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04/09/2018 to the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, the name and other identifying information of the Employee or person reporting the violation, provided, however, that with the authorization of such person, the City may disclose his or her name and identifying information as necessary to enforce this Chapter or other Employee protection laws. In order to further encourage reporting by Employees, if the City notifies an Employer that the City is investigating a complaint, the City shall require the Employer to post or otherwise notify its Employees that the City is conducting an investigation, using a form provided by the City. c. Investigation. The City shall be responsible for investigating any possible violations of this Chapter by an Employer or other person. The City shall have the authority to inspect workplaces, interview persons, and request the City Attorney to subpoena books, papers, records or other items relevant to the enforcement of this Chapter. d. Informal resolution. The City shall make every effort to resolve complaints informally, in a timely manner. SEC. 46.090. — Enforcement. a. Where prompt compliance is not forthcoming, the City shall take any appropriate enforcement action to secure compliance. In addition to all other civil remedies, the City may enforce this Chapter pursuant to Article II of Chapter 1 of the Redwood City Code. To secure compliance, the City may use the following enforcement measures: 1. The City may issue an administrative citation with a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50) for each day or portion thereof and for each Employee or person as to whom the violation occurred or continued. 2. The City may issue an administrative compliance order. 3. The City may initiate a civil action for injunctive relief and damages and civil penalties in a court of competent jurisdiction. b. Any person aggrieved by a violation of this Chapter, any entity a member of which is aggrieved by a violation of this Chapter, or any other person or entity acting on behalf of the public as provided for under applicable state law may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the Employer or other person violating this Chapter and, upon prevailing, shall be awarded reasonable attorneys' fees and costs and shall be entitled to such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to remedy the violation including, without limitation, the payment of any back wages unlawfully withheld, the payment of an additional sum as a civil Page 6 of 8 ATTY/ORD.458/RC MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE NO. 2443 REV: 04-02-18 JS MUFF NO. 205