Adoption of a Resolution Adding a Civil Penalty for the Misuse of Disabled Placard Parking Citation under California Vehicle Code Section 22511.56 to the City s Civil Penalty Bail Schedule for Parking Violations; and Rescinding Resolution 2010 R083. Item Number: A 4 Meeting Date: 09/24/2012 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of a Resolution Adding a Civil Penalty for the Misuse of Disabled Placard Parking Citation under California Vehicle Code Section 22511.56 to the City s Civil Penalty Bail Schedule for Parking Violations; and Rescinding Resolution 2010 R083. Contact Person/Dept.: Dianne Gifford/PD Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas City Council (09/20/12); Advertisement in the Culver City News and Observer (09/20/12) Department Approval: Don Pedersen Chief of Police (09/12/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir by M. Noller) (09/19/12) Phone Number: 310 253 6252 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by L. Vidra) (09/19/12) City Manager Approval: John M. Nachbar (09/19/12) Action Item: X City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (1) adding a civil penalty for the misuse of a disabled placard parking citation under California Vehicle Code Section 22511.56 to the City s Civil Penalty Bail Schedule for Parking Violations; and (2) rescinding Resolution 2010 R083. BACKGROUND: The California Vehicle Code authorizes local legislative bodies to establish civil penalties for parking violations within the City s jurisdiction. The parking penalties were last increased in December 2010 to cover the State s increase of surcharge on parking violations. A civil penalty for California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22511.56 Misuse of a Disabled Placard was not included at that time. Currently when non sworn enforcement officers observe a placard being u...
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