REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 5.75 (“Bingo”) and 10.20 (“Funeral Escort Services”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” to Make Correlating Changes to Ensure Consistency with the Recent Revision and Renumbering of Chapter 2.115 ("General Characteristics of License or Permit - Suspension Procedure") [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Report
BACKGROUND
On November 19, 2019, City Council approved Ordinance No. 2007 amending Chapters 2.115 ("General Characteristics of License or Permit - Suspension Procedure"), 3.25 ("Transient Occupancy Tax"), 3.40 ("Business Tax"), 5.05 ("Solicitors and Peddlers"), 5.30 ("Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers"), 5.35 ("Taxicabs and Pedicabs), 5.61 ("Public Entertainment Generally"), 5.75 ("Bingo"), and 13.10 ("Sewers") of "The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California" to streamline the appeal procedures for City licenses and permits. (Attachment 1)
The amendments to several sections of the Santa Clara City Code (“SCCC”) improved language consistency throughout the City Code and streamlined the City’s appeal procedures. The Ordinance will establish a clear, streamlined process and designate an administrative hearing officer (rather than a City staff member) to preside over the hearings.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 2007 revised and renumbered Chapter 2.115 ("General Characteristics of License or Permit - Suspension Procedure"). Since the adoption of this Ordinance on November 19, 2019, it has been identified that Section 5.75.280 of Chapter 5.75 (“Bingo”), and Sections 10.20.030(c) and 10.20.090(b) of Chapter 10.20 (“Funeral Escort Services”) contain cross-references to amended Chapter 2.115 that are no longer valid or no longer exist. The correlating changes are required to ensure consistency with the new numbering and are otherwise unaffected by this update. (Attachment 2)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project within the meaning of a California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov .
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapters 5.75 (“Bingo”) and 10.20 (“Funeral Escort Services”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” to make correlating changes to ensure consistency with the recent revision and renumbering of Chapter 2.115 ("General Characteristics of License or Permit - Suspension Procedure").
Staff
Reviewed by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. November 19, 2019 Council Report (RTC 19-897) with Ordinance No. 2007
2. Ordinance