a.The remedies provided for in this section are in addition to any the City might have under Chapter 1, Article 2 (Administrative Remedies) of this code; Chapter 22, Article 4 (Abatement of Public Nuisances) of this code; or applicable law.

b.The City may impose a graffiti nuisance abatement lien pursuant to State law against the property of the individual who defaces property with graffiti, or, if the individual is a minor, a lien against the property of the parent or guardian, by following the procedures set forth under Section 1-12.1, as enhanced or modified by Government Code Section 38771 et seq. In accordance with State law, the City may make the expense of abatement a personal obligation against the individual, or, if the individual is a minor, against his/her parent or guardian. If the individual is a minor, the parent or guardian shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor. An administrative citation may be issued for violations relating to graffiti offenses against the responsible person(s) and/or, if the responsible person is a minor, against the parent(s) or guardian(s) having custody and control of the minor. (Ord. 3481 § 2, 2013)