(A) Each responsible person shall be responsible to the city for the expense of abatement. The city may seek recovery of the expense of abatement by any means authorized by law.
(B) Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 38772, a minor and the parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the minor are jointly and severally liable to the city for the expense of abatement. The expense of abatement may become a special assessment or a lien against the property of the minor and/or the property of the parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the minor. The procedures set forth in § 1-9.11 shall be followed for the imposition of a special assessment or a lien.
(C) Alternatively, the city may seek recovery of damages, including the expense of abatement, pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 1714.1(b), jointly and severally against the parent(s) or guardian having custody and control of person under 18 years of age whose act of willful misconduct resulted in the defacement of property of another with paint or similar substance.
(D) Any restitution amount received for the city’s abatement of graffiti may be used to support the city’s graffiti abatement expenses.
(Ord. 891 C.S., passed 11-2-11)