Sacramento City Council
February 8, 2022

From: satty rai
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: No more apartments or high rise buildings
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 6:11:39 PM
To whom it may concern:

I am a resident of Natomas and we do NOt want h high rise building at the Arco/Kings arena! I am strictly against it.

Thanks Satty Rai
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From: Shawn Lockhart
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: No to Kings Proposal
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:52:07 AM
To whom in May concern,
I heard the kings made a proposal for theas Sleep Train Arena site to be turned into high density living and shops.

As a Resident here in Natomas, it would be nice to have more things to do here. I really liked the idea of having the Zoo moved over here. I think it would bring more people to the area and support our businesses. There are plenty of other areas to build apartments. I hope you make the right decision.

Thank You,
Shawn Lockhart
Village 5 community

From: MINISTER Johnson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: NO ZOO PLEASE
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:36:10 PM
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Regency Park Natomas
If you ever been to the Arden Century 14 when the horse races are there you would never want a zoo. Natomas will have a summer with Fly infestation. We do not want animals in that area. they all have to poop. We will also have a animal odor in Natomas, Make it a Hospital or Make it the Hub for RT. so they can free up all that downtown land for housing. We don't need a Zoo. Seen one Zoo, Seen them all. Go to Six Flags In Vallejo. You will have a nice little drive and day trip.

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From: JUDITH
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old Arco arena space
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 11:33:16 AM
Hello,
I would like to go on the record that I am against filling the old Arco arena with high density housing. I am for having the zoo come to that area. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.

Judith Alsop
1785 Harwood way
Sac 95835
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From: Cameron Cenedella
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old Arco site option
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:16:08 AM
Hello,
Being someone that lives in the Natomas area and all the new construction primarily being hotels and housing, the old Arco arena area should be used for better purposes. Relocating the zoo makes the most sense as it along with the resent MLS and new arena would make the area a more destination friendly location.

As for the Kings proposal its garbage. The only option that they had that would be relevant is a hospital. Past that the rest does nothing for the area. And given that the local govt used their power to force others out so the Kings could have their arena, if they don’t go with a Zoo I think the same should come back at them.

So that is my 2 cents
Thank You,
Cameron Cenedella

From: Alyssa Ritchie
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 5:23:06 AM
Hi
I’m a Natomas resident and I would like to see the Sacramento Zoo come to the old Arena site.

Thank you
Alyssa Ritchie
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From: Kaci Ransom
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old Arena city - proposal
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:11:56 PM
Good Evening
I am writing to implore you to reconsider developing the old arena site into more housing/retail space. Natomas does NOT need more of this! We need things to DO! A Zoo would be perfect! If not the zoo then something else, like bowling, batting cages, mini golf, a top golf, etc....things to do with the family so we don’t have to drive to Elk Grove or Roseville ALL OF THE TIME!!!! Please please please do not put more housing/retail here! We do not need it! We can’t even fill the vacant spots we currently have! Thank you
Kaci Ransom
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From: Andrea LeFort-Riley
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old arena site
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:32:03 PM
As a Natomas resident, I don’t want to see more high-density housing, especially at the old arena site.

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From: Mai Yer Vang
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old arena
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 7:18:35 PM
Hello,
Please don't build homes at the arena. There's already homes being built all around Natomas.

Instead, bring the zoo. That will bring businesses back to fill out all those empty stores. And, it'll bring people to Natomas to spend money in Natomas. It'll also bring people to stay at the new hotels.

Thanks,
Mai Yer Vang

From: Stephanie
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Old Kings Arena and owned land
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 11:44:26 AM
Hi,
I've lived in Natomas for 10 years now and was told that this space might be used for high density housing and commercial/retail. While I don't mind the retail side of things, I would prefer to see something other than homes going in this great place. We are already building more homes, with more homes are more people and more congestion to our small area. It would be fantastic to see entertainment for Natomas and surrounding areas instead. We could really use fun things like bowling, skating rinks, drive in movie theater, etc.

There really isn't anything fun to do in Natomas and that would be great to change that. We could also use higher end, nicer restaurants, but definitely not more homes! I'm not sure if one voice is enough, but I wanted to share my opinion.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Young

From: Beka Clement
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Opposition to Arco Arena Plans
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:14:47 AM
Please vote against the kings’ current proposals for Arco Arena. The people on Natomas deserve something better.

Not a high density residential building!
Thank you,
Concerned Natomas Resident
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From: Janelle
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Plans for Arco Arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 6:41:56 AM
“the Kings have made a terrible proposal to regress the old Arco Arena space (Sleep Train) to a high density and commercial space. They propose 7 story high-density housing with commercial space. We already have a high amount of high-density housing in our area, and our fair share of empty commercial space.

The Kings promised that with a new arena they would convert the old Natomas (the Arco Arena) space to new entertainment space and mixed use space that would benefit the City and the local Natomas community. Their proposal is a an affront to that agreement, and should be discounted as a matter of fact. Please join me in reaching out to our city council members and the city planning team to advise them that the Kings plan is a bad idea for our City.”
More high density housing would be a horrible thing for our city. We are already short on grocery stores, gas stations and schools. This proposal is disappointing and shows a deep lack of concern for the safety and well being of the families in North Natomas, including my three year daughter. Please reconsider this plan and keep the promises made to the people of this city.

Thank you,
Janelle Stevens
North Natomas Resident
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From: Tiffany Ballard
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Plans for Natomas Arco Arena Properties
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 2:55:06 PM
I am writing to express my concern about the current proposal for more high-density housing for the arena property. Please do not cram more houses with no plan for appropriate and necessary infrastructure. Currently, the only school within walking distance of this property is an independent charter (that requires a lottery for enrollment), where will the families in this high-density housing send their children to school? How will our overcrowded roads and highways manage the inevitable increase in traffic?
Please consider relocating the city zoo to this property and/or a Los Rios campus.

Sincerely,
Tiffany Ballard
Natomas resident for 10+ years

From: Mike Nguyen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Plans for old natomas Arco arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 7:01:54 PM
Hello,
I am a citizen of Sacramento and want to express my concerns over the potential uses for the land where the old Arco arena sits. We have way too much high density housing in North Natomas and need more balance. Please consider this land for alternate uses that improve the quality of life for the north natomas residents. A zoo or mixed used entertainment area would be more beneficial to the community.

Thanks,
Mike nguyen

From: Janet T
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Please preserve the pond at Sleep Train
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 7:57:16 AM
The pond is now a lovely wetland wildlife preserve, the likes of which have all but disappeared with development. It should be seen as an asset for Sacramento, whether via a moved zoo or not. Perhaps it could be used as mitigation land.

Where will the wildlife go if you bulldoze their home? Into surrounding neighborhoods? Janet Thew

From: Bradshaw, Kathryn
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Please preserve the Sleep Train Arena pond by supporting a move by the Sacramento Zoo to that location.

Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 1:15:56 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
I am a biology professor at American River College, and have also recently volunteered with the Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue organization.  I was pleased and stunned to see the footage of all the herons and egrets that use the pond next to the Sleep Train Arena for their roosting sites.   I also live close to the present site of the zoo, and am aware that we are not up to standards for a zoo in a major metropolitan city.  It seems to me that it would be a perfect match for the zoo to move to this location and incorporate the natural heronry as part of the zoo's exhibits.  It is an incredible wildlife viewing opportunity, which would be in keeping with the zoo's goals of encouraging conservation.  There are a few other cities that have or have had heron roosting sites near or within their zoo, notably Barcelona and Stanley Park, Victoria, British Colombia, and this natural wildlife viewing is a great way for people to learn about their local native wildlife.  One of the things that draws people to Sacramento is the American River Parkway, and it's wildlife corridor.  I think if we had a zoo that had a natural heronry as a part of it, it would help us become known as a city that has a strong connection to nature, which is ever more important in the urban setting. Please consider strongly supporting this action when you decide how to proceed with Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18- 077.

Thanks,
Kathryn Bradshaw
Professor of Biology, American River College
(916) 484-8016

From: Janet Krovoza
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Lillian Krovoza; Christy Berger
Subject: Please save Sleep Train pond
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 9:05:33 AM
Dear City of Sacramento,
I urge you to preserve the pond at Sleep Train Arena so that it can continue to be habitat for the wild animals and birds. In the face of climate change and habitat destruction, wild animals and wild places are under unprecedented threat and it is incumbent upon us to do everything we can to ensure their continued survival. The Sleep Train Arena pond is especially important given its proximity to developed areas as it allows people to visit and appreciate a natural setting without traveling far. It is critical that it continue as a natural habitat.

Thank you for allowing my comment.

Sincerely,
Janet Dole Krovoza
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 219-7086

From: Connie Ferrara
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Please save the Sleep Train Pond
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:56:52 AM
Dear Sacramento friends,
Growth is good for us (and congrats that we are doing so well economically), but we have to give over to the wildlife sometimes. The airport and North Natomas areas are major bird flyways. So please do the right thing for the herons and egrets and other wildlife that benefit from the Sleep Train Pond BEING THERE.

Thank you so much.

Connie and Ted Ferrara
Residents of the Sacto area since 1986

From: Casey Saumure
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Please support a ZOO in North Natomas
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 5:31:57 PM
Senior Planner Teresa Haenggi,
We are 16-year residents of North Natomas. I could bombard you with all of the citations and facts you no doubt have already heard. I'm urging you to please support a ZOO in North Natomas. We are awash in housing and places to shop and spend our money. What we really need is the amenity we were promised by The Kings themselves. The massive colony of wild Heron and Egret who have moved to the Arena site seem to have voted on our behalf. I flew the site on behalf of Sacramento Heron & Egret Rescue. In addition to owning I Love Natomas, I am a female commercial drone pilot, and I own Skyshot Drones. I fly often for the City of Sacramento. I have a glowing letter of recommendation from Angelique Ashby on my work for The City of Sacramento. These birds originally colonized at the retention pond behind the new Wyndham Garden hotel at the East entrance of The Arena site. Construction on the new hotel scared the birds away to their current home. We have run these incredible birds out of available space. It's time to stop all this. Won't you follow Mother Nature's lead? Support our community. Vote YES on the Sacramento ZOO moving to the Arena site.

With gratitude and respect. ~Casey Saumure #DroneMother

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From: Anna Mosqueda
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Preserve Sleep Train Pond
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:10:49 PM
To Whom This May Concern,
I would like to send this brief email to express my support to preserve the Sleep Train Pond.

If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest. Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Baby birds fall out of the tall trees there and hit the concrete, or are hit by cars, or risk being harassed or injured by people. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise, and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

There is a solution that will benefit both humans and birds, which is preserving this important pond habitat. Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue is advocating for preservation of this precious natural resource, but it’s critical that we show the community’s support and spread the word.

The Sleep Train Arena site is one of three possible sites being considered by the City of Sacramento for a Zoo move. We feel strongly that the Zoo moving to this site would provide the best opportunity to preserve the pond, as it would involve the City putting up some funding, and would provide an incredible opportunity for public wildlife viewing.

Respectfully,
Anna Mosqueda
Orangevale, CA

From: Ryan Jahnsen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project P18-077
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:37:34 AM
Cheers,
Ryan Jahnsen

From: Jagan Pandarinathan
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project proposal by Kings for old arco arena
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 3:11:20 PM
Hi
I am writing to oppose the recent proposal for a high density project by the Kings.

