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Tuesday, November 28, 1995
6:00 p.m.
1.
ROLL CALL:
"I declare tln""r penalty of perjury that I am
em .10 'e:! b, Le City of ellu:a Vista in the
Od.lee 01 La :::i~y Clerk an'J tha~ I posted
tis I\._cn,),~o,i..e on the Bulletin Board at
the PU')l>c 'erv'ces 8u IJin: und at~~n" Council Chambers
DATED, /1/.:I.21? SIGNED 81 0--- Puhlic Services Building
Soecial Mealin. of the City of Chula Vista City Council
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmembers Alevy _. Moot _' Padilla _. Rindone _. and
Mayor Horton _'
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. SILENT PRAYER
3.
ORDINANCE 2655
BUSINESS
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW
IN CHULA VISTA ANY FORM OF GAMBLING ALLOWED AT ANY
OTHER LOCATION WITHIN THE STATE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
OF AND QUALIFICATIONS UNDER A GAMBLING PLAN ADOPTED
BY RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL (secnnd readine and adnotion) - It
bas come to tbe attention of the City Attorney that the State has adopted SB 100
which will become effective on and after 1/ I /96 and which proports to prohihit
cities from amending their gaming ordinance to expand gaming in that
jurisdiction for at least three years, This prohihition on local control of gaming
will probably be extended heyond 1999 if a comprehensive scheme for the
regulation of gaming is allowed in the State. Staff recommends Council place
the ordinance on second reading and adoption, (City Attorney)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is an opportunity for the general public to address the City Council on any subject matter within the
Council'sjurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda for public discussion. (State law, however, generally
prohibits the City Council from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to
address the Council on such a subject, please complete the yellow "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications
Fonn" available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wish to speak,
please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up action. Your time is limited to three
minutes per speaker.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTfS)
a. Scheduling of meetings.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT(S)
Agenda
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November 28, 1995
6. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will adjourn to the Regular City Council Meeting on December 5, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in tbe City
Council Chambers.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2655 ~~
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF~~ULA
VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 TO ALLOW IN CMP-A VISTA
ANY FORM OF GAMBLING ALLOWED A~'NY OTHER
LOCATION WITHIN THE STATE SUBJECT~ APPROVAL OF
AND QUALIFICATION UNDER A GAMB~~LAN ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL. ~~.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 5.20 of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections:
"Chapter 5.20
GAMBLING"
Subchapter 1. Chula Vista Gaming Plan
5.20.001 Gaming Plan Adopted by Resolution.
5.20.002 All Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
5.20.003 Effect of Adoption of Gaming Plan.
5.20.004 Inconsistencies with Chula Vista Gaming Plan
5.20.005 Savings Clause
Subchapter 2. Cardrooms
5.20.010
5.20.020
5.20.030
5.20.035
5.20.040
5.20.050
5.20.060
5.20.070
5.20.080
5.20.090
5.20.100
5.20.110
5.20.120
5.20.130
5.20.140
5.20.150
5.20.160
5.20.170
5.20.180
5.20.190
Cardroom-Defined.
License-Required-Issuance to person under certain age prohibited.
License-Number permitted and transferability.
Consolidation-Permitted.
License-Initial issuance procedure.
License-Tax and attaching of receipts.
License-Applications required-Contents-Issuance prerequisites.
Work permits required-Application contents-Investigation fee
issuance-Period of validity.
Identification badges to be worn.
License-Grounds for revocation.
Rules and Regulations generally.
Games permitted-conditions.
Hours and days of operation.
Drinking of intoxicating beverages prohibited.
Minors prohibited from patronage or employment.
Maximum number of players per table.
Maximum number of tables on premises-Arrangement.
Supervision of game playing.
Bets and wagers permitted when.
Charges for game playing-Maximum designated.
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5.20.200
5.20.210
5.20.220
Subchapter 3.
5.20.230
Subchapter 4.
5.20.240
Subchapter 5.
5.20.250
Subchapter 6.
5.20.260
Subchapter 7.
5.20.270
5.20.001
Signs to be posted in cardroom-Contents
License-Revocation criteria.
License-Additional grounds for revocation.
Horse and Dog Wagering
On-Site and Satellite Horse and Dog Wagering
Sports Book
Sports Book Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Casino Gaming
Casino Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Video Gaming
Video Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Other Gaming
Other Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Section 1. Chula Vista Gaming Plan
Gaming Plan Adopted by Resolution.
In addition to the gaming, and regulatory controls that otherwise exist in relation to
gaming, allowed in Chula Vista specifically by this chapter, the city council is hereby
authorized to adopt by resolution after public hearing, and from time to time amend by
resolution after public hearing, a gaming plan ("Chula Vista Gaming Plan", or alternatively
"gaming plan") which gaming plan shall contain such provisions and regulations as the city
council shall deem appropriate, including but not limited to, the following:
1. Types of gaming allowed, including but not limited to card games, on-site horse
and dog wagering, sports book, casino games, video gambling, etc.,
2. Hours and days of operations.
3. Location of gaming.
4. Auditing of gaming establishments.
5. Licensing fees or other charges, including charges on a percentage of gross
receipts basis, in an amount Council deems appropriate.
6. Maximum number of players per table.
7. Bets and wagers permitted.
8. Charges for gaming.
9. Licensing, including number of licensees and consolidation.
10. Drinking of intoxicating beverages.
11 . Maximum number of tables on premises.
12. Every aspect of operation of gaming establishments.
However, the Chula Vista Gaming Plan shall not allow any form or type of gaming
within the city which is not allowed at least at one other location anywhere within the State
of California, or federal or Native American enclave or reservation located within the
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jurisdictional boundaries of the state.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no gaming plan may be approved by the council
without receipt and consideration by the council, at a public hearing, of the comments !Ind
recommendations of the chief of police and the city manager; and no permit or license
thereunder may be issued without the concurrence of both the chief of police and the city
council. The gaming plan shall have, at a minimum, a provision that requires permits to be
issued to specific operators and makes it mandatory that the permit issuing authority is vested
in both the chief of police and the city council jointly.
5.20.002
All California Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all gaming lawfully
allowed to exist at any location in the State of California, including but not limited to, any
federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and is hereby
declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula Vista and shall be and is permitted. on
the condition it complies with, is consistent with, and is permitted by and under the Chula
Vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and amended by resolution from time to time.
5.20.003
Preeminence and Priority of Gaming Plan.
