HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3074 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 3074
14.1 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING
TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OF ANY PERSON
FOR VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTIONS 594 OR 640.5,
OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATUTE OR CITY ORDINANCE RELATED
TO VANDALISM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRAFFITI
WHEREAS, Article 11, Section 7 of the California Constitution authorizes the City
of San Jacinto (the "City") to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary,
and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 53069.5 authorizes the City to
offer an pay a reward, the amount thereof to be determined by the City, for information
leading to the determination of the identity of, and the apprehension of, any person
whose willful misconduct results in injury or death to any person or who willfully
damages or destroys and property; and
WHEREAS, San Jacinto Municipal Code section 9.08.060 (B) provides that the
City may from time to time, pay rewards in amounts established by the City Council for
information leading to the arrest and conviction or plea of guilty of any person for
violation of California Penal Code sections 594 or 640.5, or any other applicable
statutes related to vandalism, including but not limited to, graffiti; and
WHEREAS, the San Jacinto City Council ("City Council") finds that vandalism
and graffiti is detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare of the
community in that it leads to urban blight; encourages gang activity; results in loss of the
City's cultural and artistic resources; is detrimental to property values, business
opportunities, and the enjoyment of life; and is inconsistent with the City's property
maintenance goals and aesthetic standards; and
WHEREAS, vandalism and graffiti results in the diversion of public funds that
could be otherwise be used to fund other important municipal programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds and determines that the reduction of
vandalism and graffiti through the apprehension and conviction of those responsible will
enhance the appearance, benefit and enjoyment of properties in the City, protect its
cultural and artistic resources and enhance the value and appearance of neighboring
properties; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have
occurred.
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