Add/improve infrastructure first - express lanes, light rail line from downtown to airport, adjust or update traffic signals
They took public money for both the Arco Arena site and the Golden One site, so they MUST contribute back to our community with more than a profit grabbing high-density housing plan.

The Natomas area really lacks projects that brings communities together. The Zoo move would benefit the area including the city of Sacramento. Other options could be a DMV office, hospital,etc.,
Thank You

From: Larry Bibayoff
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Proposal for North Natomas Arena Sight
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 9:58:40 PM
Hello Ms. Haenggi
Amongst the various proposals set forth from the Kings organization for future plans of the Arena sight in North Natomas, I implore that serious consideration be given to moving the Sacramento Zoo from it’s current tiny Land Park location to the 100+ acre potential presented at the old arena and surrounding property. Perhaps a partnership can be set up with UC Davis to make use of a newly located/expanded zoo for a world class research facility in zoological and veterinarian sciences.

As of now, there are already plenty of acreage in nearby areas in North Natomas for housing and commercial development- particularly along the I-5 corridor along East Commerce and Duckhorn/El Centro on either side (not to mention that several thousand new housing units will soon be constructed in the land bounded by I-5 and Hwy 99 toward SMF). Having a world class modern zoo with an equally matching university research facility will make Sacramento closer to a world class metropolis!
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Larry Bibayoff
Natomas Park homeowner and resident
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From: [email protected]
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Proposal in Natomas
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:28:48 AM
Good Evening,
I have never opted to reach out in any political forum, or even in local decision. However, as a homeowner is the Natomas area of Sacramento, I have a great concern for the proposal of the Kings, for the former Arco Arena sight, and therefore have chosen to reach out so that our voices are heard.

I want to express my extreme opposition to the proposal of any additional housing, and shopping centers. We have an emense number if empty store fronts, vacant buildings, and plenty of housing options.

What we need is are family attractions, such as a zoo. In addition, we could use other family friendly options such as a sports complex, bowling alley, trampoline park, etc. We need attractions that bring people to the area...shopping will not do this.

Thank you for the conaideration.

Amy Bingham
916-812-6338
[email protected]

From: Jay Ross
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Susan Ross
Subject: Proposed development of the Arco Arena site
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 7:22:01 PM
Hello Ms. Haenggi,
I have reviewed the Kings proposal for the development of the current Arco (Sleep Train) site. As I understand it, their proposal is to add a combination of additional commercial space and highdensity housing. This proposal is counter to the Kings agreement to create both housing and entertainment space in Natomas, and is contrary to the Natomas master plan. This area of Sacramento simply cannot absorb additional high density housing or commercial space.

The Kings proposal should be denied, and they should be asked to present alternative proposals that satisfy the Natomas Master Plan, and provide for new entertainment space and addresses our existing traffic, commercial, and homeless concerns.

The existing traffic problems
This area is already plagued by traffic problems that would be exacerbated by more high density housing. Any plan to add additional housing would have to account for ALL of the roads that provide access to local freeways, and an assessment of the impact to the freeway traffic by Caltrans. This includes the roads leading to I-5 at Elkhorn, Arena, and Del Paso, as well as roads leading to I-80 at West El Camino, Truxel, and Northgate.

Local roads are overly congested and new development in the area is already worsening the problem. The new Centene campus off of Arena and the new development on Elkhorn Blvd West of I-99 are examples of recent projects that will impact local and highway traffic in ways that the published plans have failed to address.

Housing and commercial development have resumed, but street development and traffic flow has not been addressed. Before any further housing development is approved, the City must require that several traffic problems are resolved.

The traffic issues on I-5 and I-80 are a serious problem from Elkhorn on 99 to the I-5 merge through the Del Paso and Arena exits. The I-5, and I 80 interchange is not sufficient for the traffic today, let alone for more high density housing at Arena Blvd, or even the new Centene traffic from Arena and Del Paso.

The commercial space issue
The Natomas area is surrounded by empty commercial space. The Raley's anchored space on Truxel Blvd. and Natomas Dr. has almost all of the commercial space empty. Restaurants and small businesses are starting and failing in this areas on a regular basis. The Safeway location adjacent to the Sprouts location on East Commerce Dr. and Del Paso Blvd also has an large amount of commercial space empty.

From Del Paso on the North to Northgate on the East, Natomas businesses from I-5 to I-80 are quite empty. I see no reason to expand the commercial space in this area from what we have today, even IF the city were to approve additional high density housing.

The proposal makes unrealistic assumptions about the amount of commercial business would be

generated from the high density housing. This area already has a number of high-density apartment complexes that have not supported the commercial centers around them.

The homeless problem
Any new development project in Sacramento, let alone the Natomas area must include financial obligations to address the ongoing homeless problem in Sacramento. We need programs that offer mental illness treatment, addiction treatment, and job training to support the homeless.

The path forward
New development in all of Sacramento should not be approved unless there is a comprehensive plant to address local traffic, highway traffic, local business, and management of the homeless and low income members of society. Most importantly the Kings must present a plan that adheres the agreement to create a mixed use space with entertainment and attractions to draw people and businesses to the area. The current plan doe not accomplish either objective. A Zoo, or an a regional park would be more inline with the promises made by the Kings than the farce of a proposal to add high density housing and wasted commercial space that they propose.

The proposal from the Kings should be denied due to the breach of the original agreement, but most importantly should be denied as an overall bad idea for Sacramento.

I am happy to answer any questions about this response.

Sincerely,
Jeremy Ross
11 Java Court
Sacramento, CA 95835
916-243-8300
[email protected]

From: Marilyn Escobar
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Protect the pond!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 10:43:25 AM
Protect the Sleep Train Arena POND!

From: Michael Nerby
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Public comment - Natomas - arena
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:03:47 AM
Hello!
I’d like to see density in the parking lot of the old arena.

A chance for Sacramento to really achieve something great when it comes to housing.

I’d love to see a parking garage on the outskirts. Then all walkable streets, no cars, only bikes and foot traffic allowed.
six to seven Story height throughout. Community blocks with plazas in the center. Restaurants and small grocery mixed in between.

Some small office as well but mainly residential.

Forgo the parking, garage, set backs, density, and height requirements for the area and allow developers to execute on a unique Denise residential project.

Would be great to see loads of apartments and condos. And also single room occupancy, COOP living with dorm style housing, 10 bedrooms surrounded by a big kitchen and living space.

Please confirm receipt. :)

From: Jen Gross
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Public comment for project P18-077
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:20:26 AM
Ms. Haenggi,
I work in South Natomas and used to live in North Natomas. Traffic on the stretch of I-5 is atrocious. Adding more high density residential housing will only contribute to a problem this area is not prepared to handle.

There are also plenty of vacant retail lots in Natomas. We lived in North Natomas beginning in 2007; shortly thereafter, Borders closed and the building has remained vacant ever since. What retailer is going to move in to a new building if the other lots are vacant with unaffordable rents? I have small children who love the Sacramento Zoo. The zoo has outgrown its space and its time to consider more entertainment and leisure activities for the Natomas region rather than trying to attract MORE people to an area already stretched too thin.

I do not support the Kings' proposal.

Jen Gross

From: Jill Novelo
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Re: Natomas arena reuse Planned Urban Development (PUD) guidelines Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:04:45 PM
Hi Ms. Haenggi,
I'm writing to provide public comment to the proposed Natomas Arena Reuse PUD guidelines. I'm a resident of Natomas, living here since 2001 both as a renter as well as a homeowner in the Regency Park area. I previously worked for Maloof Sports & Entertainment at the Arena from 2000-2004.

As a resident that has both lived and worked here and has seen this community grow exponentially over the past 18 years, I've witnessed what has worked well and what hasn't. As the arena reuse is evaluated, I hope the following are taken into consideration:

We don't need more residential. The amount of housing, including the new development north of Hwy 99 and east of I-5, is addressing a lot of the housing needs. There is already a significant amount of highdensity/multi-unit housing going in literally right next to this space. Any residential included in this proposal should be minimal and just a small percentage of the zoning.

Our roads and infrastructure in the surrounding areas, in addition to within it, need to be addressed in a significant way. It now already takes me 20 minutes in the morning to even get to the freeway and once there, it is backed up in all directions. With the new housing developments, I-5, Hwy 99, Elkhorn and all the major roads like Natomas Blvd., Truxel, Del Paso, etc. are getting more and more congested. This needs to be addressed before bringing more people, whether residents or visitors, to the area.

We need more employment in Natomas. Centene is a huge win, we need more of this so more residents can live AND work in the area vs it only being a commuter neighborhood. The Kings had promised a large employer, they need to keep that promise and build something that will attract another Centene-like employer to come to Natomas.

We need more reasons to stay in Natomas for entertainment vs. going downtown. We need more sit-down restaurants, bars and walkable shops. We need family-like entertainment options like a "Top Golf", golf course and other attractive mechanisms that both residents and visitors from outside of the area would travel in for.

This could help replace some of what was lost when the Kings moved. It has to be unique enough to stay in Natomas and not compete with DOCO or The Railyards.

Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to the process continuing.

Sincerely,
Jill Novelo
1571 Domino Ave., Sacramento CA 95835
916-549-4294

From: Brett McBrayer
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Redevelopment of Arco Arena
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 10:05:41 PM
Hi Ms. Haenggi,
I am writing to you to voice my concern about the recent purpose by the Kings to develop Arco arena into high density housing and commercial property. I have lived Natomas for 10+ years. It is disappointing that the King’s proposed more high density living and commercial space.

Currently there is a large amount of unused space
commercial space that has had little success of being built like near truxel and I-80. Natomas deserves better use of its land that will bring more people to visit than just shopping centers or apartments.

Currently Sacramento has a zoo that needs more area to expand. A zoo would be a great attraction for Natomas and would help provide greater conservation for endangered animals.

I am writing to state that the King’s proposal is inadequate for Natomas and Sacramento should commit to building a zoo in Natomas.

Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Brett McBrayer

From: Crystal Hays
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Regarding Permit #18CPF-00077 at 1 SPORTS PKWY Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 6:44:40 PM
Good afternoon,
I just wanted to say as a resident in North Natomas that I love this proposal! I think it’s just what the area needs to continue to grow and prosper.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Crystal Hays
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From: MINISTER Johnson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Remodel the Arena to become the Soccer field
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:44:28 PM
Can The Arena be made to the New Soccer Field. Can it be made large enough without the Floor seats behind the Backboards? Why build one when we can have an indoor one that is already built.”
Take off the roof, and widen field. Leave the upper seating on each side and then pit a ceiling cover on each side after taking out the goal side seats. Those seats that are behind the Basket ball rims. How wide is a soccer field in comparison to a football field??? Or just use the land to build another one for the new soccer team.

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From: Julie Cook
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Reuse of Arco Arena site
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 12:02:55 PM
Teresa,
As an active and long time resident of north Natomas, and the greater city of Sacramento, I am asking that the city deny the Kings proposal for reuse of the Arco arena site.

While the provided visual concepts are attractive, they woefully miss the mark on the promise made to Natomas and to Sacramento.

