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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR
CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1439.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield has seen an increase in the number of
what are commonly referred to as "internet cafes," businesses which claim to
offer cash prizes through sweepstakes as an incentive to buy products or
services at the internet cafe; and
WHEREAS, the sweepstakes entries are provided in conjunction with the
purchase of internet or phone time; however, customers often purchase internet
and phone time in quantities that exceed possible usage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield and many other California cities have
experienced an increase in crime centered around sweepstakes establishments;
and
WHEREAS, while the law remains unclear, such businesses continue to
operate illegal gambling; and
WHEREAS, State Assemblyman Rudy Salas has brought forth proposed
legislation, Assembly Bill 1439, to clarify that these types of establishments are
illegal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City of Bakersfield supports passage of Assembly Bill 1439.
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ORIGINAL
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
JAN 2 2 2014 , by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBER RIV RA, MAXWELL, WEIR, SMITH, HA SN ON, SULLIVAN, JOHNSON
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER �Q
APPROVED
ROBERTA GAFFORD, C
CITY CLERK and E: O Icio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
JAN 2 2 2014
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
THOMAS GEDDES
Associate City Attorney
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