HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1988/02/09 Item 13COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 2/2/88
ITEM TITLE: A. Ordinance a ~s~- Amending Section 1.20.020 and
Chapter 9.12 of the Municipal Code to Regulate
the Operation of Casino Parties vL~~.,~ :_„__.,F~ma,:a.a rs~r .~i,i..y,
B. Resolution - Amending Master Fee Schedule
to include a License Fee for Casino Parties
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Public S~fet (4/Sths Vote: Yes No XX)
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REVIEWED BY: City Manage
The use of Casino or Las Vegas type parties in San Diego
County has increased among competitive fund raising
organizations. The City of Chula Vista received four (4)
requests for this type of event during 1987, one of which
was approved. The Police Department inspected this Casino
Program and observed several violations of State Gaming Laws;
however, there is currently no reference to regulating Casino
Parties within Chula Vista's Municipal Code.
• The City and County of San Diego have each adopted ordinances
governing the operation of these events. Attached is the
proposed Ordinance for Chula Vista, patterned after the City
and County, which is designed to combat illegal gambling
and protect the public from fraudulent charitable events.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Ordinance regulating the operation
of Casino parties within the City of
Chula Vista and place it on the first
reading
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION:
As a result of approving a local church's request to hold
a Casino Night fund raiser, the Police Department became
aware of several State Gaming Law violations common to these
types of events.
Companies are advertising with local charities to rent the
necessary gaming equipment to hold an event. The equipment
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• available includes blackjack
other types of games commonly
in Las Vegas.
tables, roulette wheels and
found in the gambling casinos
Since these events are popular and likely to continue, the
official rules governing them need to be specifically stated
in order to prevent future violations. However, the Municipal
Code makes no mention of Casino Parties within the section
on gambling. The main concern of the Police Department is
protecting the citizens of Chula Vista from innocently
becoming involved in an illegal gambling operation.
The proposed Ordinance will amend Chapter 9.12 - Offenses
Against Decency-Gambling by adding Sections 9.12.250 through
9.12.340 specifically relating to Casino Parties.
The new Sections in general provide guidelines for licensing
and lawful operation of a Casino Night Party. Specific
requirements include the following:
LICENSING
1) Applicant must be a member of a non-profit, charitable
organization
• 2) Each organization may not have more than 2 such parties
in one calendar year
3) A completed application must be received by the Police
Chief at least 15 days prior to event including informa-
tion about the organization, all volunteers and source
of equipment.
4) Any application which is denied can be appealed to the
City Council
GENERAL EVENT RULES
1) Event must be accessible to police, open to the public,
excluding minors and closed between 2:00 - 6:00 AM
2) There must be no correlation between the amount of chips
and scrip received and money donated
3) All prizes must be awarded by raffle or lottery. Total
value of prizes not to exceed $5,000, no single
prize to exceed $2,500 and no cash prizes are allowed
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• 4) All advertisement of event must state that no purchase
or donation is required in order to participate, and
the event is open to the public
Through adoption of this Ordinance, we will provide non
profit, charitable organizations with a viable and legal
alternative for their fund raising events.
FISCAL IMPACT
All applications for a Casino License shall be accompanied
by a fee of $50 for conducting the investigation of the
applicant. The proposed Resolution will amend the existing
Master Fee Schedule to include the $50 casino fee under new
Section 9.12.280. Based on the number of requests for casino
parties during 1987, total anticipated revenue would be
approximately $200.
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