been home to so many memories and life-altering experiences; our students often return from college to raise their own families in Lodi, and find themselves coaching or cheering on their young families at Zupo andlor the Grape Bowl. lt is extremely important that we recognize the value that the field represents to our families, especially when Lodi is at a tipping point with the stresses of our current climate. PIease consider the humble perspectives of our families and student body when makìng decisions for the future of our facilities. Thank you so much for your time $inceteþ, ód* glåuet&ach Principal Lodi High School "V'uhæza6ititg it not lcnowin& v¿ctozë oz defeøt, it't unde¿ttandÍng the necell¿t& of ßoth; it's engagång. 8t\ ßeing all ¿n."-þzené,rþzown To: From Subject¡ Date: Jav Waoner Ciw Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September \6,2020 10:35:49 AM Please give all consideration to the rebuild of Zupo Field. Zupo is a cherished Lodi venue that has hosted many Lodi and area baseball players throughout the years. I played for Tony Zupo in the I 980's, and it would be shameful to lose this facility for the youth in our community, and the legacy "ZUP" left us. Thank you for your consideration. .lay Wagner Sent from my iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Ole Willhite Citv Counc¡l Zupo field Wednesday, September L6,2020 10:39:35 AM imaoe001.ono PLEASE REBUILD ZUPO FlELDlll This place is a part of Lodi that needs to stay. Our youth does not need to have places like this taken away...especially after this Covid-19 issue gets resolved we wlll need itmorethan ever!llstill havefond memoriesof the LodiCrushers, Lodi Dodgers, and playing there myself while atTokay High School(class of 1,977 ) Please, there is nothingyou could replace it with that will be better for Lodi....DO THE RIGHT THING...REBUILD lT, THEY WILL COME !l Thanksl ! Ole Willhite Chain Account Manager c 209.981 .1 103 F 209.523.2149 donaghysales.com $ oonrAGHY sALEs From: To: Subjectr Date: Kelsi Meier Citv Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September L6,2020 3:16:214 PM Hello, I have lived 25 years of my life in Lodi, CA. Thloughout those years Zupo field has been aparl of many memories. I have never played there myself as I am a female, but I spent plenty of hours there watching my dad coach or my fi'iends play the sporl that they love. As a lodi ciÍizen,l would hate to see Zupo Field never rebuilt. lt is necessary to find the funds toward bringing the fìeld back. The youngel'generation ofathletes and coaches should be given the same oppoftunity to create these lifelong memories. lt is not about the field itself, but ,n'hat the field brings to the people of Lodi. I hope you read this and take this into consideration duling the city council meeting. Thank you for your time, Kelsi Meier Sent from my iPhone From: Tol Subject: Date: John Rivers Citv Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September L6, 2020 4:22i41 PM To the Lodi City Council Members, We are writing in response to the decisions being made on how to handle the reopening of Zupo Field. As a transplant from southern CA, that was one of the first places we visited when moving here over 20 years ago. We love the history of the field and it is an important venue to maintain in our city. Our family has made wonderful memories there over the last 20 years, with our son Alex being drafted in the MLB in 201-0. We are also affiliated with the Japanese Baseball League, and we were so moved of long time Lodian "Mauch" who made future financial arrangements to keep baseball going at Zupo. We attended games there last summer, and were stunned of the fire that damaged the field. We feel a few people shouldn't ruin it for us all. It is definitely an important part of Lodi's history, so please consider doing everything possible to return it to its glory. John and Gina Rivers Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: lo: Subjectr Date: maria iohnson Citv Council Zupo Field Wednesday, September t6,2020 3:37:34 PM Please take into consideration that rebuilding Zupo Field u,ould gir,e LODI families an outlet fol qualit¡, family time ! IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME !!! Sent from mv iPhone From: To: Subject: Datei kim ruoff C¡W Council Zupo field Wednesday, September 16,2020 5:03:23 PM Iaskthat),oudotherightthingfoloultou,n! PreserveLodi!!l!Fixthistownmakeitagreatplacetoraiseafamil¡' it's not about the stupid money. people it's about people. kids the¡, matter! DO THE RIGHT THINGI Zupo field is a right of passage as a ball player! ! ! Sent from mv iPhone From: To: Subject; Date: DJ Kiriu City Council Comments Zupo Field Rebuild Wednesday, September L6, 2020 l2:52:.2t PM Lodi City Council members: You have been given three options to decide from in regards to rebuilding Zupo Field Of the three options, option #1 should not even be a consideration to do nothing. Option #2 is to rebuild with insurance funds and a definite yes to ADA cornpliant. Option #3 would be a great community oppoftunity for citizens and groups alike to become involved in a community sponsored fundraising event. Finally in regards to this rebuilding project, it is of utmost irnportance that there is no homeless shelter or homeless services in that immediate area including the Lodi Armory. That is definitely not favored by Lodi citizens, residents in this area or local long-standing business/public places such as American Legion Hall, Lodi Grape Festival grounds, Legion Park, Grape Bowl, softball complex and of course Lawrence School. The City Council should make a decision based on the most favorable responses from the citizens of Lodi. Working with the community always has a much better outcome then not and will help in keeping Lodi the great City that it is. Thank you for listening, Debra Kiriu Concerned citizen of Lodi Fmmi To: Subject: Date: David Maooetti Citv Council Zupo field rebuild Tuesday, September 15,2020 B:21:59 PM My name is Dat'id Maggetti and I am rvriting this email to encourage you all to do the right thing and put mone)' into rebuilding a Lodi icon Zupo field. I first saw this beautiful palk in 1975 as a freshman baseball playel at UOP. I came to Pacific fi'om Napa ra,here rn'e too had an outstanding field at the Vetet'ans home.lt vt'as then called Lau'rence Palk. At Pacific r¡'e played several games there and then 4 yeals later I had the opportunity to coach at Tokay and that was our home field in ,l979. I rvas also fortunate to coach the Lodi American Legion team and once again Zupo was our home fìeld. Teams from All over Nofthern Califomia rvould contact me to schedule games so they could play at this incredible facility. Years later as a coach at Beal Creek I looked so forwald to pla¡,ing Lodi or Toka1, just to be I'eunited rvith all those u'onderful memories I plead to you in these times of unceltainty to come together and save a Lodi jewel. Thank ¡'ou David Maggetti Sent fi'om my iPhone From: To: Subject: Date: Kurt Anderson City Counc¡l Zupo Field Monda¡ September 14,2020 2:37:24 PM Council Members - On behalf of the Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports, as a coach in our programs and as the father of a Tokay High School Baseball player - I respectfully request you support the rebuilding of Zupo Field. Since 1924 Zupo has been one of the lesser knorvn jeu'els of Lodi - but drips with history. Almost 100 years of baseball history is something we can't simply walk a\4/ay from. Every high school baseball player in Lodi has - and hopefully 'rn ill continue to pass through Zupo Field during their high school baseball career. It would be a shame to not restore it to the gem that it once was. We ask for your support in rebuilding Zupo. Kurt Anderson President Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports 7l I Cardinal Street 209 642 5093 From: To: Subject: Datel delanth onyenos@eo¡oeast. nct CiW Council Zupo reconstruction Wednesday, September 76,2020 10:28:35 AM Historl alone should be enough to rebuild Zupo...Dont be like oul Congress and dlag ¡'our'lèe1 on this one...Please ge1 this done... Senl lì'om m¡'iPhone