HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrd. 1718 ORDINANCE NO. 1718
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADJUSTING
CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATION OF LYNWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3-9.10, 3-22.6, 12-2.19, and 20-3(d)(1) &
(2)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
1.1 The City of Lynwood is a general law city under California law with a recognized
mandate to preserve, protect, and enhance the general health and welfare of its
residents.
1.2 The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) states: "A government
should adopt policies that identify the manner in which fees and charges are set
and the extent to which they cover the cost of the service provided".
1.3 The Municipal Code of the City of Lynwood contains certain administrative fines,
which are established by the City Council.
1.4 Current administrative fines are insufficient to cover all business costs associated
with providing certain services.
1.5 Pursuant to Government Code§66016, the specific fees to be charged for services
must be adopted by the City Council by resolution or ordinance, after providing
notice and holding a public hearing.
Section 2. The Lynwood City Council imposes the following fines in the Lynwood
Municipal Code:
Chapter 3-9.10 — Gaming Violation
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of an
infraction and shall be subject to the following penalties:
Fine Amount for First Violation $1,000 + $5,000 each additional
machine over 1
Fine Amount for Second Violation
within 12 months of first offense $5,000 + $5,000 each additional
machine over 1
Fine Amount for Subsequent Violation
within 12 months of first offense $10,000 + $5,000 each additional
machine over 1
Chapter 3-22 — Smoking in all City-Owned Buildings or Facilities or Parks
3-22.6 Violations
Fine Amount $1,000 for First Offense;
Fine Amount $2,000 for Second Offense within 12 months of the first violation; and
Fine Amount $5,000 for Third Offense within 12 months of the first violation.
12-2 Fireworks
12-2.19 Violations - Penalties.
a. The fine for possession of dangerous fireworks in the city is five thousand dollars
($5,000).
b. The fine for discharging dangerous fireworks and/or screaming fireworks in the
city is five thousand dollars ($5,000).
c. The fine for discharging SAS fireworks in the city in any manner other than in
compliance with the instructions of the manufacturer is five thousand dollars
($5,000).
d. The fine for sale of dangerous fireworks in the city is five thousand dollars
($5,000).
Chapter 20-3 — Issuance of Administrative Citation, Fines
d. Fines shall be assessed in the amounts set forth in this chapter, or as alternatively
specified by resolution of the city council. In no event. however, may the base fine
imposed exceed the following limits:
1. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative fine or
penalty shall not exceed:
(a) Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the first violation.
(b) Five hundred dollars ($500.00)for a second violation of the same ordinance
or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date of the first violation;
or one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a second violation of the same building
and safety ordinance or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date
of the first building and safety violation.
(c) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the third and subsequent violations of
the same ordinance or permit within a twelve (12) month period from the date
of the first violation.
2. Where the violation would otherwise be a misdemeanor, the administrative fine
or penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
Section 3. Environmental Documentation. Increasing administrative fines in the
Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. Effective Date: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after
its adoption.
Section 5. Adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance and shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and post a certified copy of the
full Ordinance in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption and
within 15 days after adoption of the Ordinance, the city Clerk shall publish as summary of
the Ordinance with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against this
Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th day of February 2019.
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Jos ' Solache, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AT TO CONTENT
Noel Tapia, City Attor ey Jose t •etet y Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) .
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council,of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held in the City Hall of said City on the 19th day of
February, 2019, and passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS ALATORRE, CASANOVA, SANTANA, MAYOR PRO TEM
CASTRO, AND MAYOR SOLACHE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT:- NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, Ci Clerk