[Adopted 2-28-1984 by Ord. No. 895 as Ch. 209 of the 1984 Code]
It shall be unlawful for the parent of any minor to fail to exercise reasonable parental control which results in the minor committing any criminal act or to allow or encourage any minor to commit any criminal act or become delinquent in accordance with the Probate Code as it pertains to juveniles.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CRIMINAL ACTS
Those acts which violate the statutes of the state or the ordinances of the City and shall include traffic violations.
HABITUAL OFFENDER
One who commits two or more criminal acts, or including four or more moving traffic violations, within a twelve-month period.
MINOR
Any juvenile under the age of 17 years residing with the parent as defined in this article.
PARENT
Mother, father, legal guardian and any other person having the care or custody of a minor, or such other adult with whom a minor may be found residing.
A. 
Whenever a minor shall be arrested or detained for the commission of any criminal act within the City, the parent of such minor shall be immediately notified by the Police Department, advising the parent of such arrest or detention, the reason therefor and their responsibility under this article.
B. 
A record of such notifications shall be kept by the Police Department.
[Amended 7-27-1999 by Ord. No. 1125]
Violations of the provisions of this article shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I.