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4WAW -WW Us Sadiq, 2065 E. Eighth Street, Stockton, said that as Muslims they look at education as their number 1 priority. He does not think there will be a problem with traffic. Kalil Scaffi, 4964 Bayview Circle, Stockton, said that he is speaking on behalf of the Stockton Student mosque_ He said that it is very important for all children.as well as Muslim children to have the ability to hold and to strengthen their religious identity. He added that there is no Islamic school available in the area; and as a Muslim it is very important to teach their faith. Richard Jones, 275.E. Popular Street, Lodi, said he.is the president and chief.executive:officer.of the Lodi Bos and Girls Club.and also the.president of the Lodi Unified School District Board'of Education. For the . past 10.years the Lodi Boys and Girls Club have opened their.doors to the Muslim community to allow them to come into the facility for prayers. The Muslims are good people and know how to conduct themselves as gentlemen. Mr. Shah said he was the first Muslim to come to Lodi in 1957, and he is in support of the project. Pastor Ricky Hem said he lives across the street from the proposed project. He has 10 acres and has also planned on someday building a church_ He does not feel that this project will impact the agriculture. Mr. Hem thinks this is going to be a very good facility for the Muslims_ Tar Kaundi,4259 Pinehurst Circle, Stockton said they have two major festivals a year. Mr. Kaundi indicated that during these festivals there is no partying or drinking. The festivals are held to meet the families of other members. Vasimar Karm, 717"K" Street, Sacramento, Executive Director of KR Counsel of the Sacramento Valley, said that the population of the Muslim community is increasing rapidly, including Lodi. The Muslim community is in need of centers and facilities for religious services, cultural activities, and educational services. He urged the County officials to approve this project. Fatima Parvez, 4804 Grouse Run Drive, Stockton, said that she is in support of the Farooqia Islamic Center. The Farooqui Islamic Center will accommodate men, women, and children in their community. She is one of the parents who travels over 160 miles a day to take her children to school in Sacramento. The center will be a great relief to those parents who travel so far. She urged staff to approve the project. Francisco Trujillo, 831 S. Pleasant Street, Lodi, said he has established a good relationship with the Muslim community in Lodi. He said that they are pushing for a better education. Commissioner Solari indicated that anyone with new information is welcome to present it. They may come forward and speak. Ruby Nasco, Director of the Neighborhood Center for Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin, said they have six(6)family resource centers in Lodi and Stockton. She said that the Farooqia Islamic Center is very much needed. She urged staff to approve the project. Tahir Monsour, 1770 Hiddenbrook Court, Manteca, said he is in support of the Farooqia Islamic Center. Ad mid Mammood, Stockton, said he is asking the staff's support of the project_ Noel Shah, representative of the South Asian Cultural Club as well as the Muslim People of Lodi, said the kids have realized that there is no recreation in Lodi for children. The children would like to see this project happen so that they could learn more of their culture and religion. Mohammad Adil said he is the applicant of this project. He said they need this place. They have done PC MINUTES -4 - PC: 4-21-05 ,, :.