HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022.110 (06-21-22) RESOLUTION NO. 2022.110
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPPOSING
INITIATIVE 19-0029A
WHEREAS, California initiative 19-0029 would amend the Constitution —
authorizing roulette and games played with dice (such as craps) solely at tribal casinos;
and
WHEREAS, the initiative would also authorize sports wagering solely at tribal
casinos and horse racing tracks; and
WHEREAS, these changes to the Constitution guarantee tribal casinos a virtual
monopoly on all gaming in California; and
WHEREAS, California tribal casinos are an $8 billion-a-year industry, but are not
subject to state income taxes, property taxes or local sales taxes, and
WHEREAS, California tribal casinos promised they would contribute at least $9
billion to the state by 2030 in return for exclusivity on slot machine gambling, but instead
sued California to avoid paying their fair share; and
WHEREAS, California tribal casinos pay virtually nothing to the state or local
governments to help fund critical needs like schools, public safety, and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal analysis by the independent Legislative Analyst's Office
found the tribal casino's monopoly on sports betting compared to other initiatives would
result in a loss of hundreds of millions of dollars each year in taxes for the state that could
go toward local programs; and
WHEREAS, tribal casinos now want to give themselves a monopoly on sports
betting — preventing online or mobile gaming that would generate $500 million each year
in taxes for the state that could go toward local programs; and
WHEREAS, the tribal casino initiative also changes the Constitution to allow tribal
casinos to hire private trial lawyers and replace the role of the Attorney General to sue
their non-tribal competitors; and
WHEREAS, the potential for frivolous lawsuits could "negatively affects
cardrooms, the local governments that receive revenues from cardrooms could
experience a reduction in such revenues. In addition, the state and local governments
could experience increased costs," according to the independent Legislative Analyst's
Office analysis; and
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WHEREAS, the Legislative Analyst's Office analysis said, "local governments
could also experience decreased revenue," which could lead to higher taxes — hurting
local taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE LYNWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Lynwood hereby finds and declares
that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings
and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Lynwood formally opposes Initiative 19-
0029 and urges California voters to reject the measure this November.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of
the City of Lynwood.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of
the City of Lynwood.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st da f June, 2022
Jorge sanova
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Maria Quinonez
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Noel Tapia
CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lynwood at a meeting held on the 21stday of June, 2022.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, SANTANA, SOTO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SOLACHE AND MAYOR CASANOVA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Maria Quihon4k,
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria Quinonez, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the
Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a
full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2022.110 on file in my office and that
said Resolution was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this
21stday of June, 2022.
Maria Quinonez,
City Clerk
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