The MOU does give the county some mitigation that it would automatically get if a commercial development were built in the unincorporated area. The compact does not require any pact with the county or a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review. The tribe first negotiated a state tribal gaming compact with California in 1999. The MOU between county and tribe calls for mitigation of hazardous materials, storm water runoff, noise, air quality and other environmental impacts associated with the casino according to county regulations, although the tribe would normally operate under federal regulations. The agreement was adopted on a 3-1 vote, with one supervisor, Diane Jacob, a resident of Jamul, opposed. The 200,000 square foot casino will have 1,700 slot machines, nearly 50 gaming tables, restaurants, bars, a Tony Gwynn sports bar and 1,900 spaces of parking. The grand opening is expected this summer. The tribe stands ready to open its $400 million Hollywood Casino Jamul-San Diego, to be built and operated by Penn National Gaming. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors in Southern California has approved a memorandum of understanding with the Jamul Indian Village of east San Diego County.
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