Natomas, and the arena site specifically, is an opportunity for the city. An opportunity to design, build, improve and escalate the maturity and quality of the city. The speculative plan provided by the kings does nothing to meet or advance those opportunities. It is more of the same, fast dense urban building in a suburban area, that does little to enhance the city, the region or the neighborhood. It represents little consideration for infrastructure, long term growth or quality of life in the area.

I might add, it does little for the vision of the city at large and that is a huge opportunity for our city to miss.

Surely our beautiful and growing city has more vision than the plan represents, surely we can demand a design that considers the needs and vision of the city. At the very least, we must demand that a promise be kept.

Sincerely,
Julie Cook
#KeepThePromise #BiggerThanBasketball #WeWantAZoo

From: Angela Wahl
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: SAVE THE HERONS AT SLEEP TRAIN
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 2:02:15 PM
Hello,
I am writing in an effort to persuade the city to preserve this invaluable nesting site.

In general we need to preserve every bit of wildlife habitat that us left in the world as a whole.

It's vital to the animals survival and great for our environment.

I have seen firsthand what happens when these magnificent birds have no where to nest so they choose trees on busy streets. It's utterly horrifying! Babies dying and suffering everywhere!! Being tortured and killed in terrible ways by humans who have no respect for life. If you've ever witnessed it you would be fighting for them to.

Sp please, I beg you. Do what's right not what will line your pockets. We all know money is temporary but once wildlife is lost it's gone forever. Please do the right thing.

A concerned citizen.

Angela Wahl
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From: [email protected]
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the North Natomas Egret Pond at Sleep Train Arena Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 1:12:45 PM
To Whom It May Concern;
Thank you for receiving and reading my concerns regarding the redevelopment for the Sleep Train Arena area.

There is a pond that is located just north of the old arena. This pond acts as a habitat for hundreds of birds, including herons and egrets.

Regardless if the cite is used for a zoo or other development I’d like the City to protect the pond and the many birds that rely on it.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Howard Knudsen CPA
Resident of North Natomas
Business owner in North Natomas
916-550-3190
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From: Beth Metrock
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the Pond!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:36:55 AM
If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest. Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Baby birds fall out of the tall trees there and hit the concrete, or are hit by cars, or risk being harassed or injured by people. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise, and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

There is a solution that will benefit both humans and birds, which is preserving this important pond habitat. Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue is advocating for preservation of this precious natural resource, but it’s critical that we show the community’s support and spread the word.

The Sleep Train Arena site is one of three possible sites being considered by the City of Sacramento for a Zoo move. We feel strongly that the Zoo moving to this site would provide the best opportunity to preserve the pond, as it would involve the City putting up some funding, and would provide an incredible opportunity for public wildlife viewing.

From: Joan Brenchley
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the Pond!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 12:15:52 PM
Dear City of Sacramento,
As a emeritus professor of Biology at American River College and a wildlife biologist, I know well that sentimental “save the birds” campaigns do not appeal to developers.

However, I am hoping to appeal to the developers (and the City’s) sense of economic and political well-being that can be enhanced by such conservation. First, these heron and egret colonies are a permanent part of Sacramento’s wild history. They nested here by the tens of thousands before development, and now the courageous survivors are existing in small refugia. Unless aggressively eliminated by the City (shooting, poison perhaps - what a political, financial and ethical nightmare!) these colonies will continue to persist, moving from site to site, often wreaking havoc (feces, dead birds, smell, and noise) in residential areas.

Supporting a permanent home at the arena allows the birds to regulate their own numbers naturally (through normal birth and death rates that do not exceed habitat population carrying capacity). This is far less costly, both financially and politically, for the city on many levels.

Having the Sacramento zoo, a known leader in wildlife conservation, would additionally provide heron and egret rookery management.

Finally, in an era of habitat loss and grave decline in bird populations in North America alone (see: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/09/three-billion-north-american-birds-havevanished-1970-surveys-show), wouldn’t a Sacramento city legacy of bird preservation be a political (and conservation) win for all? Additionally, fewer children, especially urbanites, have access to the Wild. Such lack of connection to the Wild and nature leads to well documented and serious social, physical and cultural disorders (see:
http://richardlouv.com/books/last-child/children-nature-movement/) The Sacramento Kings Organization could be heroes for children seeking - truly longing for - a connection with nature. Now wouldn’t that be a deep and enduring legacy for the Kings? Sacramento Kings - Heroes for Herons? Please, for the sake of the birds, our children and future generations, save the Sleep Train Arena Pond.

Sincerely,
Joan Brenchley-Jackson, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professor of Biology
American River College

From: Pat Witman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the Rookery
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:35:25 AM
To whom it may concern:

Hundreds of animals who rely on an ecosystem near the old Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento are at risk of losing their homes and nesting grounds.

We want this habitat to be preserved.

If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets are likely to move into neighboring areas.

Once an area like this is gone, it’s gone forever.

I think moving the zoo here might be a good alternative.

Sincerely,
Pat Witman
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From: Janet Summers
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the Sleep Train Pond for the Egrets and Herons Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019 1:13:36 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
We are writing to ask that the City require the Sleep Train Pond and the large wetlands area which is an important nesting site for over 1,000 egrets and herons, as well as home to thousands of wildlife, to be preserved. This is Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-007.

As well as protecting the wildlife and preventing the herons and egrets from moving into surrounding suburban neighborhoods and becoming a nuisance, this is an amazing resource for our community. Please protect this natural wetlands/pond area, either as part of the zoo if it moves there, or as an independent wildlife area.

Thank you.

Janet and Worth Summers

From: Marilyn Escobar
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: SAVE THE SLEEP TRAIN POND!
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 8:44:02 AM
SAVE THE SLEEP TRAIN POND! Protect the pond! Protect wildlife habitat! Protect herons and egrets!
People have more than enough of the land. Save some for wildlife!

From: Jane Lamborn
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena - future use
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 6:53:49 PM
I understand there is a lot of support to use the Sleep Train Arena and the surrounding area for a zoo. I am concerned about the impact this will have on native life in the area, especially birds that use the pond and its surrounding area.

The Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue group (SHER) is knowledgeable and experienced in helping herons and egrets, as well as other birds, that rely on Sacramento area habitat to build nests, raise their young, and support their annual migrations. SHER has worked tirelessly to help and support these birds. I believe they were present at the community meeting held on November 18, 2019, on this issue and provided information and input .

It may not have been apparent at the meeting how many people work with SHER, support their mission, and donate their own time and money to help this group help our area birds. There are many people in our community who, like me, volunteer time with SHER but may not have been able to come to the meeting. I urge you to take SHER’s input and suggestions into consideration and help them achieve their goals.

Thank you,
Jane Lamborn
916-505-1356

From: Sandra Scroggins
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 3:40:24 PM
Hello, this community needs a project that would beneficial to the residents...a Zoo would not permit all residents to participate...a hospital in this area would help all residents.

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From: Mike and Donna Graf
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Angelique Ashby
Subject: Sleep Train Arena Development Proposal
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 5:59:47 PM
Good evening,
I'm sure you have been inundated with community comments regarding the proposed development of the Sleep Train Arena site. While it's obvious that it's necessary to begin the redevelopment process in this area I also feel it's important to consider the long-term future of Natomas while evaluating the options.

With the previously approved developments currently going on the addition of another 2,000 housing units would most definitely negatively impact the area and quality of life for Natomas residents. Then, you have the proposed Upper Westside project wanting to add another 10,000 homes! Will the city allow the developers to continue until every bit of open space is gone?
What began as a quaint suburb to downtown, surrounded by family farms, open land and community parks, is seemingly on track to become just another overly populated, congested housing farm. My family and I have lived in the area for over 30 years and are now seriously considering leaving as we have no desire to live in such a populous area. The proposed addition of more commercial space is also questionable as there is not shortage of empty commercial and retail space in Natomas, some of which has never been occupied since it was built.

I urge you and the City Council not to rush to judgement on these issues, please consider the impact your choices will have on the residents of the area. Please reach out to us and let us decide what we'd like to see in our future. I can almost guarantee the opinion of most will be to please slow the development and allow us to maintain the Natomas we love.

Thank you,
Donna Graf
Natomas Resident
[email protected]

From: Joel Brown
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena proposal
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 4:36:13 PM
Good afternoon,
I am writing about the proposal for Sleep Train Arena, for more housing and retail in that area.

North Natomas does not need more high density housing like apartments or condos, nor do we need more retail space - there are a number of vacant retail spaces available in the area and in more traditional "drive and park" areas.

What I believe we need is a walkable space, without cars, for families to enjoy being amongst the community. Currently, Sacramento doesn't really have any pedestrian only areas, be it for shopping or entertainment.

I believe the proposal for the Sacramento Zoo is a good one, as it would provide a wonderful space for the community to gather and enjoy North Natomas.

Another option could be a shopping/entertainment destination that excludes cars for families to enjoy walking and community in a safe environment.

Please consider these options instead of more unneeded and disruptive housing and strip malls.

Thank you,
Joel Brown
Natomas Park

From: Michelle J Turner
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena Site
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:51:34 PM
Sacramento doesn’t need a drive-in, golf course, hospital or amusement center. And it definitely doesn’t need more houses and people. One thing it could use is a larger space for the zoo. Instead of the city bringing in new, why not take better care of what is already a part of the city and offer the space to allow the zoo to expand and improve.

It is educational, relaxing and family oriented. With
the growth and traffic and craziness that seems to be increasing every day in the area, the city needs a calm oasis where residents can retreat. Please let the zoo use the land.

Thanks,
Michelle Turner

From: laura white
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:44:43 AM
I am really opposed to a zoo in that location. There is a high school and a lot of kids in that area. God forbid a tiger was to get out!
It seems like a really bad idea. Don’t assume it won’t happen.

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From: Catherine Wollman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 1:43:37 PM
Good Afternoon,
I am contacting you regarding the Kings’ proposal for high density housing and commercial space at the Sleep Train Arena Site. Natomas does not need more housing or commercial space. It is my understanding that Sacramento already has plans for at least 24,000 homes between Northlake, Upper Westside, and Grandpark, without any new infrastructure to support those homes. And not taking into consideration the housing going up already on W El Camino/I-80, Northgate/I-80, and Arena/Truxel. El Centro is still a one lane road. The W El Camino bridge over I80 is still one lane. Elkhorn is still one lane. The stop lights in Natomas are not timed and the side streets take precedence over the main ones. I-5 cannot accommodate the traffic to the airport on two lanes nor can it accommodate the increasing downtown traffic. There is no light rail. In addition, with Centene and the new MLS stadium being built, Sacramento needs a new freeway loop to connect I-5 and I-80 Business on the north side in addition to the needed widening to provide new exits to get downtown and help alleviate the traffic that has gotten increasingly worse lately. The freeway expansions, road expansions, and light rail need to be complete before any new housing is built.

Natomas also does not need any new commercial space. What Natomas needs is entertainment to help fill the restaurants already here. Whether that be a zoo, a top golf, a small amusement park, or something else - Natomas needs space where families can come together. It needs a space to provide entertainment for our children to play and our young adults to work.

Moving the zoo would provide multiple of those benefits including that of creating more space for the animals. It may also bring some higher paying jobs in the form of zooologists and veterinarians.

