Neither the adoption of the ordinances codified in this title nor the repeal of any ordinance shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violation of such ordinance committed prior to the effective date hereof or be construed as a waiver of any license or penalty due under any such ordinance, or in any manner affect the validity of any action heretofore taken by the City Council or the validity of any such action to be taken upon matters pending before the Council on the effective date hereof. (Ord. 1691 §1(part), 1982)