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This memorandum proposes amendments to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code, based on additional outreach by the Police Department to local cardrooms. The amendments aim to streamline regulations, improve clarity, and ensure compliance with current operational needs. Key changes include revising crime reporting requirements, expanding betting layout designs, repealing unnecessary limitations on continuous presence, removing tournament limits, and allowing cardrooms to offer complimentary food and beverages under certain conditions. The ordinance is intended to align with the evolving gaming industry while maintaining public safety and regulatory integrity.
Key points
Amendments to Title 16 (Gaming Control) are proposed based on Police Department outreach.
Changes include revising crime reporting requirements and expanding allowable betting layouts.
Repeal of limitations on continuous presence at cardrooms due to minimal impact.
Removal of the four-tournament-per-year limit and adjustments to charitable contribution requirements.
Permitting cardrooms to offer complimentary food and beverages under specific conditions.
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The document does not provide specific dates for the implementation of the proposed changes.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 2/3/26 26-084 4.1 FROM: Paul Joseph DATE: January 13, 2026 Date: 1/23/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code REASON FOR REPLACEMENT The Police Department did additional, intentional outreach and engagement with a local cardroom on the proposed changes to Title 16 of the San José Municipal Code. During this outreach, additional potential proposed changes to Title 16 were submitted to the Police Department for consideration. This replacement memorandum includes additional changes to Title 16 based on the outreach and review of the additional proposed changes. Other changes proposed will be reviewed separately, and any resulting changes will be brought to the City Council if necessary and consistent with the scope and purpose of the regulatory program. The replacement memorandum also clarifies and refines the food and beverage provisions related to complimentary alcoholic beverages so that the policy accurately reflects its intended scope, including the permissibility of structured, time-limited hospitality events...
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This draft ordinance amends various sections of the San José Municipal Code related to crime reporting requirements and gambling regulations. It includes amendments to crime reporting obligations for cardroom permittees, limitations on bets, and provisions for charitable tournaments. Additionally, it repeals a section regarding continuous presence at cardroom premises and outlines regulations on promotional activities and complimentary services provided 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 limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises.
Establishes requirements for charitable contributions from tournament fees.
Prohibits certain promotional activities and outlines conditions for providing complimentary food and beverages.
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SAW:TLC:JMD 1/23/2026 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;...
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The San José Police Department proposed amendments to Title 16 Gaming Control during a City Council meeting on February 3, 2026. The amendments include changes to reporting requirements for crimes at cardroom premises, an expansion of allowable betting layout designs, the repeal of certain limitations on cardroom presence, adjustments to tournament limits, and permissions for cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and beverages.
Key points
Extend time limits on reporting requirements related to crime discovery at cardrooms.
Expand allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table.
Repeal Section 16.18.075 regarding limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises.
Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and modify the charitable contribution requirement.
Allow cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and beverages to patrons with restrictions.
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San José Police Department Amendment to Title 16 Gaming Control February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Item 4.1 Ali Miri, Assistant Chief of Police, San José Police Department Kirill Yermanov, Gaming Administrator, Division of Gaming Control, San José Police Department Proposed Amendments • Extend time limits on reporting requirements 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, promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed"; and extend time limits for reporting violations of Title 16 to the Division of Gaming Control 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 • Repeal Section 16.18.075 - Limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises • Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an exception to the existing 25% charitable contribution requirement • Permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted...