Section
1-9.01 Purpose
1-9.02 Authority
1-9.03 Other enforcement methods not precluded
1-9.04 Definitions
1-9.05 Issuance of citation; violation; fines; collection
1-9.06 Fines assessed
1-9.07 Issuance of citation; written notice; delivery of notice; exceptions; expiration of notice; sufficient notice of subsequent violations
1-9.08 Administrative citation, contents
1-9.09 Appeal; form; appointment of hearing officer; waiver
1-9.10 Appeal hearing procedures; witnesses; official notice; recording; determination; final decision; judicial appeal; payment of fine
1-9.11 Collection of fines; assessment lien; notice; tax collector; lien form; cost recovery
1-9.12 Adoption of guidelines
1-9.13 Recordation of notice of violation
1-9.14 Non-issuance of permits
(A) The City Council finds and declares that there is a need for an alternative method of enforcement for violations of the Municipal Code, and that an appropriate method of enforcement is an administrative citation program.
(B) The City Council further finds that it is in the public's interest to streamline enforcement of violations of city ordinances through the use of administrative citations. An administrative citation allows for a quicker resolution of uncontested violations, while continuing to give persons who have been issued an administrative citation the opportunity for a hearing before a neutral party. It further allows the city to recover costs associated with the enforcement process, not always available under criminal prosecution.
(Ord. 744 C.S., passed 1-15-03)
Pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the city has the authority to make and enforce within its jurisdictional limits all laws for the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens not in conflict with general state laws. In addition, Cal. Gov't Code § 36901 specifically provides that a city may impose civil fines, penalties and forfeitures up to a maximum of $1,000 for violation of a city's ordinances. Also, Cal. Gov't Code § 53069.4 expressly authorizes a city to establish an administrative citation program for violation of city ordinances.
(Ord. 744 C.S., passed 1-15-03)
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