5.04. 340 Violations of business license regulations.
It is a violation of this chapter to knowingly make a false statement in any application for a license or permit or in any report required under this chapter. A violation of this chapter is subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10. Where the violation is of a continuing nature, each day or portion thereof wherein the violation continues constitutes a separate and distinct violation.
6.04. 110 Violations of animal regulations.
Violations of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.04. 060 Violations of health and safety regulations.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of the Chapter, Codes, or Regulations hereby adopted. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of the Chapter, Codes or Regulations hereby adopted, or failing to comply with any of their requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor unless the violation is classified as an infraction in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1.04. Violations of the provisions of this chapter, whether deemed misdemeanors or infractions, shall be punishable in accordance with the procedures of chapter 1.10. Each and every person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Chapter, Codes or Regulations hereby adopted is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided herein. 18 1106
B. Any person, firm, corporation or association violating any of the provisions of Los Angeles County Code, Title 11, Health and Safety, Division 1, Health Code, and Division 2, General • Hazards, as amended and in effect on September 10, 1996, adopted by reference herein or violating any provision of any permit, license or exception granted thereunder or failing to comply with any of the requirements thereof shall be shall be punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction as provided in chapter 1.04. Each violation is a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed, continued, or permitted by such person.
8.08. 190 Violations of alarm system regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.12. 350 Violations of garbage collection and disposal regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.24. 100 Violations of noise regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.28. 110 Other remedies. [Nuisances)
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the city council from ordering the city attorney to commence a civil action to abate a nuisance as an alternative to or in conjunction with the proceedings herein set forth or to initiate a criminal action against the responsible party for the maintenance of a nuisance. Further, nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the imposition of the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.1 0 as an option to redress violations of the provisions herein.
8.32. 060 Violations of rodent control regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.40. 050 Violations of smoking regulations.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
8.44. 11 O Violations of stormwater and urban runoff pollution control regulations.
A. Enforcement Procedure.
1. Any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of:
a. Any of the provisions of this Chapter; or
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b. Any failure to comply with any applicable requirement of either the SUSMP or an approved Storm Water Mitigation Plan with respect to a property; or c. Any false certification or verification, or any failure to comply with a certification or verification provided by a project applicant or the applicant's successor in interest; or d. Any failure to properly operate and maintain any Structural or Treatment Control BMP on a property in accordance with an approved Storm Water Mitigation Plan or the SUSMP,
is hereby determined to be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, is declared and deemed a public nuisance, and may be abated or restored by any Authorized Enforcement Officer, and a civil or criminal action to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be brought by the City Attorney."
2. For the first failure to comply with any provision contained in this Chapter, the Director of Public Works shall issue to the violator a written notice which includes the following information: (i) a description of the violation being committed; (ii) a specified time within which the violation must be corrected or within which the violator may file a written response to the Director disputing the existence of a violation; and (iii) a description of the penalties which may be imposed for continued noncompliance.
3. If the violator demonstrates that the violation does not exist, or has been corrected, no further action need be taken. If, however, the violation exists and is not corrected within the prescribed time, the Director of Public Works may thereafter pursue any of the enforcement remedies described below in this Section.
B. Violation an Infraction.
Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an infraction. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Violations Deemed a Public Nuisance.
1. Any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby determined to be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, is declared and deemed a public nuisance and may be abated or restored by any authorized enforcement officer, and a civil or criminal action to abate, enjoin or otherwise compel the cessation of such nuisance may be brought by the City Attorney.
2. The cost of such abatement and restoration shall be borne by the owner of the property and the cost thereof shall be invoiced to the owner of the property, as provided by law or ordinance for the recovery of nuisance abatement costs.
3. If any violation of this Chapter constitutes a seasonal and recurrent nuisance, the City Manager shall so declare. The failure of any person to take appropriate annual precautions to prevent storm water pollution after written notice of a determination under this paragraph shall constitute a public nuisance and a violation of this Chapter.
D. Concealment.
Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this Chapter shall constitute a violation of such provision.
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E. Civil Actions.
In addition to any other remedies provided in this section, any violation of this Chapter may be enforced by civil action brought by the City. In any such action, the City may seek, as appropriate, any or all of the following remedies:
1. A temporary and/or permanent injunction.
2. Assessment of the violator for the costs of any investigation, inspection, or monitoring survey which led to the establishment of the violation, and for the reasonable costs of preparing and bringing legal action under this subsection.
3. Costs incurred in removing, correcting, or terminating the adverse effects resulting from violation.
4. Compensatory damages for loss or destruction to water quality, wildlife, fish and aquatic life.
In addition to the preceding measures, violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
F. Administrative Enforcement Powers.
In addition to the other enforcement powers and remedies established by this Chapter, the authorized enforcement officer has the authority to utilize the following administrative remedies:
1. Cease and Desist Orders. When an authorized enforcement officer finds that a discharge has taken place or is likely to take place in violation of this Chapter, the officer may issue an order to cease and desist such discharge, or practice, or operation likely to cause such discharge and direct that those persons not complying shall: (i) comply with the requirement, (ii) comply with a time schedule for compliance, and (iii) take appropriate remedial or preventive action to prevent the violation from recurring.
2. Notice to Clean. Whenever an authorized enforcement officer finds any oil, earth, debris, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or any other material of any kind, in or upon the sidewalk abutting or adjoining any parcel of land, or upon any parcel of land or grounds, which may result in pollutants entering the MS4 or a non-storm water discharge to the MS4, he or she may give notice to the owner or occupant of the adjacent property to remove such oil, earth, debris, grass, weeds, dead trees, tin cans, rubbish, refuse, waste or other material, in any manner that he or she may reasonably provide. The recipient of such notice shall undertake the activities as described in the notice.
G. Permit Revocation.
To the extent the City makes a provision of this Chapter or any identified BMP a condition of approval to the issuance of a permit or license, any person in violation of such condition is subject to the permit revocation procedures set forth in this Code.
H. Remedies.
Remedies specified in this Chapter are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, including remedies under the Federal Clean Water Act and/or 21 1109
Porter-Cologne Act. The remedies provided for in this Section shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
I. Citizen Reporting.
Members of the public are encouraged to report possible violations of this Chapter to the City's Public Works Department.
12.16. 180 Violations of encroachment regulations--additional remedies.
As an additional remedy, the construction or maintenance of any encroachment in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed, and is declared to be, a public nuisance and may be subject to abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. In addition, violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
12.32.020 Permit required for newsracks--application--condition-term--violation.
A. No person may install, use or maintain a newsrack upon a public sidewalk without a written permit. One permit may include any number of newsracks owned or leased by the permittee.
B. Application for a permit for a newsrack must be made to the director of public works, under the procedure stated below.
C. A permit may be issued for a newsrack without prior inspection of the location, but the use of the newsrack is conditioned upon observance of the requirements of this code.
D. A permit is valid for one year and may be renewed under the procedure for original applications.
E. Violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10
15.04. 030 Violations.
Section 103 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 103.
103.1 It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code. 103.2 Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or said building code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 1.04.020 of this Code.
15.04. 140 Pedestrian protection at building and demolition sites Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Chapter 3303 of the Building Code is amended by adding thereto a new Section 3303.7.5 to read as follows:
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SECTION 3303.7.5
3303.7.5 Fencing and pedestrian protection shall be required at all building and demolition sites as follows:
1. Prior to issuance of a demolition or building permit, a pre-demolition site inspection shall be performed verifying sewer cap and temporary toilet location, and the capping of electrical, water and gas service to the property.
2. Prior to commencement of work, all new construction or demolition sites shall install minimum 6 foot high protective chain link fencing or wood fencing consistent with Section 3303 of the California Building Code, and Table 33-A regardless of distance to the property line. Protective wood canopies shall be installed prior to commencement of work pursuant to the requirements of Section 3303 and Table 33A of the CBC.
3. A Pedestrian Protection Plan shall be approved identifying all areas of required pedestrian protection for the property, prior to the issuance of demolition or building permits. The plan shall indicate all areas of pedestrian protection or indicate why such protection is not required (i.e. exempt due to distance of construction to property line).
The Pedestrian Protection Plan, shall be prepared by a licensed contractor, engineer or owner-builder and indicate the proposed protection system to be installed and the method of installation. When conditions make installation of a pedestrian canopy impractical (i.e. a narrow street or alley) an alternative method may be shown on the plan such as pedestrian diversion through use of flag persons and barriers.
4. Any work encroaching into the public right of way or involving pedestrian diversion shall require Public Works Department approval of permits and pedestrian protection.
5. In addition to the remedies provided in the Building Code, violations of this section shall result in revocation or suspension of a building permit pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Code.
6. Violations of the provisions of this section are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
15.08. 030 Violations.
Section 204 of said housing code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 204.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or said housing code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Section 1.04.020 of this Code.
