Football Governator signs bill to allow construction on 75K stadium in LA - Page 5

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?

RickObie · 10-22-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

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-friendly ownership group to bring the team to Los Angeles.

The Spanos family would not be welcome in Los Angeles. They'll 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.

Don't forget the Clippers and the Kings!!

SDChiefs · 10-22-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I would bet the farm against that. The AFC west is perfect as is. Frankly, if a team moves, they should have to deal with the inconvenience of travelling farther.

I don't want it to happen. I hated the idea of the Seahawks leaving the AFC. The best part of sports is the rivals. We have our 3 that I am happy with.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

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. They'll 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.

Considering the Dodgers are on a 21 year cold streak, they shouldnt be in that group.

As soon as any team moved to LA and became big market the owners would be making so much more money that they'd be willing to put more into the team.

At least I think thats how it would happen.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

Don't forget the Clippers and the Kings!!

The Clippers are the scorn of the league and a mockery of an NBA franchise.

Do you honestly think that if the Clippers wanted to move from another city to Los Angeles, they'd be welcome?

And yes, I did forget The Kings, although they have a HUGE following and do well at Staples.

L.A. Chieffan · 10-22-2009, 03:35 PM

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L.A. Chieffan · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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Frazod · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

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.

Don't most people in LA root for them by default, or do they just not give a shit about football?

SDChiefs · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

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.

Not a lot of industry open on Sundays. Can't imagine it would be any worse then a Monday-Friday. LA traffic sucks regardless. Staples is in the center of downtown so there is going to be more traffic. This would leave better routes for the IE to get there. They don't have many homes in the area to involve commuting esp. on Sundays. MNF would be a BITCH though.

L.A. Chieffan · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

**** NFL, THATS WHAT I SAY. IF THEY WANT LA SO BAD THEN THEYRE GONNA HAVE TO KISS OUR ASS

RickObie · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Clippers are the scorn of the league and a mockery of an NBA franchise.

Do you honestly think that if the Clippers wanted to move from another city to Los Angeles, they'd be welcome?

And yes, I did forget The Kings, although they have a HUGE following and do well at Staples.

Didn't the Clippers move to LA from San Diego?

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

Considering the Dodgers are on a 21 year cold streak, they shouldnt be in that group.

As soon as any team moved to LA and became big market the owners would be making so much more money that they'd be willing to put more into the team.

At least I think thats how it would happen.

Considering that Frank McCourt has not only hired a legendary manager and brought in players like Manny, in addition to rebuilding the farm system which brought in players like Eithier, Blake, Loney, Kemp, etc., they absolutely have to be in that group.

And furthermore, the Dodgers have a great history in Los Angeles.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Don't most people in LA root for them by default, or do they just not give a shit about football?

I think a lot of Orange County roots for the Chargers and Los Angeles County the Raiders

Frazod · 10-22-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I think a lot of Orange County roots for the Chargers and Los Angeles County the Raiders

Plus it's a given that the Raiders automatically get the gangbanger demographic.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Considering that Frank McCourt has not only hired a legendary manager and brought in players like Manny, in addition to rebuilding the farm system which brought in players like Eithier, Blake, Loney, Kemp, etc., they absolutely have to be in that group.

And furthermore, the Dodgers have a great history in Los Angeles.

I'm just saying the Chargers have made it to the playoffs probably the same amount of times as the Dodgers have since the Dodgers last WS.

You make it out like the Spanos' have no desire to win.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RickObie

Didn't the Clippers move to LA from San Diego?

More than 25 years ago they moved to Los Angeles and were relegated to the old downtown shithole arena while the Lakers played at the Forum.

The NBA isn't the same today as it was then.

Do you think the Grizzlies would be welcome if the weren't in Los Angeles?

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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