HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-25 - RESOLUTIONS - CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES (2)RESOLUTION 97-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CIVIL
FINES AND PENALTIES PURSUANT TO TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.02
OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City has enacted Chapter 1.02 of Title 1 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code,
which allows for the assessment of a civil fine for violations of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.02. provides that the fines and penalties shall be set by the City Council
by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this matter and has determined to set forth the
specific fines and penalties for code violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1: The civil fines, penalties, and implementing provisions for violations of the
Municipal Code pursuant to Chapter 1.02 shall be those as specified in Schedule 1, attached
hereto and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: These fines and penalties are subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.02 and shall
remain in force until changed by a new resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of March
19-2L.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 25th day of March '1997
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: V.ajlc, Boyer, Darcy, 6eidt, Smyth
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mone
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: rkmc-
CITY CLERK
SCHEDULE 1
FINES AND PENALTIES
FOR MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATIONS
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$50 - First violation.
$100 - Second violation of the same code provision within one year.
$250 - Third and additional violations of the same code provision within one year of the
first violation.
2. Violations of Title 18 of the Municipal Code:
$100 - First violation.
$200 - Second violation of the same provision within one year.
$500 - Third and additional violations of the same provision within one year.
3. Violations of infractions:
The fine for violating an infraction under the municipal code shall not exceed the fine
imposed for infractions.
A $50 late payment penalty shall be added to fines not paid within 30 days of their due
date.
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At the discretion of the Director of Building and Engineering Services (Director), a
person may perform community service in lieu of paying a fine if payment would
constitute a hardship. The nature of the community services will be designated by the
Director. The amount of service corresponding to the fine shall be at a rate determined
by the Director depending upon the nature of the community service, but in no event
less than the minimum hourly rate set by the U.S. Department of Labor. For a person
to qualify for in -lieu services, he or she must file a request with the Director on a
Department form showing his or her inability to pay the fine without an unreasonable
hardship. Such a request must be made before any late penalty is owed. The decision
by the Director shall be final.
Fines that are delinquent for 60 days or more and total at least $250 shall be referred to a
collection agency and/or processed through the abatement and/or assessment procedures
specified in Chapter 1.02 of the municipal code.
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