15.12. 040 Violations.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the current adopted mechanical code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Section
1.04.020 of this Code.
15.16. 080 Maintenance and Annual Inspection of Grease Recovery Systems in Commercial Kitchens--Violations.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010, the Plumbing Code is amended as follows:
Section 1014.6.1 is hereby added to Chapter 10 of the Plumbing Code to read as follows:
1014.6.1
1. Maintenance/Monitoring. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator of every establishment required to have a grease removal system to maintain the system in a sanitary, safe, and efficient operating condition so as to prevent grease from flowing into the sewer system. A grease removal system shall not be considered properly maintained if for any reason it is not in good working condition or if sediment and/or grease accumulations total more than 25 percent of the operative fluid capacity. It is the owner or operator's responsibility to provide for removal of the accumulated grease and other waste contained in the system. Grease removed from such a system shall not be disposed of in the sanitary or the storm sewer.
Inspection. All owners/operators of establishments with grease recovery systems shall keep maintenance records and haulers manifests and shall allow City inspection of grease removal systems a minimum of once per calendar year. All applicable records shall be available to the Director or his representative upon requests. An annual inspection fee in an amount set forth in the City's Master Schedule of Service Charges and Fees shall be paid by the owner/operator at the time of business license renewal.
Violation. Violations of the provisions of sections 15.16.070 and 15.16.080 are subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
15.16. 090 Violations.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the current adopted plumbing code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Section
1.04.020 of this Code.
15.20. 130 Penalties. [Fire Code]
Any person violating any of the provIsIons of this chapter or the current adopted fire prevention code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishableas set forth in Section
1.04.020 of this Code. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions
15.32. 140 Violations.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the current adopted electrical code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Section
1.04.020 of this Code.
17.74. 010 Violations of zoning regulations.
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Violations of the provisions of this title shall be subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.10.
17.74. 020 Each day a separate offense.
Each person, firm or corporation found guilty of a violation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this title is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and any use, occupation or building or structure maintained contrary to the provisions hereof shall constitute a public nuisance.
17.74. 030 Violations of conditional use permits and precise development plans.
No person shall violate any conditions of a conditional use permit or precise development plan.
Such violations shall be shall be subject to the administrative penalty provisions of chapter 1.1 0 in addition to the measures set out in chapter 17. 70 regarding revocation of the permit. 25 1113
HERMOSA BEACH
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
(Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 1.10)
DATE I TIME I DAYOFWEEK CASE NO.
LOCATION OF VIOLATION
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER
NAME AND ADDRESS OF TENANT/OCCUPANT (If different from above) FOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING VEHICLES: N/A
VEHICLE UC. NO. I STATE I COLOR(S) I YEAR I MAKE I MODEL
REGISTERED OWNER OF VEHICLE (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)
ADDRESS OF REGISTERED OWNER
VIOLATIONS
HBMC DESCRIPTION FINE AMOUNT DUE DATE
SECTION
TOTAL FINE AMOUNT DUE:
I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT AND WAS EXECUTED ON THE DATE SHOWN ABOVE AT HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.
ISSUING OFFICER:
SIGNATURE PLEASE PRINT NAME Phone#
SIGNATURE OF PARTY TO WHOM CITATION ISSUED, IF AVAILABLE.
WITHOUT ADMITTING RESPONSIBILITY, I ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION. CITATION IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
Mailed to Property Owner(s) and resident via 1st class and certified mailing.
SIGNATURE PLEASE PRINT NAME
A COMPLIANCE INSPECTION WILL BE PERFORMED ON OR ABOUT: ____ _ FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS CITATION, PLEASE qLL TH.E. ISSUING OFFICER.AT THE NUMBER ABOVE. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR FURTH.ER INFORMATIOl'l AND INSTRUCTIONS. • • • • •
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
ORDER: You are ordered to immediately cease committing the Municipal Code Violation(s) listed on this Administrative Citation. If you commit further Municipal Code Violations, the City may issue you another Administrative Citation or may pursue any other available legal remedy.
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE: Toe Administrative Fine is listed on the Citation. Toe fine increases for each additional violation of the same offense.
The fine must be paid to the City within 30 days from the date of the Administrative Citation. Payment should be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check or money order, made payable to The City of Hermosa Beach. Please write the Citation Number on the check or money order. Make payment by mail or in person, to: City of Hermosa Beach, Finance cashier, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254.
