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There was discussion regarding the financial loss to the community caused by graffiti and the possibility of a reward program. Ms. Scribner supported providing restitution to victims. She also believed that this would help the parents teach their children a lesson if the children were required to do work to pay for the damage they caused. Wayne Strickler, 851 Independence Court, pointed out that recently there had been vandalism (graffiti) occurring at the Raley Shopping Center. (Photos were provided to Council). He spoke in support of Chief Eastman' s comments and requested the following: 1) that the City Attorney review the current Ordinances regarding vandalism and recommend steps to strengthen these ordinances to such an extent that nobody would consider vandalism in this City; 2) that the City's Vandalism Ordinance be published in the local newspapers on a regular basis; 3) the City develop a Clean-Up Guide to be furnished to victims at no charge; and 4) that the City should pressure wash, sand blast or use a similar method on natural surfaces to remove graffiti. Margot Kelly, 5157 Independence Drive, supported Mr. Strickler's comments. She believed that the parents should be financially responsible for damages due to vandalism, but also felt'that the children should share in that responsibility. She suggested hiring the vandals for minimum wage doing community services in order to provide restitution. i:'aul Bras, 5643 Sonoma Drive, //16, also supported Mr. Strickler's suggestions/comments. He supported holding the parents responsible and pointed out that there is support in doing so in the community. Joseph R. Godwin, 4677 Carson Court, spoke in support of the previous comments. He did not believe Council would be able to do much at the local level to help prevent vandalism, but did believe that it could make legislative suggestions/recommendations to the agencies that Can. Carol Tortrese (sp?), 1068 Hancock, representing herself and Bill Spain, spoke in support of the previous comments. Mayor Tarver asked that staff report to Council on the status of the legislative bills that Mr. Eastman listed. He agreed that the City Attorney and Police Chief should meet to discuss strengthening the Council's ability to do more and to keep an open communication with School District regarding this matter. Ms. Mohr asked that staff be sure that coordinated action on graffiti be placed on the next Tn~-Valley Council Agenda. 04/19/94 4