O-07-25 - Adding Chapter 9.25 to Title 9 of the Colton Municipal Code to Prohibit the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters, Establishing Penalties for Violations, and Making Findings Under CEQA

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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 WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, and pursuant to 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2) as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Colton, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council hereby finds that all of the foregoing recitals and the staff report presented herewith are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. Addition to Colton Municipal Code. Chapter 9.25 is hereby added to Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety, and Welfare), Article V (Offenses Against Property) of the Colton Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows: CHAPTER 9.25 — PROHIBITION OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 9.25.010 — Purpose and Intent. The City Council finds that catalytic converter thefts have significantly increased in Colton, causing financial hardship, public safety risks, and community disruption. The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters not attached to a vehicle without valid documentation or proof of lawful possession; (2) deter catalytic converter thefts; (3) impose penalties for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (4) prevent the sale or recycling of stolen catalytic converters; and (5) promote the health, safety, and welfare of Colton residents by reducing property crimes and associated public safety risks. 9.25.020 — Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided in this section: A. "Catalytic converter" means any exhaust emission control device, or portion thereof, that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less -toxic pollutants. B. "Core recycler" shall have the definition given in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610. C. "Director" means the Director of Development Services or their designee. D. "Documentation or other proof' means written document(s) or other evidence clearly identifying the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated, based on the totality of the circumstances, including but not limited to: