(A) Cal. Civ. Code § 1714.1(b) provides that any act of willful misconduct by a minor in applying graffiti in violation of any provision of the state Penal Code, where such misconduct causes damage to property, shall cause the parent or guardian having custody and control of the minor to be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from such misconduct in an amount up to $10,000. State law further provides that such liability shall include but not be limited to, the costs expended to remove or otherwise abate such graffiti damage, court costs, and attorneys' fees. Pursuant to this provision of state law the City Administrator shall seek recovery of, and have the authority to seek reimbursement for, the city's damages including the cost of removal and abatement of graffiti to any city property pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code § 1714.1(b).
(B) The city shall provide assistance in the form of notification, advice, and counsel for private citizens in the city seeking to obtain recovery under Cal. Civ. Code § 1714.1(b) for damage to their property occurring in the city. (Ord. 613 C.S., passed 2-2-94)