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The memorandum outlines a recommendation to amend Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code. The proposed amendments aim to streamline regulations, improve clarity, and enhance enforcement practicality for cardrooms. Key changes include revising crime reporting requirements, expanding allowable betting layouts, repealing unnecessary limitations on patron presence, removing restrictions on tournament play, and permitting complimentary food and beverages for patrons. The amendments are intended to align with current operational needs while maintaining public safety and regulatory integrity.
Key points
Amendments to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code are proposed.
Changes include revising crime reporting requirements and expanding betting layout designs.
Repeal of limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises.
Removal of the four-tournament-per-year limit and an exception for charitable contributions.
Permitting cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Limitations
Several sections of the recommendation are incomplete, indicated by placeholders (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e).
The document does not specify the exact nature of the technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes mentioned.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/2/25 25-1258 4.1 FROM: Paul Joseph DATE: November 10, 2025 Date: 11/18/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code RECOMMENDATION Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Revise the immediate reporting requirement to the Police Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises from immediately upon discovery to either immediately upon discovery or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, then promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, without compromising responsiveness to potential criminal conduct and revise the requirement to report to the Division of Gaming Control any conduct which raises a reasonable suspicion of a violation of Title 16 from four hours to no later than the next business day; Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table, requiring advance approval from the...
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This draft ordinance proposes amendments to various sections of the San José Municipal Code related to crime reporting requirements and gambling regulations. It includes changes to the crime reporting obligations of cardroom permittees, limitations on bets, and the repeal of a section regarding continuous presence at cardroom premises. Additionally, it outlines conditions for tournament play and restrictions on stimulating play and providing rewards to patrons.
Key points
Amends Section 16.14.010 regarding crime reporting requirements for cardroom permittees.
Amends Sections 16.18.070, 16.18.080, and 16.18.090 related to gambling regulations.
Repeals Section 16.18.075 concerning continuous presence at cardroom premises.
Establishes requirements for cardroom permittees to report crimes and maintain logs.
Sets limitations on betting amounts and conditions for tournament play.
Prohibits certain practices related to stimulating play and providing rewards to patrons.
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The document contains unresolved placeholders such as the date for publication and the vote details.
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SAW:TLC:JMD 11/20/2025 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AMENDING SECTION 16.14.010 OF CHAPTER 16.14 PERTAINING TO CRIME REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; SECTIONS 16.18.070, 16.18.080 AND 16.18.090 OF CHAPTER 16.18 PERTAINING TO LIMITATIONS ON BETS, CHARITABLE TOURNAMENTS, AND DISCOUNTED FOOD OR BEVERAGE; AND REPEALING SECTION 16.18.075 OF CHAPTER 16.18 PERTAINING TO CONTINUOUS PRESENCE AT CARDROOM PREMISE, OF TITLE 16 OF THE SAN JOSE MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related State CEQA Guidelines and Title 21 of the San José Municipal Code (collectively, "CEQA"), the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has determined that the provisions of this Ordinance do not constitute a project, under File No. PP17-008 (General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, this Council has reviewed and considered the "not a project" determination under CEQA prior to taking any approval actions on this Ordinance;...