Resolution - 8806RESOLUTION NO. 8806
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE
VOLUNTARY RESTRICTION OF ACCESS TO SPRAY
PAINT CANS AND MARKERS BY WEST COVINA
BUSINESSES.
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina and the West Covina
Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to combat the war against
graffiti; and
WHEREAS, the amount of graffiti in the City of West
Covina and surrounding communities has increased significantly
over the past few years; and
WHEREAS, the increased costs to remove graffiti has had
a significant impact on the City, businesses and community as a
whole; and
WHEREAS, Penal Code Section 594.1 (a) and (b) states
that it is a misdemeanor to sell aerosol containers of paint to
people under eighteen (18) years of age, except for those of six
ounces or less; and
WHEREAS, Penal Code Section 594.1 (c) states that any
retailer selling aerosol containers of paint of more than six
ounces capable of defacing property shall post in a conspicuous
place a sign stating "Any person who maliciously defaces real or
personal property with paint is guilty of vandalism which is
punishable by a fine, imprisonment or both," and
WHEREAS, Penal Code Section 594.1 (e) states that it is
unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to possess an
aerosol container of paint for the purpose of defacing property
while on any public highway, street, alley, or way, or other
public place, regardless of whether that person is or is not in
any automobile, vehicle, or other conveyance.
WHEREAS„ the spray paint cans and markers used in the
crime of graffiti and other forms of vandalism are obtained from
vendors who sell them;
WHEREAS, a minor accompanied.by a parent or guardian
who is supervising the use of the paint and/or markers may
purchase these items.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West
Covina does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of West
Covina, with the cooperation of the West Covina Chamber of
Commerce, does hereby approve the voluntary restriction of access
to spray paint cans and markers by businesses in West Covina in
an effort to help combat the war against graffiti.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this resolution.
Adopted and approved this 7th day of April ,
0 1992.
ATTEST:_.
.'-City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of April
1992, by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmembers: Jennings, Herfert, Manners, McFadden
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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