Notwithstanding anything else in this chapter to the contrary, all gaming and any
operational controls thereon which may be allowed pursuant to the Chula Vista Gaming Plan
shall be deemed to be allowed by this chapter of the Municipal Code, and by the enacting
ordinance without further amendment of said code or ordinance as if same were contained
herein.
5.20.004
Inconsistencies with Chula Vista Gaming Plan
Any inconsistencies between the provisions of this chapter and the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan shall be governed by the provisions of the Chula Vista Gaming Plan.
5.20.005
Savings Clause
If any part of this chapter is held for any reason to be illegal, it is the intent of the
council and city that each and every remaining provision hereof not held illegal shall be legal
and remain in full force and effect despite the declaration of illegality as to such part.
5.20.006
Characterization of Gaming Plan
The Chula Vista Gaming Plan, when and if adopted, shall not be deemed to be an
ordinance of the city, but instead shall, for all intents and purposes, be deemed to be a
resolution of the city.
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Subchapter 2. Cardrooms
5.20.010
Cardroom-Defined.
Unless otherwise expanded by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, for the purpose of this
chapter, a "cardroom" is defined to be any space, room or enclosure furnished or equipped
with a table used or intended to be used as a card table for the playing of cards and similar
games, and the use of which is available to the public. (Ord 2112 ~ 1, 1985; Ord 1305 ~2
(part), 1970; prior code ~9.101).
5.20.020
License-Required-Issuance to person under certain age prohibited.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, it is unlawful for any
person, for himself or for any other person, firm or corporation, to engage in or carryon, or
to maintain or conduct, or cause to be engaged in, carried on, maintained or conducted, any
cardroom in the city without first having secured a license from said city so to do, according
to each and every requirement of this chapter or without complying with each and every
regulation pertaining to such cardroom. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, it is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate any card table in connection with any
cigar store, pool or billiard hall or any other business, or a room in which card tables are
maintained in the city without such person first having obtained from the council a license
authorizing such person to maintain and operate such card table or tables or card table
business. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no license shall be
issued to any person under the age of twenty-one years. (Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior
code ~9.1 02(1)).
5.20.030
License-Number permitted and transferability.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, the number of licenses
authorized for issuance under the provisions of this chapter shall be limited, based upon the
population of the city as shown upon the population certified by the state Department of
Finance. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, the number so authorized
shall be one per forty thousand residents or any fraction thereof. Unless otherwise allowed
by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, all such licenses shall be issued in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter; provided, however, unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan, those persons holding a license to conduct cardroom operation upon the
effective date of this section may continue to hold such licenses subject to the revocation
provisions set forth in this chapter. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, any license issued pursuant to this chapter may be transferred upon the approval of the
chief of police to a person meeting all of the requirements for the initial issuance of such a
cardroom license, subject to the ratification of the city council which approval may be
withheld in the sole discretion of the chief of police and which ratification may be withheld
in the sole discretion of the city council, and such approval and ratification may, but is not
required to, be based entirely or in part on the assessment by the chief of police or, as
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applicable, the city council, of the character of the proposed licensee, or when, in the opinion
of the approving or ratifying entity, there appears to be good cause why such person should
not operate a cardroom; provided, however, that, unless otherwise provided by the Chula
Vista Gaming Plan, with the exception of those licenses which have been issued prior to the
effective date of the ordinance set forth in this section and Section 5.20.040, no license may
be so transferred unless the holder thereof has been operating a cardroom for three years at
a fixed location in the city. For the purposes of this section, unless otherwise provided by the
Chula Vista Gaming Plan, it shall be deemed to be a transfer of a license requiring approval
of the chief of police and ratification by the city council if a shareholder of a corporate
licensee transfers any shares in the corporate licensee. Unless otherwise provided by the
Chula Vista Gaming Plan, it shall also be deemed to be a transfer of a license requiring ap-
proval of the chief of police and ratification by the city council if a partner of a partnership
licensee transfers all or any portion of his or her partnership interest. (Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part),
1992; Ord. 2347 ~1, 1990; Ord. 2150 ~1 (part), 1986; Ord. 1738 ~1 (part). 1977; Ord.
1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 02(2)).
5.20.035
Consolidation-Permitted.
Unless otherwise expanded or provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan,
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.20.160 regarding the maximum number of tables
on premises, the city council may, in their sole discretion, grant one additional license, but no
more than one (unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan) to a person having
an interest in or holding a license to any cardroom in the city but then only in accordance with
the procedures set forth in this chapter or the Chula Vista Gaming Plan and only if the total
number of licenses issued, including consolidated licenses as two separate licenses, does not
exceed the maximum permitted by Section 5.20.030 or the gaming plan. If suoh application
for an additional single license is granted, the maximum number of tables permitted in the
consolidation of two cardrooms is twelve (12) unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan. No licensee may obtain or have issued more than two licenses unless otherwise
provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan, a person shall be deemed to have an interest in, or hold, an existing license if
said person is a designated licensee, if they are presently married to an existing licensee, if
they are the parent or child of an existing licensee, if they own shares in a oorporation that
owns a license or has a partnership interest in a license, if they own a partnership interest in
a partnership that has a license or owns shares in a corporation that owns a license or if some
other relation as specified in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan exists.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, consolidation occurs
whenever a cardroom licensee or a person having a financial interest in a cardroom obtains
a license to operate an additional cardroom or acquires a financial interest in an additional
cardroom.
(Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2364 ~ 1, 1990; Ord. 234 7 ~ 1, 1990; Ord. 2015 ~ 1 (part).
1982).
5.20.040
license-Initial issuance procedure.
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Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, all licensees shall comply
with the provisions of this chapter or such other provisions set forth in the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan. Any applicants requesting a license as permitted in Section 5.20.030 shall pay
a nonrefundable fee as presently designated, or as may in the future be amended by
resolution, in the master fee schedule, Section 5.20.040, or the gaming plan, to cover the
cost of investigation. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no applicant
requesting a license pursuant to this section may have any financial or other interest as set
forth in Section 5.20.035 in any other cardroom license, or application pending therefore.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, each application shall be totally
independent and unassociated with any other application being submitted for the purpose of
obtaining such a license. The initial period for issuance of new cardroom licenses shall be the
month of May, 1977, and in the month of May in subsequent years should there be additional
licenses available. After the termination of the open period in May, no further licenses shall
be issued until the succeeding open period unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, in the event that
there are applications in excess of the number of licenses available in accordance with the
limitations set forth in Section 5.20.030, based upon population, the chief of police shall
conduct a public lottery to select those applicants who shall be investigated to determine if
they are qualified to be issued any available cardroom licenses as approved by the chief of
police, subject to ratification of the city council.
Upon the issuance of available cardroom licenses, the chief of police shall authorize the
refund of any application fee to any persons who were not subject to investigations unless
otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2506 ~ 1 (part). 1992; Ord. 2408 ~ 1 (part), 1990; Ord.
2015 ~ 1 (part), 1982; Ord. 1961 ~ 1 (part). 1982; Ord. 1738 ~ 1 (part), 1977; Ord. 1305 ~2
(part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 02(3)).
5.20.050
license-Tax and attaching of receipts.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, the license tax for
maintaining or operating any card table or card table business in the city is payable quarterly
in advance and fixed at a sum as presently designated, or as may in the future be amended,
in the Master Tax Schedule, Section 5.20.050, or the Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise
provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, the city finance officer shall issue a receipt for each
separate card table license as in this section required, and such receipt shall be attached to
such card table and preserved thereon during the full term for which such receipt was issued.
(Ord. 2408 ~1 (part). 1990; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part). 1970; prior code ~9.102(4)).
5.20.060
license-Application required-Contents-Issuance prerequisites.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, an applicant for a cardroom
license shall submit his application to the chief of police, which application shall be under
oath, and shall include, among other things, the true names and addresses of all persons
financially interested in the business. The past criminal record, if any, of all persons
financially or otherwise interested in the business shall be shown on such application. The
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term "persons financially interested" shall include all persons who share in the profits of the
business, on the basis of gross or net revenue, including landlords, lessors, lessees, the owner
or owners of the building, fixtures or equipment. The application shall also be accompanied
by fingerprints of persons financially interested. (Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part). 1992; Ord. 1969 ~ 1
(part). 1982; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 02(5)).
5.20.070
Work permits required-Application contents-Investigation fee-
Issuance-Period of validity.
A. The manager of a cardroom, if he is other than the person or persons whose names
appear on the application for the cardroom license, must obtain a work permit from the
chief of police. He shall submit his application for such work permit to the chief of
police, which application shall be under oath and shall include, among other things, the
past criminal record, if any, of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the
fingerprints of the applicant. An application for a manager work permit shall be
accompanied by the required feels) or the required renewal feels). The work permit,
when issued, shall be valid for one year. The chief of police may deny such work
permit, if, in his opinion, the applicant therefor should not be permitted to act as
manager in lieu of management by the licensee of the cardroom.
B. Employees in card rooms must obtain a work permit from the chief of police.
Applications for such work permits shall be submitted under oath and contain such
information as may be deemed by the chief of police to be necessary to determine
whether the applicant is a proper person to be employed in a cardroom. The chief of
police may deny such work permit if, in his opinion, the applicant therefor should not
be permitted to be employed in a cardroom. Each application for a work permit shall
be accompanied by the required feels)' or the required renewal feels). Such permits
shall be valid for one year.
C. The provisions of this section may be modified by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 2506 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2408 ~ 1 (part), 1990; Ord. 1969 ~ 1 (part). 1982; Ord.
1961 ~1 (part). 1982; Award 1680 ~1 (part), 1976; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code
~9.1 02(6)).
5.20.080
Identification badges to be worn.
Every manager and employee of a cardroom licensed according to the provisions of this
chapter shall, at all times when present in such card rooms, wear an identification badge
containing his photograph, age, address and description of such individual. The provisions of
this Section may be modified by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 2005 ~ 1, 1982; Ord.
1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.102(7)).
5.20.090
License-Grounds for revocation.
Licenses for cardrooms may be revoked in the manner and for the reasons set forth in
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Section 5.02.180 et seq. of this code and for the further reason consisting of a violation of
any of the provisions of this chapter, or for allowing persons other than those named in the
application on file with the city council to own an interest in or have direct management of
such cardroom; provided however, that direct management of such cardroom may be
accomplished by the employment of a manager pursuant to the provisions of 'Section
5.20.070; for maintaining a greater number of tables than the number set forth in the
application; or for maintaining such cardroom business upon premises which are or have
become unsuitable or an improper place therefor. The provisions of this Section may be
modified by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 1305 ~2 (part). 1970; prior code ~9.1 02(8)).
5.20.100
Rules and regulations generally.
It is unlawful to operate a cardroom in violation of any of the regulations and rules set
forth in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, or Sections 5.20.110 through 5.20.200 herein, unless
otherwise allowed or regulated by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 1305 ~2 (part). 1970;
prior code ~9.1 03 (part)).
5.20.110
Games permitted-conditions.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that addresses the subject
matter of this section, but only to the extent allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan if more
restrictive than the provisions hereof, all card games which have been determined by the
attorney general to be within the permissible subject of local licensing by California cities may
be played in any licensed cardroom on the following conditions, except that pai-gow, Super
Pan, California 22 and panguingue may not be played unless they are permitted to be played
under the terms and conditions set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan:
1. A written set of rules ("games rules") for a proposed card game are on file with the
city and have been approved, in writing, by the chief of police at the time of playing
the game. Said approval may be amended, conditioned or revoked from time to time
in the sole discretion of the chief of police.
2. A copy of the approved game rules showing thereon the approval of the chief of police
are posted in the cardroom in a conspicuous place readily available to the patrons or
prospective patrons and visible from any seat at any card table on the premises.
3. The game is played strictly according to said game rules. Variations of the game,
unless specifically described in the game rules, shall not be allowed.
(Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part). 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(1)).
5.20.120
Hours and days of operation.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that addresses the subject
matter of this section, but only to the extent allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan if more
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restrictive than the provisions hereof, licensed card rooms may operate seven days a week,
24 hours per day. Until adoption of the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no card table licensed under
the provisions of this code which is maintained or operated in connection with any other
business shall be used for any card game from one o'clock a.m. to nine o'clock a.m. of any
day and all places which are devoted exclusively to the operation or maintenance of a card
table business shall be kept closed each day from one o'clock a.m. to nine o'clock a.m; and
no card table shall be used for any card game on Sunday except from midnight until one a.m.
(Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(2)).
5.20.130
Drinking of intoxicating beverages prohibited.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no license shall permit the
drinking of any intoxicating liquor in the premises licensed under the provisions of this code.
(Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(3)).
5.20.140
Minors prohibited from patronage or employment.
No person under twenty-one years of age shall be permitted to play any game at any
card table in the city. No person under twenty-one years of age shall be employed where any
card table is maintained in the city unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(4)).
5.20.150
Maximum number of players per table.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that addresses the subject
matter of this section, but only to the extent allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan if more
restrictive than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on !lets er "NallerS the number of
olavers oermitted at anvone cardtable in any game. Until the adoption of the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan, no more than eight players shall be permitted at anyone card table. (Ord. 1305
~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(5)).
5.20.160
Maximum number of tables on premises-Arrangement.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no more than eight (8)
tables shall be permitted at any premises licensed as a cardroom pursuant to this chapter,
except that at cardrooms operating under two consolidated licenses, twelve (12) tables shall
be permitted, and said playing area shall be located on the ground floor and the tables shall
be arranged so that the playing surface of each table shall be visible from the sidewalk or
public walk immediately adjacent to the cardroom, unless otherwise allowed by the Chula
Vista Gaming Plan. The holder of a cardroom license may appeal the visibility requirement to
the zoning administrator. (Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2347 ~3, 1990; Ord. 1305 ~2
(part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(6)).
5.20.170
Supervision of game playing.
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All cardrooms and/or card tables licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall be
supervised by the operator or an employee of the operator of the cardroom, to assure that
games played on said tables are played strictly in accordance with the terms of this chapter
and the provisions of the Penal Code of the state of California. The provisions of this Section
may be modified by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code
~9.1 03(7)).
5.20.180
Bets and wagers permitted when.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that addresses the subject
matter of this section, but only to the extent allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan if more
restrictive than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on bets or wagers in any game.
Until adoption of the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no bet or wager in any game shall exceed the
sum of thirty dollars, and only table stakes shall be permitted, and no jackpots shall be
allowed unless otherwise allowed. (Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1952 ~ 1 (part), 1981;
Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code ~9.1 03(8)).
5.20.190
Charges for game playing-Maximum designated.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that addresses the subject
matter of this section, but only to the extent allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan if more
restrictive than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on the charge which may be
collected from any player for the privilege of participating in any game. Until the adoption of
the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, no charge in excess of thirty-seven and a half cents ($.375) per
hand per player shall be collected from any player for the privilege of participating in any
game. (Ord. 2528 ~1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1952 ~1 (part), 1981; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970;
prior code ~9. 1 03(9)).
5.20.200
Signs to be posted in cardroom-Contents.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, there shall be posted in
every cardroom in letters plainly visible from all parts thereof, signs stating which games have
been approved for play at said cardroom by the chief of police or Chula Vista Gaming Plan,
and stating the charge per hour exacted from each player for the privilege of playing. In
addition to the foregoing, each table shall identify by prominent sign located thereon the game
which is currently being played at said table unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista
Gaming Plan. (Ord. 2528 ~ 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code
~9.103(10)).
5.20.210
license-Revocation criteria.
licenses for card rooms may be revoked in the manner and for the reasons set forth in
Section 5.02.180 et seq. of this code or the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, and for any violation
of any of the provisions of this chapter or the gaming plan. The city may, but is not required,
to impose a fine in lieu of revocation or institute such other remedy as is permitted in the
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Gaming Plan. (Ord. 2528 ~1 (part), 1992; Ord. 782 (part), 1962; prior code ~9.21).
5.20.220
License-Additional grounds for revocation.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, additional grounds for
revocation shall include:
A. Allowing persons other than those named in the application on file with the city council
to own an interest in, or have direct management of, such cardroom;
B. Maintaining a greater number of tables than the number set forth in the application;
C. Maintaining such cardroom business upon premises which are or have become
unsuitable or an improper place therefor.
D. Violation of the provisions of the gaming plan.
(Ord. 782 (part), 1962; prior code ~9.22).
Subchapter 3. Horse and Dog Wagering
5.20.230
On-Site and Satellite Horse and Dog Wagering
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all horse and dog
wager, whether on-site or by satellite, lawfully allowed to exist at any location in the State
of California, including but not limited to, any federal enclave or Native American reservation
contained therein, shall be, and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of
Chula Vista and shall be and is permitted. All such horse and dog wagering, before it may be
occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has
received a permit from the city to engage in sports book wagering and be conducted pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the city as may be set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan,
as same may be adopted and amended from time to time by resolution after public hearing.
The gaming plan shall further define horse and dog wagering if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 4. Sports Book
5.20.240
Sports Book Wagering Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all sports book
wagering lawfully allowed to exist at any location in the State of California, including but not
limited to, any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and
is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula Vista and shall be and is
permitted. All such sports book wagering, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista,
shall be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has received a permit from the City
to engage in sports book wagering and be conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the city as may be set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and
amended from time to time by resolution after public hearing. The gaming plan shall further
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define sports book wagering if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 5. Casino Gaming
5.20.250
Casino Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all casino gaming
lawfully allowed to exist at any location in the State of California, including but not limited to,
any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and is hereby
declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula Vista and shall be and is permitted.
All such casino gaming, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall be conducted
under the auspices of a licensee who has received a permit from the city and be conducted
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the city as may be set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to time by resolution after public
hearing. The gaming plan shall further define casino wagering if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 6. Video Gaming
5.20.260
Video Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all video gaming
lawfully allowed to exist at any location in the State of California, including but not limited to,
any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and is hereby
declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula Vista and shall be and is permitted.
All such video gaming, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall be conducted
under the auspices of a licensee who has received a permit from the city and be conducted
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the city as may be set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to time by resolution after public
hearing. The gaming plan shall further define video gaming if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 7. Other Gaming
5.20.270
Other Gambling Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein contained, all gambling lawfully
allowed to exist at any location in the State of California, including but not limited to, any
federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and is hereby
declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula Vista and shall be and is permitted.
All such other gambling, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall be conducted
under the auspices of a licensee who has received a permit from the city and be conducted
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the city as may be set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to time by resolution after public
hearing. The gaming plan shall further define such other gambling if same is regulated
thereunder. "
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
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Bruce M. Boogaard
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ~~,\
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 TO ALLOW IN .~~ ~V-
CHULA VISTA ANY FORM OF GAMBLING ALLOWED AT ~'
ANY OTHER LOCATION WITHIN THE STATE SUBJE~~~~
APPROVAL OF AND QUALIFICATION UNDER A GJ\t4J:W!t"NG
PLAN ADOPT.ED BY RESOLUTION OF THE ~?.~YL.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
section 1. section 5.20 of the Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 5.20
sections:
Subchapter 1.
