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HEARING - Sheriff's Office recommending the Board approve the application of the proposed new owner of the Blacksheep Casino for a license to operate a cardroom at 3181 Cameron Park Drive, in Cameron Park. The Sheriff's Office has found that the approval of this license will not substantially aggravate crime or make law enforcement unduly difficult; is not detrimental to the public peace, health, safety or welfare; and will not result in the violation of applicable zoning, fire, building, or other applicable laws and regulations. (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the application for Blacksheep Casino Inc. to be issued a cardroom license.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On March 16, 1993 the Board authorized issuance of the cardroom license to Noel Paulson for a cardroom license in the Blacksheep Inn, located at 3320 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park.
On June 8, 1993 the Board approved the addition of Mr. Gage as a partner with Mr. Noel Paulson in the operation of the cardroom located at the Blacksheep Casino.
On September 15, 1998 the Board approved the application for the Blacksheep Casino to operate a cardroom at 3181 Cameron Park Drive, #107/108, in Cameron Park.
The Blacksheep Casino is currently operating with a cardroom license under the name of the owner Noel Paulson, the business is being sold to Randy Yaple. On December 30, 2014 Mr. Yaple applied for a California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Gambling Control State Gambling License. Mr. Yaple applied for an El Dorado County Cardroom Establishment License on February 20, 2015, and applied for a County business license with the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office on April 22, 2015. On April 14, 2016 the Sheriff's Office received notice that Mr. Yaple's State Gambling license was approved by the DOJ. After the approval of the Gambling license was received, the Sheriff's Office worked with the Planning, Building, Fire and other Departments to verify that the cardroom would not violate applicable zoning, fire, building or other applicable laws and regulations. Per Ordinance 9.45 Cardrooms, the Sheriff shall submit to the Board of Supervisors a written recommendation as to whether the license should be approved or denied within three months of receiving notice of the approved license. The Sheriff's report is attached and this hearing has been noticed as required by County Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
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CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Sheriff's recommendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
Public Safety
CONTACT
Undersheriff Randy Peshon