§ 4-12.405. Punishment Provisions.

Violations of this article may, at the discretion of the City Attorney, be prosecuted either criminally or administratively.

(a)

Administrative Citation Penalties. Each penalty imposed for an administrative violation of this article shall be (1) a penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for first violation; (2) a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within one (1) year; (3) a penalty of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each additional violation within one (1) year.

(1)

Unpaid penalties relating to administrative citations under this article may be subject to the collection procedures contained in Section 1-6.406 and Section 1-6.701.

(b)

Criminal penalties. Any violation of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon, conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

(1)

Whenever deemed appropriate, the City will petition a sentencing court to impose additional penalties or conditions, including community service and suspension or delay of issuance of a driver's license pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 13202.6 upon conviction.

(c)

Parental Responsibility. If a minor is personally unable to pay any penalty or restitution levied for violating any provision of this article, the parent or legal guardian of the minor shall be liable for payment of the penalty and restitution.

(Ord. No. 3625-C.S., § 1, effective 6-25-15)