HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 18, 1983 PH (3)MAY X18, 1983
APPEAL RE
DENIAL FOR CARD
ROOM RAPLOYEE'S
LICENSE SET FOR
PUBLIC HEARING Following introduction of the matter by City Manager Glaves,
Council, following discussion, on motion of Mayor Pro
Tenpore Snider, Olson second, set for Public Hearing, the
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appeal of Jerry Steele regarding his being denied a Card
Roan Employee's License, setting the date of the Public
Hearing for June 1, 1983 at 8:00 p.m.
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May 4, 1983
Lodi City Council
221 W. Pine Street
City Hall
Lodi, California 95240
ATTN: Alice Reinche
City Clerk
RE: JERRY STEELE
Denial of Card Room Employee's License
Dear Ms. Reinche:
May this letter serve as a formal appeal of the decision by Chief Yates
regarding the denial of my card room employee's license. My vocational
rehabilitation counselor, James Johnson, has spoken with the City
attorney, Ronald Stein, who indicated my appeal may be heard during the
May 18, 1983, City Council meeting. Please take whatever steps are
necessary to allow my vocational rehabilitation counselor and/or myself
to speak before the City Council so to discuss my appeal.
I was denied my license under Lodi City Code Section 7-4. I have been
convicted of a felony in 1960. Since 1960, the only involvement I have
had with the Police has been a traffic violation in 1963.
Currently, I am in a program of vocational rehabilitation. I have been
looking for approximately 4 months for a suitable occupation, though
was unable to find any -Chat were within my physical capabilities. My
physical condition is such that I must be allowed to sit or stand inter-
mittently. I feel that if I am unable to work as a card room attendant,
that I may have to receive supplemental assistance from County or State
agencies.
Again, please take whatever steps are necessary
to speak before the Lodi City Council and appeal
regarding my card room attendant's license.
Sincerely,, L.(JC.
Jerry Steele
cc: Russell Rost
Jan Schubert
Michael La Roche
Ron Stein, Lodi Cite Attorney
Henry Gables, Lodi City Manager
so that I may be allowed.
Chief Yates' decision
CITY COUNCIL
EVELYN M. OLSON. Mayor
JOHN R_ (Randy) SNIDER
Mayor Pro Tempore
ROBERT MURPHY
JAMES W. PINKERTON. Jr.
FRED M REID
Mr. Jerry Steele
P.O. Boot 253
Jackson, Ca. 95642
HENRY A. GLAVES, Jr.
City Manager
CITY O F L O D I ALICE M. REIMCHE
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET City Clerk
POST OFFICE BOX 320 RONALD M_ STEIN
LODI. CALIFORNIA 95241 City Attorney
(209) 334-5634
June 3, 1983
Subject: Appeal re denial of Card Roan EaE,2 ayees License
re- City of Lodi Code Section 7-1 et seq
Dear Mr. Steele:
This letter will oonfirm the actions of the Lodi City Council
taken at its regular meeting of 6/1/83 whereby the Council
follolwlM a public hearing on your here above reference - appeal
directed the police department to go forward with the
investigation as prescribed in Section 7-7 of the City Code:
FU.rther, the Council directed that if no problem are encountered
in the investigation process, a card room work permit is to be
issued to you at the earliest possible date.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do
not hesitate to call.
Very truly yours,
Alice M. ReimEtm
City Clerk
I'�t/af
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oc: City Attorney Stein
James Jatmson, M.S.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Chief Yates
DICE OF PUBLIC HEARING '10 0ONSIDER THE APPEAL
OF JERRY MME, P. O. BOX 253, JACKSON, CA 95642,
OF Tim GiIIAL OF A CARD ROOM EMPLOYEE'S LICENSE
PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION NO. 7-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 1, 1983 at the hour of 8:00 p.m.
or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Lodi City Council kill
conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 221 Wrst Pine
Street, Lodi, California to consider the appeal of Jerry Steele, P. O.
Bax 253, Jackson, CA 95642, of the denial of a Card rom Employee's
License pursuant t4 City of Lodi City Code Section No. 7-4.