5.20.001
5.20.002
5.20.003
5.20.004
5.20.005
Subchapter 2.
5.20.010
5.20.020
5.20.030
5.20.035
5.20.040
5.20.050
5.20.060
5.20.070
5.20.080
5.20.090
5.20.100
5.20.110
5.20.120
5.20.130
5.20.140
5.20.150
GAMBLING8
Chula vista Gaming Plan
Gaming Plan Adopted by Resolution.
All Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Effect of Adoption of Gaming Plan.
Inconsistencies with Chula vista Gaming Plan
savings Clause
Cardrooms
Cardroom-Defined.
License-Required-Issuance to person under certain
age prohibited.
License-Number permitted and transferability.
Consolidation-Permitted.
License-Initial issuance procedure.
License-Tax and attaching of receipts.
License-Applications required-con tents-Issuance
prerequisites.
Work permits required-Application
contents-Investigation fee issuance-Period of
validity.
Identification badges to be worn.
License-Grounds for revocation.
Rules and Regulations generally.
Games permitted-conditions.
Hours and days of operation.
Drinking of intoxicating beverages prohibited.
Minors prohibited from patronage or employment.
Maximum number of players per table.
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5.20.160
5.20.170
5.20.180
5.20.190
5.20.200
5.20.210
5.20.220
Subchapter 3.
5.20.230
subchapter 4.
5.20.240
Subchapter 5.
5.20.250
Subchapter 6.
5.20.260
Subchapter 7.
5.20.270
Maximum number of tables on premises-Arrangement.
supervision of game playing.
Bets and wagers permitted when.
Charges for game playing-Maximum designated.
Signs to be posted in cardroom-Contents
License-Revocation criteria.
License-Additional grounds for revocation.
Horse and Dog wagering
On-site and Satellite Horse and Dog Wagering
sports Book
sports Book Allowed subject to Gaming Plan
Casino Gaming
Casino Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Video Gaming
video Gaming Allowed subject to Gaming Plan
Other Gaming
Other Gaming Allowed subject to Gaming Plan
section 1. Chula vista Gaming Plan
5.20.001 Gaming Plan Adopted by Resolution.
In addition to the gaming, and regulatory controls that
otherwise exist in relation to gaming, allowed in Chula vista
specifically by this Chapter, the City Council is hereby authorized
to adopt by resolution after public hearing, and from time to time
amend by resolution after public hearing, a gaming plan ("Chula
vista Gaming Plan", or alternatively "Gaming Plan") which Gaming
Plan shall contain such provisions and regulations as the City
council shall deem appropriate, including but not limited to, the
following:
1. Types of gaming allowed, including but not limited to
card games, on-site horse and dog wagering, sports book,
casino games, video gambling, etc.,
2. Hours and days of operations.
3. Location of gaming.
4. Auditing of gaming establishments.
5. Licensing fees or other charges, including charges on a
percentage of gross receipts basis, in an amount Council
deems appropriate.
6. Maximum number of players per table.
7. Bets and wagers permitted.
8. Charges for gaming.
9. Licensing, including number of licensees and
consolidation.
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10. Drinking of intoxicating beverages.
11. Maximum number of tables on premises.
12. Every aspect of operation of gaming establishments.
However, the Chula vista Gaming Plan shall not allow any form
or type of gaming within the City which is not allowed at least at
one other location anywhere within the state of California, or
federal or Native American enclave or reservation located within
the jurisdictional boundaries of the state.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Gaming Plan may be approved
by the Council without receipt and consideration by the council, at
a pUblic hearing, of the comments and recommendations of the Chief
of Police and the City Manager; and no permit or license thereunder
may be issued without the concurrence of both the Chief of Police
and the City Council. The Gaming Plan shall have, at a minimum, a
provision that requires permits to be issued to specific operators
and makes it mandatory that the permit issuing authority is vested
in both the Chief of Police and the City Council jointly.
5.20.002 All California Gaming Allowed SUbject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all gaming lawfully allowed to exist at any location in
the State of California, including but not limited to, any federal
enclave or Native American reservation contained therein, shall be,
and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted in the city of
Chula vista and shall be and is permitted, on the condition it
complies with, is consistent with, and is permitted by and under
the Chula vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and amended by
resolution from time to time.
5.20.003 Preeminence and priority of Gaming Plan.
Notwithstanding anything else in this Chapter to the contrary,
all gaming and any operational controls thereon which may be al-
lowed pursuant to the Chula vista Gaming Plan shall be deemed to be
allowed by this Chapter of the Municipal Code, and by the enacting
Ordinance without further amendment of said Code or Ordinance as if
same were contained herein.
5.20.004 Inconsistencies with Chula vista Gaming Plan
Any inconsistencies between the provisions of this Chapter and
the Chula vista Gaming Plan shall be governed by the provisions of
the Chula vista Gaming Plan.
5.20.005 Savings Clause
If any part of this Chapter is held for any reason to be
illegal, it is the intent of the Council and City that each and
every remaining provision hereof not held illegal shall be legal
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and remain in full force and effect despite the declaration of
illegality as to such part.
5.20.006 Characterization of Gaming Plan
The Chula vista Gaming Plan, when and if adopted, shall not be
deemed to be an ordinance of the city, but instead shall, for all
intents and purposes, be deemed to be a resolution of the city.
Subchapter 2. Cardrooms
5.20.010 Cardroom-Defined.
Unless otherwise expanded by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, for
the purpose of this chapter, a "cardroom" is defined to be any
space, room or enclosure furnished or equipped with a table used or
intended to be used as a card table for the playing of cards and
similar games, and the use of which is available to the public.
(Ord. 2112 Sl, 1985; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.101).
