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In addition to pursuing administrative fines and/or penalties and/or criminal charges for violations of this chapter, the city attorney may (1) file civil complaints against the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of a minor who defaces public or private property; and (2) seek recovery for the property damage, cost of graffiti removal, abatement expenses, law enforcement investigative costs, as well as city attorney fees and costs, up to the amount authorized and periodically adjusted pursuant to Civil Code Section 1714.1(a) through (d) for each tort of the minor. Pursuant to that section, any act of willful misconduct of a minor, which results in the defacement of property in violation of this chapter is imputed to the parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the minor for all purposes of civil damages, including court costs, and attorneys’ fees, and the parent(s) having custody and control is jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages resulting from the willful misconduct of the minor, not to exceed the amount specified above. (Ord. 632 § 2, 2013).