1.40.060 Imposition of administrative fines, late charge, interest charges, and reinspection fees.
(1) Fine. The amounts of the fines imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be set forth in a schedule of fines established by resolution of the city council. The city council may, by resolution, also impose escalating fines in amounts it deems appropriate for repeat offenses of the same ordinance. The amounts of fines may be modified from time to time by a resolution of the city council.
(a) If a violation is otherwise classified as an infraction under the code, the administrative fine shall not exceed $100.00 for a first offense, $200.00 for a second offense of the same ordinance within a 12-month period of time, and $500.00 for a third or greater offense of the same ordinance within a 12-month period of time, as set forth in Sections 25132(b) and 36900(b) of the California Government Code. The amounts of such fines may be modified from time to time by a resolution of the city council, provided they do not exceed the limits allowed by state law.
(2) Reinspection Fee. In addition to any fine imposed pursuant to this chapter, a reinspection fee shall be assessed against any responsible person in an amount established by resolution of the city council if the responsible person does not timely and completely correct or abate a violation (with all requisite approvals, permits, licenses, and/or inspections) after having received notification from the city to correct or abate same.
(3) Late Payment Charge. Failure to pay an administrative fine within the period specified on the citation shall result in the assessment of a late charge. The late charge shall be equal to 100 percent of the total fine owed (excluding any reinspection fee).
(4) Interest. Failure to pay an administrative fine within 60 days of the issuance of a citation or, if contested, within 60 days of an order to pay pursuant to a decision by a hearing officer or judicial officer confirming the fine, shall result in the imposition of an interest charge at a rate established by resolution of the city council. Interest shall not accrue on a late charge or reinspection fee. The rate of interest may be modified from time to time by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 660 § 1, 2016).