HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1981/09/22 Item 14COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item ~ 14 "
Meeting Date 9/22/81
ITEM TITLE: Resolution f0~o,3,g Setting
a public hearing to consi~
Dollar Cardroom license
SUBMITTED BY: City Attorney
City staff has received evidence of
ordinance by the Yankee Dollar. It
the date of September 29, 1981 for
der the revocation of the Yankee
(4/5ths Vote: Yes No x
violations of the cardroom
is therefore my
RECOMMENDATION: That the Council set a public hearing to consider
revocation of the Yankee Dollar Cardroom license.
DISCUSSION:
It appears that the Yankee Dollar has violated several provisions of
the cardroom ordinance. The owner has transferred the license without
the approval of the Police Chief or ratification of the City Council.
Further, it appears that the cardroom has engaged in gambling activities
which are prohibited by the Municipal Code. As an example, the card room
practice is for players to contribute monies in excess allowed to
be charged for playing cards to a jackpot which constitutes a form of
illegal lottery.
The owner of the cardroom has not satisfactorily explained these
apparent violations and it is staff's recommendation that Council
consider the possibility of revoking the license after both staff
and the owner have an opportunity to present any relevant evidence.
Form A-113 (Rev. 11/79)