The Kings promised Natomas that something would be built by now and they have failed to come through on that promise. To then allow them to build something that Natomas doesn’t need and doesn’t want just to make more profits for them seems unreasonable at best.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,
Catherine Wollman
Natomas resident since 2002
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From: James Huffman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep train arena
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:45:48 PM
Hello, I implore you to look at North Natomas and really see the ridiculous amount of housing developments in the area. We need a draw that is destination oriented, with a mix of commercial., a zoo or golf course would serve that purpose. Thanks James F Huffman 3301 North Park dr. Sacramento

From: Quang Nguyen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena’s future
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 6:36:58 AM
Morning all,
I will vote for the zoo to be relocated to the Arena location.

Quang Nguyen

From: Karen von B.

To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep train birds
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:24:03 AM
Please do not allow the ecosystem that supports thousands of birds to be eliminated in pursuit of the almighty dollar. The birds will relocate into local neighborhoods and cause a decrease in property values in addition to bringing emotional distress to hundreds of residents.

Millions of birds have been lost in recent decades and this action will further the demise of hundreds more irreplaceable lives.

Karen von Bargen
(530) 503-0360
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From: lisa haynes
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep train re-use proposal
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 9:33:10 PM
Hello Ms. Haenggi,
I’ve lived in Natomas for almost 20 years and would like to say that we do not need more high density multi family homes in this area. We are busting at the seams with multi family already.

I do not believe this plan suits our community!
Thank you,
-Lisa Haynes, Natomas Resident
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From: Lee, Sandra
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 12:11:09 PM
Natomas needs some entertainment!! Going downtown nowadays is not a great option.

Shopping, Restaurants, and Music venues are much needed. We thought we were getting something like the Roseville Fountains somewhere. Natomas is getting gouged with taxes for nothing!!
Sandra Lee
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From: Rob Bennett
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleeptrain Arena Re-purposing
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 4:05:38 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
As a longtime Natomas Resident (34 yrs.) I am interested in understanding why the city council would except or entertain the current proposal from the Kings organization for the re-purposing of the arena land. Post moratorium we were told the ratio of high density housing to single family homes with stay at a very low level. Currently there is a project at the corner of Arena Blvd. and Innovator Dr. that will have 293 units. This joins an area that is littered with other apartment and high density housing. We have issues with traffic and crime now, adding the Kings project into the mix will be a step in the wrong direction. We heard mention of a Zoo. Has any pressure be exerted toward the organization to help Sacramento save their zoo? Now that we sold our soul (parking rights) to get the team their new arena. Since then Natomas has been an afterthought. I would like to see more planned communities. We want to elevate our resident population with homeownership not market rate apartments.

Rob Bennett
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From: Annette Emery
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleeptrain Arena Re-use
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 8:09:44 PM
I attended the November 18, 2019 community meeting about the future of Sleeptrain Arena. I was disappointed that the representatives from the Kings appeared to have already decided what they want to do with this site before meeting with the community. I appreciate that the Kings' representatives proposed changing the zoning from 24 units per acre to 20 units to acre. Sacramento needs more housing but we need affordable housing and I did not hear anything that led me to believe that the proposed housing will be affordable.

Natomas also needs jobs for local residents and family friendly activities. A zoo along with other family activities such as a bowling alley, arcade, movie theater, etc. will create jobs over the years whereas building housing is basically a one-shot job creator. Preservation of the egret and Swainston Hawk habitats offer a terrific educational opportunity that would be utilized by the greater Sacramento region. A proposal that will offer jobs to people in the greater Natomas community along with family activities will be an asset to the region.

I hope there will be more opportunities to discuss the future of Sleeptrain Arena. Thank you.

Annette Emery
2314 Morell Street
Sacramento, CA 95833

From: Sue Considine
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleeptrain Arena
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 3:53:04 PM
Dear MsHaenggi,
I would like to see the zoo re-located to this site. There are new housing and apartment complexes going up all over Natomas, north and south. We don't need any more.

The land at SleepTrain is suitable for the expansion of the Land Park Zoo and will bring a much needed influx of visitors to the restaurants and new hotels that are being built. It is convenient to the airport, I-5 and I-80 and, if the light rail goes as planned, convenient to that as well.

Please don't be influenced by money from big time developers.That's what put our country in a fix and I don't want to see it happen locally.

WE DON'T NEED ANY MORE HOUSING IN NATOMAS
Sincerely,
Sue Considine
23 years in South Natomas

From: Edward Kavall
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleeptrain
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019 6:15:58 PM
The Kings should use this site to maximize tax revenue to put light rail from Amtrak to SMF.

The zoo is not a money maker. Put it out on Jackson hwy. Hotel tax should support Lt rail.

Kings plan for residential/business/shops/restaurants is good. Everyone talks lack of housing, should be multi unit structures. We don't really need a zoo. We have a circus at the Capitol.

Also, The jet noise overhead will cause the animals, birds, etc. to have nervous breakdowns.

Then the animal groups will force the zoo to Dome the entire property. I am a Townhome owner across from the property. Jets are okay. Zoo is not productive.

Thanks.

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From: KATHY BISSELL
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Use of Arena location
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 2:59:24 PM
Hello:

I sm providing input on the proposed uses of the Arena location suggested by the Sacramento Kings.

I am very concerned about what I understand to be the King's Organization proposal.

Considering the public support they have received on building the new arena and considering the organization's indication that they would support building that would benefit the neighborhood, I want to register my opposition to using the location fir more homes. I sipport som of other use such as a hospital, an educational facility, or even a zoo.

Please do not allow more residences to be built.

Thank you.

Kathleen Bissell
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From: tellis1111
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: use of old sleeptrain arena
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 2:14:00 PM
This is just a thought, but Sacramento has no football team. And the chargers are struggling in LA. Or a decent shopping mall, currently Sacramento only has arden mall, which is not the greatest option.

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From: Stephanie Isaac
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Use sleeping train as a homeless shelter
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 10:13:05 PM
Homeless shelter and rehabilitation for homeless at the sleep train Sent from my iPhone

From: Phil Rosenberg/Deb Heymann
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We really do want a Zoo
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 12:05:57 PM
Hello
As a Natomas resident since 1980 I am very interested in how our community develops.

The draft proposal is full of more high density housing and retail of which Natomas has plenty. Current empty storefronts and unoccupied housing mean we do not need, or want, more of the same.
80 acres devoted to a new zoo habitat would be an ideal use of a portion of this land. Our current zoo is currently losing animasl because of the lack of qualified habitat. A partnership between UC Davis and the Sacramento Zoo would provide a place for endangered species, research facilities, and cultural entertainment for the community. The Zoo's proposal is detailed and professionally done. This Kings proposal is a lot of doublespeak. This would also be a terrific source of revenue for the city.

Please hold the Kings to their promise that they would do something special with this land and not just another vehicle for developers to cash in without regard for the neighborhood.

Thank you
Phil Rosenberg
1520 Pebblewood Dr.

Sacramento, CA 95833

From: Ismael Hernandez
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We Want A Safari Amusement Park
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:14:33 AM
I live in Natomas and I can see the Kings organization wanting to go toward putting in more homes, lofts, food court to try to emulate downtown only to put more money in their pockets. I never used to go to downtown until after G1 was built and it will only get better when the new stadium is built. I enjoy going to downtown now and to keep going there for sporting events and concerts.

If the Kings are serious about helping Natomas then building a Safari / Amusement park that not only will Natomas can enjoy but for everyone in Sacramento. It will be another option for folks from out of town to come to Sacramento. This would help bring money into local stores and restaurants.

Thank you,
Ismael Hernandez
Natomas Resident
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From: Seyha
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We want a Zoo!
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 10:49:22 PM
Hello,
I am a long term resident of North Natomas. I am writing to express my endorsement for a world class Zoo at the old Arena site.

A world class Zoo will provide hundreds of new jobs and tax dollars to the area. Restaurants and hotels will benefit from out-of-town tourists seeking such places. The Zoo will also be a great place for kids and adults to spend quality time together, something most people lack in this digital world today. The Zoo will also be a wonderful place to protect endangered animals and species, such as Tigers and Eagles to name a few. The Zoo will also make a great school field trip for the school children all around Sacramento and the surrounding areas. Seeing animals live will live in their hearts forever to come, versus seeing them on TV or in magazines.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Seyha
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From: Elena Quintero
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We want a ZOO...NO HOUSING OR RETAIL AT OLD ARENA Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 8:03:54 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
Natomas residents don't need or want the Kings’ proposal to redevelop the old arena site in Natomas for high-end, high density housing and commercial/retail. We need things for people to do, add a little culture to our city with an expanded zoo where millions of folks come to see an amazing array of animals.

Thank you!
Elena Quintero
Natomas resident

From: Priscilla Perez
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We Want a Zoo
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 11:59:52 PM
Hello, I am a mother of two toddlers and currently pregnant with our third child. I know I am speaking for many mothers and families in the area that can’t speak this enough that natomas needs more family environments. More family and child approved facilities to continue to build and strive for this district to be a strong, successful family community. I continuously struggle with finding activities/events in the area to take my little ones too. And therefore I find myself traveling 30 minutes out of the natomas area to accommodate my children’s needs to learn, build and develop as productive seasoned citizens. Please take the time to help build and contribute to the endless possibilities of what great district natomas can strive for with the help of a Zoo. Let’s go Natomas!!! We Want a Zoo!!!
Thank you.

From: Corina Dennison
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: We Want A Zoo
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 8:59:42 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
Just to put it simply, ‘We Want A Zoo’ in North Natomas. The proposed area would be perfect for the zoo! We don’t need anymore housing. We have more than enough!
Sincerely,
Corina Dennison
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From: ginaileen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Zoo @ sleep train
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 10:00:22 AM
As a 38 year Natomas resident I say yes, yes, yes to the zoo at this location.

Natomas has its share of office buildings and way way way more then its share of apartments! We want the zoo.

Regina Bingham
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From: Tamara Kennedy
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Zoo in Natomas
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 10:56:25 AM
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving
Our family is very thankful to live in Natomas. We have lived here since 2011. We love seeing Natomas grow and change over the years. We are concerned that if continue to add houses and apartments we will lose what makes Natomas special. Our family believes that adding the zoo to Natomas will help keep Natomas special and a place to visit.

Thank you for your time
Tamara Kennedy
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From: Dasha Byers
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Zoo relocation to natomas
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 8:05:00 PM
Hi there I'd like to encourage you to support our community and the zoo in it's move to natomas. Honestly, the city should be held accountable for not having had a legal contract drawn up between us and the Kings in the first place! I mean come on, doing that is basic common knowledge! Everyone knows that a "promise" isn't legally binding... Smh... The zoo is important to our city and they need somewhere to go asap and they seem to think this location is ideal.

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From: Melissa Cross
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Zoo
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 7:16:36 PM
I am very much in favor of the Zoo coming to the Natomas old sleep train arena property. This is a much needed expansion for the zoo. Natomas is in need of something nice for our area also. The kings need to honor their promise by putting something that will benefit tourist & families. We DO NOT need this large area to be filled with homes, apartments, stores or restaurants, or any type of office complex. There are other areas that are already in the works for future expansions going in around the airport area. Please let the ZOO become a permanent home here in Natomas.

