A. Reward Authority.
1. Pursuant to Section 53069.5 of the California Government Code, the City does hereby offer a reward in the amount as may be set by resolution of the City Council, for the apprehension of or information leading to the identity of, and the apprehension of or conviction of any person for violation, within the City, of California Penal Code Sections 594 or 594.3 through the use of graffiti, of Penal Code Sections 640, 640.5, 640.6 or Sections 9.45.030, 9.45.040 or 9.45.050 of this Chapter. In the event of multiple contributions of information, a reward amount shall be divided by the City in the manner it shall deem appropriate. For the purposes of this Subsection, diversion of the violator to a community service program or plea bargain to a lesser offense, shall constitute a conviction.
2. Claims for rewards under this Section shall be filed with the City. Each claim shall:
(a) Specifically identify the date, location and kind of property damaged or destroyed;
(b) Identify by name the person who was convicted;
(c) Identify the court and the date upon which the conviction occurred.
3. No claim for a reward shall be allowed by the City Council unless the City investigates and verifies the accuracy of the claim and determines the requirements of this Section have been satisfied.
4. The person committing the graffiti vandalism, and if an unemancipated minor, then the parent or lawful guardian of said minor shall be civilly liable for any reward paid pursuant to this Section pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 53069.5.
B. Reimbursement of Cellular Phone Costs.
The City shall reimburse to any person reporting by means of a cellular phone an act of graffiti vandalism presently occurring within the City, the amount of the actual phone charges, exclusive of taxes, incurred by said person.