HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-136 N.C.S. 07/17/2006 Resolution No. 2006-136 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA,
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF ARGUMENTS
FOR ADVISORY MEASURE SUBMITTED AT THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2006 CONSOLIDATED GENERAL ELECTION
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF TAE MEASURE
WHEREAS, §9219 of the Elections Code of the State of California authorizes the. City
Council, by majority vote, to adopt provisions to provide for the filing of arguments for city
measures submitted at municipal elections; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma has added to the General
Municipal Election to be held November 7, 2006, the consideration of a proposed Advisory
Measure regarding opposition to proposed gaming on approximately 277 acres of land located
south of the City of Petaluma between Highway 101 and the Petaluma River opposite Kastania
Road (attached as Exhibit A) to be placed before the voters; and,
WHEREAS, the ballot question to be voted upon at the Election is as follows:
ADVISORY VOTE ONLY
"Shall the City Council of the City of Petaluma take all lawful
steps within its authority, including, but not limited to, the
following steps, to oppose gaming on 277 acres, more or less, of
land generally located south of Petaluma City limits between _ YES
Highway 101 and the Petaluma River and opposite Kastania
Road (the "Property"):
1. opposing all acts necessary for the United States to place
the Property into trust status on behalf of the Dry Creek
Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians;
2. opposing all other required acts for federal and/or state
authorities to approve any use of the Property for
gaming;
3. communicating to all local, state and federal officials
with authority concerning gaming on the Property the NO
opposition of the qualified electors of the City of
Petaluma ("Voters") to gaming on the Property;
4. urging all local, state and federal officials with authority
concerning gaming on the Property to take all lawful
steps within their authority to oppose gaming on the
Pro ert consistent with the will of the Voters."
Resolution No. 2006-136 N.C.S. Page 1
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the measure set forth in the
recital above and Exhibit A hereto to the City Attorney.
SECTION 2. The City Attorney is directed to prepare an impartial analysis of the
measure as provided in Section 9280 of the Election Code of the State of California. The
impartial analysis shall be filed with the City Clerk by August 21, 2006; the date fixed by the
City Clerk as the deadline for submitting said material.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 9219 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, arguments submitted for or against the above measure shall not exceed 300 words in
length, and shall be printed upon the same sheet of paper and mailed to each voter with the
sample ballot for the election.
SECTION 4. One of the following headings, as appropriate, shall precede the argument's
wording but shall not be counted in the 300-word maximum: "Argument in Support of Advisory
Measure Concerning Opposition to Proposed Gaming on Approximately 277 Acres South of the
City of Petaluma Between Highway 101 and the Petaluma River Opposite Kastania Road," or,
- "Argument Against Advisory Measure Concerning Opposition to Proposed Gaming on
Approximately 277 Acres South of the City of Petaluma Between Highway 101 and the
Petaluma River Opposite Kastania Road."
SECTION 5. Printed arguments submitted to voters in accordance with Section 9219 of
the Elections Code shall be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and
signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name
of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers.
SECTION 6. Said arguments are due in the Office of the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on
Friday, August 21, 2006.
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 rov as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 17`h day of July, 2006, f rm
by the following vote:
ity At rney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None !
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ATTEST:
City Clerk ayor
Resolution No. 2006-136 N.C.S. Page 2
ADVISORY VOTE ONLY:
"Shall the City Council of the City of Petaluma take all lawful
steps within its authority, including, but not limited to, the
following steps, to oppose gaming on 277 acres, more or less, of
land generally located south of Petaluma City limits between yES
Ilighway 101 and the Petaluma River and opposite Kastania
Road (the "Property"):
1. opposing all acts necessary for the United States to place
the Property into trust status on behalf of the Dry Creek
Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians;
2. opposing all other required acts for federal and/or state
authorities to approve any use of the Property for
gaming;
3. communicating to all local, state and federal officials
with authority concerning gaming on the Property the
opposition of the qualified electors of the City of NO
Petaluma ("Voters") to gaming on the Property;
4. urging all local, state and federal officials with authority
concerning gaming on the Property to take all lawful
steps within their authority to oppose gaming on the
Property consistent with the will of the Voters."
EXHIBIT A
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