SUBJECT: Approval Directing Staff to Draft for City Council Consideration an Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.08, “Gaming,” to Align with Current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers directing Staff to draft and present for City Council consideration an ordinance amending Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 and provide a strategic framework for gradually expanding gambling tables at establishments operating fewer than 20 tables. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion approving staff to amend provisions of Merced Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 as necessary to align with current Business and Professions Code Sections 19961.07 and 19860 to be presented to Council for its consideration; and,

Action Items Agenda Ready Introduced February 5, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: February 5, 2026
On agenda: February 17, 2026

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