17.52.030   Duties are discretionary.
   Subject to the limitations of due process, notwithstanding any other provision of this code, whenever the words "shall" or "must" are used in establishing a responsibility, or duty of the city, its elected or appointed officers, employees, or agents, it is the legislative intent that such words establish a discretionary responsibility or duty requiring the exercise of judgment and discretion.
(Ord. 4002 § 1 (part), 1990: Ord. 3435 § 1 (part), 1983)