Thank you
Melissa Cross
Regency Park resident
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From: Jason Yuen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Zoo
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:52:57 PM
How many millions of dollars cheaper will it be to put a new zoo on land the City already owns like the golf course property?
What is the fiscal impact on the revitalization of the south area of Sacramento? A zoo in Natomas...? Will that include light rail going out to it AND the needed rail line to the airport? Gesendet von Jason's iPhone

From: Sacramento Heron & Egret Rescue
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:15:01 PM
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Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. The PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal. The pond is a nesting site for over 500 pairs of herons and egrets every year (see drone footage taken in May 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=87&v=k9zw-GqE8Y&feature=emb_logo).

Herons and egrets are known for moving their nesting colony into urban or suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed. For example, the Google campus hosts a nesting site, and downtown Oakland has one as well. In Sacramento they nest in the Pocket area, in and around the Waterford Cove apartment complex. Residents complain about the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (the herons are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

Loss of the nesting habitat at the Sleep Train Arena site would result in hundreds more injured baby herons and egrets brought into wildlife rescues each summer. Our organization was founded in 2015 after we became aware of a nesting colony where birds were being purposefully injured by humans. As just one example, a baby heron was found with a stick jabbed two inches deep into his back. We then organized volunteers to go out every day and pick up injured and orphaned birds to get them out of harm’s way, sometimes as many

as a dozen a day.

We bring these birds to Wildlife Care Association in Sacramento for initial assessment. WCA works with Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in Auburn and International Bird Rescue in Fairfield who provide longer term care. There are too many birds already for any one rescue to handle. These large birds are expensive and very time-intensive to care for. Additional herons and egrets in need of rescue would place great strain our wildlife rescues who already struggle with a lack of funding.

We ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved, for the benefit of both humans and wildlife. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the pond, then we ask that the City work with interested parties to find a way to preserve the pond. The ideal solution may be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

The pond would provide a wonderful nature viewing experience as a recreational and educational opportunity for residents and birders. At the very least, this pond should serve as the drainage that will be necessary for the site, as opposed to the plain grassy areas envisioned in the PUD. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue
7569 Circuit Drive
Citrus Heights CA 95610
916-542-2543
7569 Circuit Drive
Citrus Heights CA 95610
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From: susan brown
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Nesting Egrets and Herons
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:45:02 PM

December 9, 2019
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. I used to live very close to the Sleep Train Arena and I now live in Old North Sacramento but I still enjoy running and riding my bicycle on the trails all around the Natomas area. The #1 reason I loved living near Natomas (and I still exercise there) is the wonderful bird watching. I am very concerned, though, about all the rampant development in the area! What will be left??
The Arena PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved.

If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to nest, creating issues for residents and businesses. Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you,
Christopher Argyros
1932 El Monte Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95815

From: Kim Scott
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: ARCO wetland development
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:02:24 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you. Kim Scott, lints time nature lover and native Sacramentan.

Sent from my iPhone

From: ACDC chic
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Arena project
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 5:39:04 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Jessica Hogan

From: M H BREED
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: AT RISK: Herons and Egrets
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:50:47 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year.

I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

IN OAKLAND WE HAVE WITNESSED THE DANGER THESE BIRDS ENCOUNTER WHEN THEY NEST AND ROOST IN STREET TREES.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Martha Breed
1285 CloverLn
WalnutCreek CA 94595

From: Chuck Watkins
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Chuck watkins
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 6:59:47 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Chuck watkins
Shopwatkinsart.com

From: Kristin Dockter
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Kristin Dockter
Subject: Comment - Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 2:57:33 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

I have heard advocates say the best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. I would love for the City to help advocate for this site to be preserved.

Personally I want to see a mix of high density housing, businesses, and access to nature in that site.

I’m not convinced the zoo is the best fit for this property, however I am open to this, if that means we can preserve this treasure of nature in our community. Please work with us to help preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Kristin Dockter
[email protected]
South Natomas / 95833

From: Micheal Ruse
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Destruction of ecosystem near the old Sleep Train Arena Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:35:22 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Sacramento is losing the very things that are most important to with the unchecked development of sensitive areas.We have commercial property all over sitting empty why must we destroy a rare wildlife area?
Thank you.

Tina Micheal Ruse

From: Rebecca Buer
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Heron nesting at Sleep Train Arena site
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 1:03:12 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
I am writing to entreat you to stop a development catastrophe, the fallout of which would reflect poorly on the city and its planners. You have an opportunity to preserve a crucial wildlife habitat while also preventing public backlash from human-wildlife conflict.

This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope you will make an informed decision that benefits both the city and our wildlife.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Buer
B.S. Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology

Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you for your time in this urgent matter.

Sincerely,
Samantha Sandoval
From: Samantha Sandoval
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Herons and Egrets
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 11:08:04 AM

From: Adrienne Aldan
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Kings’ proposal to redevelop old arena suggestion Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 7:26:29 PM
Hello,
I was instructed from natomas buzz on Facebook to send my comment to you in regards to the Kings’ proposal for the redevelopment of the old arena.

My son is 10 years old and he’s been to the zoo twice. In the times that we’ve been there, 95% of the time the animals are sleeping. So no zoo. I second an expansion of the Los Rios college or how about something else more entertaining for the children of Natomas. How about a bowling alley, trampoline, a drive-in theater, skating rink, etc.

All of which we have to drive about 30 miles away. BTW those are suggestions from my son so please no hate comments. Thanks in advance
Sincerely,
Adrienne
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Natomas Buzz post below19
That’s the number of comments that the city has received from residents and other individuals interested in the Kings’ proposal to redevelop the old arena site in Natomas for high-end, high density housing and commercial/retail.

If you do not want more of the same, let YOUR voice be heard!! The city extended the public comment period for this proposal through Thanksgiving.

Submit ALL questions/comments/concerns about the draft proposal to Ms. Haenggi at [email protected] or (916) 808-7554.
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From: Christina Trejo
To: Teresa Haenggi
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:52:07 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Christina Trejo

From: Melanie Duffin
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natoma Arena Reuse Project
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:46:37 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to move the zoo to preserve the property then I ask that the city work with the community to at least preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you,
Melanie Duffin

From: Keri Copur
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:55:33 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. Please preserve!
Keri A. Copur
916-316-0106

From: David Rial
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Area heron rookery
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:33:15 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Respectfully,
David Rial

From: StefanyA44 .

To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Area Reuse Project P18-077
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:52:01 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Warmly,
S. Alwazani

From: Sue Darst
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Natomas Area Reuse Project
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:27:31 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sue Darst

Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077.

This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank You,
From: [email protected]
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Pond
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:31:33 AM
Jan Roberson
JRoberson Photography
http://www.jrobersonphotography.com
[email protected]
916-955-8484

From: Summer Wilms
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Project
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:53:35 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
I am a citizen, a nature-lover, and a wildlife rehabilitator. It has come to my attention that a vital habitat is under threat and I urge you to consider protecting it - for me, for your like-minded constituents, for the species this project would threaten, and for future generations.

This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Summer Wilms

From: Karen Maor
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:43:04 AM

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Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Karen Maor
Sent from my iPad

From: Allison Nenadal
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 9:53:55 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Allison Nenadal

From: Paula Ackman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:46:28 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Paula Ackman

From: Lisa
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:37:42 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Lisa Marra
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From: Susan Goodrich
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Angelique Ashby; Steve Hansen
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 9:57:08 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Susan Goodrich
Citizen of Sacramento

From: Dominique Biazevich
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 2:21:51 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Dominique Drake-Biazevich
Sent from my iPhone

From: Christine Schmidt
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 10:52:06 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Christine Schmidt
[email protected]
Sent from my iPhone

From: Mai Yer Vang
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 10:19:13 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Mai Yer Vang

From: Melanie Holman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 10:10:40 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Melanie Rabatich

From: Gee Freshh
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:33:58 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Kevin Hartman.

From: Laura Lynne Ball
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:10:24 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for our community but it is also simply the right thing to do, to project our beautiful environment.

Thank you for taking this concern seriously. For thousands of creatures far more vulnerable than you or I, this is a life or death situation.

Best regards,
Laura
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From: [email protected]
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 9:16:29 AM
Importance: High
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. The PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal. The pond is a nesting site for over 500 pairs of herons and egrets every year (see drone footage taken in May 2019).

If this pond is eliminated, these large birds would very likely move their nesting site to the surrounding neighborhoods, creating issues for residents and businesses. Herons and egrets are known for moving their nesting colony into urban or suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed. For example, the Google campus hosts a nesting site, and downtown Oakland has one as well. In Sacramento they nest in the Pocket area, in and around the Waterford Cove apartment complex. Residents complain about the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (the herons are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

Loss of the nesting habitat at this site would result in hundreds more injured baby herons and egrets brought into wildlife rescues each summer. Our organization collaborates with Wildlife Care Association in Sacramento and International Bird Rescue in Fairfield to provide care and treatment for Sacramento’s injured and orphaned herons and egrets. There are too many for any one rescue to handle. Even with help, at times we are pushed to our limits.

These large birds are expensive and very time-intensive to care for. Receiving additional herons and egrets would greatly strain our resources. We receive no government funding, and yet are doing the work that our local shelters would otherwise be handling.

The City should require the pond on the property to be preserved, for the benefit of both humans and wildlife. If the City is unable to require the

property owners to preserve the pond, then we ask that the City work with interested parties to find a way to preserve the pond. The solution may be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. But if not, the pond would provide a wonderful nature viewing experience as a recreational and educational opportunity. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
Gold Country Wildlife Rescue
Sallysue Stein, President
Dana Fasolette, Vice President
Greg Grimm, Treasurer
Chelsea Stein Engberg, Secretary
Christy Berger
Lauren Jones Grybos
11251 B Avenue
Auburn CA 95603
(530) 885-0862
If you have a Wildlife Emergency, please call 530- 885-0862 or bring to our Wildlife Intake Center at 11251 B Avenue, Auburn [across from Placer County Animal Services]. (Open hours published
on Website)
More information about wildlife emergencies can be found at:
https://goldcountrywildliferescue.org/wildlife-emergency/

From: Allison Dahl
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:44:45 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi, This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses. Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground. The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you. --
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From: Diane Holzheimer
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:23:51 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Diane and Bob Holzheimer
Sent from my iPhone

From: Erin Robinson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 2:32:41 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.
--
Erin Robinson
Massage Therapist
[email protected]
(802) 380-4637

From: Suzanne Hall
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:43:31 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Suzanne Hall

From: Gesna Clarke
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:54:19 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank You.

Gesna Clarke
Sacramento Audubon Society
Board - Member
Education Committee - Chair
Sent from my iPhone

From: Linda"s Gmail
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:25:07 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.” Sincerely,
Linda Cunningham/[email protected]
Sent from my iPad

From: Debbie Ward
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:37:44 AM

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Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Deborah Ward
Fair Oaks, CA
Sent from my iPhone

From: Ilsa Louise Hess
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:16:47 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
Please consider saving the birds. This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Ilsa Louise Hess
Love & Joy Foods Owner,
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From: Christy Berger
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077.

Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 12:10:14 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. The PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home and nesting grounds.

It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal. The pond is a nesting site for over 500 pairs of herons and egrets every year.

