04. Oakland A'sCity Hall
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
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CUPERTINO
PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFC'AIRS
SUMMARY
Agenda Item No.
SUBJECT
Meeting Date: June 16, 2009
Authorize the mayor to send a letter of support regarding efforts to support the relocation
of the A's to San Jose.
BACKGROUND
Agencies and municipalities throughout the S~~nta Clara Valley have expressed
excitement at the interest expressed by Oakland Athletics' owner Lew Wolff to locate the
team in the South Bay.
The attached letter from County of Santa Clar;t Supervisor Dave Cortese, details the
request to the city of Cupertino that its city council adopt a position in support of the A's
move to San Jose.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMETDATION
Based on a-mail communications received from Mayor Mahoney and Counciimember
Wong in support, it is the recommendation of the Legislative Committee that the council
take a position in support of this effort.
Approved for submission to the
City Council:
David W. Knapp,
City Manager
Attachment A: Letter from Dave Cortese, April 17, 2009
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Public & Environmental Affairs Director
DAVE C4RT`ES~
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT THREE
COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, EAST WING
70 WEST HEDDING STREET 90TH FLOOR
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110
TEL: (408) 299-5030 ~ FAX: (408) 288-8837
dave,cortese~bos.scogov.ors • www.supenrlsorcartese.org
April 17, 2009
Mayor Orrin Mahoney
City Of Cupertino
10300 Tone Ave
Cupei~ino, CA 95014
Dear Mayor Mahoney,
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As you know, the County of Santa Clara is very excited at the interest expressed by Oakland
Athletics's owner Lew Wolff to locate the Oakland A's in the South Bay. In a show of support
for the idea, the Board of Supervisors approved a letter and resolution to Major League Baseball
Commissioner Bud Selig, asking the iViLB to reconsider terr7torial rights as they relate to the
Athletics.
Inarguably, many significant economic benefits would come to our region, including new jobs
and sales tax revenues, were the Oakland A's to relocate here. If ever there was an economic
development issue around which the clues of our county should unite, it's this issue.
In order to continue the momentum of this fantastic opportunity, I respectfully ask you to
consider agendizing for approval a resolution firm your city, in support of the release of
teri7torial rights. The City of San Jose lies already approved such a resolution, which T have
enclosed for your convenience, as well as the resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
MLB needs to appreciate that the South Bay can provide an ample fan base and unique assets in
terms of physical location (such as protciinity to transit), were a baseball franchise to locate down
here.
Despite these challenging times, opportunity continually presents itself for the County to be a
leader in economic development and the provision of amazing recreational resources far our
residents. I believe we should seize such opportanities and I hope you share in that belief. If
you have questions on this or any matter, I hope you will not hesitate in contacting me. Thank
you far your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Dave Cortese
County Supervisor -- Third District
cc: City Council
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