A majorĬoncern of the residents was the impact to local traffic, congestion and safety especially around schools. A majority were opposed to the agreement. The Board of Supervisors meeting was filled to overflowing. The JIV will provide $4.8 million in initial payments and equipment and over $2.75 million annually for fire, life safety and public safety services and includes two new fire trucks for East County and a 4x4 vehicle.

However tribal leaders have indicated the JIV is committed to mitigate any and all significant adverse off-reservation environmental impacts.Įrica Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian Village stated, 'We are grateful for the Supervisors' vote today and County staff’s work on the government-to-government negotiations during the past year.'Ī related Fire and Life Safety services agreement was penned between the JIV and the County in January of this year. In addition the land in Jamul is zoned AG for agricultural so the owners/developers would need to get a variance to the zoning and general plan for the region. If a private commercial project (like a shopping mall or stadium) were to be built in an unincorporated part of the County, the property owners would be required to bear the cost of mitigation, remediation, regulations, inspections and fees. The County of San Diego has limited jurisdiction. Building a casino on a reservation has its own state and federal rules. The gaming compact does not require an agreement with the County nor does it require a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) evaluation. The JIV entered into a gaming compact in 1999 with the State of California for a casino. The agreement includes mitigation referencing County ordinance or other regulations related to hazardous materials, biological impacts, storm water runoff, visual resources, noise, air quality, water resources, cultural resources, public safety and ongoing reporting related to the operations of the casino. The Jamul Indian Village (JIV) is one of 13 federally recognized Native American tribes that make up the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego County. The agreement passed on a 3-1 vote, with Vice Chairwoman Dianne Jacob opposed and Supervisor Greg Cox absent. The agreement will memorialize negotiations regarding the construction and operation of the tribes Hollywood Casino Jamul set to open this summer.

Facebook Journalism Project covid-19 reportingĪp(Jamul) - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jamul Indian Village of California.

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