Herons and egrets are known for moving their nesting colony into urban or suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed. For example, the Google campus hosts a nesting site, and downtown Oakland has one as well. In Sacramento they nest in the Pocket area, in and around the Waterford Cove apartment complex. Residents complain about the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (the herons are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

Loss of the nesting habitat at the Sleep Train Arena site would result in hundreds more injured baby herons and egrets brought into wildlife rescues each summer. As a wildlife rehabilitator I have seen first hand how difficult these large birds are to care for, yet the rescues do their very best. Additional herons and egrets in need of rescue would place great strain our wildlife rescues who already struggle with a lack of funding.

I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved, for the benefit of both humans and wildlife. At the very least, this pond should serve as the drainage that will be necessary for the site, as opposed to the plain grassy areas envisioned in the PUD.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the pond, then we ask that the City work with interested parties to find a way to preserve the pond. The ideal solution may be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. The pond would provide a fantastic opportunity to view nature and provide a recreational and educational

opportunity for residents and birders from all over.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Christina Berger
7569 Circuit Drive
Citrus Heights CA 95610
916-200-8702

From: Jessica Wilbur
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077.

Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:18:57 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for our community to embrace a local habitat and showcase it's beauty.

Sincerely,
Jessica Wilbur

From: Karen Jackson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 5:07:45 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Karen Jackson

From: Nadia Sureda
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 10:38:40 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you for your time,
Nadia Sureda

From: Cassidy McGuire
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 7:22:12 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.
--
Cassidy Reem

From: Jamie Woodruff
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:19:23 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Jamie Woodruff

From: Monique King
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:15:29 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Monique King

From: Allyson Goble
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 3:59:14 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Allyson Goble
Business owner, BodyTribe Fitness
916-743-6974
2426 33rd St
Sacramento CA
95817
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From: Skywater Sanctuary
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:24:49 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you. -Stefanie Stewart

From: Happy Camper
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:48:41 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

From: Eric Bowman
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:40:42 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Eric Bowman
Grass Valley, CA

From: Monica Gutierrez
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:24:18 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Monica Gutierrez

From: Rachel Avilla
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse Project
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:04:26 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Rachel Avilla
Co-founder of the Wild Neighbors Database Project
President of the California Council for Wildlife.

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From: Tim Jackson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Reuse
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:05:56 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Timothy Jackson

From: Mehgan Holland - Realtor
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:21:57 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thanks!
Mehgan Holland, Real Estate Agent
RealtorMehgan.com
Cal Dre Lic# 01951033
Allison James Estates & Homes

From: Larry Foard
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Herons and Egrets
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 4:22:08 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

From: Colleen Uhlenhop
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Reuse
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:44:01 PM
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Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for We fo not need more houses in that location. Traffic in that area is already horrible!! Thanks!
Colleen Uhlenhop
35 year resident of South Natomas
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From: susan brown
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Nesting Egrets and Herons
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:45:02 PM

From: Susan Fawcett
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: P18-077
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:51:01 AM
[email protected]
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Susan Fawcett, M.S.
231 622 2333
94704

From: Brianna Abeyta
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Please Preserve the Wetland Wildlife area on the Natomas Arena Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 6:18:07 PM
Email to: [email protected]
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Brianna Abeyta, RVT and Wildlife Rehabilitator
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From: DIANNE SCHNEIDER
To: Teresa Haenggi
Cc: Dianne Schneider
Subject: Pond
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 10:51:01 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Dianne Schneider

From: Ellen Johnson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Preservation of wetlands at Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:42:18 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

We need to make the protection of wildlife a priority as we look towards the future.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Ellen Johnson
2649 6th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95818
916-451-9800
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From: Carla Castro
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Preserve nesting sites at Natomas Arena
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2019 3:44:36 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Carla Ciau
516 42nd St.

Sacramento CA 95819

From: Stephanie Travanti
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project P18-077
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:40:24 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

From: Joan B. Weiner
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project P18-077, Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:18:39 PM

TO CITY OF SACRAMENTO
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDS Monday 12/9
Email to: [email protected]
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. I've been a tourist in this area for decades - love seeing the birds, then I go spend money at your local restaurants, visit family and take them out.

This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Joan B. Weiner
Ross Ave
San Anselmo CA 94960

From: Eric Adcock
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project P18-077.

Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:03:59 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for
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From: Katherine Carlson
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Project P18-077
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 9:51:44 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for
Kate Carlson

From: Nancy
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Proposed use of the former Arco/Sleep Train Arena site Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 12:22:57 AM
Good day, Ms Haenggi,
I would like to propose that Cal Expo is relocated to this location. While the current location has slightly greater area, a significant portion of this is for parking and can be made up by using parking structures.

My reasoning is as follows:

1. The original arena was designed to accommodate significant traffic flows on an intermittent (though predictable) basis, not a pattern that would accompany high-density housing.

2. Among the possibilities proposed by the Kings organization is a lovely upscale shopping area. a. Please consider the historic vacancy rate for Natomas. In my view, we still have a distressingly high number of commercial (retail) spaces occupied by non-revenue generating dust and cobwebs.
b. Shopping continues to trend away from brick-and-mortar operations, thus further destabilizing the potential tax base.

3. While I like the idea of relocating the Zoo to this location (my second choice), Cal Expo has a year-round draw that I suspect the Zoo does not. More on this in a moment.

4. If Cal Expo were to relocate to this location, its current environs could be sold for residential development. This housing would be close to both Cal State and Downtown, and could properly be designed to include adequate public transportation to both locations. One or more of the perpetually-vacant spaces in the nearby shopping complex would then need to accommodate a grocery store.

5. The Arena location is more convenient to both airport and freeway access than the current location of Cal Expo.

6. The businesses that are still surviving from the Kings’ earlier years of glory would benefit from the increased business that more closely approximated game nights. It’s possible they saw a boost on Monarchs game days too.

7. Other businesses would also benefit from bringing in people from outside the residential population currently surrounding the area. Plenty of new hotels have sprung up that would be pleased to greet greater traffic.

8. While I like the idea of inviting a hospital to (re)locate here, I am not sure the population density here is adequate to support it. Further, I personally don’t believe that health care institutions ought to be considered a tax base. This presents obvious conflicts of benefits and interests, and I would be fine with being proven wrong.

9. Regarding the Zoo, I think it’s high time we develop a world-class zoo, on par with say, the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. We should aim for nothing less. While it would be my preference to not see animals captive that would otherwise be free in their native habitats, I recognize the tremendous value that modern day zoos provide to the world. I don’t believe relocating the Sacramento Zoo to the Arena location fully supports the benefits above, it would nonetheless still be a wholesome boon to the area.

I thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, you may also reach me by phone at 916-425-0148.

Kind regards,
Nancy Taylor

From: Heather Rosmarin
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Public Comment - Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:01:06 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Protection of our wildlife is important to ALL Californians.

Thank you.

Heather Rosmarin
Pleasant Hill, CA

From: JANE HU
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Public comment P18-077
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:03:50 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Jane Hu

From: Nicolette Ricker
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: PUD project P18-077
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:24:10 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.
--
Nicolette C. Ricker
NicolettesEye.com

From: Kati ODay
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Re: Arena Reuse. Project
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 11:10:55 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Kati O’Day
Community member and certified Naturalist
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

From: Tracy Blue Jenkins
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Reuse Project PUD P18-077
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 8:53:44 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for
PLEASE HELP ME AND SEND AN EMAIL.

Copy and paste the following message and email it to:
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Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Tracy Jenkins

From: Jane Van Kessel
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save our last remaining natural lands
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:03:05 PM
> Dear Ms. Haenggi,
>
> This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.
>
> Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground. >
> The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.” >
> Thanks!
Jane Van Kessel,
Sacramento Audubon Society,
Board Member

From: Colleen
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save Sleep Train Pond!
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 10:31:15 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Colleen Ward
Sent from my iPhone

From: DAVID and DEBBIE FRIEDMAN
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save Sleep Train Pond
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 9:07:13 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest; creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits.

It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you
David Friedman

From: Sarah J Morse
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save Sleep Train Pond
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 11:49:09 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. The PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal.

This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and

opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.
--
Sarah Morse, MSc
Lab Manager
Department of Plant Biology
College of Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Tel: 530.754.1580
Shabek Lab

From: Jackie De Weese
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the herons and egrets
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:14:29 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Jaclyn DeWeese

From: Kat Carter
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the pond!
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:39:13 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you!
Kathleen Carter

From: [email protected]
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Save the Sleep Train Pond
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 12:21:17 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Patricia Thomas

From: Judy Mc
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Arena"s pond
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 1:54:29 PM
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for herons and egrets. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

I have been involved with helping rescue and save the birds when they invade neighborhoods both in Natomas and Pocket areas as a volunteer for Animal Control and 2 non profits. They fall from the nests and are in even in the streets etc. Some apartment complexes have removed trees to get rid of them. We need the trees and this only mean the birds move to somewhere else with trees.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground. I have also been a rehabber of the injured and young birds rescued from these neighborhood nesting sites. Not only is it a sad situation but a costly one to the non profits to care for them. The moving of the birds from this site can be avoided.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the pond/nesting area, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you.

Judy
"Kindness feels the same to all creatures. >^..^< ')<"
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From: Cindy Rogers
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Heron Pond
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 7:42:36 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

This past year I volunteered for Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue in both the Natomas and Pocket areas, searching for heron or egret chicks which fell from nesting sites in suburban areas. I have seen firsthand the devastating consequences to the birds nesting in these areas.

Many of the chicks do not survive the falls, while many others are injured. It is heartbreaking! Additionally, I have seen the issues created in suburban areas by roosting and nesting birds (messy and costly cleanups!).

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Cindy Rogers

From: Dria McGraw
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train pond birds
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 5:04:05 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action.

If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

From: Deborah D.

To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep Train Pond
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:42:59 AM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. The PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal.

This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and

opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

From: Andrea Kimbrell
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Sleep train pond
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019 12:49:17 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Andrea Kimbrell

From: K smith
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: The Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077.

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:58:04 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

Sincerely,
K Smith
Sent from my iPhone

From: Steven Seaton
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Wildlife preservation.

Date: Monday, December 9, 2019 11:51:12 PM
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project PUD, Project P18-077. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved. If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex.

Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site. Thank you.

From: Patrick Oden
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: zoo comments
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2019 8:02:14 PM
Greetings,
This note is in regards to the development plans for the former Kings arena site.

We moved to Natomas in summer 2015 from eastern Los Angeles County. My family has been in California for six generations, mostly in Southern California, but also some in the Sacramento and Bay areas. I was moved here by my work to teach at a nearby regional campus on the corner of Del Paso and Truxel. While moving is always a challenge, we were so excited to move to the Natomas area, loving its abundance of parks and family friendly neighborhoods. At first, I was excited by the prospect of attending basketball games, and being only a little more than a mile away, I was strongly considering season tickets. The Kings moved arenas not too long after, dashing that dream, and since then I've been very interested in what would replace it. When I first heard about the prospect for a zoo, I was, frankly, giddy.

The zoo was one of the first attractions my family visited when we moved here, and while we very much enjoyed it (and still do!), after living near the LA Zoo and not too far from the San Diego Zoo, it seems rather... limited. The former arena site seems like an amazing pick for a number of reasons.

