Wilton Miwok Rancheria
- November 2, 2021: Petition for Writ of Certiorari to U. S. Supreme Court
- The question presented is: Whether the Secretary can acquire land in trust on behalf of Indians whose federal supervision was terminated by Congress
- June 23, 2021 Federal Register Notice
- June 21, 2021: Zoning administrator staff report
- Minor design change
- June 1, 2021: Appellants Petition for En Banc Review
- Appellants have petitioned for an En Blanc Review for these reasons: 1. The panel's new redelegation rules will have repercussions beyond the Department's regulations 2. The panel effectively removed any burden on an agency to accurately inform the public of a proposed action under NEPA. 3. The Court should conduct En Banc review before allowing settlement to negate Section 10(b) of the CRA
- April 16, 2021: (RULING) Stand Up For California v. Department of the Interior
- The Court rules in favor of the Department of the Interior.
- July 22, 2020: Stand Up and et al final opening brief - Appeal
- Appeal
- October 21, 2019: Press Release - Notice of Appeal Filed to Federal District Court Decision
- U.S. District Court District of Columbia Notice of Electronic Filing The following transaction was entered by MacLean, Jennifer on 10/21/2019 at 4:06 PM and filed on 10/21/2019 Case Name: STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA! et al v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR et al Case Number: 1:17-cv-00058-TNM Filer:PATTY JOHNSON STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA! JOE TEIXEIRA LYNN WHEAT WARNING: CASE CLOSED on 10/07/2019 Document Number: 111 Docket Text: NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to [109] Memorandum & Opinion, [110] Order, by PATTY JOHNSON, STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA!, JOE TEIXEIRA, LYNN WHEAT. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-6466169. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, Order, # (2) Exhibit B, Memorandum Opinion)(MacLean, Jennifer)
- October 7, 2019: Stand Up v. U.S. Dept of the Interior –Decision Federal District Court
- The decision favours the Wilton Tribe. Stand Up has filed a Notice of Appeal to this decision October 21, 2019
- June 13, 2019: Stand Up and Citizens Reply Brief
- Motion for Summary Judgement
- April 22, 2019: FOIA Reply Water & Sewer Easements
- documents included in related items
- April 1, 2019: Stand Up v. DOI (Wilton) Oral Arguments Requested -- Points and Authorities
- January 19, 2019: Stand Up for California v. U.S. Dept. of Interior – Wilton
- In May, the citizens established a prima facie showing of bad faith on the part of the government. As a result, the government was ordered to log the over 1,000 documents it tried to withhold from the administrative record. When the government refused to fully comply with that order, the citizens were forced to file a second motion. The government quickly capitulated, and in December, it produced a privilege log for the hundreds of documents it left off the first log. Because of the citizens’ efforts, the government ultimately produced hundreds of documents it improperly withheld. Those documents show that the Tribe pressured the government to cut corners and the government willingly agreed, working around the clock to issue a decision that normally takes 15 months in less than two days. The Tribe is touting the Court’s denial of the citizens’ extraordinary request to override attorney-client and deliberative privileges as a major victory, when in fact the citizens have succeeded in forcing the production of hundreds of records that document serious problems with the decision. The case will now proceed to the merits, with the benefit of a more accurate administrative record.
- October 15, 2018: Letter to NIGC
- Sept. 2018: Supplemental NEPA Review - NIGC
- Supplemental NEPA Review of Management Contract
- May 31, 2018: Stand Up for California v. Secretary of the Interior
- "Citing the apparent "political pressure" from Capitol Hill and a "rushed review process," U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden this week granted opponents of the Wilton Rancheria's proposed casino more leeway to seek additional Interior documents." "It's a technical decision, but a pointed one, with McFaddden concluding there was evidence of "bad faith" by Interior officials. The 16-page decision is also instructive, offering a behind-the-scenes snapshot of an administration's furious final days."
- April 16, 2018: Motion to Complete or Supplement the Administrative Record
- This Motion was brought forward because the Dept. of the Interior was withholding 1,098 documents as privileged. Plaintiffs appealed that response on February 12, 2018, but the Department did not timely resolved the appeal or produced the Vaughn index as requested.
- February 28, 2018- Ruling: Stand Up v Department of Interior
- SOI Zinke, BIA
- UPDATE: August 10, 2017: Amended Federal Complaint
- Citizens and Stand Up for California are challenging the sudden flurry of decisions made to approve the taking of land into trust for the sole purpose of a casino within the city limits of Elk Grove.
- January 22, 2018- Federal Register
- Tribal State Com.
- June 20, 2017: Petition for Writ of Mandate
- Alleged CEQA and Brown Act Violations by the City of Elk Grove
- Jan. 19, 2017: Email Ethics Official Comments on Potential Conflicts of Ms. Dutchske
- Jan. 17, 2017: Email Ms. Dutschke to Ms Grigonis
- Ethics concerns
- Jan. 17, 2017: Email between Ms. Dutschke and Assistant to the Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs
- Ethic's Officers wants information regarding family relationships with Wilton Tribal Members
- Pages from City of Galt.pdf
- Oct. 1, 2017 Motion for Summary Judgement
- Stand Up Motion for Summary Judgement
- Sept. 7, 2017 Request of Secretary of State
- Request to comment on certification of Tribal State Compact
- Sept. 7, 2017 Request for a Veto of AB 1606
- August 14, 2017: Request for Clarification of Ruling
- State Court Ruling
- August 10, 2017: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Today, citizens of the City of Elk Grove and Stand Up for California filed an amended federal complaint against the United States Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and in their official capacity Ryan Zinke Secretary of the Interior and Michael Black - Special Assistant to the Director.
- July 17, 2017: Stand Up For California Statement of Dismissal of Administrative Appeal
- July 14, 2017: Final Agency Decision - Gaming Fee to Trust
- proposed casino at the outlet mall in Elk Grove
- June 20, 2017: Citizens v. City of Elk Grove
- Petition for Writ of Mandate PRA and Brown Act Complaint
- March 17, 2017: Mr. Black's Notice of Assumption
- March 13, 2017: Amended CEQA Complaint / Petition
- City has multiple violations
- March 15, 2017: IBIA - Objection to Mr. Black Assumption of Jurisdiction
- March 8, 2017: Notice of Assumption by Michael Black
- Feb. 21, 2017: Citizens IBIA COMPAINT - Petition for Preliminary Relief
- Larry Roberts signed several decisions on Jan.19th well after 5pm as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. Under 25 CFR 151.12, the only decisions that are final are those by the Ass Sec or Sec. All others go to IBIA. Land can't go into trust until after exhaustion of administrative appeal. This is crystal clear in the regulation. The Transfers into trust are invalid based on the following: Washburn did not assign responsibility to a Deputy Assistant – Indian Affairs. Roberts assumed Washburn’s position as acting ASIA on January 1, 2016. Once Roberts’ position as Acting ASIA expired (210 days into 2016), he was back to being Principal Deputy ASIA. A Principal Deputy ASIA has NO authority to sign off on a gaming fee to trust or issue a decision on trust lands
- Jan. 19, 2017: Wilton Record of Decision
- Jan. 17, 2017: Request for a Review
- Jan. 13, 2017: Stand Up and Elk Grove Community Group comments on FEIS
- Jan. 10, 2017: Governor Brown Comments on Wilton Rancheria
- Jan. 9, 2017: Governor's Comment Fee to Trust
- Jan. 2016: Beckham Report Wilton Rancheria
- JAN. 6, 2017: Stand Up et al - NOA supplemental comments.pdf
- STAND UP FOR CALIFORNIA AND COMMUNITY GROUP COMMENTS ON NOTICE OF APPLICATION
- Dec. 29, 2016: Letter to Asst. Sec. IA Larry Roberts
- Dec. 22, 2016: CEQA COMPLAINT - Points and Authorities in Support Ex Parte Application for Order to Show Cause: Preliminary Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order
- Pages 6,7,& 8 provide a timeline of events.
- Dec. 21, 2016: Letter to Acting Assit. Secretary IA Larry Roberts
- At this time we must request confirmation from BIA that it will not proceed with the trust application until a number of state law questions affecting title to the proposed trust land are resolved.
- Dec. 16, 2016: Amendment to DA Recorded Book -Page 0447
- Suspend ordinance until certification of the referendum signatures.
- Dec. 15, 2016: Elk Grove City Officials Failed to Provide Citizens and Open, Fair Process
- Wilton Constitution and By Laws
- FOIA response requesting documents from 1936 forward
- Nov. 23, 2016: Email Ms. Koch and Ms. Russel
- Call from Chairman Hitchcock, he want to push the gaming application through before the new administration and has concerns over the unmitigated Corps issues.
- October 12, 2016: Letter Opposing Amendment to the Development Agreement
- Amendment to the DA allows Hughes Corporation to sell land to the Wilton Tribe for a Casino Development with Boyd Gaming.
- Sept. 28, 2016: City Staff Report and MOU between City of Elk Grove and the Wilton Tribe
- Sept. 28, 2016: City Resolution and MOU with the Wilton Tribe
- Unsigned MOU
- Sept. 27, 2016: Supplemental Comment letter Stand Up to BIA on DEIS
- Sept. 26, 2016: CEQA Letter to City of Elk Gove
- June 14, 2016: MOU
- MOU between City of Elk Grove and the Wilton Rancheria
- June 2016: Sacramento County MSA with Wilton.
