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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
TO STAY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the San Diego Chargers produce economic and social community benefit to
the region as a whole, including Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, from regular season games to a Super Bowl, the Chargers provide
significant advertising for promoting hotels, restaurants, and the venues that residents and
tourists enjoy, helping nourish the economy of San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, elected representatives should help create and maintain balance in the
quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors, whether it be shopping, dining, or visiting the
Zoo, Chula Vista's Nature Center, Sea World, museums, the symphony, Coors Amphitheater, a
Padres or Aztecs game; and
WHEREAS, on Chargers game days, over half a million residents throughout the region
set aside several hours in their homes, in the homes of friends, and in other social settings, joined
by visitors who stay in area hotels and dine in our restaurants, cheering for their favorite team;
and
WHEREAS, having the ability to root for the home team maintains a strong sense of
community, win or lose, this ability should not be lost; and
WHEREAS, people throughout San Diego County recognize that the Chargers are a
regional asset, provide a multi-million dollar payroll, offer a wide range of employment, and
contract for goods and services with thousands oflocal trades people and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that although Chula Vista cannot contribute
taxpayer monies to the Chargers' to build a new stadium, the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby supports the San Diego Chargers' desire to conduct whatever studies they deem
necessary to reach their stated goal of privately financing a one-billion dollar stadium, wherever
in San Diego County it might be located. Since more information is better than less information,
the Chargers are encouraged to conduct whatever design or other studies they believe would be
useful in their attempts to build a new stadium that would be suitable to hold a Super Bowl.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Cheryl Co , Ma or
Council Charger Relocation Subcommittee
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
cCann, Councilmember
il Charger Relocation Subcommittee
Resolution No. 2008-022
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of January 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris; CMC, Interim City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2008-022 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting ofthe Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of January 2008.
Executed this 22nd day of January 2008.
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Donna R. Norri( CMC, Interim City Clerk