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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Opposing SB 1717 Regarding Changes to Annexation Law
MEETING DATE: April 3, 2002
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council review Senate Bill 1717 concerning non-contiguous
municipal annexations and adopt a resolution opposing the bill.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Senator Machado recently introduced Senate Bill 1717 which would
modify State Law pertaining to municipal annexations. The bill
would affect the City's annexed property at White Slough. A copy of
the bill is attached with new language shown in italics.
As introduced, the bill appears to prohibit the City's current agricultural and potential power plant leases
unless the property was deannexed. If that were to occur, while we could still own the land, the City
would a) lose land use approval authority over that property and become subject to County rule; and b)
pay property tax on the property. For example, under County rule, the City would not be allowed to
apply biosolids to the land. Obviously this is of concern to the City of Lodi and the issue of local control
is also of importance. According to the Senator's staff, the issue of a City's annexing property for one
purpose, then later changing the use, is of concern, not just in this area, but statewide.
Staff will make a more detailed presentation on the bill at the City Council meeting.
FUNDING: Not applicable.
Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
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H. ixon Flynn -- City Manager
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BILL NUMBER: SB 1717 INTRODUCED
BILL TEXT
INTRODUCED BY Senator Machado
FEBRUARY 21, 2002
An act to amend Section 56742 of the Government Code, relating to
city annexations.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 1717, as introduced, Machado. City annexations.
Under existing law, upon approval of the local agency formation
commission, a city may annex noncontiguous territory not exceeding
300 acres, located in the same county, that the city owns and uses
for municipal purposes. If, after the annexation, the city sells all
or part of that territory, the territory no longer owned by the city
ceases to be part of the city.
This bill would provide that territory annexed in this manner that
is subsequently leased by the city for nenmunicipal uses shall cease
to be part of the city.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.
State -mandated local program: no.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 56742 of the Government Code is amended to
read:
56742. Notwithstanding Section 56741, upon approval of the
commission a city may annex noncontiguous territory not exceeding 300
acres in area, which is located in the same county as that in which
the city is situated, and which is owned by the city and is being
used for municipal purposes at the time commission proceedings are
initiated. If, after the completion of the annexation, the city
sells that territory or any part of that territory, or leases
that territory or any part of that territory for nonmunicipal uses,
all of the territory which is no longer owned by the city
or which has been leased by the city, shall cease to be a
part of the city. Territory which is used bV a city for reclamation,
disposal, and storage of treated wastewater may be annexed to the
city pursuant to this section without limitation as to the size of
the area encompassed within the territory so annexed.
-f territory is annexed pursuant to this section, the annexing
city may not annex any territory not owned by the city and not
contiguous to the city, although the territory is contiguous to the
territory annexed pursuant to this section.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a city which
annexes territory pursuant to this section may annex additional
territory in the same county as that in which the city is situated
which is owned by the United States government or the State of
California and which is contiguous to the first -annexed territory if
the total acreage of the first -annexed and the subsequently annexed
territory together does not exceed 300 acres in area. If after the
completion of the subsequent annexation, the city sells all or any
part of the first -annexed territory, the subsequently annexed
territory shall cease to be part of the city if the subsequently
annexed territory is no longer contiguous to territory owned by the
city.
When territory ceases to be part of a city pursuant to this
section, the legislative body of the ciry shall adopt a resolution
confirming the detachment. The resolution shall describe the
detached territory and shall be accompanied by a map indicating the
territory. Immediately upon adoption cf the resolution, the city
clerk shall make any filing required by Chapter 8 (commencing with
Section 57200) of Part 4.
If territory annexed to a city pursuant to this section becomes
contiguous to the city, the limitations imposed by this section shall
cease to apply.
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LODI EXPRESSING ITS
OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1717
(MACHADO)
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WHEREAS, local control is essential in order to be able to responsibly and
effectively provide local services; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of local government to manage, treat, and
dispose of sewage; and
WHEREAS, public/private partnerships have proven helpful in meeting this
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi has noncontiguous annexed property used to assist
it in the reclamation, disposal, and storage of treated wastewater; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1717 (Machado) is a direct attack on local control and
therefore the ability of local government to provide services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lodi City Council, that it strongly
opposes Senate Bill 1717 (Machado) due to its extremely intrusive nature into local
control by its attempt to dictate how a city utilizes property, which is legally within its
boundary and owned by that City.