- Memorandum of Understanding and Intergovermental Agreement between the County of Sacramento and Wilton Rancheria
- March 17, 2016: Wilton Tribe is seeking Restored Lands
- March 3, 2016: Reply FOIA from OFA
- September 28, 2015: Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board letter of comment
- July 9, 2015: Department of Transportation Letter of comment
- Comment letter of needed improvements to Route 99 and interchange
- June 10, 2015: State Route 99/Mingo Road Interchange Concept Design Options
- May 14, 2015: Cal Trans Office, Meeting Summary - Mingo Road Interchange Discussion
- April 13, 2015: Sacramento County Comments on Administrative Draft EIS/TPED
- Jan 1. 2015: Site Map of Proposed Project
- August 26, 2014: Wilton Rancheria Trip Generation
- June 24, 2014: Omni Means Wilton Casino Traffic Forecast
- May 16, 2014: Letter of comment Community Development
- Attached is a 7 page letter of comment dated January 2, 2014 and a letter dated March 22, 2013.
- April 30, 2014: Revised Notice of Application - New Location
- March 11, 2014: Omni Means - Eastview Specific Plan Transportation Impact Analysis
- March 4, 2014: Galt Development Projections
- Feb. 2014: Notice of Availability Wilton Scoping Report
- Feb. 24, 2014: Two Additional scoping letters
- List of environmental issues raised in the letters from the City of Galt and Tim Roboy former Council Member
- Jan. 6, 2014: Stand Up For California's comment on the Notice of Intent
- Letter of comment on the Notice of Intent Scoping Hearing to develop a casino along highway 99 outside the city limits of Galt.
- 2014: Slide Presentation to City of Elk Grove
- Presenters Howard Huges Public Relations
- Dec. 23, 2013: Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
- Dec. 19, 2013: Wilton Rancheria Project Site
- Dec. 9, 2013: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
- Document received by Sacramento County
- December 2013: Tribal Executive Summary of Gaming Project
- Dec. 4, 2013: Federal Register - Intent to prepare EIS
- Dec. 4, 2013: Notice of Intent to file Environmental Report
- Federal Register Notice: Off Reservation Gaming proposal
- Dec. 4, 2013: Notice of Intent EIS Proposed Gaming Application
- This notice advises the public that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as lead agency intends to gather information necessary for preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) in connection with the Wilton Rancheria's (Tribe) application requesting that the United States acquire land in trust in Sacramento County, California, for the construction and operation of a gaming facility.
- Nov. 21, 2013: Tribal Council Resolution 2013-53
- Proposed Off Reservation Casino, document initiates NEPA process
- April 30, 2013: Wilton Tribe to Sacramento County Executive Notice of 160 ac. Application
- March 15, 2013: Sacramento County Acceptance of Cooperating Agency Status
- Dec. 9, 2009: Judges Orders Further Briefing
- Oct. 26, 2009: U.S.District Court Docket Sheet
- County of Sacramento, City of Elk Grove seek to intervene Complaint, answers, declarations and exhibits in related items attached to this page.
- July 13, 2009 - Federal Register Notice of Restoration
- June 26, 2009 - ltr County of Sacramento and City of Elk Grove to Governor Schwarzenegger
- Request to intervene
- June 4, 2009: Stipulation and Proposed Order for Judgment
- Order for Stipulated Judgment
- June 4, 2009: Stipulation For Entry of Judgment
- Dec. 22, 1983: Tillie Hardwick v. USA
- 1983 Order Approving entry of Final Judgment and the Stipulation for entry of Judgment in the Hardwick case. See Paragraph 14 on page 7 of the Stipulation, i.e. Claims of Wilton, et al are dismissed without prejudice.
- Sept. 22, 1964: Notice of Federal Termination of Federal Supervision
- The Wilton Rancheria 38.81 acres, is located north of the Wilton Post office and general store, about twenty-four miles southeast of Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. List of distributess.
- July 13, 1964: Office of Tribal Operations
- All actions required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the plan for the distribution of assets of the wilton Rancheria have been completed for some time and a "Completion Statement" was sent to your office on July 19, 1961.
- July 19, 1961: Wilton Rancheria - Completion Statement
- The convayance of the assents of the Rancheria has been completed within the three year period established in Public law 85-671.
- August 18, 1958: Distribution Plan of the Assets
- August 20, 1957: 85th Congress 1st Session H.R. 2824
- To provide for the distribution of the land and assets of certain Indian Rancherias and reservations in California, and for other purposes.
- 2009: Response to FOIA - from Dale Morris Director
- Request for historical documents on Wilton Rancheria
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