When we told people we were first moving to Sacramento, we often got a sad look in return. It hasn't had the best reputation, but we soon found out how much there was to offer. While the financial benefits of more houses and businesses makes sense to the Kings revenue, there is much more at stake than yet more grabbing of a quick buck. Sacramento is in a crucial growth stage. Are we a substantive city in our own right, a destination, or somewhere just to drive through to get to better places? Using this large land for a zoo is a statement about who we are and what we value. Sacramento will, no doubt, continue to grown and even expand. I grew up when eastern LA county was a lot of orange groves and farms. That's all gone. The cities that had foresight to plan parks and destinations became much richer for it, financially and culturally! As Sacramento grows, having a cultural and learning anchor in Natomas like a zoo gives a wonderful tourist and resident opportunity, building pride, establishing personality.

The other option is to succumb to cookie-cutter suburb, just like every other suburb in the country, same stores, same restaurants, same everything. That's what Natomas has been becoming since the building boom restarted.

I don't want Natomas to become another Rancho Cucamonga, or Fontana, or other exurban monolith. Giving us a zoo will give us a sense of pride and community as part of this great city, and be a beacon to what Sacramento represents not only to the region, not only to the state, but also to the world. Are we a place that grabs the quick buck to fund the accounts of millionaires? Or are we a city in the greatest state in the world that engages science, nature, environment, enrichment with an eye to our next generations. There's a lot of land in this area that will become houses and shopping centers. There's not a lot of places that can become a zoo. Sacramento has an opportunity to keep its zoo within its city limits and provide those near and far a place to encounter animals, to learn about animal care and climate change, to really become a beacon of something better for a world that really needs hope and beauty.

What we put in the arena site is not just a financial decision. For better or worse, what we put there is a statement about who Sacramento is and who we want to be.

Let's be a city that dedicates itself to thriving families, yes, and growing opportunities. Let's also be a city that is committed to world class art and music, a city that can become known for its contributions to animal study and preservation. This would make Natomas not just a place to drive through or live in for a few years before moving somewhere better. It would become a place to stay, to invest in.

I say this now still living in Sacramento but teaching online. We have options to live anywhere we'd like. We like Sacramento, but if development is driven to add yet more cookie cutter projects to a cookie cutter neighborhood to enrich a small number of powerful business people, we're not going to stay.

I urge you to consider who Sacramento wants to be. My family and I want a zoo.

Thank you for your consideration of these thoughts.

Patrick Oden
Along with Amy, Vianne (age 8), and Oliver (age 5)
1727 Danbrook Dr.

Sacramento

January 13, 2020
Teresa Haenggi
[email protected]
Re: Change.org Petition - Comments on the Arco Arena Reuse PUD Dear Ms. Haenggi:

Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue (SHER) created the attached petition and gathered the attached signatures in response to the Arco Arena Reuse Planned Unit Development (PUD).

SHER is an all-volunteer wild bird rescue team focused on helping injured and orphaned baby herons and egrets (and other wild birds) born in urban environments.

A total of 286 individuals signed the petition. The intent of the petition was to show public support for maintaining the large pond on the Natomas Arena property. The petition describes the pond and the wildlife that rely on the pond, and explains that the land is slated for development by the Sacramento Kings Organization. The petition explains that any development which does not preserve the pond would place the pond's wildlife at risk, and would affect the surrounding community negatively. For example, the very large population of herons and egrets that nest at the pond would be forced to move, and most likely they would move into surrounding neighborhoods as they have done in other areas.

The petition also argues that it would improve the neighborhood's quality of life to have access to nature and green space, and that research has demonstrated the mental health benefits to spending time in nature, especially for people who live in urban environments. This pond is near several schools including a high school, and would make a wonderful teaching and recreation resource. The petition ends by saying that preserving the pond area is the right thing to do, both for the humans and the animals in our community.

Sincerely,
Co-founder
Sacramento Heron & Egret Rescue
Attachments: Copy of petition and signatures

1/13/2020 Petition · Sacramento Kings Organization: Save the Wildlife at Sleep Train Arena Pond · Change.org https://www.change.org/p/sacramento-kings-organization-save-the-wildlife-at-sleep-train-arena-pond 2/10 Save the Wildlife at Sleep Train Arena Pond
286 have signed. Let’s get to 500!
Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue started this petition to Sacramento Kings Organization and 1 other The large pond on the Sleep Train Arena site in Sacramento is home to HUNDREDS of nesting birds - primarily herons and egrets - as well as many other species of wildlife. The old arena site, including the pond, is slated for development by the Sacramento Kings Organization. Development would place the pond's wildlife at risk of death or forced relocation (which often results in death). The only way to protect the wildlife would be for the Sacramento Zoo to relocate to this site, or to create a nature preserve.

Any other type of development would almost certainly lead to developers finding a way to force the birds to move their nesting site (such as cutting trees back or hazing), or to apply for a "depredation" permit (to kill them - available through the Federal government).

The Pocket area of South Sacramento provides a perfect example of what happens when a nesting colony of herons and egrets are forced to move. The birds moved their nesting site to a residential area in and around the Waterford Cove Apartments. See: Herons, Egrets Bring Noise, Mess to Sacramento's Pocket Neighborhood This is bad news for the birds and for the neighborhood. On a daily basis during nesting season, injured and deceased baby herons and egrets can be found on the ground (our rescue group picks them up). The baby birds are often hit by cars or are injured by falling from the nest onto hard concrete. It's a terrible situation for the birds, and it affects the quality of life for the humans. The birds are noisy (day and night) and their poop rains down from the trees onto apartment patios, kids' play areas and cars.

However, it is fantastic for a neighborhood's quality of life to have access to nature and green space. Research has demonstrated the mental health benefits to spending time in nature, especially for people who live in urban environments. This pond is near several schools including a high school, and would make a wonderful teaching and recreation resource.

1/13/2020 Petition · Sacramento Kings Organization: Save the Wildlife at Sleep Train Arena Pond · Change.org https://www.change.org/p/sacramento-kings-organization-save-the-wildlife-at-sleep-train-arena-pond 3/10 Preserving the pond area is the right thing to do, both for the humans and the animals in our community. We hope that a nature preserve can be created, or even better, the Sacramento Zoo moves to this site and incorporates the pond and its wildlife (this can be done - for example, the Smithsonian National Zoo has a wild heron rookery on site).

On behalf of the birds and the North Natomas community, we thank you for signing and sharing this petition! Sincerely, Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue
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A big thank you to everyone who signed the petition to preserve the pond and the wildlife at the Sleep Train Arena site. Your signatures have been submitted to the City of Sacramento, which is currently reviewing the initi...

Thank You & Next Steps
A big thank you to everyone who signed the petition to preserve the pond and the wildlife at the Sleep Train Arena site. Your signatures have been submitted to the City of Sacramento, which is currently reviewing the initial development proposal by the Sacramento Kings Organization. Our fight is just beginning. Next will be an Environmental Impact Review, which will provide another opportunity for public comment. If you would like to donate toward our continuing efforts, or even if you just want to learn more, please visit this link: https://sacheronsave.org/arenasite/ Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue
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December 9, 2019
Teresa Haenggi
[email protected]
Re: Comments on the Arco Arena Reuse PUD
Dear Ms. Haenggi:

ECOS/Habitat2020 and Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue offer the following comments regarding the Arco Arena Reuse Planned Unit Development (PUD)
ECOS, a 501c3 organization, and Habitat 2020, the Conservation Committee of ECOS, are partner coalitions dedicated to protecting the natural resources of the greater Sacramento region. Among the many ECOSHabitat 2020 member organizations are: 350 Sacramento, Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails, International Dark-Sky Association, Sierra Club Sacramento Group, Sacramento Audubon Society, California Native Plant Society, Friends of the Swainson’s Hawk, Save the American River Association, Save Our Sandhill Cranes, Sierra Club Sacramento Group, Friends of Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Sacramento Heron and Rescue and the Sacramento Area Creeks Council. ECOS is a signatory of the Water Forum Agreement, and a member of the Water Forum Environmental Caucus.

Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue is an all-volunteer wild bird rescue team focused on helping injured and orphaned baby herons and egrets (and other wild birds) born in urban environments.

The ideas presented in the PUD completely ignore that there is a fully functioning aquatic resource (the Sleep Train Arena pond) in the Plan area that is currently providing habitat and nesting opportunities for hundreds of waterfowl. The PUD presents a completely people oriented urban landscape without any consideration for the local species that we share the region with. This paradigm ignores the appeal that such an aquatic resource would have for the new residents of the project area. It also demonstrates a lack of creativity because it is not even considered for use as part of the drainage basins that the Plan area will need to include. The grassysloped drainage basin depicted in the PUD, with anticipated residents recreating there, presents a vastly inferior option to a biologically dynamic pond supporting a large healthy nesting population of herons, egrets, cormorants, and other local avian species.

If this pond is eliminated, the over 1,000 herons and egrets that nest from April to August each year would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to roost and nest, creating issues for residents and businesses.

This would also result in hundreds of injured baby birds each year that would greatly strain local wildlife rescues, which are doing the work that our local shelters would otherwise be dealing with. The pond would provide the area with a nature viewing experience that would serve as a recreational and educational opportunity. It would allow residents access to nearby nature, which has been shown by research to have mental health benefits.

The Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan’s mandate is to implement a conservation strategy that would provide regional protection for listed species that would be impacted by development in the Natomas Basin.

Though there is at least one Swainson’s hawk nesting in the Plan area, this pond is not an aquatic resource that supports listed species. But, that in no way means that it is an insignificant resource that can be filled in

with no thought given to its highest use in the Plan area. Every new project that gets approved by the City of Sacramento needs to enhance the region. The first step in this process, by definition, would be saving those resources that enhance the region. Destroying the Sleep Train Arena pond, and installing inferior features that can provide just one of the services that the original resource contributed, is the opposite of enhancement.

ECOS/Habitat 2020 and Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue strongly recommend that the City and the project proponents give serious consideration to a project design that incorporates the habitat value and community benefit of the Sleep Train Arena Pond into a drainage design that would enhance the overall value of the development. We would be happy to meet with city staff and the applicants to more fully discuss our concerns.

Egretfully yours,
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Ralph Proper Rob Burness Christy Berger
President, ECOS Co-chairman, Habitat 2020 Co-founder Sacramento Heron & Egret Rescue

December 1, 2019
Ms. Haenggi,
I respectfully submit for consideration my comments and concerns regarding the Sacramento Kings’ proposed Natomas Arena Reuse PUD guidelines dated October 2019.

It’s my understanding that the Sacramento Kings’ proposed change(s) in zoning would require a change to the city’s General Plan. North Natomas is a master planned community with the arena site at its epicenter.

Because of this, I feel any change to the city’s General Plan in regards to this site, should be included in the process currently underway to review and update the city’s General Plan and not considered in a silo, in the context of redevelopment.

I also have the following concerns:

1. The PUD guidelines proposed by the Sacramento Kings lack stakeholder input and do not reflect what people who live, work, own businesses and home in Natomas want for that site.