Dated: April 3, 2002
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hereby certify that Resolution No. 2002-74 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 3, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and Mayor
Pennino
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
SUSAN J. BLA'CKSTON
City Clerk
2002-74
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:19 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Lodi Sports Complex
-----Original Message -----
From: Marks, Leonard[mailto:MarksLe@sutterhealth.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 3:44 PM
To: 'flynn@lodi.gov'
Subject: FW: Lodi Sports Complex
Dear sirs:
am opposed to SB#1717 and sincerely hope the City of Lodi will oppose this
bill. I wholehearted support the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed
in Lodi, Ca. Not only will it benefit the kids in your community as well as
throughout the state, but also it will provide a significant increase in
outside persons using your restaurants, motels and businesses. It will have
a significant positive impact on your community.
Respectfully submitted,
Leonard J. Marks
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:20 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Opposition to SB#1717
-----Original Message -----
From: Ball, Michael E. (PS, NE)[mailto:michael.ball@gene.GE.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 3:05 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Opposition to SB#1717
To whom it may concern,
I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB #1717; and
I support the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca
Michael E Ball
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:16 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: SoccerFields
-----Original Message -----
From: John Weiler [mailto:john.weiler@clear-cxn.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 6:01 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Fw: SoccerFields
Dear Mr. Flynn,
"I am opposed to SB # 1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB # 1717; and I support the Pro
Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca."
Sincerely,
John Weiler
4/3/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:13 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Sports Complex
-----Original Message -----
From: AzzurriFC@aol.com [mailto:AzzurriFC@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:16 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Sports Complex
I hope you are opposed to SB#1717, because I am also. we would be hurting many people if this passes.
Jason Spain
4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:13 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Senate Bill No. 1717
-----Original Message -----
From: JMurphy752@aol.com [mailto:JMurphy752@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:49 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Senate Bill No. 1717
Dear Mr. Flynn:
As the Chairman of the California Youth Soccer Association, the
largest youth soccer association in the United States, and as a long time
supporter of youth sports in Northern California, I am writing to inform you
that I am opposed to Senate Bill number 1717 and the serious adverse effect
the legislation, if enacted, might have on the proposed Pro Style Sports
Complex in Lodi. Our youth as well as adults are very much in need of sports
complexes and we are hopeful that the sports complex in Lodi can be built to
the benefit not only of the citizens of Lodi and the surrounding communities
but to the benefit of all youth in Northern California through the support of
organizations such as the California Youth Soccer Association.
I do hope that the City of Lodi will strongly oppose Senate Bill No.
1717 and work aggressively to defeat it.
Very truly yours,
John Murphy
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:12 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: sports complex
-----Original Message -----
From: Rodney Uren [mailto:rodneyl@jps.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 8:16 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: sports complex
I am opposed to sb #1717 and hope the city of Lodi will oppose sb #1717; and I support the pro style sports
complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca.
Rodney Uren
YSYSL
4/3/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:11 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Soccer Fields
-----Original Message -----
From: Wolfgang Rochert [mailto:wolfgang707@attbi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 10:02 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Soccer Fields
Dear City Manager Dixon Flynn
I support the Pro Style Sports Complex to become part of Lodi and hope that the City of Lodi opposes
SB#1717.
Thank you very much
Wolfgang Rochert
Lodi
4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:10 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: SB #1717
-----Original Message -----
From: FRANK VARNI [mailto:cysosoccer@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 9:57 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Cc: baskiof@lodinet.com
Subject: SB #1717
Dear Mr. Dixon Flynn:
I was forward the below e-mail and as President of Ceres Youth Soccer and a
parent of three boys that have played soccer for 20 years I understand the
need for sports. I am also aware that every town and their elected
officials understand the benefits that organized sports contribute to the
community.
Which makes it hard for me to understand why anyone would attempt to
prohibit local support "partnering" to develop a complex that only improves
the quality of life and promotes family ties between children and their
parents.
To oppose the ability to raise money to build and develop a site under the
current budget constraints that the State and Cities are facing is wrong.
People are asked every day to help someone and to be able to help so many
within your own town is an opportunity most cities would welcome.
Please do not let prevent something so positive from occurring.
Sincerely,
Frank Varni
President Ceres Youth Soccer
RECEIVED 4/2/02
"I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB
#1717; and I support the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi,
Ca."