5.20.020 License-Required-Issuance to person under certain age
prohibited.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, it is
unlawful for any person, for himself or for any other person, firm
or corporation, to engage in or carryon, or to maintain or
conduct, or cause to be engaged in, carried on, maintained or
conducted, any cardroom in the city without first having secured a
license from said city so to do, according to each and every
requirement of this chapter or without complying with each and
every regulation pertaining to such cardroom. Unless otherwise
allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, it is unlawful for any
person to maintain or operate any card table in connection with any
cigar store, pool or billiard hall or any other business, or a room
in which card tables are maintained in the city without such person
first having obtained from the council a license authorizing such
person to maintain and operate such card table or tables or card
table business. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, no license shall be issued to any person under the age of
twenty-one years. (Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code
S9.102 (1)).
5.20.030 License-Number permitted and transferability.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, the
number of licenses authorized for issuance under the provisions of
this chapter shall be limited, based upon the population of the
city as shown upon the population certified by the state Department
of Finance. Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, the number so authorized shall be one per forty thousand
residents or any fraction thereof. Unless otherwise allowed by the
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Chula vista Gaming Plan, all such licenses shall be issued in
accordance with the provisions of this chapter; provided, however,
unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, those
persons holding a license to conduct cardroom operation upon the
effective date of this section may continue to hold such licenses
subject to the revocation provisions set forth in this chapter.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, any
license issued pursuant to this chapter may be transferred upon the
approval of the chief of police to a person meeting all of the
requirements for the initial issuance of such a cardroom license,
sUbject to the ratification of the City Council which approval may
be withheld in the sole discretion of the Chief of Police and which
ratification may be withheld in the sole discretion of the City
Council, and such approval and ratification may, but is not
required to, be based entirely or in part on the assessment by the
Chief of Police or, as applicable, the City Council, of the
character of the proposed licensee, or when, in the opinion of the
approving or ratifying entity, there appears to be good cause why
such person should not operate a cardroom; provided, however, that,
unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, with the
exception of those licenses which have been issued prior to the
effective date of the ordinance set forth in this section and
Section 5.20.040, no license may be so transferred unless the
holder thereof has been operating a cardroom for three years at a
fixed location in the city. For the purposes of this section,
unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, it shall
be deemed to be a transfer of a license requiring approval of the
Chief of Police and ratification by the City Council if a
shareholder of a corporate licensee transfers any shares in the
corporate licensee. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan, it shall also be deemed to be a transfer of a license
requiring approval of the Chief of Police and ratification by the
City Council if a partner of a partnership licensee transfers all
or any portion of his or her partnership interest. (Ord. 2528 ~1
(part), 1992; Ord. 2347 ~1, 1990; Ord. 2150 ~1 (part), 1986; Ord.
1738 ~1 (part), 1977; Ord. 1305 ~2 (part), 1970; prior code
~9.102(2)).
5.20.035 Consolidation-Permitted.
Unless otherwise expanded or provided by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan, notwithstanding the provisions of section 5.20.160
regarding the maximum number of tables on premises, the city
Council may, in their sole discretion, grant one additional
license, but no more than one (unless otherwise allowed by the
Chula vista Gaming Plan) to a person having an interest in or
holding a license to any cardroom in the city but then only in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter or the
Chula vista Gaming Plan and only if the total number of licenses
issued, including consolidated licenses as two separate licenses,
does not exceed the maximum permitted by Section 5.20.030 or the
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Gaming Plan. If such application for an additional single license
is granted, the maximum number of tables permitted in the consoli-
dation of two cardrooms is twelve (12) unless otherwise provided by
the Chula vista Gaming Plan. No licensee may obtain or have issued
more than two licenses unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, a person shall be deemed to have an interest in, or hold, an
existing license if said person is a designated licensee, if they
are presently married to an existing licensee, if they are the
parent or child of an existing licensee, if they own shares in a
corporation that owns a license or has a partnership interest in a
license, if they own a partnership interest in a partnership that
has a license or owns shares in a corporation that owns a license
or if some other relation as specified in the Chula vista Gaming
Plan exists.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan,
consolidation occurs whenever a cardroom licensee or a person
having a financial interest in a cardroom obtains a license to
operate an additional cardroom or acquires a financial interest in
an additional cardroom.
(Ord. 2528 SI (part), 1992; Ord. 2364 S1, 1990; Ord. 2347 SI, 1990;
Ord. 2015 S1 (part), 1982).
5.20.040 License-Initial issuance procedure.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, all
licensees shall comply with the provisions of this chapter or such
other provisions set forth in the Chula Vista Gaming Plan. Any
applicants requesting a license as permitted in section 5.20.030
shall pay a nonrefundable fee as presently designated, or as may in
the future be amended by resolution, in the Master Fee Schedule,
section 5.20.040, or the Gaming Plan, to cover the cost of
investigation. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, no applicant requesting a license pursuant to this section
may have any financial or other interest as set forth in section
5.20.035 in any other cardroom license, or application pending
therefore. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, each application shall be totally independent and
unassociated with any other application being submitted for the
purpose of obtaining such a license. The initial period for
issuance of new cardroom licenses shall be the month of May, 1977,
and in the month of May in subsequent years should there be
additional licenses available. After the termination of the open
period in May, no further licenses shall be issued until the
succeeding open period unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, in the event that there are applications in excess of the
number of licenses available in accordance with the limitations set
forth in section 5.20.030, based upon population, the Chief of
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Police shall conduct a public lottery to select those applicants
who shall be investigated to determine if they are qualified to be
issued any available cardroom licenses as approved by the Chief of
POlice, subject to ratification of the city council.
Upon the issuance of available cardroom licenses, the Chief of
Police shall authorize the refund of any application fee to any
persons who were not subject to investigations unless otherwise
provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 2528 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2506 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2408 S1
(part), 1990; Ord. 2015 S1 (part), 1982; Ord. 1961 S1 (part), 1982;
Ord. 1738 S1 (part), 1977; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code
S9.102(3)).
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5.20.050 License-Tax and attaching of receipts.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, the
license tax for maintaining or operating any card table or card
table business in the city is payable quarterly in advance and
fixed at a sum as presently designated, or as may in the future be
amended, in the Master Tax Schedule, section 5.20.050, or the
Gaming Plan. Unless otherwise provided by the Chula Vista Gaming
Plan, the city finance officer shall issue a receipt for each
separate card table license as in this section required, and such
receipt shall be attached to such card table and preserved thereon
during the full term for which such receipt was issued. (Ord. 2408
S1 (part), 1990; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.102(4)).
5.20.060 License-Application
prerequisites.
