HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 005 CC RESO RESOLUTION NO. 2013-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD FOR INFORMATION WHICH
LED TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN
THE VANDALISM OF CITY PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2011, at 7:46 PM, three juvenile suspects vandalized City
property, as well as a block wall in the area of Big Dalton and Dalewood Street.
WHEREAS, a witness and victim to that crime, Victor Manuel Salaiza, called the
Police Department allowing officers to respond to the area, arrest the three juvenile
suspects, and recover evidence for prosecution;
WHEREAS, one juvenile suspect was convicted of Penal Code section 594(A)
—Malicious Mischief, on April 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted by Government Code section
53069.5, Baldwin Park Municipal Code (BPMC) section 131.05 established a process
through which the City Council is authorized to provide a monetary reward to any citizen
who gives information that leads to the arrest and conviction of someone for graffiti-
related malicious mischief.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BALDWIN PARK AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds the acts of the juvenile suspect, in
damaging property belonging to the City, and the property of Victor Manuel Salaiza
were criminal, and in total disregard of the law.
SECTION 2. In order to reward the witness, and to encourage such acts of
public responsibility from the citizenry, the City Council, pursuant to BPMC section
131.05 and Government Code Section 53069.5, does hereby approve payment of a
reward in the amount of$500.00 to Victor Manuel Salaiza for information which led to
the identity, apprehension and conviction of the suspects involved in the vandalism
on Big Dalton Avenue and Dalewood Street on August 8, 2011.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and it
shall thereupon take immediate effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY •F March,h, 201
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ALEJANDRA A ILA, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss:
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, ALEJANDRA AVILA, City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, do herby certify that
the foregoing Resolution 2013-005 was adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting held on March 6, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marlen Garcia, Mayor Pro Tem Monica Garcia,
Mayor Manuel Lozano, Ricardo Pacheco, Susan Rubio
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: 779/ NCIL M r M: f.S:
ALEJ• ND' • AVILA, •
CITY CLERK