(a) When not otherwise specifically provided in any case, the Chief of Police and, under his direction, the police and traffic officers of the City shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Traffic Code.
(b) For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Traffic Code and carrying into effect the policies of Council thereunder, the Chief of Police is hereby authorized and empowered, when he deems it advisable for the public safety and convenience, to close any street or part thereof to all traffic, or to traffic of certain classes or descriptions or to direct the traffic thereon or divert or direct the course of traffic thereon for such periods of time as he may deem advisable, in which cases he shall cause the necessary traffic-control signs, signals, marking or devices controlling such traffic to be placed or installed by the Police Department.
(c) Whenever, pursuant to any provision of this Traffic Code, a permit is required for any purpose and no other issuing authority is specified, such permit shall be issued by the Chief of Police. Any permit issued by the Chief of Police pursuant to the foregoing authority shall not be valid for a period of time exceeding twelve months from the issuance thereof, nor shall such a permit be valid for more than any lesser period of time which may be specified in the permit. Any permit so issued may be revoked by the Chief of Police at any time for good cause. Council may grant permits for longer periods of time.
(d) Upon taking any action authorized by subsection (b) or (c) hereof, the Chief of Police shall, without undue delay, report such action to the Manager, who may give such instructions to the Chief of Police with respect thereto as he may deem to be in the best interest of the City; and the Manager may also submit such report of the Chief of Police to a regular or special meeting of Council or to a majority of the members thereof and obtain their advice and instructions to be given the Chief of Police.
(1976 Code Sec. 18-20)