Unless otherwise provided by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, an
applicant for a cardroom license shall submit his application to
the Chief of POlice, which application shall be under oath, and
shall include, among other things, the true names and addresses of
all persons financially interested in the bus iness. The past
criminal record, if any, of all persons financially or otherwise
interested in the business shall be shown on such application. The
term "persons financially interested" shall include all persons who
share in the profits of the business, on the basis of gross or net
revenue, including landlords, lessors, lessees, the owner or owners
of the building, fixtures or equipment. The application shall also
be accompanied by fingerprints of persons financially interested.
(Ord. 2528 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1969 S1 (part), 1982; Ord. 1305 S2
(part), 1970; prior code S9.102(5)).
required-con tents-Issuance
5.20.070 Work permits required-Application contents-Investigation
fee-
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Issuance-Period of validity.
A. The manager of a cardroom, if he is other than the person or
persons whose names appear on the application for the cardroom
license, must obtain a work permit from the chief of police.
He shall submit his application for such work permit to the
chief of police, which application shall be under oath and
shall include, among other things, the past criminal record,
if any, of the applicant and shall be accompanied by the
fingerprints of the applicant. An application for a manager
work permit shall be accompanied by the Required Fee(s) or the
Required Renewal Fee(s). The work permit, when issued, shall
be valid for one year. The chief of police may deny such work
permit, if, in his opinion, the applicant therefor should not
be permitted to act as manager in lieu of management by the
licensee of the cardroom.
B. Employees in cardrooms must obtain a work permit from the
chief of police. Applications for such work permits shall be
submitted under oath and contain such information as may be
deemed by the chief of police to be necessary to determine
whether the applicant is a proper person to be employed in a
cardroom. The chief of police may deny such work permit if,
in his opinion, the applicant therefor should not be permitted
to be employed in a cardroom. Each application for a work
permit shall be accompanied by the Required Fee(s), or the
Required Renewal Fee(s). Such permits shall be valid for one
year.
C. The provisions of this section may be modified by the Chula
vista Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 2506 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 2408 S1 (part), 1990; Ord. 1969 Sl
(part), 1982; Ord. 1961 S1 (part), 1982; Award 1680 Sl (part),
1976; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.102(6)).
5.20.080 Identification badges to be worn.
Every manager and employee of a cardroom licensed according to
the provisions of this chapter shall, at all times when present in
such cardrooms, wear an identification badge containing his
photograph, age, address and description of such individual. The
provisions of this section may be modified by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan. (Ord. 2005 Sl, 1982; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior
code S9.102(7)).
5.20.090 License-Grounds for revocation.
Licenses for cardrooms may be revoked in the manner and for
the reasons set forth in section 5.02.180 et seq. of this code and
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for the further reason consisting of a violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter, or for allowing persons other than
those named in the application on file with the city council to own
an interest in or have direct management of such cardroom; provided
however, that direct management of such cardroom may be
accomplished by the employment of a manager pursuant to the
provisions of section 5.20.070; for maintaining a greater number of
tables than the number set forth in the application; or for
maintaining such cardroom business upon premises which are or have
become unsuitable or an improper place therefor. The provisions of
this section may be modified by the Chula vista Gaming Plan. (Ord.
1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.102(8)).
5.20.100 Rules and regulations generally.
It is unlawful to operate a cardroom in violation of any of
the regulations and rules set forth in the Chula vista Gaming Plan,
or sections 5.20.110 through 5.20.200 herein, unless otherwise
allowed or regulated by the Chula vista Gaming Plan,. (Ord. 1305
S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103 (part)).
5.20.110 Games permitted-conditions.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula vista Gaming Plan that
addresses the subject matter of this section, but only to the
extent allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan if more restrictive
than the provisions hereof, all card games which have been
determined by the Attorney General to be within the permissible
subject of local licensing by California cities may be played in
any licensed cardroom on the following conditions, except that pai-
gow, Super Pan, California 22 and panguingue may not be played
unless they are permitted to be played under the terms and
conditions set forth in the Chula vista Gaming Plan:
1. A written set of rules ("Games Rules") for a proposed card
game are on file with the City and have been approved, in
writing, by the Chief of Police at the time of playing the
game. Said approval may be amended, conditioned or revoked
from time to time in the sole discretion of the Chief of
Police.
2. A copy of the approved Game Rules showing thereon the approval
of the Chief of Police are posted in the Cardroom in a
conspicuous place readily available to the patrons or
prospective patrons and visible from any seat at any card
table on the premises.
3. The game is played strictly according to said Game Rules.
variations of the game, unless specifically described in the
Game Rules, shall not be allowed.
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(Ord. 2528 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code
S9.103(1)).
5.20.120 Hours and days of operation.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula vista Gaming Plan that
addresses the subject matter of this section, but only to the
extent allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan if more restrictive
than the provisions hereof, licensed cardrooms may operate seven
days a week, 24 hours per day. until adoption of the Chula vista
Gaming Plan, no card table licensed under the provisions of this
code which is maintained or operated in connection with any other
business shall be used for any card game from one o'clock a.m. to
nine o'clock a.m. of any day and all places which are devoted
exclusively to the operation or maintenance of a card table bus-
iness shall be kept closed each day from one o'clock a.m. to nine
o'clock a.m; and no card table shall be used for any card game on
Sunday except from midnight until one a.m. (Ord. 2528 Sl (part),
1992; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103(2)).
5.20.130 Drinking of intoxicating beverages prohibited.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, no
license shall permit the drinking of any intoxicating liquor in the
premises licensed under the provisions of this code. (Ord. 1305 S2
(part), 1970; prior code S9.103(3)).
5.20.140 Minors prohibited from patronage or employment.
No person under twenty-one years of age shall be permitted to
play any game at any card table in the city. No person under
twenty-one years of age shall be employed where any card table is
maintained in the city unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista
Gaming Plan. (Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103(4)).
5.20.150 Maximum number of players per table.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula vista Gaming Plan that
addresses the subject matter of this section, but only to the
extent allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan if more restrictive
than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on bets or
wagers in any game. until the adoption of the Chula vista Gaming
Plan, no more than eight players shall be permitted at anyone card
table. (Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103(5)).
5.20.160 Maximum number of tables on premises-Arrangement.
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Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, no
more than eight (8) tables shall be permitted at any premises
licensed as a cardroom pursuant to this chapter, except that at
cardrooms operating under two consolidated licenses, twelve (12)
tables shall be permitted, and said playing area shall be located
on the ground floor and the tables shall be arranged so that the
playing surface of each table shall be visible from the sidewalk or
public walk immediately adjacent to the cardroom, unless otherwise
allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, . The holder of a cardroom
license may appeal the visibility requirement to the zoning
administrator. (Ord. 2528 Sl (part), 1992; Ord. 2347 S3, 1990;
Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103(6)).
5.20.170 supervision of game playing.
All cardrooms and/or card tables licensed under the provisions
of this chapter shall be supervised by the operator or an employee
of the operator of the cardroom, to assure that games played on
said tables are played strictly in accordance with the terms of
this chapter and the provisions of the Penal Code of the state of
California. The provisions of this section may be modified by the
Chula vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code
S9.103(7)) .
5.20.180 Bets and wagers permitted when.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula vista Gaming Plan that
addresses the subject matter of this section, but only to the
extent allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan if more restrictive
than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on bets or
wagers in any game. until adoption of the Chula vista Gaming Plan,
no bet or wager in any game shall exceed the sum of thirty dollars,
and only table stakes shall be permitted, and no jackpots shall be
allowed unless otherwise allowed. (Ord. 2528 Sl (part), 1992; Ord.
1952 Sl (part), 1981; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior code
S9.103(8)).
5.20.190 Charges for game playing-Maximum designated.
Effective upon adoption of a Chula Vista Gaming Plan that
addresses the subject matter of this section, but only to the
extent allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan if more restrictive
than the provisions hereof, there shall be no limit on the charge
which may be collected from any player for the privilege of
participating in any game. Until the adoption of the Chula vista
Gaming Plan, no charge in excess of thirty-seven and a half cents
($.375) per hand per player shall be collected from any player for
the privilege of participating in any game. (Ord. 2528 Sl (part),
1992; Ord. 1952 Sl (part), 1981; Ord. 1305 S2 (part), 1970; prior
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code S9.103(9)).
5.20.200 Signs to be posted in cardroom-Contents.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan, there
shall be posted in every cardroom in letters plainly visible from
all parts thereof, signs stating which games have been approved for
play at said cardroom by the Chief of Police or Chula vista Gaming
Plan, and stating the charge per hour exacted from each player for
the privilege of playing. In addition to the foregoing, each table
shall identify by prominent sign located thereon the game which is
currently being played at said table unless otherwise allowed by
the Chula vista Gaming Plan. (Ord. 2528 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1305
S2 (part), 1970; prior code S9.103(10)).
5.20.210 License-Revocation criteria.
Licenses for cardrooms may be revoked in the manner and for
the reasons set forth in section 5.02.180 et seq. of this code or
the Chula Vista Gaming Plan, and for any violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter or the Gaming Plan. The city may, but
is not required, to impose a fine in lieu of revocation or
institute such other remedy as is permitted in the Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 2528 S1 (part), 1992; Ord. 782 (part), 1962; prior code
S9.21) .
5.20.220 License-Additional grounds for revocation.
Unless otherwise allowed by the Chula vista Gaming Plan,
additional grounds for revocation shall include:
A. Allowing persons other than those named in the application on
file with the city council to own an interest in, or have
direct management of, such cardroom;
B. Maintaining a greater number of tables than the number set
forth in the application;
C. Maintaining such cardroom business upon premises which are or
have become unsuitable or an improper place therefor.
D. Violation of the provisions of the Gaming Plan.
(Ord. 782 (part), 1962; prior code 59.22).
Subchapter 3. Horse and Dog Wagering
5.20.230 On-site and Satellite Horse and Dog Wagering
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Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all horse and dog wager, whether on-site or by
satellite, lawfully allowed to exist at any location in the state
of California, including but not limited to, any federal enclave or
Native American reservation contained therein, shall be, and is
hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted in the City of Chula
vista and shall be and is permitted. All such horse and dog
wagering, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall
be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has received a
permit from the city to engage in sports book wagering and be
conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the City as may
be set forth in the Chula vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted
and amended from time to time by resolution after public hearing.
The Gaming Plan shall further define horse and dog wagering if same
is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 4. Sports Book
5.20.240 Sports Book Wagering Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all sports book wagering lawfully allowed to exist at
any location in the State of California, including but not limited
to, any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained
therein, shall be, and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted
in the City of Chula vista and shall be and is permitted. All such
sports book wagering, before it may be occur in the city of Chula
Vista, shall be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has
received a permit from the City to engage in sports book wagering
and be conducted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the city
as may be set forth in the Chula vista Gaming Plan, as same may be
adopted and amended from time to time by resolution after public
hearing. The Gaming Plan shall further define sports book wagering
if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 5. Casino Gaming
5.20.250 Casino Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all casino gaming lawfully allowed to exist at any
location in the state of California, including but not limited to,
any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained
therein, shall be, and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted
in the City of Chula vista and shall be and is permitted. All such
casino gaming, before it may be occur in the city of Chula Vista,
shall be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has
received a permit from the city and be conducted pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the City as may be set forth in the Chula
vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to
time by resolution after public hearing. The Gaming Plan shall
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further define casino wagering if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 6. Video Gaming
5.20.260 Video Gaming Allowed Subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all video gaming lawfully allowed to exist at any
location in the State of California, including but not limited to,
any federal enclave or Native American reservation contained
therein, shall be, and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted
in the City of Chula vista and shall be and is permitted. All such
video gaming, before it may be occur in the city of Chula Vista,
shall be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has
received a permit from the City and be conducted pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the City as may be set forth in the Chula
vista Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to
time by resolution after public hearing. The Gaming Plan shall
further define video gaming if same is regulated thereunder.
Subchapter 7. Other Gaming
5.20.270 Other Gambling Allowed subject to Gaming Plan
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary herein
contained, all gambling lawfully allowed to exist at any location
in the State of California, including but not limited to, any
federal enclave or Native American reservation contained therein,
shall be, and is hereby declared to be, lawfully conducted in the
city of Chula vista and shall be and is permitted. All such other
gambling, before it may be occur in the City of Chula Vista, shall
be conducted under the auspices of a licensee who has received a
permit from the City and be conducted pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the City as may be set forth in the Chula vista
Gaming Plan, as same may be adopted and amended from time to time
by resolution after public hearing. The Gaming Plan shall further
define such other gambling if same is regulated thereunder."
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
Bruce M. Boogaard
City Attorney
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