(a) The position of parking and traffic enforcement aide is hereby established in the Department of Police. Parking and traffic enforcement aides shall be under the control of the Director of Police and shall wear the uniform prescribed by him or her while in the performance of their duties, but shall not be police officers.
(b) Parking and traffic enforcement aides are authorized to perform the following duties:
(1) Issue tickets for the violation of parking and nonmoving traffic ordinances or regulations of the City;
(2) Order the towing and impounding of vehicles in violation of parking and nonmoving traffic ordinances and regulations. Any vehicle so impounded may be released in the manner provided in this Traffic Code.
(3) Assume traffic posts at intersections or other locations as necessary to direct traffic;
(4) Report hazards and potential crime conditions which need attention to the proper authorities;
(5) Assist the general public in proper parking and traffic procedures and dispensing information in assigned areas; and
(6) Perform such other duties as may be determined by the Director of Police, consistent with and incidental to the foregoing duties.
(c) Parking and traffic enforcement aides shall complete a course of training, as determined by the Director of Police, before assuming the performance of their duties on the street.
(Ord. 80-06. Passed 1-8-80.)