Vacaville Council Delays Lagoon Valley Project, Cannot Stop It

VACAVILLE, CA- The Vacaville City Council delayed their final approval for development at the second reading of the of Lagoon Valley project proposal Tuesday, following strong local opposition.

The Daily Republic reports, many residents spoke against the plan at the City Council meeting, raising concerns for the impacts of building on the nearly 870-acre site, and questioning the new construction of a golf course following the recent closure of Vacaville’s Green Tree Golf Club last month.

The Mayor, Len Augustine, reportedly told residents that the council hears them and would like more information about what would happen if the they deny the development agreement.

He commented that denying the agreement would not stop the project because the City of Vacaville cannot afford to buy the land.

Locals have rallied to support a ‘Save the Lagoon’ movement in hopes of blocking development in the area adjacent to the Lagoon Valley park and pond in Vacaville.

Opponents of the development have created an online petition that surfaced on social media earlier this month with approximately 50 signatures, as of today, it has been electronically signed by more than 4,900 petition supporters.

Read more Patch coverage of the story:

• Lagoon Valley Development Opponents Say Impacts Will Be Widespread
• Vacaville Approves Development of Lagoon Valley, Citizens Petitioning to Save the Park

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