(A) Use of this chapter is at the sole discretion of the city and is one remedy that the city has to address violations of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code. By adopting this chapter, the city does not intend to limit its discretion or ability to use any criminal, civil or other remedies, or any combination thereof, to address any violations of the city's laws.
(B) This chapter makes any violation of the provisions of the Santa Fe Springs Municipal Code subject to administrative civil fines.
(C) This chapter establishes the administrative procedures for the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review of civil fines in accord with Cal. Gov't Code § 53069.4.
(D) An administrative fine shall be imposed by an administrative citation issued by an officer, and shall be paid directly to the city. Payment of a fine shall not excuse a failure to correct a violation, nor shall it bar concurrent or further enforcement actions by the city.
(E) The City Manager, or a designee thereof, may dismiss a citation at any time if a determination is made that it was issued in error, in which event any deposit of a fine shall be refunded. Notice of such action shall be given to the citee in writing.
(F) The City Manager, or a designee thereof, is authorized to establish procedural rules and regulations governing the provisions in this chapter.
(Ord. 1008, passed 2-11-10)