Payment of the Administrative Fine does not excuse or discharge any continued or repeated violation of the Municipal Code.
CONTESTING THE CITATION: You have the right to contest this Administrative Citation at a hearing before a neutral hearing officer. To request a hearing, you must complete the following.
NAME:=---------------------
ADDRESS: ____________________ _
DATE: ___________ .PHONE # ________ _
REASON FOR APPEAL: _________________ _
Return this form, together with a deposit of the total administrative fine, to the Finance CaShier by mail or in person within 30 days from the date of the service of the citation.
You will be notified of the date and time of your hearing. Your failure to appear at the hearing will result in a forfeiture of your deposit of the fine and will constitute a failure to exhaust your administrative remedies.
If you are financially unable to deposit the total amount of the fine, you may file a request for a_n-_advanCe-geposit _h_ardship,-)Naiver fro,m_the-Finance-cashier. The--waiver must-be filed within 30.days from the date of the citation.
FAILURE TO PAY ADMINISTRATIVE FINE: If you fail to pay the Administrative Fine within the time required by the citation, or if the citation is contested, you fail to pay the fine within 30 days after the final decision on the citation, then you will be subject to a late payment penalty.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about this Administrative Citation, you may call the Issuing Officer at the number on the front of this citation. You may locate referenced sections of the Municipal Code at City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, california 90254; or www.hermosabch.org.
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City Council Hybrid Meeting (Closed Session - 5:00 PM and Open Session - 6:00 PM) 02-27-24 17:00
Agenda Name Comments Support Oppose Neutral
e) REPORT 24-0084 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.10.040
PARAGRAPH (A) TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS PERTAINING TO PARTIES
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, SPECIAL
EVENTS, OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES FOR CITY PARKS AND
BEACH, AND USE OF CITY SEAL, LOGO, AND INSIGNIA, IN THE LIST
OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
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Agenda Item: eComments for e) REPORT 24-0084 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.10.040 PARAGRAPH (A) TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS PERTAINING
TO PARTIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, SPECIAL EVENTS, OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES FOR
CITY PARKS AND BEACH, AND USE OF CITY SEAL, LOGO, AND INSIGNIA, IN THE LIST OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Overall Sentiment
Raymond Dussault
Location: 90254, HERMOSA BEACH
Submitted At: 1:05pm 02-27-24
Comment on Proposed Ordinance to fine up to $1,000 Administrative Citation Procedures 1116
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to provide my comments and concerns regarding the proposed ordinance to transfer various violations to administrative citation procedures. While I understand the intention behind streamlining enforcement processes, I believe the current proposal is overly broad and may have unintended consequences for our community.
The inclusion of violations such as parties on private property, solid waste collection, special events, outdoor fitness classes, and the use of the city logo under administrative citation procedures raises significant concerns.
While parties on private property have been raised as a community issue, the other violations listed seem trivial in nature and may disproportionately penalize residents for minor infractions.
For instance, the proposed fines of $250/$500/$1,000 for violations such as placing trash cans out a few minutes early or inadvertently using the city logo on social media posts appear excessive and do not reflect the severity of the offenses. Punishing residents with hefty fines for minor infractions, especially when the rules may not be widely known or understood, does not foster a sense of community or cooperation.
Moreover, the lack of clarity and specificity in the proposed ordinance makes it challenging to discuss the necessity, application, or requirements of these administrative citation procedures. Without clear guidelines and safeguards in place, there is a risk of misuse or abuse of authority by enforcement agencies.
Therefore, I recommend several amendments to the proposed ordinance:
1. Eliminate fines for trivial violations such as placing trash cans out a few minutes early, which do not pose significant harm to the community.
2. Preserve long-standing local traditions and community events that contribute to the unique identity of our city.
3. Implement a written warning system for first-time offenders to allow residents the opportunity to address any issues before facing fines.
4. Ensure that any fines imposed are proportionate to the severity of the violation and considerate of individual circumstances.
By incorporating these amendments, we can strike a balance between enforcing regulations and preserving the quality of life in our community. I urge the City Council to carefully consider these recommendations and revise the proposed ordinance accordingly.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Raymond Dussault
Todd Tullis
Location:
Submitted At: 10:30am 02-27-24
Outdoor fitness opportunities are a big part of Hermosa culture. I support encouraging more, not fewer such opportunities..in that spirit I'd hope that, should this draft ordinance proceed, HBMC enforcement discretion and/or updates to the city permit requirements & guidelines (attached, as found on city website) can be considered. For example class sizes are limited to 10 people including instructors (seems too small for some kinds of activities). I can also imagine the monthly $122 for the permit may end up significantly driving up instructor prices (particularly for smaller kinds of classes/sessions) such that participants are priced out.