I would appreciate it if you would encourage friends to send the same
email. This will help us get soccer fields and other athletic facilities
built in Lodi, Ca. A member of the California State Legislature that is
controlled by the "Sierra Club" and the "Farm Bureau" has submitted Bill
#1717 that is directed specifically at the proposed Sports Complex in Lodi,
Ca. The Bill would stop cities from partnering with "private enterprise" on
city owned land. If the bill passes the Sports Complex would NOT be built.
Dixon Flynn is the City Manager of Lodi.
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:09 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Soccer fields
-----Original Message -----
From: Raina Rochert [mailto:rainaro@attbi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 10:06 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Soccer fields
Dear City Manager Dixon Flynn
I support the Pro Style Sports Complex to become part of Lodi and hope that the City of Lodi opposes
SB#1717.
Thank you very much
Raina Rochert
Lodi
4/3/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:07 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Soccer Fields
-----Original Message -----
From: Nathalie Rochert [mailto:nathaliero@attbi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 10:06 PM
To: Flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Soccer Fields
Dear City Manager Dixon Flynn
I support the Pro Style Sports Complex to become part of Lodi and hope that the City of Lodi opposes
SB#1717.
Thank you very much
Nathalie Rochert
Lod i
4/3/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:07 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Soccer
-----Original Message -----
From: Jenna Reynolds [mailto.-jenna02@attbi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 10:07 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Soccer
Dear City Manager Dixon Flynn
support the Pro Style Sports Complex to become part of Lodi and hope that the City of Lodi opposes
SB#1717.
Thank you very much
Jenna Reynolds
Lod i
4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:05 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Lodi Sports Complex
-----Original Message -----
From: Trent Thomason [mailto:tntyc@pacbell.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 6:22 AM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Lodi Sports Complex
Being active in youth sports for over 15 years in the Northern Sacramento
City and Valley Region causes me to have grave concern over the impact of SB
1717 currently being considered in our State Senate. It certainly appears
that this legislation has the intent to stop development by limiting the use
of private/public partnerships which would effectively put a stop to the Pro
Style Sports Complex currently being considered in your town.
Not only does a complex such as the one proposed serve many of the youth in
a community it also provides a significant economic impact to local
businesses. The economic activity created by Sacramento's Cherry Island
complex is formidable. Other complexes such as the Riverfront Park Complex
located between Marysville & Yuba City impact the local economy in the same
way.
With fiscal limitations being what they are in our State and Local economies
it is imperative that the ability for public/private partnerships is
preserved or risk few if any of these types of facilities being built in the
region. I would strongly suggest that the City of Lodi not support SB 1717
as it would likely prohibit the development of these much needed facilities.
Trent Thomason
Executive Board Member
Yuba Sutter Youth Soccer League
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:53 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Lodi Sports Complex
Lodi Sports Complex
-----Original Message -----
From: Rbcoerver@aol.com [mailto:Rbcoerver@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 8:24 AM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Fwd: Lodi Sports Complex
In a message dated 4/2/02 3:11:04 PM Pacific Standard Time, Cysakarl writes:
<< I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB #1717;
and I support the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca."
We would appreciate it if you would encourage friends to send the same
email. This will help us get soccer fields and other athletic facilities
built in Lodi, Ca. A member of the California State Legislature that is
controlled by the "Sierra Club" and the "Farm Bureau" has submitted Bill
#1717 that is directed specifically at the proposed Sports Complex in Lodi,
Ca. The Bill would stop cities from partnering with "private enterprise" on
city owned land. If the bill passes the Sports Complex would NOT be built. >>
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Cysakarl@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 3:11 PM
To: C.BALES@ATTBI.COM; michael.ball@gene.GE.com; Rbcoerver@aol.com; bstj@chevron.com;
Hbillsssu@aol.com; Ancairel@aol.com; jcambra@home.com; orlando@soccergenesis.com;
scochran@jps.net; rohpi@hotmail.com; SOCCEREDISON@cs.com; de_Graef@pacbell.net;
wvdemar@fresno.k12.ca.us; samba@gv.net; reriach@earthlink.net; jesfandiary@yahoo.com;
CYSABFRANK@aol.com; TahoeRef@aol.com; jhodgson@onemain.com;
lynnholland@email.msn.com; roadking@snowcrest.net; clayrosie0l@hotmail.com;
McDuff_Animal@email.com; macmillan@usfca.edu; MarksLe@sutterhealth.org;
Juan _Mayora@Yahoo.com; peaksoccer@hotmail.com; SOKAROO@aol.com; rrrobitaille@att.net;
Rojas_Luis@MSN.COM; yakie@jps.net; Lsiadat@aol.com; john_tomei@gap.com;
bvadil@yahoo.com; arsenaldon@attbi.com
Cc: raskhof@attbi.com
Subject: Lodi Sports Complex
We would appreciate everyone sending the following email, or SIMILAR words to the following email address
flvnn@lodi.gov at your EARLIEST convenience:
"I am opposed to SB # 1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB # 1717; and I support the Pro Style Sports
Complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca."
We would appreciate it if you would encourage friends to send the same email. This will help us get soccer fields and other
athletic facilities built in Lodi, Ca. A member of the California State Legislature that is controlled by the "Sierra Club" and
the "Farm Bureau" has submitted Bill # 1717 that is directed specifically at the proposed Sports Complex in Lodi, Ca. The Bill
would stop cities from partnering with "private enterprise" on city owned land. If the bill passes the Sports Complex would
NOT be built.
Dixon Flynn is the City Manager of Lodi.
Thank you,
Bob Asklof and Karl Dewazien
4/3/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:54 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Lodi Sports Facility is a good thing
-----Original Message -----
From: Don Harms [mailto:edysl@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 7:03 AM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Lodi Sports Facility is a good thing
As a police officer and father of two children, I urge you to reconsider the Lodi Sports
Facility. Providing positive choices for activities in a community to pay huge dividends in
comparison to other illegal youth activities.
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4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:47 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW:
-----Original Message -----
From: Linda SoRelle [mailto:cysad7office@juno.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 6:07 AM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject:
I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB #1717;
and I support th ePro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, CA
Linda SoRelle
District VII Commissioner
(P)559-227-CYSA
(F)559-227-CYSA
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:50 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Fw: Lodi Sports Complex
-----Original Message -----
From: WRubendall@aol.com [mailto:WRubendall@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 9:37 AM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Re: Fw: Lodi Sports Complex
Dear Mr. Flynn:
It has been brought to my attention that SB#1717 directly impacts the
city of Lodi insfofar as partnering with the private sector on the city's
land. It saddens me that this might become law, and that the proposed
Sports Complex may never happen.
It has been several years since I first heard that Lodi would have a
sports complex that would enable Northern California to host large events,
even "national" level sporting events.
The 50+ soccer field complex in Blaine, Minnesota which hosts the USA
Cup comes to my mind. I have taken a team there several years ago, and may
do it again someday. Wouldn't it be nice if Northern California,
particularly Lodi (a beautiful and hospitable city) could someday host a
national/international event?
I support whatever the city of Lodi is doing to make this dream come
true.
Very truly yours,
Bill Rubendall
Concord, California
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 2:26 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: SB #1717
-----Original Message -----
From: Northrup John[mailto:fourwinds66@mindspring.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 1:34 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: SB #1717
I strongly support the Pro Style Sports Complex already proposed in Lodi, and oppose SB #1717 as I also
encouage the City of Lodi to do.
John C. Northrup
4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From:
Dixon Flynn
Sent:
Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:17 PM
To:
City Council
Cc:
Management Team; Machado (E-mail)
Subject:
FW: We Need the Sports Complex!
-----Original Message -----
From: cliffe@meyersound.com [mailto:cliffe@meyersound.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:44 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: We Need the Sports Complex!
Northern California is in dire need of a major sports complex to hold the
many soccer tournaments held throughout the year. The proposed Lodi complex
will fit that need (and incidentally, provide significant revenue to Lodi
and the surrounding area). Thus, I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City
of Lodi will oppose SB #1717 as well.
Sincerely,
Clifford D. Eldridge
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:18 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Pro Sports Complex!
-----Original Message -----
From: Mason Goodale [mailto:masong@goldrush.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:21 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Pro Sports Complex!
I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB #1717; and I support
the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, Ca.
Thank You,
Mason Goodale
4/3/02
Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 3:18 PM
To: City Council; Machado (E-mail)
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: Build the Fields!!!
-----Original Message -----
From: Jay Bedecarre [mailto:lbbjay@pacbell.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 5:06 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: Build the Fields!!!
I am opposed to SB #1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB #1717; and
I support the Pro Style Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi. Our youth
need soccer and other sports fields!!!!
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dennis Lewis [info@adopt-achild.org]
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 7:45 PM
To: Susan Blackston; nakanishi@lodi.gov; pennino@lodi.gov; hitchcock@lodi.gov; howard@lodi.gov;
land@lodi.gov
Subject: Senate Bill 1717 by Senator Mike Machado
Dear Council members:
Senator Mike Machado is sponsoring Senate Bill 1717 to preclude a City like the City of Lodi from
considering the use of existing noncontiguous territory used to provide Municipal Waste Water
services with a joint venture like the Lodi ProStyle Sports Complex at Highway 12 and 1-5. As an
organization dedicated to helping children of the Lodi Unified School District we are in support of
this worthwhile idea although we have not yet concluded our review of the Environmental
documents and the business plan. We think it is entirely inappropriate for Senator Machado to be
preempting any City's opportunity to participate in a public private partnership like the ProStyle
Sports Complex. As we all know, the opportunity for additional youth activities and family
opportunities at a sports venue are critical to our children and our community concerning
delinquency, truancy and other issues that result in a drain of services on our society as children
become adults. We whole-heartedly support a Council Resolution to oppose the Senator Machado
bill.
As an organization, we look forward to the City's opportunity to continue with its public hearing
process concerning the ProStyle Sports Complex and to bring this Project before the policy makers
for a fair consideration of its merits and value to our community without the limitations imposed by
SB1717.
Sincerely and in service,
Dennis E. Lewis, President
The Lodi _Ador)t.-A-Child_ Foundation
4/2/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Rick Gerlack [like@attbi.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 7:55 AM
To: cityclrk@lodi.gov; nakanishi@lodi.gov; pennino@lodi.gov; hitchcock@lodi.gov; howard@lodi.gov;
land@lodi.gov
Subject: ProStyle Support
Dear Councilmember, The attachment letter is from the United Fire Fighters of Lodi in support of the use of
the cities property for the betterment of the community. Thankyou
4/3/02
United Fire Fighters of Lodi
Loca11225
P.O. Box 1841
Lodi, Ca. 95241
Lodi City Council
Attention: City Clerk
RE: PROSTYLE SPORTS COMPLEX
Dear Councilmember:
We have been advised that Senator Mike Machado is sponsoring Senate Bill
1777 to preclude the City of Lodi from considering the opportunity to provide
Municipal Waste Water services in concert with the Lodi ProStyle Sports Complex
at Hwy. 12 and I-5. As you may know, we are in support of the project although we
have not yet concluded our review of the Environmental documents and the
business plan for the proposal which we understand will be forth coming to the City
Council in a few months. We think it is entirely inappropriate for Senator Machado
to be pre-empting the City's opportunity to participate in a public private
partnership with the Sports Complex.
We whole-heartedly support the opportunity to provide family activities and
family opportunities for parental support and supervision in a sports atmosphere.
We have learned from experience that the additional support that we as a
community can bring to the family structure improves our quality of life and
provides significant value as these children become later adults and live in our
community. On a separate but related note, the opportunity to provide these sports
activities and competitive venues for our families will also retain those dollars that
are continuing to drain out of our community and at the same time, we can attract
outside economic value for benefits. From a health perspective, which the Fire
Fighters has a significant interest in, for a more healthier and activity oriented life
style, we believe that the ProStyle Sports Complex will provide those additional
family opportunities for exercise and activities to make a value added wellness
feature to our community fabric. Although we have not yet finished our review of
the environmental documents and the business plan, we are looking forward to the
public hearings concerning it. As such, we whole-heartedly support the Council's
Resolution to oppose the Machado Bill to allow the City of Lodi to maintain its own
integrity and opportunity to control its properties for future Municipal Waste
Water in a public private partnership with the ProStyle Sports Complex.
Very truly yours,
Rick Gerlack
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:51 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Management Team; Susan Lake
Subject: FW: opposed to SB #1717
Susan
Send to Machado
-----Original Message -----
From: Scott Nanik [mailto:snanik@mlode.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 1:43 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: opposed to SB #1717
Dixon Flynn,
I am opposed to SB # 1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB # 1717; and I support the Pro Style
Sports Complex that is proposed in Lodi, CA.