According to a “Natomas Reuse Plan and Process” staff report dated 5/7/2013, a Community Forum was to be held in September 2013. This is when “City staff and the Investor Group and the Natomas Arena Reuse Task Force will host a community forum to present past work, gather new input and discuss future work and schedules with the Natomas community including neighborhood associations and local business groups.” I attended a townhall at Inderkum on 12/14/2016 — more than THREE YEARS after the target date — which loosely resembled the Community Forum described in the 2013 staff report. At that time, no member of the public suggested more housing or commercial/retail at the event.

From April 2014 to June 2014, according to the 2013 staff report, there was to be Community Outreach on Development Concept(s).
“Once conceptual plans have been developed for the 184 acres, the Investor Group and City staff will host several community workshops to present the proposal and gather input. As with the Community Forum, invitees will include the general public as well as all Natomas community associations such as Natomas neighborhood associations, the Natomas Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, etc.”
The outreach done since the Sacramento Kings made public its vision for arena site reuse in a November 2018 Sacramento Business Journal article has been minimal at best. To date, I have never received a public notice or invitation to a meeting where the Kings representatives presented their proposal or gathered input, despite an in-person conversation I had with Senior VP Jeff Dorso encouraging him and his organization to better engage the public. The Kings did ask to meet with We Want A Zoo, with which I am affiliated, but it was our group’s decision to invite the public to the 11/18/2019 presentation you attended.

2. The proposed PUD guidelines lack a true vision for re-using the arena site in Natomas.

There is no developer of record. As presented on 11/18/2019, the site could be developed in

any number of ways from a golf course with single-family dwellings on large lots to sevenstory, multi-family housing units and high-end retail. The Kings admitted they have not conducted any studies that support the feasibility or demand for any of these concepts.

3. This lack of details only raises other questions. If the site is redeveloped into multi-family dwellings, where are the considerations for the needed infrastructure, such as public schools and public roadways — both of which are already impacted in the area?

4. These draft guidelines and the presentation also lack accountability for how the site is redeveloped should it be re-zoned as the Kings have proposed. What assurances does Natomas have that the Kings will not sell the land to the highest bidder, thus not making good on their promise to our community?
I will close with a quote from former Sacramento Kings president Chris Granger:
“We want to get it right. If this were just about speed, like, we could get this done by the end of this meeting. We could sell this property off and build 8,000 homes down there and be done with it. Or we could sell it to someone who has approached us on ‘I want 100 acres. I want to build an auto mall,’ but we’re not going to do those things. We have higher aspirations as a company, and we have higher aspirations as Sacramentans. We envision something that makes a difference in the world.” December 15, 2015 Sacramento City Council meeting http://bit.ly/2FrVeJH Nothing in the proposed PUD guidelines demonstrates “higher aspirations” or “something that makes a difference in the world.” Natomas, and the City of Sacramento, deserve better for this site.

Sincerely,
Brandy Tuzon Boyd
27 Vestry Court
Sacramento, CA 95835
cc:

Councilmember Angelique Ashby, District 1

December 8, 2019
City of Sacramento
Planning Department
915 I Street
Sacramento Ca. 95814
Me. Theresa Haenggi, Senior Planner
Planning Department
Dear Ms. Haenggi
I’m writing in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project. I’m concerned with the wetland area that is within the project area.

I believe you are aware of the value this wetland area has for birds and other wildlife it attracts and supports. It has been there for sometime and it would be a loss environmentally, but also to the people in the Sacramento area if it was eliminated by the reuse project.

On behalf of the Sacramento Audubon Society members, we request the wetland area be preserved for habitat preservation and nature viewing for the community.

Sincerely,
Bill Bianco
President, Sacramento Audubon Society.

From: Sacramento Sierra Club
To: Teresa Haenggi
Subject: Natomas Arena Re-use plan
Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 9:01:42 AM
To: Senior Planner Teresa Haenggi, Associate Planner, City of Sacramento I am writing on behalf of the Sacramento Sierra Club group to express concerns regarding the retention of habitat and land use in the Natomas area of Sacramento. The group has weighed in on a number of projects in the region and wants to ensure that the same principles that we have supported are considered in the development of any project that will be developed on the Natomas Arena site.

Of concern to us are:
1) Increased sprawl in light of an inadequate public transit system in an area with no definitive plan or identified funding for such a system. Though improved housing needs are a concern, there are already a number of approved housing projects underway in the Natomas area; additional dense housing on a site not previously zoned for such has the potential for disrupting attempts to reduce GHG emissions in the region, and worsen traffic on I-5. 2) Loss of habitat for existing species in the area. We recognize that the current wetlands are the result of prior land disturbance but serious consideration must be given to the need for such habitat in light of the ongoing intense development that has significantly reduced prior habitat for such wildlife in that area.
3) The current plans do not appear to leave any undeveloped open space, a feature that could certainly incorporate the wetlands and enhance the area to allow for a more natural visual, low maintenance space that can be enjoyed as nature preserve.

We hope the City will consider less intense development of the site, the retention of the wetlands in the area and the possibility of other uses on the site, such as the proposed zoo.

Thank you for your consideration of these comments.

Barbara Leary, Chairperson
Sierra Club Sacramento Group
909 12th Street, Suite 202, Sacramento, CA 95818
www.sierraclub.org/mother-lode/sacramento
[email protected]
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Denise Moore
5060 Dodson Lane
Sacramento, CA 95835
November 19, 2019
[email protected]
Mayor Steinberg, Angelique Ashby and Teresa Haenggi
915 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Mayor Steinberg, Angelique Ashby and Teresa Haenggi:

I read the Sacramento Kings Arena reuse plan, project P18-077, that was submitted to the City of Sacramento in October and was reviewed the other night at a Natomas residents meeting in Westlake. This plan does not have what Natomas residents need. We need more business offices with job opportunities and a zoo. We do not need a plan that is like Folsom Palladio with high density housing surrounding it. We already have 3,000 new homes being built at the I-5 /99 intersection.

The City of Sacramento taxpayers gave a lot to have the Kings move from the Sleep Train Arena site to the new Golden 1 Center in downtown. It is time the Kings give back to the city for what we have paid out in taxes and supported them through the years. We are currently in need of a new zoo.

The current space is too small and they must move to keep accreditation. While there are other sites like the Natomas Regional Park and Bing Maloney Golf course the arena site seems to be the best use of space. The Natomas Regional Park is already lacking parking and is built up with housing all around it. The roads surrounding the area could not handle the extra influx of people. The arena site however, has lots of exit points and was designed to handle traffic.

Please do not allow the owners of the arena site to build lots of high-density and retail we do not need.

Sincerely,
Denise Moore

December 9, 2019
Dear Ms. Haenggi,
This is in regards to the Natomas Arena Reuse Project Planned Unit Development (PUD), Project P18-077. I used to live very close to the Sleep Train Arena and I now live in Old North Sacramento but I still enjoy running and riding my bicycle on the trails all around the Natomas area. The #1 reason I loved living near Natomas (and I still exercise there) is the wonderful bird watching. I am very concerned, though, about all the rampant development in the area! What will be left??
The Arena PUD fails to mention the large pond on the property, which provides habitat for thousands of birds. The PUD does not consider the wildlife who use this pond as their home. It also does not take into account the ramifications of the pond’s removal. This property contains a large wetland area that is home to thousands of wildlife, and is an important nesting site for over 1,000 herons and egrets every year. I ask that the City require the pond on the property to be preserved.

If this pond is eliminated, the herons and egrets would very likely move to the surrounding neighborhoods to nest, creating issues for residents and businesses. Herons and egrets have historically moved into suburban neighborhoods when their nesting habitat has been removed, such as in the Pocket area of South Sacramento where they nest in and around an apartment complex. Rescue groups find up to a dozen injured baby birds every day during nesting season at this site. Residents complain about: the birds’ feces raining down from the trees, the noise (especially from the Black-crowned Night Herons, which are nocturnal), and the injured and deceased babies on the ground.

The best solution would be for the zoo to move to this property and incorporate the pond into its exhibits. It is an incredible resource and opportunity for the public to view nature in action. If the City is unable to require the property owners to preserve the property, then I ask that the City select this site for the zoo and work with the community to preserve the pond and nesting site.

Thank you,
Christopher Argyros
1932 El Monte Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95815

Greater Sacramento Economic Council
400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2520
Sacramento, CA 95814
January 11, 2022
Dear Chairwoman Reid and fellow Commissioners,
On behalf of the Greater Sacramento Sacramento Economic Council, I would like to express our support of the plan to redevelop Sleep Train Arena. Our organization is comprised of 45 CEOs and 20 communities in the Greater Sacramento region committed to bringing investment and jobs to our community.

This project is extremely important for the state capital of California region as we look to advance Greater Sacramento’s economy bringing more high-wage jobs to the area. Our community needs to significantly diversify its economy, currently 22.5% of our total employment is in government jobs, the highest among our peer markets.

The California Northstate University hospital medical center project is vital because it brings high-wage, technical skill, nongovernment jobs for our residents at a time when we need more healthcare employees now more than ever. We are told the project will generate more than 7,000 permanent jobs for our region. Additionally, an educational hospital is not just an employer but is a public health benefit that will increase our highly skilled workforce every year.

The proposed General Plan amendments, zoning changes, and Planned Unit Development Guidelines resolves one of the biggest hurdles to developing this critical infill location. The proposed zoning is flexible and can fit many new and exciting opportunities.

The project also encourages a strong investment in housing for all residents of Sacramento:
affordable, workforce, and step-up housing. The potential to use an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District to ensure that the area can develop roadways and other public facilities necessary for the success of such a big site is an added benefit.

We hope this project moves forward for the economic prosperity of our region as we look to build growth, sustainability equity and competitiveness in our market.

Thank you for your support and consideration.

Sincerely,
Barry Broome
President & CEO, Greater Sacramento Economic Council

From: audra Custodio
To: Innovation Park
Subject: Re: Innovation Park Planned Unit Development Project @ Sleep Train Arena (P18-077) Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 4:09:48 PM
Definitely want a hospital here!
Blessings,
Audra Michelle
Blog: www.audramichelle.us
Instagram: @audraamichelle
cell: 818-207-7653
"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." Romans 14:19

From: Cameron Cenedella
To: Innovation Park; Jose Quintanilla
Subject: RE: Innovation Park Planned Unit Development Project @ Sleep Train Arena (P18-077) Date: Friday, November 5, 2021 4:06:33 PM
Thank you for the update. I have always maintained that this area be used for either the Zoo or Medical. The owners were given so much with their new location the return needs to be something needed for the community.

Thanks,
Cam
From: Innovation Park [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 05, 2021 4:01 PM
To: Jose Quintanilla
Cc: Innovation Park
Subject: Innovation Park Planned Unit Development Project @ Sleep Train Arena (P18-077) Hello,
You are receiving this email because you commented on the North Natomas Arena Reuse Project in 2019. The project, now called the Innovation Park Planned Unit Development, requests entitlements to redevelop the 183-acre Sleep Train Arena site. The project includes a medical campus consisting of a hospital and medical school campus. Information on the Innovation Park and CNU Hospital project can be found on the City’s website at the link below:

City’s webpage for the Innovation Park CNU Hospital proposal.

Links to all project documents can be found on the website. We look forward to any comments you may have.

Thank you,
Jose R. Quintanilla
Associate Planner, North Area (North Natomas, South Natomas, North Sacramento) Planning Division | Community Development Department
300 Richards Blvd., 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 808-7531 | [email protected]
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