I understand some regulation is necessary for these activities, and depending on how strongly this is expected to be enforced, the current one-size-fits-all permit policies may need to be modified to avoid unintended consequences.
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From: Raymond Dussault
To: City Council; Councilmember Michael Detoy; Raymond Jackson; City Clerk; Mayor Justin Massey Subject: Comment on Proposed Ordinance to fine up to $1,000 Administrative Citation Procedures Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:04:57 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to provide my comments and concerns regarding the proposed ordinance to transfer various violations to administrative citation procedures. While I understand the intention behind streamlining enforcement processes, I believe the current proposal is overly broad and may have unintended consequences for our community.
The inclusion of violations such as parties on private property, solid waste collection, special events, outdoor fitness classes, and the use of the city logo under administrative citation procedures raises significant concerns. While parties on private property have been raised as a community issue, the other violations listed seem trivial in nature and may disproportionately penalize residents for minor infractions.
For instance, the proposed fines of $250/$500/$1,000 for violations such as placing trash cans out a few minutes early or inadvertently using the city logo on social media posts appear excessive and do not reflect the severity of the offenses. Punishing residents with hefty fines for minor infractions, especially when the rules may not be widely known or understood, does not foster a sense of community or cooperation.
Moreover, the lack of clarity and specificity in the proposed ordinance makes it challenging to discuss the necessity, application, or requirements of these administrative citation procedures.
Without clear guidelines and safeguards in place, there is a risk of misuse or abuse of authority by enforcement agencies.
Therefore, I recommend several amendments to the proposed ordinance:
1. Eliminate fines for trivial violations such as placing trash cans out a few minutes early, which do not pose significant harm to the community.
2. Preserve long-standing local traditions and community events that contribute to the unique identity of our city.
3. Implement a written warning system for first-time offenders to allow residents the opportunity to address any issues before facing fines.
4. Ensure that any fines imposed are proportionate to the severity of the violation and considerate of individual circumstances.
By incorporating these amendments, we can strike a balance between enforcing regulations and preserving the quality of life in our community. I urge the City Council to carefully consider these recommendations and revise the proposed ordinance accordingly.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
--
Raymond Dussault
33 North Ventures, Inc.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (916) 205-1844
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ADDING VARIOUS
VIOLATIONS TO
ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION PROCEDURES
City Council – February 27, 2024
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Overview
• Violations of the Municipal Code are
considered misdemeanors or infractions
• City adopted administrative citation
procedure in 2007
• Allows local citation of violations
considered to be a minor nature
• Defined a list of violations subject to
administrative citation procedures
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Tool to Incentivize Compliance
• Current process of prosecuting
misdemeanors is time and labor intensive
• Administrative citations are a way to
incentivize compliance
• Goal is for compliance of regulations
• City may also pursue other remedies, such
as prosecution
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Request to Add Violations
• Amend – Reference to Social Host/ Parties on
Private Property
• Add the following violations:
• Special Events on Public Property
• Outdoor Fitness Permit on parks and beaches
• Solid Waste Collection
•Use of City Logo
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ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION FINES $250
First violation
$500
Second violation
$1,000
Third and subsequent
violations within a year
(Council updated fines
in January 2024)
Staff proposes applying
these fees (will return
with fee resolution)
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Recommendation
•Introduce ordinance on first reading
• Add above-stated violations to
administrative citation procedures
• Timing: Ordinance takes effect 30 days
after 2nd reading
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THANK YOU!
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024
STUDY SESSION PLACEHOLDER
MARCH 12, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Minutes
2. Labor Negotiations
MARCH 12, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2024 AS RED CROSS MONTH AND
RECOGNITION OF LIFESAVING EFFORTS OF HERMOSA BEACH RESIDENT NAIIA LAJOIE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2024 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND
MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2024 SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of November 15, 2023 Human Resources Manager Ongoing Appropriation of Funds from West Basin Water District Water Bottle Filling Station Grant
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Nov. 28, 2023
Pacific Stranded request to use the City’s logo, seal and insignia City Clerk Staff Request Feb. 15, 2024
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for January 2024
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 1.10.040 Paragraph (A) to Include Violations Pertaining to Parties on Private Property, Solid Waste Collection, Special Events, Outdoor Fitness Classes for City Parks and Beach, and Use of City Seal, Logo, and Insignia, in the List of Violations Subject to Administrative Citation Procedures and Finding the Same Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Community Development Director Council Direction
Feb. 27, 2023
Housing Element Annual Progress Report Community Development Director Annual
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Urgency Ordinance for Ground-Floor Office (supported by Jackson, Detoy, Saemann)
Community Development Director Council Direction
Feb. 15, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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2 MARCH 26, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MARCH 26, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for January and February 2024
Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report for January and February 2024
City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 6, 2024
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 19, 2024 Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Community Development Director Ongoing
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Review of the draft Parks Master Plan Community Resources Manager Staff Request Nov. 28, 2023
Follow-up on STVR and Cannabis Citation Fines Community Development Director Staff Request Feb. 21, 2024
Parking In-Lieu Fee Update Community Development Director Staff Request Feb. 21, 2024
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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3 APRIL 9, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
APRIL 9, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
STUDY SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2023–2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM NO MEETING APRIL 23, 2024
(DARK)
MAY 14, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
RECOGNIZING MAY 2024 AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
AND ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of March 20, 2024 Human Resources Manager Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 7, 2024
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 16, 2024 Community Development Director Ongoing
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Adoption of the Parks Master Plan Community Resources Manager FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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4 PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources Manager
This item will be addressed
through the creation of the
Volleyball Court Use Policy, to
be reviewed by City Council in
2023 (date to be determined)
Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst
PENDING NEW ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Manager
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director To be included in Revenue
Strategy Study Session (March
3, 2022). PW staff has funding
to prepare an assessment
adjustment study and will
advance that effort – it is
anticipated that the study will
take approximately 2 to 3
months to complete. If council
agrees to advance the
adjustment, it will need to go to
a city-wide ballot.
The annual assessment is
required to go to council each
year for approval and may need
to go to council separately
before the ballot vote. It was
last approved at the 7/13/2021
council meeting.
Pavement Condition Index Update
Initiated by: Staff Request Sept. 23, 2019
Public Works Director The new pavement
management plan report is
being prepared and is
anticipated to be completed in
approximately 2 to 3
months. PW staff will prepare
a staff report with the updated
document and have our
consultant available to present
the item to council.
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director
Staff to work with BCHD to
consider appropriate timing to
return to consider a full ban
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the City
logo as part of a comprehensive
Administrative Memorandum
(AM) on City Branding and
Logo Use by City Staff. City
staff will begin drafting the
AM after finalizing the City’s
1130
5 style guide and filing its “Intent
to Use” trademark application
for the City logo with the
USPTO. As part of developing
a Licensing Agreement for the
Commercial Use of the City
Logo, staff will establish a
process for reviewing and
handling these requests. This
process will likely include the
negotiation of royalties and as
well as the preparation of a
staff report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only once after the
City receives the issuance of a
Notice of Allowance from the
USPTO can it begin approving
applications for commercial
uses of the logo.
Follow-up on Mayor’s Pledge
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2020
City Manager’s
Office/Police Chief
City to provide events for the
Mayor’s Pledge criteria
Ordinance to regulate nuisance Outdoor Lighting
Initiated by: Staff Request June 3, 2021
Community
Development Director
Council referred to Planning
Commission at June 2021
meeting, tentatively scheduled
for Planning Commission,
February 2022
An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter
12.42 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to require property owners to repair the sidewalk area abutting their real property
Initiated by: Staff Request June 12, 2021
City Attorney
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmental
Program Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026
Consideration of Non-Profit Grant Program
Initiated by: Council Direction March 9, 2022
Deputy City Manager
Report on whether the Blue Star Marker Program would be applicable in Hermosa Beach (supported by Detoy, Jackson and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction May 23, 2023
Community Resources
Manager Staff waiting to hear back from
the Hermosa Garden Club
Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023
Community
Development/Police
Chief/Deputy City
Manager
Ordinance to be established to
address items
Review of Los Angeles Metro C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance (supported by Jackson, Detoy and Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 26, 2023
City Manager
Information Item: Discussion of the City's COVID-19 requirements for employment and the City's position on the vaccination requirement (supported by Saemann and Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction November 28, 2023
Human Resources
Manager/City
Manager/City Attorney
Consideration of
1) Adding Lanes to Reduce Traffic Speed on Prospect; and 2) Retain Contractor to Complete Project
(supported by Massey, Jackson and Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction December 12, 2023
Public Works Director
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