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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMC-1307 Adopted: June 1. 2009 Effective: July 2. 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. MC-1307 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. . WHEREAS, there is in place a Master Fee Resolution setting forth the amounts of the various fees to be assessed by the departments of the City as determined by the Mayor and Common Council in the exercise of their authority to set the amount of such fees; and WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Mayor and Common Council that certain of the language contained in the Master Fee Resolution would better serve its intended purpose if placed in the appropriate place in the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and Common Council to amend the Master Fee Resolution to add fees and to amend the fees set forth therein and pursuant thereto, it is necessary to amend the Municipal Code to provide appropriate authority for such addition and amendment. THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 8.27.100 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: The Code Compliance Director shall forthwith initiate proceedings before the Board of Building Commissioners for determination and collection of the assessment for cost of abatement. A. The Code Compliance Director shall, upon completion of the abatement, itemize the costs thereof including all incidental expenses and administrative costs. I MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. B. The costs and expenses determined under subsection (A) shall, if unpaid, be assessed against and become a lien upon the property on which the nuisance was abated to be collected at the time and in the manner of the real property taxes by the Tax Collector, pursuant to the procedure set forth in Chapter 3.68. C. Fees for processing of demands for information regarding liens imposed under this chapter shall apply in an amount set by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council. Section 2. Section 8.30.130 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: The confirmed cost of abatement of a nuisance upon any lot or parcel of land shall constitute a special assessment against the respective lot or parcel of land to which it relates; and, after it recording, as thus made and confirmed, the same shall constitute a lien upon the property in the amount of the assessment. A. After the confirmation of the Report, a copy thereof shall be transmitted to the Code Compliance Division, whereupon the amounts of the assessment or assessments shall be totaled and added as a lien against the respective lots and parcels for municipal purposes in such manner that thereafter the amounts shall be collected at the same time and under the same procedures as for property taxes, and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedures for foreclosure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for property taxes. B. Fees for processing of demands for information regarding liens imposed under this chapter shall apply in an amount set by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council. 2 MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. Section 3. Section 8.36.070 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: The Mayor and Common Council shall from time to time determine and fix an amount to be assessed as administrative fees under this Chapter including fees for response to demands for information regarding liens imposed hereunder. Section 4. Section 12.64.020 of the San Bernardino Municipal code is hereby amended to read as follows: A. No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence for the purpose of taking commercial motion pictures or television pictures or commercial still photography without first applying for and receiving a permit from the City Manager. B. No permit shall issue before such time as the applicant has completed a proper application and paid the applicable fee. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is authorized to issue a filming and/or still photography permit to any applicant fulfilling the requirements of this Chapter. Section 5. Section 15.28.150 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read as follows; A. The same procedures provided in Section 15.28.140 for abating nuisances through securing from entry any structure which is determined by the Building Official to be immediately dangerous or hazardous may be used by the Building Official in connection with the summary. abatement of all other nuisances upon private property which the Building 3 MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. Official determines in his discretion to constitute an immediately dangerous or hazardous condition. B. The Building Official or his representative may summarily abate conditions found to be a nuisance under subsection (A) in his discretion in the most appropriate manner under the circumstances. I. The manner of abatement may include, but is not limited to, the following methods: fencing, draining water from swimming pools and filling with appropriate ballast, removing the fire hazards, filling or covering open holes and grading or strengthening landfills or excavations. 2. Although the manner and method used by the Building Official shall be at his discretion, he shall, in making his determinations, seek the most economical method and endeavor not to place an undue economic hardship upon the owners ofthe property, using only those measures which will eliminate the dangerous and hazardous conditions. C. The Building Official shall immediately after such abatement action mail notice to the owners as provided in Section 15.28.140. The notice shall include: (1) a description of the action he has taken; (2) the cost thereby incurred by the City, including all administrative costs; (3) the reasons why he has taken the action; (4) that an appeal may be taken within ten days to the Board of Building Commissioners as provided in Section 15.28.140; and 4 MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. (5) that if this action is not annulled by the Board of Building Commissioners, the cost of abating the nuisance on the property shall become a special assessment and lien on the property unless the cost