(A) The Director of Public Works or designee shall have and are hereby vested with the authority to arrest or cite any person who violates any section of this chapter in the manner provided by the California Penal Code for the arrest or release on citation of misdemeanor or infractions as prescribed by Chapter 5, 5c, and 5d of Title 3, Part 2 of the Penal Code (or as the same may be hereinafter amended).
(B) The Director of Public Works or designee may issue a citation and notice to appear in the manner prescribed by Chapter 5c of Title 3, Part 2 of the Penal Code, including Section 853.6 (or as the same may hereafter be amended). It is the intent of the City Council that the immunities prescribed in Section 836.5 of the Penal Code be applicable to public officers of employees or employees acting in the course and scope of employment pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 1213, passed 8-6-97; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 5-5-10)