A. The provisions of this title may be enforced by a civil court action, prosecuted by the city attorney in the name of the city or in the name of the people of the state of California.

B. Collection of Costs by the City. Whenever the city attorney is authorized or directed to commence or sustain any civil action or proceeding to enforce any provision of this title, or any violation of a rule, regulation or order promulgated or issued pursuant to this title, or to enforce any provision of any contract or agreement, or to enjoin or restrain any violation thereof, or to otherwise abate a nuisance condition or collect any sums of money on behalf of the city, the prevailing party shall be entitled to collect all costs and expenses of the same, including reasonable attorney’s fees in an amount not to exceed the amount of attorney’s fees incurred by the city, as authorized by Government Code Section 38773.5(b), and any such award of costs and expenses shall be made a part of the judgment.