§ 2.36.040. Enforcement.

A.

The City assumes no obligation to enforce the terms of this Chapter, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a cause of action against the City.

B.

The City Manager may, in his or her discretion, develop regulations interpreting this Chapter and/or establishing complaint procedures within the City related to enforcement of this Chapter. Pursuit of any such complaint procedure shall not be a prerequisite for asserting a claim hereunder in a court of law.

C.

Any person claiming a violation of this Chapter may bring an action in the Municipal Court or Superior Court of the State of California, as appropriate, to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Violations of this Chapter are declared to irreparably harm the public and covered employees generally.

D.

The Court shall award reasonable attorney's fees, witness fees and costs to any plaintiff who prevails in an action to enforce this Chapter.

E.

Section 2.36.020 of this Chapter shall apply, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to any discharge, layoff or hiring decision made by any person after receipt of notice of the pendency of this Chapter.

(Ord. 12602 § 4, 2004)