Football Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA - Page 4

Param · 10-22-2009, 02:20 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508

INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area.

Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles.

The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact.

Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium."

"This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said.

Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings.

Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive.

Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs.

Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.

"This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community."

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Who is going to move there? SD?

SDChiefs · 10-22-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wild1

What about the location for that stadium? I've never been to Industry, is that a good place to build it?

Yes. Very good. Only has a population of like 62 and is right in the center of LA metro.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChiefs

Yes. Very good. Only has a population of like 62 and is right in the center of LA metro.

Which will only make Sunday traffic even more unbearably awful.

They better put a subway stop like at Staples if they build in that location.

Delano · 10-22-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Aren't they moving into a new stadium next year?

The Vikings are staying in the Metrodome. The Twins are moving to Target Field next year. U of M moved into a the new TCF stadium this year. I think Ziggi has thrown out a few proposals for a new NFL stadium/shopping center type of thing in Minny, but the with two other new buildings, he's gonna have trouble getting his.

Param · 10-22-2009, 03:17 PM

I remember reading the other day the Rams can get out of their lease in 2014. Something to the effect, if the dome falls in the bottom 25% in regards to revenue or suite revenue. Something like that. I've never been there, but supposedly it's old already?

RickObie · 10-22-2009, 03:19 PM

My guess is the Chargers move to LA. They've been trying to get a new stadium for years with very little support from the city and new site locations keep falling through. The Chargers did originate in LA as the Chargers so they can keep the name.

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Param

I remember reading the other day the Rams can get out of their lease in 2014. Something to the effect, if the dome falls in the bottom 25% in regards to revenue or suite revenue. Something like that. I've never been there, but supposedly it's old already?

I think the dome has to be in the top 5 stadiums in the league or something like that. OTW is the guy to talk to about St. Louis.

Brock · 10-22-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

My guess is the Chargers move to LA. They've been trying to get a new stadium for years with very little support from the city and new site locations keep falling through. The Chargers did originate in LA as the Chargers so they can keep the name.

That would make the most sense. As for the Jaguars, would anyone even care if they just got rid of the team altogether?

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

My guess is the Chargers move to LA. They've been trying to get a new stadium for years with very little support from the city and new site locations keep falling through. The Chargers did originate in LA as the Chargers so they can keep the name.

They played in Los Angeles for one year when Barron Hilton owned the team.

That'd be like saying the Chiefs would go back to Dallas if they ever wanted to move.

The Chargers won't move. They know they'd have better support in San Diego than they'd ever have in Los Angeles.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

It's fine if you don't care about the history of the league.

I've read a great article on the history the NFL Division Alignment, its changed so many times over the years. I dont think it would really matter.

It would still be exciting as hell, and travel costs would be decreased by a lot.

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I've read a great article on the history the NFL Division Alignment, its changed so many times over the years. I dont think it would really matter.

It would still be exciting as hell, and travel costs would be decreased by a lot.

TV contracts wouldn't like it one bit. Thats why you need an AFC/NFC setup.

RickObie · 10-22-2009, 03:26 PM

The support doesn't matter it's the money and if the Chargers can't get a stadium deal done here and a better offer comes from LA, they'll move!

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 03:28 PM

If the Chargers did move to LA, Raiders would be in San Diego so fast you would think Al had super speed.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:29 PM

Here it is if you want to read it.

I love History, and the History of the NFL is no different.

http://www.rauzulusstreet.com/footba...nflhistory.htm

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

TV contracts wouldn't like it one bit. Thats why you need an AFC/NFC setup.

Im sure there are ways around that.

Fox could get all the teams that have Bird and Cat Mascots

CBS would get everyone else.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

The support doesn't matter it's the money and if the Chargers can't get a stadium deal done here and a better offer comes from LA, they'll move!

I can tell you that without a doubt, Los Angeles will not support the Chargers.

For the NFL to be successful in Los Angeles, they'll first need a stadium. Then, they'll need a Los Angeles-based ownership group to bring the team to Los Angeles.

The Spanos family would not be welcome in Los Angeles and they're not going to sell. Los Angeles will want an ownership group absolutely committed to a championship year in and year out.

Just like the Lakers, Ducks, Dodgers and Angels.

Bank on it.

10-22-2009, 02:20 PM
Param Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $10005218	Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4585508 INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Thursday he had signed a bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat stadium that developers hope will lure an NFL team back to the Los Angeles area. Schwarzenegger said he signed the environmental exemption bill last week but saved the announcement for a press conference in Industry, where the stadium would be built about 15 miles east of Los Angeles. The bill would nullify a lawsuit filed by residents in nearby Walnut over the project's environmental impact. Schwarzenegger called the lawsuit frivolous as he addressed a crowd of union members wearing hardhats. Across the street, a dozen protesters held signs saying "No Stadium." "This is the best kind of action state government can create -- action that cuts red tape, generates jobs, is environmentally friendly and brings a continued economic boost to California," Schwarzenegger said. Majestic Realty Co. is heading the stadium project after helping develop Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home of the NBA's Lakers and Clippers and the NHL's Kings. Majestic has targeted seven teams as candidates to move to the Los Angeles area: the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. The firm has said the teams are in stadiums that are either too small or can't be updated with luxury box seats or other revenue sources an NFL club needs to thrive. Schwarzenegger said the stadium would generate more than 18,000 jobs. Majestic guaranteed parking lot attendants and concession stand workers would be paid middle-class wages, said Maria Elena Durazo, head of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. "This is true economic development," Durazo said. "It's going to benefit everyone in our community." _________________________________________ Who is going to move there? SD?
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10-22-2009, 03:17 PM	#49
Param Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $10005218	I remember reading the other day the Rams can get out of their lease in 2014. Something to the effect, if the dome falls in the bottom 25% in regards to revenue or suite revenue. Something like that. I've never been there, but supposedly it's old already?
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RickObie What the Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4660620	My guess is the Chargers move to LA. They've been trying to get a new stadium for years with very little support from the city and new site locations keep falling through. The Chargers did originate in LA as the Chargers so they can keep the name.
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