Infoxmation regarding this item may be obtained in the office of the City
Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons are
invited to present their views on the matter. Written statements may be
filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein
and oral stateuents may be made at said hearing.
Dated: Macy 18, 199"
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May 4, 1983
Lodi City Council
221 W. Pine Street
City Hall
Lodi, California 95240
ATTN: Alice Reinche
City Clerk
RE: JERRY STEELE
Denial of Card Room Employee's Licen_,e
Dear Ms. Reinche:
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May this letter serve as a formal appeal of the decision by Chief Yates
regarding the denial of my card room employee's license. My vocational
rehabilitation counselor, James Johnson, has spoken with the City
attorney, Ronald Stein, who indicated my appeal may be heard during the
May 18, 1983, City Council meeting. Please take whatever steps are
necessary to allow my vocational rehabilitation counselor and/or myself
to speak before the Council so to discuss my appeal.
I was denied my license under Lodi City Code Section 7-4-. I have been
convicted of a felony in 1960. Since 1960, the only involvement I have
had with the police has been a traffic violation in 1963.
Currently; I am in a program of vocational rehabilitation. I have been
looking for approximately 4 months for a suitable occupation, though
was unable to find any that were within my physical capabilities. My
physical condition is such that I must be allowed to sit or stand inter-
mittently. I feel that if I am unable to work as a card room attendant,
that I may have to receive supplemental e3sistance from County or State
agencies.
Again, please take whatever steps are necessary so that I may be allowed
to speak Z,?fore the Lodi City Council and appeal Chief Yates' decision.
regarding ay card room attendant's license.
Sincerely,
Jerry Steele
cc: Russell Rost
Jan Schubert
Michael La Roche
Ron Stein, Lodi City Attorney
Henry Gables, Lodi City Manager
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April 27, 1983
Henry A. Gl*s
Lodi City Manager
221 W. Pine Street
City Hall
Lodi, CA 95240
RE: Jerry Steele
Card Room Attendant
Lodi City Code Section 7-4
Dear Mr. Glades:
7991 Folsem Blvd
Suite D, Socromento. CA 95826
' PKphv 981.8522
As per our conversation this date, April 27, 1983, I sincerely
appreciate your assistance in investigating the possibilities for
Mr. Steele's reconsideration of his Card Room Operator's license.
As you are aware, Chief of Police Gates denied Mr. Steele's license
under Lodi City Code Section 7-4 as Mr. Steele had been convicted
of a felony. In speaking with Identification Sergeant Flanders of
the Lodi City Police, Mr. Steele's record indicated the following:
1953
- Convicted
of
petty theft.
1954
- Convicted
of
burglary.
1957
- Convicted
of
burglary.
1958
- Convicted
of
Second Degree Robbery.
1960
- Burglary.
1963
- Traffic Violation.
Mr. Steele's record is completely free of any engagements with the
law since 1953. Since 1963 throergh February of 1982, Mr. Steele
had been in the pmpoyment of American Forest Products in Jackson,.
California.. He had been an honorable citizen without any violations.
Through working at American Forest Products, Mr. St(!ele sustained an
injury to his back which has precluded him from returning to the
heavy physical work he was performing at American Forest Products.
I began working with Mr. Stele in his vocational rehabilitation on
October 7, 1982. From working with Mr. Steele I have found it extremely
Henry A. Glabes
RE: Jerry Steele
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difficult to find him any occupation due to his physical capabilities.
Mr. Steele's back problems requ'Lre that he be allowed either to sit or
stand at will due to the pain he experiences from either sitting or
standing for extended periods cl time. The position of the Card Room
Attendant greatly suited Mr. Steele, as the position allows him to work
within his physical capabilities.
If Mr. Steele is allowed to obtain his Card Room Attendant's license
he shall be guaranteed of a position at the Rendezevous Card Room located
at 3058 South Central Avenue, Lodi, California. If Mr. Steele is denied
the license, I sincerely doubt if he shall return to any type of gainful
employment.
Once again, I sincerely appreciate your investigation of a reconsideration
of Mr. Steele's license. fir. Steele has demonstrated over the past 20
years his worthiness as a productive citizen, and through your assistance
-I hope we can maintain Mr. Steele's productivity.
