HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 11-C75RESOLUTION NO.11-C75
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING A GRAFFITI REWARDS PROGRAM . AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO UNDERTAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS
CONSISTENT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, acts of graffiti vandalism continue to be committed in public areas, on
private property, on public property, on streets, parks, commercial areas and shopping centers;
and
WHEREAS, acts of graffiti vandalism can promote among residents feelings of
decreased safety, social decay, and community decline—and those feelings should be mitigated;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa has resolved to aggressively arrest and prosecute all
graffiti vandals regardless of the amount of damage done; and
WHEREAS, citizens witness many graffiti incidents while the act of vandalism is being
committed yet do not call to report the crime; and
WHEREAS, the support of the community greatly aids the Police Department's efforts to
apprehend graffiti vandals; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a program to provide a cash reward to those who call
the police to report such crimes should increase the opportunity for Police Officers to apprehend
graffiti vandals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa as
follows:
SECTION 1. On behalf of the City of Azusa, the City Council hereby formally endorses
and establishes the Azusa Graffiti Rewards Program.
SECTION 2. The City Council directs City officials and staff to take appropriate steps
in furtherance of the establishment of such a program to promote the arrest and prosecution of
graffiti vandals.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby delegates to the City Manager the authority to
execute all documents on behalf of the City consistent with this Resolution.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and it shall thereupon be in full force and effect.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7`h day of November, 2011.
/ Joseph R. Rocha, Mayor
ATTEST:
Vera Mendoza, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, Vera Mendoza, City Clerk of the City of Azusa, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, hereby attest to the above signature and certify that Resolution No. 11-C75 was
adopted by the City Council of said City of Azusa at a regular meeting of said Council held on
the 71h day of November, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE