Ordinance lifting the suspension of certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance regarding issuance of certain violations, and reinstating the collection of certain assessed fees and fines; requiring notice to certain Community Benefits Districts, Business Improvement Districts, or Green Benefits Districts as those districts are defined in Article 15 and 15A of the Business and Tax Regulation Code; requiring Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days the forms necessary to implement the Graffiti Abatement Ordinance; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Supervisor Peskin introduced legislation to lift the suspension of certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance and to reinstate the collection of assessed fees and fines.

The Small Business Commission unanimously supported the legislation with recommendations to ensure no financial penalties during the local emergency and to provide support for small businesses affected by graffiti.

The Planning Department affirmed that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.

The committee amended the ordinance to require Public Works to notify certain districts of violations and to report necessary forms for implementation within 60 days.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, reinstating the collection of fees and lifting the suspension of certain provisions.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, officially reinstating the provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance.