HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-167 N.C.S. 11/06/2017Resolution No. 2017 -167 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER OFFERING
AMENDED LANGUAGE, AND INDICATING CONTINUING
OPPOSITION, TO HR 597 (DENHAM)
WHEREAS, the City Council sent a letter of opposition to Senators Dianne Feinstein
and Kamala Harris on September 18, 2017 opposing HR 597; and
WHEREAS, in subsequent conversations with Senator Feinstein's office, the City was
asked for specifics on how to change Section 5 of HR 597; and
WHEREAS, the City has received direction to present the proposed statutory language
modifications shown in Exhibit 1 to the letter of opposition; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma remains opposed to HR 597.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council offers proposed
amendments to Section 5 of HR 597 as detailed in Exhibit 1 to this Resolution and indicates its
continuing opposition to the Bill.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as/ of
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 61h day of November, ;'` fon
2017, by the following vote:
City Attorn}
AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
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HR 597, Section 5(b)
1. Language in current bill:
Exhibit 1 to Resolution
(b) OTHER LANDS TAKEN INTO TRUST.
(1) TIME - LIMITED PROHIBITION. —Lands taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe
in Sonoma County after the date of the enactment of this Act shall not be eligible for gaming
under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq) until after March 15, 2037.
(2) PERMANENT PROHIBITION.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), lands located
north of a line that runs in a cardinal east and west direction and is defined by California State
Highway Route 12 as it crosses through Sonoma County at Highway 101 as they are physically
on the ground and used for transportation on January 1, 2016, and extending to the furthest
extent of Sonoma County shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq.).
2. City of Petaluma's Preferred Modification:
(b) OTHER LANDS TAKEN INTO TRUST. —
(1) PERMANENT PROHIBITION. —Lands taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe
in Sonoma County after the date of the enactment of this Act shall not be eligible for gaming
under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq).
3. City of Petaluma's Second Choice Modification:
(b) OTHER LANDS TAKEN INTO TRUST.
(1) TIME - LIMITED PROHIBITION. —Lands taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe
in Sonoma County after the date of the enactment of this Act shall not be eligible for gaming
under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq.) until after March 15, 2037.
After that date, lands taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe in Sonoma County would not
automatically be eligible for gaming but would still need to qualify as eligible for gaming
pursuant to 25 U.S.C. 2519 or other statute.
(2) PERMANENT PROHIBITION.— Notwithstanding paragraph (1), lands located
north of a line that runs in a cardinal east and west direction and is defined by California State
Highway Route 12 as it crosses through Sonoma County at Highway 101 as they are physically
on the ground and used for transportation on January 1, 2016, and extending to the furthest
extent of Sonoma County shall not be eligible for gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory
Act (25 U.S.C. 2710 et seq.).
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