In addition to the remedy set forth in Section 17.04.020, the chief building official is given summary power to abate hazards related to any oil well site, storage tank or oil production equipment which, in his discretion, he determines to be immediately dangerous or immediately hazardous to public health or safety. Summary abatement action may be initiated after the chief building official has made a reasonable attempt to contact the owner or operator responsible for the hazard and is unable to secure the response necessary to remedy the situation within a reasonable period of time. Such hazardous conditions may then be abated by the chief building official by erecting or repairing fencing, installing or repairing barbed wire, installing locks, filling or covering holes, or shutting down moving equipment; however, he shall not be limited only to these methods and may use other methods at his discretion to accomplish the same purpose which may be more appropriate under the circumstances. Although the manner and method used by the chief building official is 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 owner of the property, and only use those measures which will eliminate the dangerous and hazardous conditions.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)
When any work or repair is undertaken pursuant to this chapter, the chief building official shall issue the order therefor, and the work shall be accomplished by city personnel or by private contract under the direction of the chief building official. Plans and specifications therefor may be prepared by the chief building official, or he may employ such architectural and engineering assistance on a contractual basis as he may deem reasonably necessary.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)
The chief building official shall keep an itemized account of the expenses, including reasonable administrative costs, incurred by the city pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Upon the completion of the work or repair, the chief building official shall prepare and file with the city clerk a report specifying the work done, the itemized and total cost of the work, a description of the real property upon which work was accomplished or was located, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to notice pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)
The chief building official shall immediately, after completing summary abatement action, send notice to the record owner of the property affected, as shown on the last equalized assessment rolls and to the operator of the oil equipment. Such notice shall contain the following information:
(1) 
That summary abatement action has been taken;
(2) 
The cost incurred by the city thereby;
(3) 
The reasons why he has taken the action;
(4) 
That an appeal may be filed within 10 days to the city council for a hearing in accordance with Sections 17.08.130 through 17.08.170;
(5) 
That if the action of the chief building official is not annulled by the city council, the cost of abating the hazard shall become a lien upon the real property, unless the cost is paid to the city within 30 days following the decision of the city council.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)
If any owner of property or any person having an interest in property affected by the action of the chief building official in abating any hazard as permitted by this chapter is aggrieved by the action of the chief building official, such persons may appeal the action of the chief building official by filing a written notice with the city administrator within 10 days after the mailing of notice of action by the chief building official. An appeal heating before the city council shall be scheduled in accordance with Sections 17.08.130 through 17.08.170.
After hearing all evidence and other relevant matters presented at the hearing, or without hearing if no appeal is made, the city council may then confirm, amend or annul the action of the chief building official. If the action of the chief building official is annulled, the city, at its own expense, shall remove any and all instruments used to abate said hazard. If, however, the city council confirms the action of the chief building official in abating the hazard at the hearing on appeal, or if no appeal is filed within the time period permitted, then the cost incurred by the city shall become a lien against the property, and a resolution of the city council confirming the action of the chief building official, including the imposition of a lien upon the property, may be adopted. Unless the cost of abating the hazard is paid to the city within 30 days following the decision of the city council, such resolution shall be filed with the Orange County tax assessor, and the lien imposed thereby shall be collected for the city by him, along with the next annual tax levy and assessment on the property.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any such violation is committed, continued or permitted, and shall be subject to the same punishment as for the original offense.
(Ord. 76-O-105 § 3, 1976)