§ 1-33.1. Enforcement officials designated


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  • Pursuant to provisions of California Government Code Section 36900 and California Penal Code Section 836.5 certain designated nonsafety officials are hereby authorized to issue citations for violations of the provisions of this Code (either as a misdemeanor or infraction) that said officials have the duty to enforce. Said authority is not extended to include all the duties and responsibilities of a peace officer, but is limited as provided herein. The designation of said nonsafety employees shall be made by a duly adopted separate resolution for the city council. The peace officer employees of the city are hereby authorized to issue infraction citations for violations of this Code as an alternative to their existing authority to issue and arrest for misdemeanors.

(Ord. No. 79-3, § 2, 4-2-79)