Resolution No. 4760394
RESOLUTION NO. 4760
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA CASINO GAMBLING, REGULATION
AND TAXATION AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, proponents of The California Casino Gambling, Regulation and Taxation
Amendment have met California Secretary of State filing requirements to obtain signatures to
qualify this measure as a ballot initiative for the June 2, 1998 general election; and
WHEREAS, this measure would amend the State Constitution to repeal the existing ban
on gambling casinos; and
WHEREAS, it would also legalize casino gambling, including slot machines, at five
horse race tracks in California, including Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, on a 24 hour
per day, 365 day per year basis; and
WHEREAS, the sale of alcoholic beverages would be permitted at these locations during
all hours of operation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment would preempt all municipal authority to regulate
or restrict the operations of such casinos; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Amendment would generate no revenue to the City of Cypress
by which a revenue stream could be provided to fund governmental response to issues associated
with the casino operation; and
WHEREAS, a high general use of a casino located at the Los Alamitos Race Course
property could negatively impact future development in the City; and
WHEREAS, increases in traffic associated with a casino could impact property values
of adjacent property and properties that would share high volume streets; and
WHEREAS, secondary effects of this type of gambling could include increases in crime;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Cypress has received correspondence from Los Alamitos Race
Course stating that they do not support the proposed initiative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Cypress opposes The California Casino Gambling, Regulation and Taxation Amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress, at a regular
meeting held on the 10th day of February, 1997.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, LILLIAN M. HAINA, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on
the 10th day of February 1997, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None and Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS