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

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?

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:21 PM

Say hello to the Los Angeles Jaguars.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 10-22-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Say hello to the Los Angeles Jaguars.

They'll change their name to the LA Brokeasses. California is what? 60 billion in the red? How are they going to finance shit?

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

They'll change their name to the LA Brokeasses. California is what? 60 billion in the red? How are they going to finance shit?

I think its a privately built stadium similar to the Staples Center.

**DaneMcCloud** · 10-22-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Say hello to the Los Angeles Jaguars.

I think the Rams move back to SoCal and the Jags move to St. Louis

**Tribal Warfare** · 10-22-2009, 02:26 PM

My money is on the Rams

**Buehler445** · 10-22-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think the Rams move back to SoCal and the Jags move to St. Louis

Not at all familiar with the situation, but WTF? Why would the Jags move to St Loser if they can't support the

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dtrain · 10-22-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

They'll change their name to the LA Brokeasses. California is what? 60 billion in the red? How are they going to finance shit?

That exactly!!!!

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think the Rams move back to SoCal and the Jags move to St. Louis

Actually I bet both of them move to Los Angeles, CBS & FOX would throw a hissy fit if one got a team and the other didn't.

**The Franchise** · 10-22-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think the Rams move back to SoCal and the Jags move to St. Louis

This.

wild1 · 10-22-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

They'll change their name to the LA Brokeasses. California is what? 60 billion in the red? How are they going to finance shit?

Taxes, duh.

**Buck** · 10-22-2009, 02:31 PM

I wonder how they are going to realign the NFL if the Jags move there.

Rooster · 10-22-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

My money is on the Rams

That would make sense to me. Actually having them back in LA would be kinda cool.

wild1 · 10-22-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I wonder how they are going to realign the NFL if the Jags move there.

Jags to NFC West

Rams to AFC south.

ChiefsCountry · 10-22-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I think the Rams move back to SoCal and the Jags move to St. Louis

Sorry two replys on comment. This would be really freaking ironic if this did happen. Jacksonville was awarded the expansion team over St. Louis in 1993, which I think they did to get new stadiums for other teams which happened soon after.

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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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