Respectfully yours,
REHABILITATION EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
jSiS. OHNSON, M.S.
onal Rehabilitation Counselor
cc: Russell Rost
Jan Schubert
Michael La Roche
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Defined.
a "card rucan" i; defined to be .111V
till., chapter,
",.;Ill Or fttrnislied or .ecluippecl with a table rued nr
i,, he tt,cel a• a C:Lr,l table for lite Ill. Inc, of cards :incl <_imi-
•t-,. ar.<t the oaf Of which is kV;lIlablC to the public, or arty
„i the public : prox ided, 1.10.W(+er, that illis sectio>n shall 11"t
t , 1tt� he,na fide nonprofit scxxtet+, club, itatern 1, labor or ether
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7.2. License—Required.
':all 1x• unlawful fi. r any
l,ersun to enl;ae itt or carry_ cin, or
.untaitt or conduct. or cause to he ena};cd in, tarried un, utain-
,,l „r ronducteil, 1n}• Carol roottt in the city without fisc ha+tn};
a licc•n,c to dc, so. ur without rc,ntplyin� ++'ith each rc)r(l No.
taatcol in this chapter pertaining; to such card soont. ((}rd. \i,.
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Sec. 7-3. Same --Application.
All :applicant for a card room license shall submit his application
ti:r catief of Ix,lice, which apnlic:►tiott shall be larder oath,- and
all irtcludr, among; other things, the true nlmca and addresses of
1wr•ons firtartcialh• interested in the htasitte!Cs. The terrn''persons
u:. tally interested " shall include all persons who share in the profit.
-,!IV bu.i.ness, on the basis of gross or net revenue. The past criinii-
,i nconl, if ani', of the 1ppiicant and of ail persons financially inter -
:.J in the business shall be Shown on Stich application. Theti t and a-
`� *I .hall also i,c accompanied by fingerprints of the applicant :uul of
Hrtt; fittanciall�• interested it, the business. A license "MV be is-
:�,I Doll- tt, citizens of the United
Stairs +veto have resides! in the
for at least two Fears inunedisteiv preceding; the issuance of
i • •::.h license. (Ord. No. 5?2 S 3•)
Sec. 7•4. Same—Denial.
L lie chief of L,(,lice shall deny an}' applicant fora card ronni license,
{ a :4TTISC to operate :nth lard roost if
ry tat The :tpplirant Ira• prc•c-io,u>1y been Convicted of a felony
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(b) The applicant has previously been convicted of any narcotics
violation -, or,
(c) The applicant is not in the opinion of the chief of police a per-
son of good moral character. (Ord. No. 522, § 3.)
Sec. 7.5. Same—Appeal from denial.
The action of the chief of police in denying suc', a license on the
basis of the applicant not being a person of good moral character
shall be subject to an appeal to a board of appeals consisting of the
city council. Notice of such appeal shall be filed with the city clerk
within ten days after the denial of the license. Upon failure to file
such notice within the ten-day period, the action of the chief of police
in denying such license shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. No. 522,
§ 3.)
Sec. 7-6. Same—Assignment or transfer; only one license to one
person.
No person shall be granted a license to conduct more than one
card room. No card room license shall be assignable or transferable.
( Ord. No. 522, § 6.)
Sec. 7-7. Work permit --Required; application; qualifications of
applicant.
Card room employees must obtain a work permit from the chief of
police. Card room employees for the purpose of thii chapter are
defined as dealers; overseers and others directly connected with the
operation and supervision of the card tables and excluding waitresses,
bartenders, culinary workers and others not connected with such op-
eration and supervision. Applications for such work permits shall
be submitted under oath and contain the past criminal record, if any,
of the applicant and such information as may he deemed by the chief
of police necessary to determine whether the applicant is a proper
person to be issued a card root -.1 work permit. The application shall
also be accompanied by fingerpr'nts of the applicant. A work per-
mit shall be issued only to citizens of the United States who have re-
sided in the county fou at least one year immediately preceding the
issuance of such work permit. ( Ord. No. 522, § 4.)
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