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district. Community Development Director Zamora reported that at a joint City/School meeting, approximately two months ago, Dr. Fischer informed that the school has a policy which addresses what is being proposed: If a student is caught doing graffiti, he/she may face expulsion or suspension from school. Councilmember Sandoval asked that subsection "C" of Section 9.27.040, found on Wage 7, be deleted. He believed that at the secondary school level, the graffiti materials should be confiscated. Councilmember Cisneros argued that if the student has a legitimate reason for carrying such materials to or from school - for poster or art work - that it should be allowed, Councilmember Sandoval informed that now such materials are supplied in school and the school teachers and administrators direct the students to beep possible graffiti materials at home. Councilmember Beltran voiced the fact that everyone on the task force committee had corked hard on the proposal and urged passage of First Reading. Deputy City Attorney Biggs advised that approval of first reading may take place today and any suggested changes can be contemplated at second reading. Mr, Richard Prieto stated that naggers needed to be punished to the full extent of the later. He suggested that we ( 1) find the limit of the lav that can be applied to the kids; (2) publish parents names and addresses; () charge for time spent by law enforcement and other city officials; (4) ask for for one year probation where the defendant is sentenced to stay indoors from sunset to sunrise unless accompanied by a parent; (5) tag the taggers with different colors plastic bands; and, (B) Create a coalition of cities to help with the system. He urged that the City create graffiti awareness amongst the citizens. Deputy City Attorney Biggs warned that disclosure of children's names violated the private rights of the minors. She ,advised that State law addressed many of the issues raised. The City can mare some laws but they cannot conflict or duplicate those laws. As to tagging minors, she advised that the disclosure of a minor's identification is prohibited under the law. Any disclosure of identification is a violation of the state law. Any changes in the law need to be ;Wade through Senator Ayala at the State level, She stated that the proposed ordinance reflected the constraints and is in accordance with state lave and will not be preempted. Requested by Councilmember Sandoval, Deputy City Attorney Biggs agreed to draft a resolution outlining the ideas expressed to forward to Senator Ayala. Mr. Fred Cordova suggested that the City Council may want to contact Congressmen Baca and Aguirre who are very active in this area. Motion by Councilmember Beltran, seconded by Councilmember Cisneros, to close the public hearing carried. Unanimous vote. 0