HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 107-1991RESOLUTION NO. 107-91
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REWARD
FOR INFORMATION AND APPREHENSION
OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONS IN THE
CELESTINO GUZMAN DIAZ HOMICIDE CASE
WHEREAS, Section 53069.5 of the Government Code of the State of California
authorizes the South San Francisco City Council to offer a reward for
information resulting in the apprehension of any responsible person whose
willful. ~isconduct results in the death of any person; and
WHEREAS, Celestino Guzman Diaz was killed by an unknown assailant on or
about April 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS, this action to authorize a reward is taken for the immediate
protection of the public peace, health, and safety so as to apprehend the
person responsible and remove a menace to local rights; and
WHEREAS, the need for protection from such responsible person is peculiarly
local and municipal to this city.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that:
1. A reward is hereby offered in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars
($5,000) for the receipt of information resulting in the apprehension of the
person or persons responsible for the death of Celestino Guzman Diaz.
2. The reward is limited to the amount set forth in this resolution and
payment is conditional upon the being of a type and nature that would lead to
apprehension of the person or persons responsible for such death. Any
individual claiming the reward must, within ten (10) days of furnishing the
information, complete and file with the Police Department a "claim for
reward". Such claim form shall be provided by the Police Department and shall
be approved by the City Attorney.
3. T~e determination as to whether an individual is qualified to receive
a reward and the amount and the individuals who shall receive such a reward or
portion t~ereof, shall be subject to the sole discretion and approval of the
City Manager upon recommendation of the Chief of Police. The decision of the
City Manager shall be final and without appeal to the City Council.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted ky the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting held on the 14th day of August , 1991 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES;
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
councilmembers Richard A. Haffey, Gus Nicolopulos, John R. Penna,
Roberta Cerri Teglia, and Mayor Jack Drago
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