is paid to the City within thirty days of the mailing of the notice. D. Fees for processing of demands for information regarding liens imposed under this chapter shall apply in an amount set by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council. E. The procedures hereunder for appeal, hearing, and any other actions shall be as provided in Chapter 3.68 for determination and collection of the assessment for costs of abatement. Section 6. Section 12.80.055 is hereby added to the San Bernardino Municipal Code to read as follows: 12.80.055 Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Park - Permit required A. The drinking or consumption and/or the offering, giving, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages may be authorized by written permit from the City Manager or his designee in any building or park for special events, meetings, conferences or conventions. Such permit shall be requested in writing. The permit, if granted, shall be subject to conditions set forth therein and to all rules, regulations and ordinances of the City and the general law. Any permit granted hereunder may be modified or summarily revoked at any time by the Mayor, Common Council, City Manager or Chief of Police without prior notice or hearing. I. Any person, firm, corporation, society or organization applying for a permit under this section shall file an application for same with the Director pursuant to the procedures set forth 5 MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. in Section 12.80.060, and shall in addition, clearly set forth in the application at a minimum; (I) the intent to offer, give or furnish alcoholic beverages during the event described in the application for permit, (2) the quantity of alcohol proposed to be distributed, and (3) the manner for climtrol of the distribution of alcohol at the event, and (4) such additional information as may be required by the City Manager or his designee. 2. Separate and apart, any permit issued hereunder shall be subject to such processing and regulation as required by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 3. Any use permitted hereunder shall be limited to the consumption of beer and wine. Section 7. Subsection 12.80.100 (C) through (F) are hereby added to the San Bernardino Municipal Code to read as follows: C. Waivers and Exemptions: I. The following groups shall pay no fees for a permit: a. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department sponsored activities. b. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department co-sponsored activities. c. The Mayor or his designee may exempt non-profit associations and corporations organized primarily for patriotic, civic betterment or charitable purposes or any local civic or charitable organization from the requirement to pay a fee for the use of park and recreation buildings and facilities upon a finding that the fee would create a financial hardship jeopardizing the activity or event planned for such use and that the activity or event will be of unusual benefit to the residents of the City and should be supported with public funds. 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTION 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TON CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEE RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. (1). The word 'local as used herein is defined to mean an organization whose membership is comprise of fifty-one percent (51 %) of city residents. (2). As a condition of exemption, the association, corporation, organization or goup seeking exemption may be required to perform services or provide labor beneficial to the City or its residents. 2. The following groups shall pay reduced fees in the amount as specified: a. The san Bernardino City Unified School District shall pay fifty percent (50% of the established rates. b. Non-profit, youth-serving organization located permanently in and serving the City of San Bernardino are those organizations whose principal purpose is to provide a service or program to participants, generally under the age of 18, of which at least 51 percent (51 %) reside in the City of San Bernardino. Groups in this classification shall pay not fee for use of outdoor athletic facilities. D. Refundable damage bonds and clean-up deposits Refundable damage bonds and clean-up deposits shall be required for all special events, athletic events, fundraisers and other events which warrant such bonds and deposits based on specific number of people and uses of facilities and equipment. E. Refundable deposits Refundable deposits held pursuant to this ordinance may be refunded in full or in part within fourteen (14) days after completion of the use period. No refund shall be made until using party 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. or groups has secured a signed inspection and release form from the appropriate facility manager, and delivered this executed release form to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Deductions for any damage to the facility or for clean up and repairs shall be made from the said deposit by City. F. Utilization of City Employees. During any event when a City employee or employees are required to be present for the purposes of clean up, monitoring, etc., a fee shall be paid equivalent to the total cost of said employees. III III III 8 MC-1307 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS 8.27.100, 8.30.130, 8.36.070, 12.64.020, AND 15.28.150 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.80.055 AND 12.80.100(C) THROUGH (F) THERETO TO INCORPORATE INTO THE MUNICIPAL CODE LANGUAGE CONTAINED IN THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT TO CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN A PARK, AND TO AUTHORIZE FEES RELATIVE TO PROCESSING OF INFORMATION CONCERNING LIENS. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j t reg meeting thereof, held on the 1st day of June , 2009, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA x - BAXTER X BRINKER X - SHORETT -L KELLEY X JOHNSON X MCCAMMACK X - 2009. C{~~.~ City Clerk ~ day of June The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ~~"'''' a k J. Morris, Mayor City of San Bernardino Approved as to form: JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney By:k t ~~ () 9