HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - REWARD FOR INFO HIT AND RUN (2)Agenda Item: 3
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: fill
DATE: March 14, 2017
SUBJECT: REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND
CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE FATAL HIT AND RUN OF DESIREE LAWSON
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Kenneth W. Striplin
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to offer a reward in the amount of
$5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible
for the fatal hit and run of Desiree Lawson.
BACKGROUND
At the request of Councilmember Kellar at the February 28, 2017, City Council meeting, the City
of Santa Clarita (City) would like to offer a $5,000 reward in the hope that a person(s) will come
forth with any valuable information that may lead to an arrest and conviction in the fatal hit and
run case of Desiree Lawson. The County of Los Angeles has offered a $20,000 reward for the
arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the crime.
On Monday, December 26, 2016, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs
Station deputies responded to the scene where a 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a
motorist. The incident occurred on Sierra Highway, south of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon
Country.
The 15-year-old minor was crossing the street when she was struck. The driver of the vehicle
fled the scene. The vehicle has been described as being gold, tan, or dark in color with a lowered
front end. There may be possible damage to the hood or front end of the vehicle.
According to the City's adopted reward policy, at the discretion of the City Council, the City
may offer a reward pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.5. Since the inception of this
policy in November 1996, the City has on occasion offered rewards in order to help facilitate the
solving of a crime.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Money will be appropriated at such time as the reward is granted.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A REWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR
INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON OR
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FATAL HIT AND RUN OF DESIREE LAWSON
WHEREAS, Desiree Lawson, a 15-year-old minor, was struck and killed by a motorist
while crossing the street on December 26, 2016; and
WHEREAS, this crime violates state laws; and
WHEREAS, the City Council at its regular meeting of March 14, 2017, will establish a
reward for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons
responsible for the death of Desiree Lawson.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council at the regular meeting of March 14, 2017,
establishes a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons
responsible for the death of Desiree Lawson.
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.5, the City does hereby offer a
reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons
whose willful misconduct resulted in the death of Desiree Lawson. In the event of multiple
contributors of information, the reward amount shall be divided by the City in the manner it shall
deem appropriate.
SECTION 2. Claims for rewards under this section shall be filed with the City. The City
shall resolve claims in the manner which it deems appropriate.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution;
shall cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of said City; and shall make a
minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council
of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of 2017.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do herby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting, thereof, held on the th day of 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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