2017 2:00:00 PM

Monday, February 27, 2017 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg, 745 4th St., Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.10

Title: FIRST READING, of Bill No. 2715 amending the Sparks Municipal Code Title 5 “Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations,” Chapter 5.24 “Gambling Establishments” to add definitions and create the requirements of bars or bar-restaurants operating slot machines through a restricted gaming license, together with other matters properly related thereto.

Petitioner/Presenter: Steve Driscoll/Doug Thornley

Recommendation: That the City Council instruct the City Clerk to read the FIRST READING of the Bill by title on February 27, 2017 and thereafter publish notice of a SECOND READING and public hearing of the Bill for its adoption and possible approval on March 13, 2017.

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The proposed amendment to SMC Chapter 5.24 will fix the ambiguity of current state and local law related to restricted gaming. It will add definitions and create the requirements of bars or bar-restaurants operating slot machines through a restricted gaming license, together with other matters properly related thereto.

Background:

Under Nevada law, restricted gaming is required to be “incidental to the primary business of the establishment.” NRS 463.0189. In Sparks, restricted gaming is an “accessory use,” which means that the gaming element of any business so licensed may not occupy more than ten percent of the building footprint associated with the principle use to which the restricted gaming operation is attached. SMC 20.03.002. With respect to restricted gaming, concerns related to the relationship between primary and incidental or accessory uses have surfaced over the past several years, resulting in significant changes to state and local gaming regulations.

Analysis:

The proposed amendment adopts definitions and regulations that will better ensure compliance with the “incidental business” requirement for restricted gaming licensees under both state and local laws.

Alternatives:

The City Council could direct staff to not take any action on the proposed amendment to SMC Chapter 5.24 or could clarify its direction to staff and request a different approach.

Recommended Motion:

No motion required at the first reading.

Attached Files:

Sparks Gaming Ordinance .docx

Sparks Gaming Ordinance .pdf

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