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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.20 TO PERMIT RECOVERY OF THE CITY'S AVERAGE COSTS RELATED TO GRAFFITI ABATEMENT AND REMEDIATION BY THE SAN DIEGO PROBATION OFFICE IN JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS AND ADOPTING THE 2018 CHULA VISTA GRAFFITI ABATEMENT COST AND EXPENSES MATRIX (FIRST READING)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance amending Chapter 9.20 and adopting the 2018 Graffiti Abatement Costs and Expenses Matrix bring the City's graffiti remediation cost recovery program into compliance with state law to facilitate further cost recovery through restitution in juvenile proceedings involving graffiti defacement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the state CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to the CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
In 1994, the California state legislature adopted California Welfare & Institutions Code Section 742.10, et seq. which outlines a Graffiti Removal and Damage Recovery Program ("Program"). This Program was designed to deter graffiti, assist public and private property owners in recovering damages from a minor who defaces property, and to assist cities and counties in enabling them to recoup the full costs of graffiti remediation....
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