(1) Use of this chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the city and is one remedy that the city has to address violations of the Cudahy Municipal Code or other applicable provisions of state law. By adopting this chapter, the city does not intend to limit its discretion or ability to utilize any administrative, civil, criminal, or other remedy available at law or equity, or any combination thereof, to address violations of the city’s laws.

(2) This chapter makes a violation of any provision, restriction, or requirement of this code or any code adopted by reference herein, any ordinance of the city, any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, or any condition of any permit, license, or other entitlement issued pursuant to this code subject to an administrative fine.

(3) This chapter establishes the administrative procedures for the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review of administrative fines and/or penalties pursuant to Government Code Section 53069.4.

(4) An administrative fine in an amount adopted by resolution of the city council shall be imposed by means of an administrative citation issued by an enforcement officer, and shall be paid directly to the city of Cudahy (or agent thereof). 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.

(5) 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.

(6) The city manager, or a designee thereof, is authorized to promulgate procedural rules and regulations governing the provisions in this chapter. (Ord. 660 § 1, 2016).