HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 4287-A 1994-03-14
RESOLUTION NUMBER 4291-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH SUPPORTING LEGISLATION RESTRICTING OR PROHIBITING
THE SALE OF PORNOGRAPHY TO MINORS THROUGH VENDING
MACHINES
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has established a
comprehensive statutory scheme regulating the sale of I
pornography and harmful matter to minors; and
WHEREAS, the California Legislature has preempted the right of
local entities to adopt ordinances regulating the sale of
harmful matter to minors but has granted cities limited
authority to adopt ordinances requiring partial blockage
of the display of material harmful to minors (Blinder
Racks); and
WHEREAS, the installation of blinder racks is not an effective
method of restricting or preventing the sale to minors of
harmful matter displayed in newsracks; and
WHEREAS, court rulings have restricted the right of cities to
adopt restrictions on news racks , and many of the
newspapers and periodicals..!llsplayed in newsracks contain QlJr-
information which shoulQe available to minors and !J'
adults alike; and '
WHEREAS, the courts have ruled that the legislature has the legal
authority to adopt statutes restricting the sale or
display of harmful matter to minors that are broader and
more restrictive than those applicable to adults.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Seal Beach hereby supports the request that the League of
California Cities draft and support, and the California Legislature
introduce and adopt, legislation that will establish the maximum
permissible restrictions on the sale and display of harmful and
pornographic material to minors including, without limitation, the
sale and display to minors of harmful material through newsracks,
vending machines and other medium unsupervised by adults.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to the League
of California Cities and the Representatives of Seal Beach in the
California Legislature.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby
certify that the ~Wg resolution is the original copy of
Resolution Number 't7bn file in the office of the City Clerk,
p s ed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of ~~ity of
S Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the - day of
994.
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