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SEC. 11.13. RECOMMENDATION, ACTION OR APPROVAL BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (CRA/LA), A DESIGNATED LOCAL AUTHORITY SUCCESSOR TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (CRA/LA-DLA).
   (Added by Ord. No. 186,325, Eff. 11/11/19.)
 
   As of the effective date of this ordinance, the City shall review and take action regarding any Redevelopment Plan Amendment or land use approval or entitlement pursuant to Section 11.5.14 and other applicable provisions of this Code. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Code, the Community Redevelopment Law, the Redevelopment Regulations, or any applicable specific plan, supplemental use district, or other land use regulation adopted by the City, the City shall not be required to consult with or provide notice to the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) or the CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority Successor to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA-DLA). In addition, CRA/LA-DLA shall have no further authority or responsibility to perform related land use functions including, but not limited to: preparing staff reports pertaining to land use decisions; making findings; making interpretations; imposing conditions; making recommendations; reviewing, granting or denying land use approvals or entitlements; hearing appeals; and/or amending Redevelopment Regulations.
 
 
 
ARTICLE 1.2
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
 
(Added by Ord. No. 182,610, Eff. 8/2/13.)
 
 
Section
11.2.01   Purpose and Intent.
11.2.02   Definitions.
11.2.03   Issuance of Administrative Citation.
11.2.04   Administrative Fines.
11.2.05   Service Procedures.
11.2.06   Contents of Administrative Citation.
11.2.07   Satisfaction of the Administrative Citation.
11.2.08   Appeal of the Administrative Citation.
11.2.09   Administrative Hearing.
11.2.10   Right to Judicial Review.
11.2.11   Failure to Pay Administrative Fines and Costs.
11.2.12   Deposit of Monies Collected.
11.2.13   Severability.
 
 
SEC. 11.2.01. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
 
   (a)   The City Council of the City of Los Angeles finds that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for violations of this Code, applicable statutory provisions, ordinances, uniform codes adopted by the City, orders issued by a commission, board, hearing officer, or other body authorized to issue orders, and any conditions or requirements imposed on or by any entitlement, permit, or environmental document issued or approved by the City.
 
   (b)   The City Council finds and determines that an administrative citation program (the Program) is an effective alternative method of enforcement for these violations.
 
   (c)   The primary purpose and intent of the City Council, through the adoption of this Article, is to create an alternative method of problem resolution and enforcement that:
 
   1.   Fosters timely compliance with the law in order to protect public health, safety and welfare;
 
   2.   Provides for the fair, efficient and effective administration of justice;
 
   3.   Provides an administrative process that openly and fairly allows for the appeal and review of Administrative Citations and fines imposed;
 
   4.   Minimizes the delay and expense of Code enforcement through the only currently available options of criminal prosecution and civil litigation; and
 
   5.   Deters the use of dilatory and frivolous challenges to Administrative Violations and facilitate the prompt collection of fines.
 
   (d)   The procedures established in this Article shall be an alternative to criminal, civil and any other legal enforcement remedies provided in this Code. Issuance of an Administrative Citation shall not be deemed a waiver of any other enforcement remedies provided in this Code. The selection of issuing an Administrative Citation or another enforcement remedy provided in this Code lies within the sole discretion of the Issuing Department and, as applicable, by the City Attorney, and shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,766, Eff. 3/27/17.)
 
   (e)   It is the intent of the City Council that this Administrative Citation Enforcement Program be implemented as a pilot program and in a phased manner. Accordingly, the City Attorney is requested to work with the various departments of the City that have responsibility for enforcing Code provisions and addressing Code violations and are authorized to participate in the Program to implement the Program in the most effective manner to address quality of life issues and to provide training and other preparation in the issuance of Administrative Citations and the process of enforcing them. The phased implementation of the Program shall begin with the Police Department and the Animal Services Department, and the Program may thereafter be implemented one department at a time with the Housing Department and Building and Safety Department being next in order. Prior to proposing the implementation of the Program in the latter two departments, the City Attorney will report to the City Council regarding the implementation of the Program in the Police Department and the Animal Services Department, the experience with and results of the Program, and any recommendations for modifying the Program, and a list of the primary Code sections that will be enforced through the Program by each department. The Housing Department, Building and Safety Department, and other City Departments may be added to the Program with the prior approval of the City Council. The City Attorney will report quarterly to the Council on the implementation of the Program, the experience with and results of the Program, and any recommendations for modifying the Program, and, for information purposes only, a list of the primary Code sections that will be enforced through the Program by each department. Prior to the end of the third year after implementation of the Program, the City Administrative Officer (CAO) shall report to the City Council on the implementation and progress of the Program, and thereafter the Council will determine whether to continue or end the Program.
 
 
SEC. 11.2.02. DEFINITIONS.
 
   For purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases are defined:
   “Administrative Citation” means a notice of Administrative Violation issued by an Enforcement Officer.
   “Administrative Costs” means all direct and indirect costs incurred as a result of an Administrative Citation hearing, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, and costs relating to the initial review, scheduling, and processing of the administrative hearing.
   “Administrative Fine” means the fine or penalty imposed on the Responsible Person for an Administrative Violation.
   “Administrative Hearing Officer” means an independent neutral decision-maker designated by the City as set forth in this Article, such as pro tem judges provided by the Los Angeles Superior Court, Administrative Law Judges as defined by the State of California, and individuals trained in dispute resolution with a minimum of 25 hours of classroom and practical training and experience performing duties related to mediation and conflict resolution in accordance with the requirements of the California Dispute Resolution Programs Act of 1986 (16 CCR Section 3622), who shall be subject to disqualification for bias, prejudice, conflict, or any other reason for which a judicial hearing officer may be disqualified. Administrative Hearing Officers shall not be City employees.
   “Administrative Violation” means any violation of this Code, applicable statutory provisions, ordinances, uniform codes adopted by the City, orders issued by a commission, board, hearing officer, or other body authorized to issue orders, or any conditions or requirements imposed on or by any entitlement, permit, or environmental document issued or approved by the City.
   “Continuing Violation” means any Administrative Violation pertaining to a condition or matter, including but not limited to building, plumbing, electrical, or other structural or zoning matter that does not create an imminent hazard to health or safety. A Continuing Violation does not include an Administrative Violation that can be corrected by the Responsible Party through the immediate cessation or discontinuation of any prohibited activity or by the immediate implementation of a required activity as determined by the Issuing Department. (Amended by Ord. No. 183,272, Eff. 11/14/14.)
   “Enforcement Costs” means all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Issuing Department in investigating, inspecting, or abating any Administrative Violation, including, but not limited to, noncompliance fees as specified in Section 98.0411 and costs incurred in preparing for and attending an Administrative Citation hearing.
   “Enforcement Officer” means any police officer, inspector, or other employee or agent of the City having the power to enforce any Administrative Violation, including Enforcement Officers of non-City entities that have the authority to perform such enforcement through cooperation agreements with the LAPD or other City Departments.
   “Issuing Department” means the City department or office that has authority and responsibility for enforcing Administrative Violations subject to an Administrative Citation, including non- City entities that have the authority to perform such enforcement through cooperation agreements with the LAPD or other City Departments.
   “Minor” means any person under the age of eighteen years.
   “Responsible Person” means any person, as defined in Section 11.01(a), who is any of the following:
   1.   A person who causes or materially contributes to the causation of an Administrative Violation;
   2.   A person who maintains or allows an Administrative Violation to continue by the person’s action or inaction;
   3.   A person whose agent, employee, or independent contractor causes or materially contributes to the causation of an Administrative Violation;
   4.   An on-site manager of a business who is responsible for the activities occurring at the premises where an Administrative Violation occurs;
   5.   A trustee or other person who is given the legal authority to manage property on behalf of someone else where an Administrative Violation occurs;
   6.   A person who is a parent or guardian having custody and control of a Minor who contributes to the causation of an Administrative Violation;
   7.   A person who is the owner of, or who exercises control over, or any lessee or sub lessee with the current right of possession of, real property where a property related Administrative Violation occurs.
 
 
SEC. 11.2.03. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION.
 
   (a)   Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section, whenever an Enforcement Officer determines that an Administrative Violation has occurred, the Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue an Administrative Citation to the Responsible Person(s). If the Responsible Person is a Minor, the Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue an Administrative Citation to the parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the Minor. Notification of the Administrative Violation to the holder of any lease, mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance of record shall conform to the policies and procedures established by the City Attorney’s Office.
   (b)   When the Administrative Violation pertains to a Continuing Violation, a reasonable period of time to correct the Administrative Violation must be afforded to the Responsible Person prior to imposing an Administrative Fine. If the Administrative Violation is remedied prior to the expiration of the correction period, no Administrative Fine shall be imposed. However, the Responsible Person shall remain liable for and shall pay the Enforcement Costs associated with the Administrative Violation.
   (c)   Each Administrative Violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense subject to an Administrative Fine, as provided for in this Article. Each and every day an Administrative Violation exists shall constitute a separate and distinct offense subject to an Administrative Fine, as provided for in this Article.
 
 
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