a.Every person vending without a sidewalk vending permit is only punishable by an administrative fine in an amount set by City Council resolution that is not to exceed the amount set forth in Government Code Section 51039(a)(3), as may be amended.

b.If an individual is cited for vending without a sidewalk vending permit, upon proof of a valid permit issued by the Director, the administrative fine in subsection (a) of this section will be reduced to the corresponding administrative fine in subsection (c) of this section.

c.Every person violating any other provision of this chapter is only punishable by an administrative fine in an amount set by City Council resolution that is not to exceed the amount set forth in Government Code Section 51039(a)(1), as may be amended.

d.Failure to pay an administrative fine assessed under this section is not punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor. Additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those authorized will not be assessed. However, the City may levy a lien on the violator’s real or personal property, including the vehicle used for vending purposes.

e.An administrative violation constitutes a separate and distinct violation for each day that it exists and each such violation may be subject to the maximum fine permitted under this chapter. (Ord. 3606 § 5, 2019)