I feel that cities partnering with private enterprises is a win/win situation for all involved, especially our
youth.
Scott Nanik
4/2/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:44 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Management Team
Subject: FW: SB #1717
-----Original Message -----
From: Ray Welch [mailto:raywelch@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:26 PM
To: Dixon Flynn - Lodi City Manager
Subject: SB #1717
Dear Mr Flynn:
As a longtime supporter of Youth Sports in Northern California and a former member of the
Board of Directors of the largest Youth Soccer Association in the United States, I am very
much opposed to SB #1717 and the specific effect the Bill, if passed, might have on the
proposed Pro Style Sports Complex in Lodi, CA.
I would sincerely hope the City of Lodi and it's administration will strongly oppose SB
#1717, and work very aggressively to help defeat SB #1717. We cannot let the Sierra Club
and the Farm Bureau stop another Sports Complex from being built in California. The
facility in Lodi is very much needed by the Youth, and the Adults in Lodi and the
surrounding communities.
Sincerely,
Ray Welch
Elk Grove, CA.
4/2/02
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Jennifer Perrin
From: Dixon Flynn
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:46 PM
To: City Council
Cc: Management Team; Susan Lake
Subject: FW: In Favor of Pro Style Sports Complex
Susan
Send to Machado
-----Original Message -----
From: Cysakarl@aol.com [mailto:Cysakarl@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:03 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Cc: raskhof@attbi.com; midfield@castles.com
Subject: In Favor of Pro Style Sports Complex
Dear Mr. Dixon Flynn,
Gty Manager of Lodi.
I am opposed to SB # 1717 and hope the City of Lodi will oppose SB # 1717; and I support the Pro Style Sports Complex that
is proposed in Lodi, Ca. Thank you for your support.. I
Karl Dewazien
California Youth Soccer Association
State Coaching Director
4/2/02
Jennifer Perrin
From:
Dixon Flynn
Sent:
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:47 PM
To:
City Council
Cc:
Management Team; Susan Lake
Subject:
FW: SB #1717
Susan
Send to Machado
-----Original Message -----
From: laskloff@wm.com [mailto:laskloff@wm.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 1:55 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: SB #1717
I am opposed to Sb #1717 and I hope that you will oppose it, also. I am in
support of the Pro Style Sports Complex that has been proposed in Lodi.
Thank you,
Lisa A. Asklof
Jennifer Perrin
From:
Dixon Flynn
Sent:
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:48 PM
To:
City Council
Cc:
Management Team; Susan Lake
Subject:
FW: SB #1717
Susan
Send to Machado
-----Original Message -----
From: Lisa Asklof [mailto:lisasklof@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 1:52 PM
To: flynn@lodi.gov
Subject: SB #1717
Dear City Manager Dixon Flynn,
I am opposed to SB #1717. I hope that you will oppose it, too. I fully
support the Pro Style Sports Complex that has been proposed in Lodi.
I think it is a good idea, and everyone in the area will benefit from it,
not just the people in Lodi. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Thank You,
Lisa A. Asklof
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Jennifer Perrin
From:
Dixon Flynn
Sent:
Tuesday, April 02, 2002 2:48 PM
To:
City Council
Cc:
Management Team; Susan Lake
Subject:
FW: In favor of sports complex
Susan
Send to Machado
-----Original Message -----
From: charlie@grimaud.com [mailto:charlie@grimaud.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 1:51 PM
To: 'flynn@lodi.gov'
Cc: 'badams@ci.manteca.ca.us'
Subject: In favor of sports complex
Mr. Flynn [and Mr. Adams];
I am very much in favor of the development of the Pro Style Sports Complex
proposed for Lodi; I only wish it were going in within the city of Manteca!
As I understand it, I am opposed to senate bill 41717, which would
prohibit cities from partnering with private businesses to develop sporting
facilities. I think we need more, not less, of these activities. Manteca
is working on developing the Big League Dreams project at Woodward Park.
would love to see more athletic facilities going in for the youth, whether
fields for soccer, baseball, football or other outdoor sports, or
performing arts centers for dance and musical performances. If the way to
fund such development is by partnering with private organizations, I am all
for it so long as city/county staff appropriately review all agreements and
protect the local citizens.
Thank you,
Charlie Scott
Director, Manteca Area Soccer League
father to 4 active kids